Our pick of events around the country
Cork – Talk
As part of an ongoing series of talks hosted by the National Sculpture Factory every Wednesday, today features architect Tom dePaor talking about architecture as an art form. The event is free. It begins at 1.05pm and ends at 1.50pm, and so the audience is encouraged to bring lunch. nationalsculpturefactory.com
Carlow – Festival
The Carlow Garden Festival continues until Sunday, with gardener Dermot O’Neill leading a talk on herbs and healing. Tomorrow sees wildlife expert Éanna Ní Lamhna take part. carlowgardentrail.com
Meath – Park
Only in Ireland, perhaps, would a crisp company develop a theme park. Tayto Park is a new activity centre on a 55-acre estate in Ashbourne, which has more than 100 attractions for children. There’s also an opportunity to visit the Tayto factory. A family ticket costs €40 for two adults and two children. taytocrisps.ie
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