STEP back in time on 16-17 November at Murder, Mystery, Storytelling and Film in Dungarvan, Co Waterford. The wrongful conviction and subsequent hanging of innocent men for murder in the 1880s and the mysterious disappearance of a local postman on Christmas Day almost 100 years ago are among the many real-life tragedies under the spotlight at the bilingual Murder Mystery weekend. Locals and visitors will be enthralled by the free two-day event, which includes children’s storytelling, mask-making and more. For more information, contact Máire on 087-743 4123

BRIDGE borders and unite in empathy at Telling the Other Story in the Belltable, Limerick, this Saturday 17 November. This inspirational evening of literature and music will feature renowned British and Irish artists whose work tries to answer questions of prejudice by stepping into the shoes of the other. Best-selling novelist Ruth Gilligan will be joined by award-winning authors Donal Ryan, David Savill and Paula McGrath and musician Kathleen Turner for a special evening of word and song. ‘Telling the Other Story’ is a free and educational event not to be missed. For tickets call 061-953 400.

EDUCATE yourself at the Women in Theatre Roadshow this Monday 19 November at The Everyman Theatre, Cork. The roadshow aims to introduce young women to careers in lighting, sound and stage management. The purpose of the roadshow is to engage female pupils from second-level schools throughout Ireland by presenting and facilitating workshops geared towards increasing awareness of technical theatre, stage management and the importance that these departments play in the professional creation of live performance. Designed and facilitated by industry professionals who forge the way for women to pursue careers in areas of technical production, this is an opportunity not be overlooked. Find out more at www.everymancork.com

GALLOP on down to the Point-to-Point racing at Fairwood Park, Tinahely, Co Wicklow, this Sunday 18 November. Point-to-Point has a long and rich history at this scenic location since 1989. Fairwood Park also plays host to one of Ireland’s longest-running agricultural shows each summer. Located just 90 minutes from Dublin city, Tinahely is a pretty village in the southwest, perfect for a Sunday outting. See www.p2p.ie

CELEBRATE music at the Atlantic Sessions, Co Antrim, kicking off this Thursday 15 November and running until Sunday 18 November. The four-day festival showcases over 50 artists in more than 20 venues. Follow music trails across the restaurants, hotels, bars and coffee shops of Portstewart and Portrush, with free performances from Northern Ireland’s finest musicians taking place every hour. Headline events, in association with Bushmills Irish Whiskey, will feature new collaborations, exclusively curated premieres, plus album and single launches from established artists. The festival coincides with Causeway Coast and Glens Restaurant Week, so there has never been a better time to visit. See www.atlanticsessions.com for tickets and more.