Just when you thought there was no more room for festivals, another batch emerges. This time, those based outside the Pale will have something to rejoice about – Cork is set to host Heineken Midsummer Nights, a spin-off of Cork Midsummer Festival, at various venues in the city from June 12th-17th.

The music arm of the festival features Talvin Singh, Don Letts, Julie Feeney, Mick Flannery and Rubberbandits, and free DJ sets (including one by The Ticket’s own Jim Carroll at the Pavilion on June 16th) and club nights will be dotted throughout.

Bandon Music Festival also takes place this weekend, with sets from Jack L, Delorentos and Fred.

Meanwhile, Athlone Music Festival has announced its line-up at the town’s football ground on July 31st and August 1st. Sharon Shannon’s Big Band and The Undertones will headline, while Hazel O’Connor, Heathers and The Aftermath are also on the bill.