5 things to do this week

Five things from the worlds of arts, culture and film to get your teeth stuck into this week.

1|poetry|

PAUL MULDOON

The US-based northern poet makes a rare visit to Cork for a reading at the weekly Ó Bhéal gathering.

• Tonight, The Long Valley, Cork

2|tv|

My Mother And Other Strangers

Barry Devlin wrote this WWII-set series about the effects on life in rural village in Tyrone when an American army base is established.

• Tuesday, RTÉ One, 10.15pm

3|show|

GHOST

Sarah Harding from Girls Aloud takes the Demi Moore role in this stage adaptation of the famous film.

• BGE Theatre, Dublin, Tues-Sat

4|opera|

LA BOHEME

Ellen Kent and her busy crew return to Cork Opera House with another two productions of classic operas.

• La Boheme, Thursday; Aida, Friday

5|festival|

CORK FILM FESTIVAL

There seems to be a particularly strong documentary strand to this year’s event, but there’s also no shortage of other features, shorts, discussions, etc.

• Friday to November 20