Going Out

A round-up of the best cultural events taking place around the country.

Man of Valour.

Festival

The arts take centre stage in Carlow from Friday, as **Eigse**, the annual arts festival, returns with a lively programme. There will be plenty to choose from, such as theatre performances including I heart Alice heart I and a non-musical take on Les Mis; dance, such as Colin Dunne's Out of Time; and contemporary art shows at the Visual. Plus an eclectic programme of music, spoken word and comedy, including PJ Harvey ...