What's On Today And Tomorrow

A round-up of events nationwide


A round-up of events nationwide

KERRY KARAOKE

The Kerry heats of the Irish Karaoke Championships start tonight at the Station House Bar in Blennerville, Tralee. A second heat will take place next Thursday. The national winner gets an all expenses-paid trip to Moscow as well as studio time. 066-7149980, stationhouse.ie

CASTLEMORRIS WOOD

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Two looped walks are contained within this estate in south Kilkenny, west of Hugginstown. The walks take between one and three hours, and combine forest track and grasslands. The difficulty rating is moderate. trailkilkenny.ie

AUDIENCE WITH MIKE JOYCE

The Smiths' drummer will appear at An Grianán theatre in Letterkenny tomorrow for a Q&A session along with a screening of the documentary Inside The Smiths,starting at 8pm. Tickets €15 include entry to nightclub afterwards. angrianan.com

ICA Exhibition

The Irish Countrywomen’s Association continues its centenary celebrations at the Country Life Museum in Turlough Park, Castlebar with a look at the work of its Mayo branch. As well as examining the social developments of the past 100 years, exquisite handmade crafts are also on display. Admission free. Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm and Sunday, 2pm-5pm. 01-6777 444, musuem.ie

CELTIC FUSION

Running from today until Sunday in Castlewellan, Co Down, this festival is one of the largest on the folk and traditional calendar. This year it features Sharon Shannon, Kila, Mick Hanly and others. Tonight, Eddi Reader performs at the Lodge Cultural Centre at 8pm. celticfusion.co.uk

PERCY FRENCH

The second Percy French Summer School runs until next Wednesday at Castlecoote House in Roscommon. Today, Dr Catriona Clear looks at “the songwriter as social historian”. There are concerts on Friday and Saturday. Admission to full school €100, individual talks €7/5, evening concerts €20. 090-6663794, percyfrench.ie