The art of mystery tours has been revived by Over the Top Tours. Look for the black bus with a white question mark on it.
Day trips cover Ireland from an unusual viewpoint and run seven days, meet at the Gresham Hotel, O'Connell Street, at 8.30 a.m. or the Dublin Tourism office (above), Andrew's Street, at 8.45 a.m. Price: adults €27, students 25. Call 01-869 0769 or Freefone 1800-424252.
To do tonight
Head into Dublin's city centre for an evening of Essential Swing and Big Band music. Summer songs made famous by Frank Sinatra. Mother Redcap's Tavern, Dublin, at 9 p.m. Details from 01-453 8306.
Fun for kids
Today from 3-5 p.m., author and poet Rosemary Canavan will be in the Sirius Arts Centre in Cobh doing a workshop called Let's Make a Book. Open to children aged 7-10 years old. Other events will be taking place as part of the Reading Regatta in Cobh. For details tel: 021-481 3790.
Late late offers
KLM, one of the world's gateway airlines, has great offers this month for travel up to the end of September. Berlin from €221, Athens (above), Gothenburg and Venice from €253, Kiev from €329. Prices include flights from Dublin or Cork. Book through your local travel agent.
Joan Scales
