INDULGE in the festive spirit at Carlow Farmers’ Christmas Market, open every Saturday at the Potato Market. This event is hugely popular, as customers embrace a wide variety of fresh fruit, conventional and organic vegetables, meats, juices, and home baking. It’s the perfect place to get your foodie necessities for the big day. See Carlow Farmers’ Market Facebook page or visit www.carlowfarmersmarket.com.

WARM the cockles at Ennis Whiskey Club’s whiskey tasting evening. Come along with friends for a steak and four boutique whiskeys in the Market Bar, Ennis, on 15 December. Eric Flynn, a Clare whiskey enthusiast, will be presenting each whiskey in a relaxed and informal manner. Broaden your knowledge and gain an insight as to how these renowned brands are crafted. For more details, see www.clare.ie.

ENJOY the last film directed by John Huston in this 1987 feature showing at the Dock Classic Cinema, Carrick-on-Shannon, on 19 December. The Dead is adapted from the short story by James Joyce. The film tells the tale of Gabriel Conroy and his wife Greta, who attend an early January dinner with friends at the home of his spinster aunts, and the resulting epiphany for both of them. Tickets cost €5. For bookings, call 071-965 0828 or visit www.thedock.ie.

LAUGH with friends and family, and have a natter over a hot drink at the annual tea and coffee morning at Thomas Fitzgerald Centre, Bruff, on 15 December. Get your Friday morning off to a good start by treating yourself to a sweet bun or a savoury biscuit while helping to raise money for worthwhile causes, such as St Vincent de Paul. For more information see www.limerick.ie or visit Bruff Community page on Facebook.

CELEBRATE Christmas and the history of the Titanic by attending the Christmas Titanic Taster Tour. Become a Titanic-inspired photographer for the day while exploring the Titanic Quarters’ maritime heritage. On this Christmas-themed interactive tour, you will be transported on a tram, stopping at sites such as the Titanic Hotel Belfast, and traveling underneath the Samson and Goliath cranes. Booking is essential. Contacting natasha.mackay@titanic-foundation.org or call 028-9073 0490.