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Extra.ie
6 days ago
- Climate
- Extra.ie
Things to do this weekend -- July 18 to July 20
While last weekend saw the country in a status yellow high temperature warning, this weekend is forecast to be a little more unsettled with sunny spells and scattered showers throughout. This Sunday will be a big weekend for Cork and Tipperary GAA fans as the county hurling teams face off in the All Ireland Hurling Championships at Croke Park. For those who aren't interested in the hurling, there's plenty of things to get stuck into with the family out and about… This Sunday will be a big weekend for Cork and Tipperary GAA fans as the county hurling teams face off in the All Ireland Hurling Championships at Croke Park. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Here are five of the best activities to do this weekend. You can check out more family days out and summer events on YourDaysOut. Dublin, July 19 and 20 The Rose Festival returns to St Anne's Park, Dublin this weekend to mark 50 years of the Rose Garden. The weekend event is family-friendly and free, and promises to be a fun event featuring live music as well as kids' entertainment, crafts, food stalls as well as yoga, tai chi and a dedicated bike park. Gates open from 10am to 6pm on both days. Pic: YourDaysOut Mayo, July 12 to 20 The culmination of the Ballina Salmon Festival takes place this weekend with plenty of fun for kids of all ages. On Friday, the youngsters can bop along at Baby Boppers or try paddle boarding at the Quay, while Saturday features a fun fancy dress disco was well as rockets and slime workshops. Sunday is the final day of the festival with a Teddy Bears Picnic taking place at Tom Ruane Park. Attendees to the event can expect plenty of music and games as well as a sensory hour for some quieter play. Pic: YourDaysOut Dublin, July 19 and 20 This one is for the Lego fanatics in your life! Brick Feile is the biggest LEGO fan event in Ireland and returns to CityNorth Hotel this weekend with stunning custom models, giant brick pits, a live big-build and creative challenges for all ages. Attendees are invited to check out the displays from take part in fun builds, shop rare sets and help raise important funds for Fairy Bricks. Pic: YourDaysOut Meath, July 19 and 20 If fairies are more your scene, why not step into the magical world at Loughcrew Gardens with fairy trails, unicorns, puppets, storytelling and circus fun. Attendees can enjoy crafts, bubbles, vintage games and enchanting performances from 12pm to 6pm daily. The weekend promises to be a spellbinding weekend for little believers with big imaginations. Pic: YourDaysOut Kildare, July 20 Barretstown opens its gates for an exciting family day on Sunday with a range of activities including canoeing, archery, face painting, dancing, mini golf and more! Fossett's Circus will be on hand on the day, putting on three performances throughout the day (11.15am; 1.15pm and 3.15pm). Admission to Barretstown Big Picnic is free, though the Circus is a ticketed and should be booked in advance. Pic: YourDaysOut is Ireland's leading platform for discovering things to do with a booking system built for Irish businesses with local support and at no extra cost.
Qatar Tribune
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
Charlotte Lavelle: A life in art, from Atlantic shores to gobal stage
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha From an early age, Charlotte Lavelle's artistic path was clear. Born in Chester and raised near the Atlantic coast of Ireland, her creative talent was first noticed by her mother when Charlotte was just three. By age five, she was studying with a prominent local artist, a mentorship that helped spark a lifelong love of art. Aged six, Lavelle won her first art award in the Texaco Children's Art Competition, and her photo appeared in the Western People alongside her art teacher—a moment that cemented her connection to creativity and community. Talking to Qatar Tribune, Charlotte said that she was raised in a home rich with music and artistic encouragement, she and her siblings all learned instruments, influenced by their musically gifted mother and grandmother. Her deep engagement with the arts extended to theatre and sculpture, winning recognition at the Ballina Salmon Festival before pursuing a degree at Limerick School of Art and Design. Initially drawn to sculpture, she eventually majored in fashion design, a decision that led her to New York City and an internship with fashion icon Anna Sui. In New York, Lavelle contributed to high-profile design projects, including work for Naomi Campbell and development of Sui's first perfume. Her talent and diligence earned her increasing responsibilities, culminating in close involvement with the designer's personal archives. After returning to Europe, Lavelle worked with British fashion legend Vivienne Westwood, contributing to major exhibitions and collections inspired by classical art. Eventually, her focus returned fully to fine art. Lavelle's paintings—deeply influenced by the landscape and the emotional resonance of color—have been exhibited in Ireland, Malta, and Sicily. She completed a postgraduate degree at Burren College of Art, developing a practice rooted in nature, serenity, and sensory experience. Now based in Qatar, Lavelle continues to inspire through teaching and exhibitions. She curated the 'Art Matters' exhibition featuring over 300 student works and remains active in cultural life, also singing with the Qatar Concert Choir. Her work advocates for art as a tool for joy, unity, and even diplomacy — most recently contributing to the 'Greener Together' initiative, merging creativity with global sustainability efforts.
