Final preparations are underway ahead of this evening's annual Culture Night Festival.
1,400 events are taking place in 900 different venues around the country, which are all free of charge.
Culture Night, which began in 2006, is designed to showcase Irish culture and this year involves events on both sides of the border.
More information on the events taking place and the venues involved can be found at www.culturenight.ie
Our News Correspondent Fergal O'Brien reports:
