Culture Night

Theres a fantastic line-up of events at a number of its locations throughout Ireland for Culture Night, September 20.

In Dublin, the GPO Witness History Museum located in the heart of OConnell Street will be opening its doors free of charge.

Evening tour guides at Newbridge House and Farm, Donabate will take you through three centuries of Irish history as you enjoy some of the finest examples of Georgian period Irish architecture.

At Malahide Castle & Gardens a unique taster tour experience has been created especially for Culture Night. This is not just a tour of the castle: this is a trip through time that will give visitors an extraordinary glimpse into life and times during the 800 years that the Talbot family resided there - right up until 1975.

For more information on these and other events, visit http://www.culturenight.ie

Hardy Annuals Charity Walk

The Hardy Annuals Charity Challenge Walk takes place in Glendalough on Thursday, September 26. The walk is being held to raise money for a fantastic charity, Partnership America Latina, (PAL) and at the same time to provide a challenge for those who have reached retirement age or thereabouts. There are four great hikes to choose from ranging in length from 10km to 22km. Registration for the hikes starts in the Brocagh Centre in Laragh at 9.30am with the actual walks starting at 10am. To register, email Tom Milligan at hardyannuals@gmail.com or phone Fergus Roche on 085-1402480.

World Wellness Weekend

On Saturday, September 21 and Sunday 22, spas and fitness centres around the world are celebrating World Wellness Weekend by offering fitness, health and wellness services to the wider community. Gym Plus Ballsbridge will hold a special Yoga class on Saturday at 10am as well as a Pilates class on Sunday at 10am for 30 minutes.

Gym Plus Rathfarnham will be running additional classes including a Pilates class on the Saturday from 1pm.

It will be a mixed level class and will be available free to members. In addition, they are delighted to be including a free Tai-Chi class on Sunday at 1.30pm.

For more information visit http://www.gymplus.ie

Educating Rita

This well-loved comedy by Willy Russell was made famous by the popular 1983 film starring Michael Caine and Julie Walters. It explores universal themes of social class, education, personal development and authenticity.

It runs until Saturday, September 21 at 8pm in dlr Mill Theatre Dundrum, Dundrum Town Centre. Tickets: 18 / 16. Box Office: http://www.milltheatre.ie / Tel: 01 2969340

The First Pegeen

She was a stage-struck 19-year-old, he was a director of the Abbey Theatre approaching middle age. She was a caution, he was just cautious. She was a city girl, he liked country roads best. Theirs was an unlikely love from the start.

And yet this cockeyed Romeo and Juliet were so enraptured by each other that the affair between JM Synge and Molly Allgood remains one of the Irish theatres most endearing and enduring stories.

It opens at Bewleys Caf Theatre on September 24 and runs until October 12. Booking: 086-8784001, http://www.bewleyscafetheatre.com

Joxer Daly Esq

Joxer Daly Esq will be staged at the Sean OCasey Theatre, East Wall on Saturday, September 21 at 8pm.

Sean O'Casey's playful scrounger from the classic, Juno and the Paycock, takes centre stage in this intriguing play from the pen of Eddie Naughton.

Brilliantly portrayed by veteran comic actor, Phelim Drew, Joxer's love of language, humour, literature and song, together with a drinker's purple recollection, make this a performance like no other.

Tickets, which cost 10, are available at http://www.eventbrite.ie

European Games Festival

The European Games Festival will bring together over 15,000 guests to Croke Park on September 21 & 22. The festival celebrates everything gaming from across the world, whether youre new to gaming or a veteran. One of the main highlights will be Irelands Largest esports event consisting of four of the top games in the world being played over the two days.

Happy Days Beer & Food Festival

Theres a cracking festival taking place at Rascals HQ taproom & pizza restaurant Inchicore, on Saturday, September 21 from midday until 10pm. Irish and international breweries will be pouring their finest beers for visitors to enjoy and therell be food trucks serving up a variety of dishes on the day. Theres also free brewery tours, food and beer pairing sessions and a blindfold beer tasting challenge.

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