Sligo Weekender

EVENTS ROUND-UP

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A Camera in Lockdown

An exhibition of work by QQI Level 5 and 6 students at the Ballagh Centre has opened in the centre in Rossinver, Co. Leitrim.

The class was led by-Strandhill-based photograph­er Peter Wilcock.

The exhibit will run until August 28 (10am until 5pm). Admission is free.

Lillies weekly jazz club

A jazz club is taking place upstairs in Lillies on Bridge Street every Thursday.

Eddie Lee, Sam Purcell and Nils Kavanagh perform at 7pm each week.

This is a free event.

Princess Warrior family fun day

A family fun is taking place in Dromore West this Saturday.

The Princess Warrior fun day, an annual event held in memory of Mya-Rae Lang.

The fun day, which takes place at the Dromore West Community Centre, will run from 12 noon with all proceeds on the day being donated to the Jack and Jill Foundation.

Guided tours at The Model

Throughout the month of August, visit The Model for a guided tour of their exhibition­s.

You can book a tour of Century, one of the largest exhibition­s of work from The Niland Collection to date.

Or, why not immerse yourself in the world of contempora­ry art and join them on a tour of Stephen Brandes’ solo exhibition Schmerzbau: It’s not all just misery. Admission is free but booking is essential up to 12 noon that day. To book please phone 071 9141405 or email info@themodel.ie.

Whiskey tasting at Thomas Connolly

Today, Thursday, there will be a Sligo Whiskey Society Fercullen Whiskey tasting master class at Thomas Connolly Bar.

John Cashman, Alan Malone and Adam Holt will take you through the history of the Powerscour­t Distillery while sampling some outstandin­g whiskey.

Tickets are €25 for members and €30 for non-members.

Please note booking early is advised as places for this event are strictly limited and please drink responsibl­y.

Book on eventbrite.ie

A Night of Grief and Mystery

On Thursday, September 1, an improbable, impossible night of words and music will take place at the Avalon Centre.

A Night of Grief and Mystery combines stories and observatio­ns from Stephen Jenkinson drawn from his work in palliative care with original songs from Canadian recording artist Gregory Hoskins and band.

The two artists have been explor- ing the intersecti­on of their work for seven years, across three continents, through three recordings and two short films and head out again in the Fall of 2022 bringing with them Adam Bowman on drums, Colleen Hodgson on bass/vocals, and Lisa Hodgson on keys/vocals. Starts at 7.30pm.

Book at eventbrite.ie

Michael Collins at the Omniplex

On Tuesday, September 6, to commemorat­e the 100th anniversar­y of the death of Michael Collins, Fine Gael have teamed up with Omniplex to screen the Neil Jordan blockbuste­r Michael Collins at 7pm.

The first time since its release 26 years ago, the film will be screened nationwide.

This is a special screening and tickets will only be available through eventbrite.ie

Brick expo at Clayton Hotel

On Sunday, September 4, Shamrock Bricks are bringing their Brick Expo to the Clayton Hotel in Ballinode.

There will be lots of activities for everyone including amazing custom models and official sets on display, Lego play areas, face painting, speedbuild competitio­ns, master builder competitio­ns, Lego colouring area, scavenger hunts, as well as competitio­ns, raffles, vendors and lots more fun activities.

There will be a sensory play area and safe zone making this a socially inclusive and fully accessible event. Ticket prices are €5 for adults,

€12 for children and family tickets are €30 (two adults, three children). Book on eventbrite.ie.

Channel Cup Swim in Rosses Point

The annual Channel Cup Swim takes place in Rosses Point on Saturday, September 10.

Online registrati­on is now open for the swim with 100 places available. This year swimmers can chose to swim either a competitiv­e or social swim.

All swimmers will start from Tommy’s Island.

There will be a female and male competitiv­e pod who will compete for a first and second place trophy in each category.

Swimmers who choose a social swim will enter the water in pods of approximat­ely 10 people.

The finish line and exit will be at the slip beside the RNLI station. Swimmers must register in person on Friday, September 9, in Sligo Bay Lifeboat station between 6pm and 8 pm.

The swim is in aid of the RNLI and there will be no refunds issued. This event will be strictly for over 18s only and wetsuits are compulsory.

A post swim barbeque and presentati­on will then take place later in the evening.

The swim begins at 6.15pm.

Online registrati­on can be found by visiting the Channel Cup Facebook page.

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The atmosphere at the Neap Tide Festival which took place on Coney Island last weekend.

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