5th June 2pm to 3pm
National Museum of Ireland Merrion Street
World Environment Day – From Garden to Rainforest Age 7+. Celebrate the natural environment around us from creepy crawlies to whales, from gardens to rainforests with education assistant Brian Harding.

11th and 12th June
Sunflower Days – National Flag Day for Our Lady’s Hospice Harold’s Cross. The Hospice would appreciate volunteers to sell Sunflower Pins. Tel: 1850660606

12th June 8pm
Bootleg Beetles in the Mahony Hall at the Helix. As one of Britain’s most popular groups, the Bootleg Beetles have achieved round-the-world popularity.

15th June 3.00pm
National Museum of Ireland Collins Barracks
Bloomsday 100 – Tour – Blooming lovely: life in Joycean Dublin All ages. Join education staff and take a look at daily life in Dublin in the early 20th Century. Can also be booked by schools and interest groups.

16th June 1pm
A group of Joycean enthusiasts come together in Sandymount Green to entertain you with readings and music. It should be great fun.

16th June 7.30pm
Brian Siggins presents a photographic exhibition and slide show in the Star of the Sea Church to commemorate Bloomsday. This will be followed by a musical evening ‘Music from Joyce’ in the Star of the Sea hall. Admission €10.

June 17th to 20th
Dublin Writers Festival 2004. Contact Festival Office 016713639.

20th June 3pm to 5pm
Mixed breed dog show, fun categories at St Bridgets Park Kildare €2.00 entry per category further details 045 446995

21st June
Fun and games at the Clanna Gael Club House in aid of people in need. All welcome.

3rd July 10.30am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 4pm
National Museum of Ireland Kildare Street
Art Workshop: Summer Treasures Age 7-12. Start the summer holidays with an art workshop and make a treasure inspired by the Museum’s exhibitions. Booking essential. Places limited to 20 at each workshop.

9th to 11th July
Jane Shorthall presents VHI Dance Blitz 2004 at the factory studios, Barrow Street. Classes start at beginners and go right up to advanced. It is open to everyone – young, old, male, female don’t worry if you can’t dance. Contact Kathleen Cahill, PR Manager, VHI Healthcare Ph: 01 7997026 or 087 2538279. www.janeshortall.com

11th July
An open day will be held from 12 noon to 4p.m at the Animal Foundation Lough Andy’s House, South Green Road, Kildare Town, Co Kildare. On the day will be Bric-a-Brac, books, plants, bottle stall, Jambola, cake stall, Tarot Readings & Healing, refreshments stall, monster raffle, face painting and a clown. Special Guest Linda Martin. Any queries please contact Catherine Woods P.R.O Ph: 01 8552799/045 446995.