Five things for the weekend: Gigs, festivals, literature, and more...  

Cork Midsummer Festival is in full swing, while there are numerous concerts on offer, and a really good cinema option for all the family 

David Gray, Lightyear and Cork Midsummer Festival all feature among the weekend's attractions.

1. Cork Midsummer Festival 

From live music to theatre, art and poetry, there’s something for everyone at Cork Midsummer Festival this weekend. The Crosstown Drift returns this Sunday with Doireann Ní Ghríofa, Sara Baume and Kevin Barry among those taking part, while Tolü Makay will perform a series of intimate back-to-back sets in The Kino on Friday.