50 free days out this summer

1. Kinsale Arts Festival, Co Cork

Kinsale’s summer arts festival pulls a focus on vice and virtue in Irish society through a mix of music, art, literature, drama, food and family activities. Lunchtime concerts at Friary Church, art exhibitions and a bookish treasure hunt are just some of the free events.

* Details: kinsaleartsfestival.com; Jul 7-15.