What's on today and tomorrow

By BRIAN  O'CONNELL

ENNISCORTHY GREYHOUNDS

Located in the showgrounds complex, tonight’s meeting begins at 8pm and features 10 races. Admission is €10 for adults, and children under 14 go free. 053-9233172, www.igb.ie

SHUTTLE LAUNCH

Tomorrow morning after 6.30am, the space shuttle Discovery could be visible in Irish skies. While the launch or fuel tank will not be visible, it may be possible to see the shuttle as it makes its way to the International Space Station. Exact times and details will be available on www.astronomy.ie.

IRISH WRITERS

The Scariff County Library in Clare has a one-man performance with actor and radio/TV performer Neil O’Shea tomorrow at 8pm. The performance includes short extracts from writers such as Wilde, Heaney, Casey and Yeats. Admission is free. Booking: 061-922893

MIDLAND WALKS

Cullahill is located on the main N8 road between Durrow and Urlingford. The village derives its name from the nearby Cullahill Mountain, and walks – all of which start from the village – vary in distance between five and 14km. www.laoistourism.ie

AULD LAMMAS FAIR

Held in Ballycastle, Co Antrim today and tomorrow, this is one of Ireland’s oldest market fairs, with horsetrading, street entertainment and market stalls. Visitors can also sample the local specialities, including dulse, a dried, edible seaweed and a sweet chewy toffee called yellow man. www.discovernorthernireland.com

THE SEAGULL

The National Youth Theatre presents a new version of this Chekhov classic by Martin Crimp nightly until Sunday at the Peacock Theatre. Previews tonight and tomorrow and opening on Wednesday night. Tickets are €18/25. www.abbeytheatre.ie

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