At Harap Farm in Swords, Co Dublin, you can see hundreds of butterflies flying freely in the Butterfly House.
Open today (and every day except Mondays) from 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Admission is 5 for adults, €2.50 for children and €12 for families. Call 01-8401285 for more details.
Horses have been been racing in Kilbeggan since 1840, which means the Co Westmeath town is steeped in the traditions of the sport. The meeting begins at 5.30 p.m. Call 0506-32176 or visit www.kilbegganraces.com
The theme of Tullamore Phoenix Festival is hot-air ballooning. It begins with an ascent by more than 15 balloons - be at the town park by 7.30 p.m. There'll be lots to do until Sunday, including street entertainment and puppet shows. Call 0506-24606 or visit www.phoenixfestival.ie
Last chance for savings at the Sandy Lane hotel, in Barbados, for a sporting holiday in September or October. A 10-day holiday with flights from the UK starts at £1,930 (2,770). Call Seasons in Style (00-44-151- 3420505, www.seasonsinstyle.co.uk)
The correct booking number for the steam Enterprise to Belfast tomorrow is 01-2809147
