What's on this weekend

DUBLIN:A private garden at 35 Callary Rd, Mount Merrion (above), opens to the public Sunday in aid of Our Lady's Hospice, Blackrock.

The event runs from 2-6pm, admission is €5. Tel: 01-288 2446

WICKLOW

Beginning on Sunday, this year's Parnell Summer School examines Ireland's evolving and complex international relations. Speakers include former taoiseach John Bruton (right), Lord Bew, Ronan Lyons and others. parnellsociety.com

WEXFORD

The Gap Arts Festival presents a series of performances this weekend for all ages at Ballythomas National School in Gorey. Productions on offer include Fight Night by Gavin Kostick, as well as puppet and acting workshops. Tickets are reasonably priced from €3 up. Tel: 086-806 1744

WATERFORD

The 18th annual Helvick Swim takes place Sunday in Dungarvan, A range of family events take place from 12.30pm, including a dog show at 2.30pm and a barbecue after the swim. Proceeds go towards the Helvick lifeboat. Tel: 087-207 6646

LIMERICK

A family cycle morning takes place tomorrow on the Great Southern Trail at Barnagh between 9.30am and 1pm. Bicycles will be provided for children, and the event is an ideal introduction to cycling for amateurs. southerntrail.net

DONEGAL

A festival entitled Loinneog Lúnasa takes place this weekend celebrating the culture and music of Gweedore. A family fun day starts at noon tomorrow, with food and crafts market while Altan (above), Steve Cooney, Gay McKeown and others perform over the weekend. loinneoglunasa.com

CAVAN

The annual Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann opens today in Cavan, and apart from the competitions, there's a strong entertainment programme, featuring Éiru Dance Company, Sharon Shannon and many others. fleadhcheoil.ie

KILKENNY

The Kilkenny Arts Festival begins today with 10 days of theatre, music, visual art, literature and children's events. The Globe Theatre company should be one of the big draws. For tickets see kilkennyarts.ie

DUBLIN

On Sunday at St Enda’s Park in Rathfarnham, a gardening demonstration takes place from 10.30am to 12.30pm. This will be followed by the Dublin Concert Band from 3-5pm. Admission is free.

CORK

Mothers, daughters, sisters and aunts, all from the Kearney family, are presenting a new exhibition, Mothers and Daughters, at the Union Hall Community Centre in west Cork. It opens tomorrow at 6pm, and runs on Sunday and Monday from 2pm-5pm. Admission is free. Tel: 028-48016

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