Some events to look out for

CABARET NIGHT

Summer cabaret begins tomorrow night at the Firkin Crane Centre in Cork, and runs every Friday and Saturday throughout the summer. Featuring story telling, dance and song. Tickets €20 (group discounts available). 021-450 7487, firkincrane.ie

SLIGO WALKING TOUR

A free guided walking tour of Sligo town leaves the Tourist Information Office on Temple Street at 11am every Tuesday to Friday throughout the summer. The historical walk lasts two hours and takes in historical, cultural, sporting and musical places of interest. sligotourism.ie

WEEK AT THE ABBEY

This monthly party run by thisispopbaby is on Saturday from 10.30pm until 2.30am in the Peacock, in the basement of the Abbey Theatre. A host of Irish and international artists perform, including DJ Neil Watkins, combining an underground club with performance art. Tickets are €12 on the door or €10 in advance. For bookings, 01-8787222, abbeytheatre.ie

COOKING CLASSES

Learn how to create the perfect Thai supper this evening at My Little Kitchen, Fiona McKnight's Derry cooking school. Courses run through the summer, from Italian cuisine to baking bread, but tonight's offering includes Thai soups, appetisers, rice and noodle dishes. Course costs £40 and the kitchen has views of Lough Foyle and the hills of Donegal. 028-71813712, mylk.co.uk

TEENAGE DISCO

Teenagers in Dingle tomorrow night can head for the Hillgrove Nightclub, which hosts a summer disco, with proceeds going to a youth cafe. The event will be strictly supervised, with lots of spot prizes. Entry is €7, and it runs from 8-11pm. dinglenews.com

FOSSETT'S CIRCUS

One of Ireland's best-known circuses comes to Clonmel this weekend at Chadwicks Yard on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Performances run at 3pm and 7pm each day and prices are from €10-18. fossettscircus.com