CARLOW MILITARY MUSEUMThis museum contains artefacts dating from the late 18th century to the present as well as an overview of the development of the Irish Army. Entrance is €1.50-2.50. Members of the Defence Forces get in free. 087-6904242
JAPANESE POPSTARS
They are in fact from Northern Ireland, and have been gathering a name for themselves on the live circuit following the release of their debut album, We Just Are. They play the Trinity Rooms in Limerick tomorrow night. Doors at 10pm. www.trinityrooms.ie
MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL
Fethard's medieval weekend begins tomorrow with a parade leaving the Town Hall at 2pm. Later events include a puppet show, falconry, reenactments, craft works, music by the Lee Valley String Band, games and pig roasting. www.fethardfestival.com
MINI-BEAST HUNT
A family fun day this Sunday in Marlay Park with the Irish Wildlife Trust and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Co Council allows visitors to catch butterflies and learn about insects. 01-2047974, www.iwt.ie
OVER THE PUB
Described as a play "for Cork, set in Cork", tonight and tomorrow is the last chance to see the world premiere of this local comedy. Tickets €12-15. 021-4505624, www.corkartstheatre.com
MERRIMAN SUMMER SCHOOL
The school continues in Ennis until Saturday, with lectures, seminars and poetry readings at Glór, Clare Museum and other venues. Set dancing workshops with Betty McCoy and Johnny Morrissey today and tomorrow, with céilís at night in the Templegate Hotel. www.merriman.ie
MICHAEL JACKSON EXPERIENCE
Jackson's Hotel in Ballybofey, Donegal has a tribute show to the late king of pop tonight. Hotel packages are available for a two-night weekend stay with one evening meal for €135 per person sharing. www.jacksons-hotel.ie
WHALE WATCH
The all Ireland whale watch takes place this Sunday, 2-5pm, at 15 headlands around the country, from Howth Head to Valentia Island. It includes free land-based whale watches in order to raise awareness of various species located near the Irish coast. www.iwdg.ie
CIRCUS WORKSHOP
Kids can learn the basics of stilt-walking or juggling with a free urban-circus workshop this Saturday and Sunday in Wolfe Tone Park, Dublin. Face-painters and market stalls will also be on hand. The event takes place at 2-5pm. 01-8994015, www.dublincitybid.ie
TITANIC VINTAGE DAY
Taking place in Belfast tomorrow, 10am-4.30pm, visitors can view a range of vintage and classic cars. Guided tours of the Pumphouse and Dock are also available. Entrance is free; tours cost £4-5 (€4.60-5.80). 048-90737813, www.titanicdock.com
FAIRY MAGIC
An elves and fairies day takes place this Sunday at Brigit's Garden in Roscahill, Galway. Young visitors are invited to dress up for activities such as crown-making, face-painting, circle-dancing and live music. €5-7.50. 091-550905, www.brigitsgarden.ie
GALWAY GAY PRIDE
This year is the 20th celebration of the event, with Mr Gay Pride Galway taking place tonight in the Black Box Theatre at 9pm, while tomorrow the parade begins at 2pm at the Town Hall. www.brodirelandwest.ie
