Enjoy the incredible music on Sunday 24 July, when some of Ireland’s biggest country and Irish acts present day of entertainment at Holy Cross GAA pitch, Thurles, Co Tipperary. Featuring a brilliant line-up – including Nathan Carter, Michael English, Declan Nerney, Robert Mizzell and Louise Morrissey – this unique event is sure to be a great summer day out for all to enjoy. Gates open at 12 noon for this outdoor event and non-stop entertainment will be provided throughout the day until 7pm. Concertgoers will enjoy easy access to and from the festival venue, in addition to a host of food and beverage services and ample parking on-site. See www.eventbrite.ie for more information

Absorb everything on offer at the Boyle Arts Festival. This festival places a huge emphasis on historical and architectural buildings. Blossoming into an annual 10-day event, it has built a significant reputation, winning a place as one of Ireland’s best celebrations of the arts each summer.

While music and art continue to be the cornerstones on which the festival established its reputation, other events include drama, film, literature and storytelling, comedy, singers’ nights and street theatre as well as an appealing mix of workshops and children’s programmes. See http://boylearts.com/ for more information.

Energise yourself and enjoy the Wild Air Run, Ireland’s first inflatable 5km course. Perfect for all ages (7+) this course is made up of 10 larger-than-life obstacles, which you can battle your way through however you like. There’s no time limit, so the only thing you need to remember is to come ready to have fun at your own pace. There are even clever shortcuts for kids, so they can make it to the finish line before the adults.

With a chill zone located after the finish line, Europe’s longest slide, and free entry for spectators, Wild Air Run has it all. It’s coming to Dublin’s Malahide Castle from 22 to 24 July. Tickets are starting at€14.80 and for more information see wildairrun.com

Take time out to enjoy the Camphire International Horse Trials & Country Fair which takes place from 27-31 July at the Camphire Estate near Cappoquin, Co Waterford.

Well-known Olympic three-day event rider Zara Philip will compete along with over 300 entries that include some of our top international riders along with competitors from 10 other nations.

The trials take place on two working farms and the course has been designed by Mike Etherington-Smith who designs for the Olympics and the World Equestrian Games.

Admission is €15 per car. See www.camphirehorsetrials.com for more.

Experience The magic of Billy Elliot at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin from Tuesday 26 July to Saturday 3 September. The acclaimed musical has been seen by over 10.5 million people across five continents and is the recipient of over 80 awards internationally. Based on the highly successful film, the show is set in a northern mining town against the background of the 1984/’85 miners’ strike. It follows Billy’s journey from boxing to ballet, where he discovers a passion for dance that changes his life forever.

Tickets cost €25 and are available now – visit www.bordgaisenergytheatre.ie or call 0818 719 377 to book. CL