DUBLIN A new company, Ingenious Ireland, is offering audio tours of Dublin, from family trials to sites of historical and cultural significance. Each tour has a science twist and a sample can be listened to before you buy. Prices start from €2.99. ingeniousireland.ie
KERRY
The Kenmare Food Carnival starts today and runs until Sunday. It has a range of cookery demonstrations, business advice, exhibitions and entertainment. kenmarefoodcarnival.com
DUBLIN
Singing Nina, the story of Nina Simone, runs at the Pavilion Theatre tonight. Performed by Chicago singer Karen Underwood, the performance tells the story of Simone's life and music. 8pm, €16-18. paviliontheatre.ie
CORK
The Laya Healthcare Street Performance World Championships take place in Fitzgerald Park in Cork city this weekend. This is a free festival, with circus acts, buskers and a range of entertainment, including Mario (left) and Lisa Lottie (right). From noon to 8pm tomorrow and Sunday. The same event takes place in Dublin's Merrion Square from July 19th to 22nd. spwc.ie
DONEGAL
The Earagail Arts Festival continues until July 22nd throughout Donegal. This weekend's highlights include Kentish town siblings Kitty, Daisy and Lewis (left) who perform tomorrow at 8pm in Ramelton's Town Hall Theatre. Also this weekend, The Glebe Cultural Summit runs on Saturday and Sunday, curated by journalist and broadcaster Sinéad Gleeson. eaf.ie
WATERFORD
The Robert Boyle Summer School begins on Sunday and runs until Wednesday and is taking place in his birthplace of Lismore. Witness recreations of Boyle's experiments, talks on his life and work, and a guided coach tour of areas of scientific interest. A free bus service runs from Waterford city for participants. robertboyle.ie
LIMERICK
More than 4,000 people and 130 tag teams will travel to Limerick this weekend for Pig'n'Porter – one of the world's largest tag-rugby festivals. The competition kicks off in Old Crescent Rugby Club tomorrow. It ends on Sunday with a Father Ted-style fancy dress ball. pignporter.com
GALWAY
The Galway Film Fleadh continues until Sunday, with new Irish short films, documentaries, features and screenings of some classic movies, and an afternoon with Isabelle Huppert (below) on Sunday
LIMERICK
A tour from the people behind Art for Art's Sake takes place in Limerick tomorrow, beginning at noon at Arthur's Quay car park. The walking guided tour takes in city galleries, and venues such as the Belltable. Curators and artists will be on hand to answer questions. Free, donations accepted. artforartsake.org
BELFAST
Spend part of a night at the museum at Castle Ward House tonight from 7.30pm until 9.30pm, where you get to learn about the ghosts of the house and the past history of some of the residents. Hot chocolate will be served in the basement. Suitable for families with older children and teenagers. Entry £7. gotobelfast.com
DUBLIN
Singing Nina, the story of Nina Simone, runs at the Pavilion Theatre tonight. Performed by Chicago singer Karen Underwood, the performance tells her life story and artistic output. It starts at 8pm and tickets are priced €16-18. paviliontheatre.ie
CORK
The Glandore Classic Summer School begins today and runs for the weekend in the picturesque west Cork harbour village. The opening will be performed by Dr Valerie Cummins and other highlights include a model exhibition. glandoreyc.com
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