Donegal

Puck Fair takes place in Killorglan, Country Kerry, on 10, 11 and 12 August. The event started in pre-Christian times as a celebration for a good harvest and it is thought that the star of the show, a wild goat, may represent the pagan god, Pan.

In 1997, British writer comedian Tony Hawks made a drunken bet that he could "hitchhike round Ireland, with a fridge, in one calendar month". The result was an unexpectedly wonderful adventure that led to a book, which is now leading to a film.

News that Hammer Films is at work on its first thriller in almost 30 years has horror fans around the world shrieking with delight. But few of them will have heard of Pettigo, where The Wake Wood is being filmed.