ENJOY an evening of music and theatre at the Cork Cultural Show on 26 June. This promises to be a wonderful way to enjoy the energy and charm of traditional Irish folk music and dance in a uniquely intimate setting. The finest traditional musicians and singers in Ireland will perform a variety of both well-known classics such as Danny Boy to local folk ballads and rousing Irish tunes that will have you singing along and stomping your feet. An award-winning cast of Irish dancers will showcase jigs, reels, hornpipes and more with spirit and flair. Tickets are €15, get yours at www.corkculturalshow.com.

CELEBRATE the Bia Lover Food Festival on 22 and 23 June at the Athenry Community Park, Co Galway. The festival returns for its sixth year to celebrate produce, place and people through food and drink. Established by a group of local volunteers and businesses in 2014, the Bia Lover Food Festival has since grown into a spectacular community celebration and has brought the town of Athenry to life through the west’s evolving food culture. Last year saw over 50 businesses from all over Ireland taking part and over 10,000 people attending the producer market and other events. This event is free to attend, visit www.bialover.ie for more.

CHALLENGE yourself at the Castle to Castle 40km Cycle. A summer spin, which leaves Kilkenny Castle at 7pm on Wednesday, 26 June for Paulstown (Shankill Castle). There will be a fabulous food stop in Paulstown GAA club which will more than fuel you for the return journey to Kilkenny. Get your friends, family and work colleagues together for this gentle spin. Entry is only €12 and this includes a top-quality, specially designed t-shirt for the first 150 registered. A limited registration period will take place on the night. To register and find out more about the cycle, visit www.krsp.ie.

EXPERIENCE the Garden Party 2019 at the Séamus Ennis Arts Centre, Naul, Co Dublin. A summer festival of outdoor music and cinema events, featuring Moving Hearts, The Riptide Movement, Horslips, The Moonrockers, The Donal Kirk Band and an outdoor movie screening of Shrek & Road House. The courtyard is a beautifully intimate venue to experience great music, craft beers and artisan street food. The event is taking place from 21-24 June. Tickets are €34.50 per person. Visit www.tseac.ie for more.

EXPLORE Mayo with the Castlebar Cycling Club on 22 June. If you’re looking for a great day out then come along and bring a friend. There will be a tasty food stop during the event with a delicious buffet for all afterwards. The beautiful new 50km route will take in Lough Carra and the famous Moore Hall and the 100km is as always an enjoyable scenic challenge. Participants will receive a cycling musette bag and a custom designed race buff and water bottle for the first 300 to register. A full back-up service will be provided. Tickets are €40, visit www.castlebarcyclingclub.ie.