BRIAN O'CONNELLpresents a round-up of summer events around the country
GRAY IN GALWAY
There was a time you couldn't walk into a café in Ireland without hearing a David Gray soundtrack. He plays the Festival Big Top with support from David Kitt. Tickets are €44.50, doors open at 7pm.
www.galwayarts festival.com
THE SHOW MUST GO ON
A production of Romeo and Julietin the grounds of Ballyvolane House, in Castlelyons, Co Cork, which was cancelled last weekend due to bad weather, has been rescheduled for tonight at 7.30pm. Audiences are advised to bring wellies, coats and brollies. Admission is €18 for adults, €12 concession and €50 for a family of two adults and two children. 025-36349, www.ballyvolanehouse.ie
SPACED OUT
From tonight until Thursday, the Space shuttle Endeavour will be visible in Irish skies. To get an exact viewing time text SPACE to 57003 (each alert costs €1 and proceeds go to Astronomy Ireland) or see www.astronomy.ie.
SOUTH DOCKS FESTIVAL
Running today until Friday, this festival is organised by the communities of City Quay and Westland Row in Dublin. Today has a computer games morning in St Andrew's Resource Centre, Pearse Street, from 10.30am. Booking is essential. Other free events throughout the week include Pearse Street's Got Talent, bouncy castles, and a parade on Friday from Pearse Street to Merrion Square at 12.30pm. 01-6771930
KERRY COUNTY MUSEUM
Recently voted museum of the year for 2009, this Tralee institution is consistently recognised as one of the best facilities in the country for local and national history. At present, the museum has a special family promotion for July and August where kids go free and adults pay €5. The museum is open Monday to Sunday from 9.30pm to 5.30pm with last admission at 4.30pm.
066-7127777, www.kerrymuseum.ie
YOU GOTTA LAUGH
A summer theatre programme just wouldn't be complete without a Noel Coward revival. This summer the Gate Theatre is offering Present Laughter, directed by Alan Stanford and featuring a strong Irish cast. Tickets for tonight are €25, while Tuesday to Thursday costs €30-32 and the weekends are €32-34. Special student rates are available. 01-8744045, www.gate-theatre.ie
