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Surround yourself with sunflowers

Brighten your day with a visit to Minmore Farm in Shillelagh in the heart of Co Wicklow, where the sunflowers are in full bloom. You can paint a picture, take a selfie or cut some to take home — and all donations are in aid of Wicklow Hospice and the Irish Cancer Society. Wear wellies and bring your own scissors. You’ll find directions to the farm by using eircode Y14X440. www.wicklowhospice.ie

Muse about the past The oldest county museum on the island is Armagh County Museum, and it has reopened its doors. Its newest exhibition, Troubles Art, features artists’ responses to the Troubles and is on show until October. Admission is free. And while you’re in Armagh, remember that Market Place Theatre, Brownlow House, Navan Centre & Fort and FE McWilliam Gallery are also welcoming visitors again. www.visitarmagh.com

Tour the Titanic

Titanic Belfast, the world-leading attraction located on the exact spot where the RMS Titanic was built and launched, is open to visitors again. In addition to the one-way, self-guided themed tour, visitors will be able to experience the awardwinning outdoor Discovery Tour, Titanic Foundation’s Out of Stores exhibition and new Maritime Mile Treasure Trail, which will be launched this month. www.titanicbelfast.com

Craft a picture

Learn how to felt a picture in the beautiful surroundings of Blessington Lakes with textile artist Miriam Brady on a oneday course. The full-day class costs €150 and includes all materials and an organic three-course lunch. Dates available run from August 22 to September 13. For more information, email hanlock99@gmail.com