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Going out? Here are some things to do this Bank Holiday weekend

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IT’S A BANK Holiday and for many of us, that means a glorious three-day weekend.

If you haven’t already made your plans, let us give you a hand.

Here’s some of what’s on around the country:

Dublin

Saturday:

Klingande, The Olympia Theatre, 7.30pm, €23.90

Shonen Knife, Whelans, 8pm,  €16

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Andrew Bird, Vicar Street, 7.30pm, €28

Guys and Dolls, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, 7.30pm, €20-€55

Tina’s Idea of Fun, Peacock Theatre, 8pm, €13/€20

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Gate Theatre, 8pm, €27

Today is International Jazz Day and there will be events across the city, including a jazz trail starting at Nearys on Chatham Street at 4pm. For more information, call 087 287 8755.

Sunday:

Tell Me On A Sunday, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, 7.30pm, €20-€45

The Video Games Live Concert, Convention Centre, 7pm, €50-€80

Monday:

The Dublin Gay Theatre Festival kicks off, running until 15 May.

Limerick

Saturday:

Annie Get Your Gun, University Concert Hall, 7.30pm, €21

Sunday:

Hermitage Green, The Big Top, 7.30pm, €23

Monday:

Tea Dancing, Fitzgerald’s Woodlands Hotel, 3.30pm, €10

Riverfest will see 40,000 come to the city over the weekend to see some of the world’s top watersports performers. It takes place all weekend.

Cork

Saturday:

Le Galaxie, Connolly’s of Leap, 8pm, €17

Declan O’Rourke, White Horse, Ballincollig, 8pm, €20

The Plough and The Stars, Opera House, 2.30pm/8pm, €25/€35

David McSavage, Everyman Palace, 8pm, €22

Sunday:

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Jeffrey Lewis, Connolly’s of Leap, 8pm,  €13

Starman, Everyman Palace, 7.30pm, €15

Rebecca Storm, Opera House, 8pm, €25/€33

Monday:

Grant Lee Philips, Cyprus Avenue, 8pm, €22.50

The Magic of Motown, Opera House, 8pm, €32

Galway

Saturday:

Sisters of the Rising, Nun’s Island, 2pm, €12

Dreams Under The Roof, McNally Theatre, 12pm, €12

Sunday:

Family Fun Day, Edward Square, 12pm, Free

Monday:

Mary Mary Mary, An Taibhdhearc, 8pm, €12

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    Apr 30th 2016, 9:03 AM

    Ahh going out. I remember those days. Now all I know is dirty nappies, mega bloks and Jake and the neverland pirates.

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    Apr 30th 2016, 9:06 AM

    Could be worst. Could be peppa pig

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    Apr 30th 2016, 9:10 AM

    True. I’ve managed to dodge that bullet.

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    Apr 30th 2016, 9:11 AM

    It’s not all bad, adventure time is fun to watch.

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    Apr 30th 2016, 9:12 AM

    Finn and Jake are basically keeping me sane.

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    Apr 30th 2016, 9:14 AM

    Fireman Sam, Thomas and Dragons for me. It’s not too bad.

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    Apr 30th 2016, 11:55 AM

    Actually a lot worse is in the night garden

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    Apr 30th 2016, 1:17 PM

    Why? Children stop moving for 30 minutes. Sounds ideal to me.

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    Apr 30th 2016, 9:48 PM

    Not if you’ve to watch it with them though

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    Apr 30th 2016, 9:11 AM

    Rally of the Lakes Killarney.

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    Apr 30th 2016, 9:06 AM

    Bray Jazz festival.

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    Apr 30th 2016, 9:04 AM

    Kilkenny Roots Festival all weekend!

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    Apr 30th 2016, 9:29 AM

    Ulster v leinster in Ravenhill #allezlesblues

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    Apr 30th 2016, 9:39 AM

    Gumball Rally??

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    Apr 30th 2016, 9:35 AM

    Ennis. Clare get ready for the green and red invasion

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    Apr 30th 2016, 10:07 AM

    Jazz and big band festival in Derry

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    Apr 30th 2016, 10:00 AM

    Kinsale Rugby Sevens! Always a great weekend

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    Apr 30th 2016, 12:46 PM

    Dublin Ska Festival. Grand Social…Get on it.

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    Apr 30th 2016, 10:42 AM

    Paddle on the Boyne canal in a Game of Thrones boat

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    Apr 30th 2016, 10:42 PM

    Long boat?

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    Apr 30th 2016, 10:39 AM

    Paddle on the Boyne canal in a Game of Thrones boat

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    Apr 30th 2016, 9:47 AM

    Great line up for Ballydehob Jazz Festival!!!

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    Apr 30th 2016, 12:46 PM

    Kinsale 7s!!!

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    Apr 30th 2016, 10:38 PM

    Stick a pin into Enda’s ego lol.

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    Apr 30th 2016, 6:11 PM

    Riverfest Limerick, great weather Huge crowds!

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    Apr 30th 2016, 10:10 AM

    Most of this stuff is booked out!

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