Up-coming events from around the country...
JP McMANUS PRO AM
Thirteen of the world's top 15 golfers (including Tiger Woods) take part in this two-day event ending tomorrow at Adare Manor, Co Limerick. Entry costs €50 for two days, while under-16s are free. All proceeds go to mid-west charities. adaremanor.com 061-605200
SALMON FESTIVAL
By the time this festival ends mid-July, it will have run for almost a month. The programme is one of the most diverse in the country, with everything from a fishing competition to a grand prix duck race. Tonight sees snooker legend Jimmy White take on the Ballina Snooker Club. 096-79814
ballinasalmonfestival.ie
HAITI LIVES
In the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake, the Irish public responded with enormous generosity. Oxfam is exhibiting a collection of photographs of the aftermath of the disaster. Daily at the Powerscourt Townhouse until the end of July. 01-6794144
oxfamireland.org
BOG MEADOWS WALK
What do you do with urban floodplains? Belfast City Council has come up with a novel urban walk through the flora and fauna close to the Falls Road. The route has won several awards and at just over a mile long, it's a perfect stop-off during a visit to the city. It takes in Miltown Cemetery as well as views of the Belfast Hills and Ballymurphy Stream. walkni.com 048-90303930
SMELL THE ROSES
All this week, visitors to Altamont Gardens in Carlow can participate in the first Rose Week. There are guided tours by head gardener Paul Cutler at 2pm daily. The gardens are situated on over 40 acres and include riverside walks. Admission is free, while the daily talks costs €2. 059-9130411 carlowtourism.com
