HAPPENINGS:

City Carnival

Did you know that the first week of August is ‘International Clown Week'? No, we didn’t either, but to celebrate, the final event of Summer Sundays on College Green on August 4 will be City Carnival.

The performance spaces will see appearances from multi-talented artistes, while the side show will feature an Antique Carousel, Facepainters, Stiltwalkers, Jugglers and Mime Artists. The event this Sunday will also host workshops to give families the chance to try out some basic Circus Skills.

Wag ‘n’ Walk

Village Vets are hosting a charity dog walk to raise vital funds for My Canine Companion autism service dogs. 

The 5km sponsored Wag ‘n’ Walk will take place in The Phoenix Park on Sunday, August 4 at 11am. The meeting place is the Dublin Zoo car park. 

The walk will loop through much of the Phoenix Park's beautiful scenery, hopefully on one of the nicest days of the year! 

Participants are asked to make a suggested donation of €10, which will go straight to My Canine Companion. Each dog will also receive a free bandana and dog treats upon arrival.

To find out more or to register visit https://rebrand.ly/WAGNWALK

Car Boot Sale

Malahide Car Boot Sale will take place on August 3 at St Andrew’s National School car park.

Time: 9am-3pm. Gates will open at 8am for sellers. Cost: pre-booking €15 per car. Text your name and car registration number to Alan on 089-4784918, or pay €20 on the day. There is no entrance fee for buyers. Refreshments can be purchased. This is a fundraiser for St Doulagh’s Church restoration.

Summer Sounds

The newly refurbished Victorian bandstand on Bray Seafront is playing host to a series of free concerts that feature big band performances from the Dublin Airport Police & Fire Service Band, Bray Concert Band, Lourdes Brass Band and plenty more. This Sunday, August 4, visitors can enjoy music from the Stedfast Band from 2.30pm.   

Opera In The Open

Fancy an idyllic picnic in the park with homegrown operatic voices or a work lunch out of a stuffy office? 

Opera In The Open is taking place every Thursday in August between 1pm and 2pm in the Amphitheatre, Wood Quay. The colourful and dramatic performances are free to attend. It begins on Thursday, August 1 with Mozart’s masterful ‘The Impresario’.

Keep up to date with the season on the Opera in the Open Facebook.

Militaria & Collectables Fair

The Medal Society of Ireland is holding an open day on Saturday, August 3 from 11am to 4pm at Knox Hall, Monkstown Village, Co Dublin. Visitors can bring, buy, trade, swap or get free valuations or identifications of medals. All welcome. For more on the Medal Society of Ireland see www.msoi.eu.