TODAYJoin the increasing numbers of families touched by the issue of suicide on a suicide awareness walk through villages and towns of Cos Leitrim, Roscommon and Mayo.
The Walk of Life begins at Manorhamilton FCA barracks at 10am and goes through Dromahair (10.50am), Drumkeerin (11.30am), Drumshanbo (12.25pm), Leitrim (1pm), Carrick-on-Shannon (1.35pm), Boyle (3.15pm), Frenchpark (4.15pm), Ballaghadereen (5.05pm), Ballyhaunis (6.10pm) and Knock (7.30pm).
TOMORROW
A new documentary film, Genesis, follows the universe as it fills up with gases, stars and planets. Several years in the making, the film gets up close and personal with earth's living things (above). There is a chick's eye view from inside the egg and a rare chance to see a jellyfish evaporate in the sun. Suitable for all ages. IFI, Eustace Street, Dublin 2, 11am. This is part of the IFI's ongoing documentary festival. Festival membership is €1 and tickets start at €7.50.
MONDAY
Those bespectacled twins from Scotland sound as good as they ever did. Sing along to I'm Gonna Be (500 miles) when The Proclaimers take to the stage at the Royal Theatre, Castlebar, Co Mayo. Tickets are €28 from www.theatreroyal.ie or 094-9023111.
TUESDAY
Tonight sees the launch of the exhibition of recent art works by established Irish artist Jack Donovan, who takes inspiration from the most vibrant works of Picasso and Velázquez. At the Cross Gallery, Francis Street, Dublin 8 (10am-5.30pm Mon-Fri; 11am-3pm Sat) until October 22nd. For more information contact 01-4738978.
WEDNESDAY
The National Seminar on Making Poverty History for Older People, part of Positive Ageing Week, takes place at the Chester Beatty Library in Dublin at 9.30am. Bookings and info on other events (the week runs until next Saturday) from freephone 1800-317417.
THURSDAY
Those in the know say jazz cats who haven't been down to Dublin's White Horse Inn are missing out. There are live jazz sessions at the bar every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, 8-11pm. Diehards can stay on after the live music for Headphono, when DJs offer a mix of jazz, funk, soul, Latin and nu-jazz until 2.30am.
FRIDAY
The Craic Pack comedy improv do their side-splitting thing every Friday in the Banker's pub off Trinity Street, Dublin. Described as comedy's best-kept secret, they're recommended if your life has been sorely lacking in belly laughs. Admission €7. The fun starts at 9pm.
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