A round-up of events around the country

Cork: Damhsa Fest

The Cork International Folk Dance Festival continues around the county until Sunday with a diverse range of folk dance groups. Tonight the Anfounshi Cultural Group from Egypt will perform alongside Turning Tide in the Hibernian Hotel in Mallow at 8pm. See damhsafest.ie

Roscommon: Boyle Arts Festival

This nine-day festival of art, music and literature includes performances from Cathy Davey and Gorgeous Colours as well as readings from Colm Tóibín and Michael D Higgins. Until 30th. See boylearts.com

Dublin: Vodafone Comedy Festival

Until Sunday, the Iveagh Gardens hosts US cult comics Tim and Eric, and Never Mind the Buzzcocks' Phill Jupitus. Irish comedians Tommy Tiernan, David O'Doherty and David McSavage will also appear. See vodafonecomedy.com