To do today

Garden restoration supervisorNoreen Hennigan, of Mayo County Council, leads a guided walk in the grounds of Turlough Park House…

Garden restoration supervisorNoreen Hennigan, of Mayo County Council, leads a guided walk in the grounds of Turlough Park House, now the home of the Museum of Country Life in Castlebar, Co Mayo. It begins each day at 2.30 p.m. Anybody over eight years old is welcome, and booking is advisable (094-9031751).

To do tonight

This is almost your last chance to catch a seisiún, an evening of traditional song, music and dance at Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, in Cultúrlann na hÉireann, Monkstown, Co Dublin. Tonight and tomorrow only, at 9 p.m. Call 01-2800295 or see www.comhaltas.com for details of its Seisiún Trail.

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The National Aquatic Centre in Blanchardstown, Co Dublin, features great ways to cool down, with water rides such as the Master Blaster water roller coaster, the Flow Rider surfing machine, Lazy River and Bubble Pool. It's open from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. during the week and until 8 p.m. at weekends. Details from 01-6464300.

Late Late offers

Footloose and fancy-free is the theme of the latest breaks with the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. From now until the end of September two foot passengers can travel for the price of one - that's €61 return - and you can bring two children for €29. For bookings, call 1800-805055 or see www.magic-holidays.com

Joan Scales