From whale-watching and open farms to zoos, Marjorie Brennan looks at some of the options for animal-centred days out.

Blackrock Flower and Garden Club will host DJ Murphy on Tuesday, October 7 for a talk and demonstration at the Ursuline Secondary school at 7.30pm. All welcome.

Maurice and Kit Cogan are holding an open day at their garden in aid of St Senan’s Church renovation fund on August 10.