Apres Match

20 February: Don’t miss the fantastic comic trio Aprés Match as they take to the Draíocht. Gary Cooke, Risteárd Cooper and Barry Murphy, renowned for their blend of brilliant commentary and wicked sense of humour, will showcase a number of sketches. Tickets cost €25 and are available from www.draiocht.ie

Literary Festival

20-22 February: The 31st Limerick Literary Festival, honouring Kate O’Brien, will feature readings, workshops and literary prize awards. It’s a free event, with key speakers including Eugene O’Brien and Joe O’Connor. For more information about the festival and event times, visit www.limerickliteraryfestival.com

Tommy Tiernan

26-28 February: Tommy Tiernan comes to Cork’s Opera House. The well-known standup comedian’s new show, Out of the Whirlwind, is one of his most uplifting productions yet. The show starts at 8pm and tickets cost €29. For more information and bookings, visit www.corkentertain ment.ie or www.tommytiernan.com

Alltech Food Fair

27 February-1 March: The Alltech Craft Brews and Food Fair returns for a third year to the Convention Centre in Dublin. The fair will feature a host of local and international craft beverages as well as local culinary delights. Musical entertainment will also be provided. For tickets, visit www.eu.alltechbrewsandfood.com

Cork Harbour cycle

8 March: The 13th annual 40km Cork Harbour cycle will start at Cork City Hall. It is a leisure cycle for all to enjoy and includes a free ferry crossing. The event is a fundraiser for Africa Direct, a voluntary charity based in Cork. Advanced registration is needed. Call 021-4806425 or email corkcycle@gmail.com