Dine in Cork continues until May 8th -- I have made a guidebook of all participating restaurants to help you choose where to go -- great list to choose from, some very popular restaurants on there.

Africa Day is on Sunday May 16th and will be celebrated again this year in The Iveagh Gardens in Dublin and by the civic offices in Limerick. Check out their site for some activities you can expect. I went along last year -- a great day of fun and entertainment all round.

Fancy being a Super Hero for a day? The Childrens Medical Research Foundation have organised a 5k Super Hero Fun Run on Saturday May 22nd in Phoenix Park. Find out how you can get involved, all for the good cause of Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin.

May 28th MURPHY’S Little Big Nights Out will celebrate the wonderful cultural diversity of Cork in Tom Barry’s with an Exotic Tasting night. Starts 6pm get full details over on their site.

Dublin City Soul Festival is on the 27-30th of May. Events include a Live Music Trail, Soul Cinema Eye Candy, Laugh Yer’ Soul Off @ The Laughter Lounge, Soul Fest Restaurant Trail and lots more. The festivals main event is a free picnic extravaganza on in Merrion Square on the Sunday.