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Reuse ’n’ refresh

National Reuse Month is a waste prevention initiative to raise awareness about the economic and environmental benefits of reusing everyday items. For info on events to promote ways for families, businesses and communities to reuse, visit crni.ie.

Race to Richard

The Dowth Point-to-Point and Country Fair on Sunday, October 29 at the Devenish Lands at Dowth celebrates the best of racing and country life in the historical setting of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bru na Boinne. Also enjoy cookery demos by Foodie Ambassador Richard Corrigan (below). DowthP2P.ie

Bag a family bargain

The Sunday Independent has partnered with a range of family attractions across the country to give readers a two-for-one entry voucher, just before kids break for the midterm — from beautiful gardens in Co Galway, to Trabolgan Holiday Village in Cork. For a full list, see independent.ie/2for1entry

Skip to Sea Week

Sea Week Connemara runs from today until October 30. Speakers at the Notre Dame Centre in Kylemore Abbey will include Bafta winner Doug Allan, Dorothy Cross and Briona Nic Dhiarmada. Topics from the global to local will be under the microscope. ceecc.org

Idolise Imelda

Sligo Live Festival takes place this October Bank Holiday (October 25–30), with Imelda May (below) headlining the festival on Friday October 27, and other festival performers including Gilbert O’Sullivan, Damien Dempsey and Sharon Shannon. sligolive.ie