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Leg it to Laois

Get to Laois, where the best of Irish and international musicians perform at Tionól, the fourth annual Festival of Harps and Pipes, from November 1-3. Featuring the world premiere of a new piece by harp royalty Maeve Gilchrist. musicgenerationlaois.ie

Book a cook

Cookery demonstration with celebrity chef Neven Maguire on Wednesday, November 13 at the Pavilion, Leopardstown Racecourse, hosted by Brendan O’Connor, from 6.30pm. Tickets, which cost €30 and include a glass of wine or prosecco, are in aid of the Down Syndrome Centre. For tickets, email info@ downsyndromecentre.ie or phone 01 6618000.

Pick a pet

The Pet Experts speak at Ireland’s Family Pet Expo at the National Show Centre Dublin, on November 2-3 — a must for pet owners and animal lovers — including My Lovely Horse Rescue and Dogs in Distress. petexpo.ie

Feel murderous

Get your thrills at Murder One, in Smock Alley Theatre, from November 1-3. Martina Cole, Steve Cavanagh, Lucy Foley, Hallie Rubenhold, Joseph O’Connor and Liz Nugent discuss death and dark deeds. murderone.ie

Love Liz

Experience the awardwinning BBC

series Planet Earth II, Live in

Concert, 3Arena Dublin, April 1, 2020, bringing audiences closer to animals than ever before, hosted by Liz Bonnin, with City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. 3arena.ie