Five things to do

Ska-punk fun: Triple Drop make their debut in Joe Lee"s Bar in Tullamore tonight (Friday, April 3). The band, made up of Dublin lads Sean on guitar and vocals, Brian on bass guitar and local man Chris Martin on drums, said they play music to have fun to. So what better reason to go along? The gig kicks off at 9pm. Get to the Ceili Offaly Comhaltas is holding a concert featuring traditional music, song and dance in the Birr Theatre and Arts Centre on Sunday, April 5. This lively colourful show promises a great night of entertainment. For tickets contact 057 9122911 or www.birrtheatre.com. Are you being served? It"s the season of great local productions and Banagher is no exception. The Banagher Drama Society presents "A Crucial Week in the Life of a Grocer"s Assistant" tonight and tomorrow from 8pm. This comedy will make you want to work in a shop! The play is on in La Saint Union Hall, Banagher. Contact a member for more details. Painting the country red If you"ve always harboured a desire to paint, then outdoors in the springtime countryside is a great way to start. Annaharvey Farm in Tullamore are organising artist workshops with Longford-based artist Kevin Flood on April 25 and 26. You will have the opportunity to see and photograph the beautiful horses and other farm animals while painting country scenes. For further information please contact Annaharvey Farm on Lynda at Annaharvey Farm on 057 9343544 or email info@annaharveyfarm.ie. Snap that happy face! Edenderry photographer Nida Collins is participating in the IPPA "Happy Faces Day". Participating photographers open up their studios or go out on location and give people the chance to get a portrait of their child, their mammy, their granny, their uncle, themselves or even the family pet and for a donation of just €25. She"ll be available in Jumpin" Jacks in Tullamore on April 9. Book your session now by calling 1890 560 333.