A guide to the events of the day from around the country

LETTERKENNY

Living history

Donegal County Museum will bring a 19th century workhouse to life this evening with Donegal actors playing characters such as the workhouse master and matron. Re-enactments begin at 7pm, 8pm and 9pm See donegal.ie

GALWAY

Macnas Workshop

You can visit the Macnas warehouse in Galway’s industrial estate tonight between 6pm and 9pm to observe the creation of the large puppets and props – from drawing to construction – that are used by the street theatre company. See galwayculturenight.com

Choral recital

Informal open rehearsals take place at St Nicholas Church fun from 7pm to 9pm, featuring the Cois Claddaigh Choir, the Galway Baroque Singers and the Galway Choral Association and pre-booking is not required. See galwayculturenight.com

KILKENNY

Open Mic

The Kilkenny Writers Club, in association with Barnstorm Theatre Company, will host an evening of open mic poetry from 7pm to 10pm in The Barn on Church Lane, with a special guest performance by poet and political activist Dave Lordan (above). For details, call 056-7751266

CORK

Lifetime Lab

River of Imagination, a site-specific piece of theatre in conjunction with Red Sandstone Varied Productionsand directed by Yvonne Coughlan runs between 5pm and 9pm. It combines performance art, improvisation and information telling the past and present of Cork’s old waterworks. See lifetimelab.ie

CORK

City Hall Cinema

One of Cork’s oldest buildings will showcase local film makers as well as footage dating back to the early 20th century. Directors Mike Hannon (My Beamish Boy) and Conal Creedon (Burning of Cork) will introduce their work. Screenings run from 5pm until 9.30pm

CORK

Arts Space

The Camden Palace Hotel, one of the city’s newest art spaces, hosts guided tours at 4pm, 6pm and 8pm. Members of the public can visit open studios, view screenings and taste eastern European food in the cafe. See camdenpalacehotel.org 021-4552383

LAOIS

Music and dance

Global Trad Underground hosts a concert at Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise from 8pm. Musicians include John Davidson with dancer Aisling Walsh. The local group has toured extensively with their mix of African, folk, traditional and classical music. For details, call 057-863 355 or see dunamaise.ie

LIMERICK

Historic Walls

At 5pm, Dan Tietzsch-Tyler who is a specialist in the area of archaeological and historical reconstruction drawing, will lead a walk around the town’s historic walls. The walk will take approximately 90 minutes and 13 stretches of the city wall will be explored. Meet outside King John’s Castle visitor centre.

WATERFORD

Garter Lane

Something of a coup by this local theatre to be able to offer performance poet John Cooper Clarke this evening. Clarke is a cult figure known for his satirical, political and funny verse. Pre-booking essential. Performance begins at 10pm.

For booking, call 051-855 038 or see garterlane.ie