It's the Bank Holiday . . . wahooo! Three long days of music festivals, fun and sporting events await and below are some of the highlights.
Bram Stoker Festival – Dublin all weekend
Fans of Dracula are in for a treat as the Bram Stoker Festival takes place this weekend. The three-day event which kicks off today will include walking tours through the laneways of Victorian Dublin. There will also be workshops and theatre to celebrate Stoker's work. Ticket prices vary. bramstokerfestival.com
Outbreak Zombie Festival - Limerick city, all weekend
The second Outbreak Zombie Festival is set to take pace in Limerick this weekend. The highlight will be a 'zombie walk' taking place Saturday. This will involve people dressing up as zombies and stumbling down the Treaty City streets. This will be a family event and all donations will go towards the Cliona Ring Foundation and the Mid-West Simon Community. facebook.com/outbreakfestival
Cork Jazz Festival - all weekend
Thousands of people will flock to Cork this weekend for the annual Jazz Festival. Nearly 50 music acts will play in various locations across the city. The festival kicks off today and includes a Fringe Festival to accompany the jazz. One of the highlights is a concert by Beach House, who will play Cork Opera House on Saturday at 8pm. Tickets for this concert at €22.50. guinnessjazzfestival.com
Leinster V Cardiff Blues, RDS in Dublin, Saturday
Tomorrow's Leinster v Cardiff Blues match will take place at the RDS Arena, where Leinster's only defeat in their last ten regular season Pro12 fixtures was against the Ospreys in March. Tickets are still available at a cost of between €20 to €50. leinsterrugby.ie
Cloughtoberfest, Cloughjordan Co Tipperary - Saturday and Sunday
Gypsy jazz will be the focus in Cloughjordan this weekend, with Cloughtoberfest beginning on Saturday. The festival will include both adult and family-friendly concerts and a series of musical workshops. Daily tickets are €25. cloughtoberfest.com
Zombie Thriller Performance, Tallaght, Dublin - Saturday
As part of the Thrill the World Halloween event, 600 zombie will perform Michael Jackson's Thriller in support of the Carers Association. The performance will take place today at today at 6pm at the National Basketball Arena, Tallaght. carersireland.com