CORK:The Doneraile Literary and Arts Festival runs until Sunday and is free to attend. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Edmund Spenser and Elizabeth Bowen, it also includes the Canon Sheehan summer school, which incorporates song writing, painting, creative writing and poetry. literaryartsfestival.ie
KILDARE
The Bog of Allen Nature Centre is running a nature camp starting today, and activities include nature walks, crafts and frog searches. The cost is €50 per child, with a 10 per cent discount for siblings. ipcc.ie
DUBLIN
The indoor ski centre in Sandyford is running camps throughout the summer, from Monday to Friday. It offers a range of courses, including mountain rescue and first aid. skicentre.ie
DUBLIN
Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre brings Tudor history to life with actors taking part in a living history performance every half hour daily except Tuesdays. Check availability at 01-2858366. dalkeycastle.com
GALWAY
The annual Galway Races meet takes place this week, a great social occasion mixed with some great racing. Thursday is ladies' day while Sunday is family day. galwayraces.com
MAYO
Sound+Vision, Ballina's annual film festival, begins today with a screening of Lou Reed's Berlin. The festival ends on Friday with a screening of Elvis: That's the Way It Is. All screenings begin at 8pm, admission €5. ballinaartscentre.com
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