BRIAN O'CONNELLpicks the best upcoming events
GRÁINNE MHAOL
Running every Wednesday in Westport, this new traditional music show is based on the legend of the Irish pirate queen and fuses sean nós with Latino rhythms. Tickets are €20 from the Castlecourt Hotel. 098-55088
OFFALY WALK
Paul’s Lane Loop is an 8km walk between Cadamstown, Kinnitty and Clonaslee. The walk is moderate and should take 2-2.5 hours. www.discover ireland.ie
DINE TO READ
A new social networking book club provides an opportunity for guests to meet and discuss a book over a meal. Tomorrow night the book is The Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry and the venue is Vina Maria in Galway. A seat at the table costs €45. www.dinetoread.ie
DUBLIN HORSE SHOW
Beginning tomorrow, this annual event at the RDS has daily competitions, kids’ areas, live entertainment and stalls. Thursday is Ladies’ Day (at noon), while daily programmes begin at 8am and run until 6pm. www.dublinhorseshow.com
KAYAKING SUMMER CAMP
Running from today until Friday, there are still places left for this outdoors camp on the canal in Mullingar. The cost is €130 for the week and family discounts are available. www.outdoordiscovery.ie
SONGS FROM THE LEE
Jimmy Crowley draws from the local repertoire with songs such as The Ballad of Christy Ring, The Armoured Car and Salonica. He performs every Wednesday and Thursday in August, tickets €15 with group discounts available. 021-4507487, www.firkincrane.ie
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