With all this hot weather and endless sunshine, it can be easy to forget that there's more to our weekends then simply heading straight to the beach.
This weekend sees a host of quality free events hosted across the South East.
From battle reenactments to literacy festivals, June 15-18 is jampacked with events that won't empty your wallet.
Here's a list of our favourites...
1. Wexford: Battle of New Ross Reenactment / June 16 at 2pm
Hosted by a group of local re-enactors, the The 1798 Battle of New Ross in which 3,000 people lost their lives will be staged from Mary Street to the Quay on Sunday from 2:00pm. Perfect for all history lovers.
2. Waterford City: Summer In The City - Duke Special at Art Beat / June 16 at 8pm
The Lisburn native takes to the Church Yard stage in shadows of the gorgeous Blackfriars Abbey this Saturday from 8pm. A must see.
3. Tipperary: Sheila Stone - Charon's Boats / June 16 & 17 10am- 5pm
This chilling work by ceramic artist Sheila Stone pays tribute to the 5,000 lives lost on the Mediterranean in 2016. A reference to Charon – the boatman of Greek mythology who was paid to ferry the dead to the next life, the artwork references the mothers, fathers, children, grandmothers and grandfathers who paid for a doomed passage to a better life. On exhibition for a limited time only at The Source Arts Centre Thurles.
5,500 ceramic boats created by artist Sheila Stone went on view in UL on 1 December. Entitled Charon’s Boats - each represents a migrant life lost in the Mediterranean in the past year. @hea_irl @IrishUnis @THEA_Irl @InternationalUL pic.twitter.com/oUZqNekfhi
— Erasmus+ Ireland (@ErasmusIreland) December 2, 2017
4. Kilkenny: The Breadwinner Exhibition / June 16 & 17
The Oscar-nominated animation by Kilkenny-based animation house Cartoon Saloon is the subject of a fascinating exhibition at the Butler Gallery in Kilkenny City this weekend. Curated by Anna O’Sullivan, the exhibition takes a look at the creative process from animation behind the scenes materials.
5. Co. Waterford - Immrama / June 16 & 17
Dedicated to travel writing, music and entertainment since its inception in 2003, Immrama has several free events over the course of this weekend. Check out their programme for a full breakdown of events.
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