CORK:The Liss Ard country estate gardens in Skibbereen are open to the public free of charge seven days a week, from 10am to 5pm. Access to the James Turrell Irish Sky Garden is charged at €5 per person and pre-booking is necessary. lissardestate.com
KILKENNY
The National Youth Orchestra of Ireland presents violinist Fionnuala Hunt on a musical history of tango from the 1900s up to the present day, with live exhibition tango dancers. mountjuliet.ie, 056-7773082.
KILDARE
The Chic Summer Festival runs until July 29th and highlights include floral couture created by four-time Chelsea winning florist Joe Massie, musical performances, Good Food Ireland artisan pop-ups and a heritage and genealogy trail. kildarevillage.com/ chicsummerfestival
KILKENNY
The National Youth Orchestra of Ireland presents violinist Fionnuala Hunt on a musical history of tango from the 1900s up to the present day, with live exhibition tango dancers. mountjuliet.ie, 056-7773082.
BELFAST
Coiste are a group of former IRA prisoners who share their experiences of the Troubles on walking tours of Republican areas of Belfast, including the Falls Road and Milltown Cemetery. Similar Loyalist tours are also available. coiste.ie
TIPPERARY
Tipperary Town is currently celebrating 100 years of the iconic song It's a Long Way to Tipperary, with a festival of nostalgia, music, art and heritage, running until Sunday. Some good family-friendly and food events are also on offer. tipperarytown.ie
