Enjoy a great day out for all the family at Nobber Fair Day 2017 in Co Meath this Sunday May 21. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the fair will be bigger and better than ever and is guaranteed to have something for everyone. There will be live music on the day from Matt Leavy and Marty Mone, so be prepared to waltz, jive, quickstep or bucklep – whatever takes your fancy. Attractions on the day include a vintage display celebrating 100 years of Ford in Ireland, pub tug-o-war, a jiving and shearing competition, and lots more. For more information see the Nobber Fair Day Facebook page.

celebrate the legacy of Prince this Saturday at the Black Box Co Galway, when Purple Rain – A Celebration of Prince comes to town. Following sold-out shows across the UK, Purple Rain embarks on its first nationwide tour of Ireland in 2017, bringing their worldclass live celebration of the music, life and legacy of Prince. Audiences can expect to hear and feel all of the hits from one of the most loved artists of all time, including 1999, Little Red Corvette, Purple Rain, Kiss, Diamonds And Pearls, U Got The Look, Cream, and many more. Tickets €27.50, call (091) 569 777 to book.

Witness the world premiere of The Inheritance by Derry Cotter at the Cork Arts Theatre from 18 May to 20 May. Presented by the UCC Players, The Inheritance is set in the fictional town of Kilross in 1980’s Ireland. The play explores the web of secrets and lies that can divide and ultimately heal a close-knit community. This two-act play blends local humour and touching moments of poignancy to create an engaging and unforgettable story of land, loyalties, love and its impact on the lives of those it touches. Tickets: €15 for booking call (021) 450 5624.

laugh the night away to one of UK Comedy’s biggest names, Micky Flanagan, as he takes to the SSE Arena, Belfast on 24 May and 25 May. Micky took to the Jonathan Ross Show to announce his An’ Another Fing… 2017 tour. This follows his record breaking Back in the Game tour of 2013, which took in an incredible 129 shows – making it the biggest comedy tour in the world that year, having sold an unbelievable 500,000 tickets in the UK and Ireland alone. The reviews to date have been nothing short of celebratory. Tickets available on www.ticketmaster.ie.

Experience the National Leprechaun Hunt 2017 in Carlingford Co Louth this Sunday 21 May. Sssssh, only tell the believers, because there’s a super top-secret hunt on for the last of the leprechauns. The Sliabh Foy Mountains will be heaving with the the last of the dastardly leprechauns, and you need to come to be in with the chance of nabbing one. Legend has it that if you catch one of these leprechauns, they may well grant you three wishes in return for their freedom. Tickets are €6, with a family of four costing €20. Visit www.nationalleprechaunhunt.com for more.