18 Oct 2018
Posted by Chris Jones 
The 39th edition of the Dublin Marathon will take place on Sunday 28th October 2018. The race will cover 26 miles of the capital's roads, with over 20,000 runners from 50 different countries taking part. As always, it promises to be a great event, with the race itself getting underway at 9am. If...
Read more → 13 Aug 2018
Posted by Esther O'Moore Donohoe 
Ironman 70.3 is back again this year and takes place on Sunday 19th August in Dún Laoghaire and parts of south Dublin and Wicklow. ROUTE The swim will take place early morning in Scotsman’s Bay, Dún Laoghaire, followed by a cycle from Dún Laoghaire that will head to Kilternan, then south...
Read more → 13 Aug 2018
Posted by Esther O'Moore Donohoe 
Information compiled by Esther O'Moore Donohoe and Chris Jones This blog contains up to date information on public transport restrictions, road closures and diversions. For the latest traffic information throughout the 25th and 26th of August visit the AA Roadwatch Newsroom by clicking the button...
Read more → 08 Aug 2018
Posted by Esther O'Moore Donohoe 
The Dublin Horse Show takes place this year from Wednesday 8th to Sunday 12th August. You’ll horse through our short guide in no time! Opening times The official public opening time is 9am. The Main Hall entrance will be open from that time each day. The public can enter the showgrounds...
Read more → 31 Jul 2018
Posted by Chris Jones 
Main image by Flickr user calflier001, used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 licence There will be disruption to some public transport services over the August bank holiday weekend, particularly affecting Luas passengers. Here's all the latest information for Luas, Bus Éireann, Irish Rail and Dublin Bus: LUAS Red...
Read more → 17 Jul 2018
Posted by Esther O'Moore Donohoe 
Main image: public domain Bray Air Display takes place on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th July. Packing almost as much punch as Bray native Katie Taylor, the weekend is expected to attract more than 80,000 people. Proceedings start at midday each day with displays at 3:30pm on Saturday and 2pm on Sunday....
Read more → 26 Jun 2018
Posted by Esther O'Moore Donohoe 
Dublin Pride Parade 2018 takes place this Saturday 30th June. If you’re taking part in the day’s events or just want to know what’s going on, we have all the details to help you stride with Pride! THE ROUTE: It’s all a journey Participants will gather at St. Stephen’s Green South from 11am...
Read more → 12 Jun 2018
Posted by Chris Jones 
The National Transport Authority has today set out draft proposals intended to tackle bus journey times and improve cycling facilities in Dublin. The plan, which is part of the BusConnects project announced in May of last year, would introduce 16 new bus corridors on major commuter routes around the city,...
Read more → 22 Mar 2018
Posted by Esther O'Moore Donohoe 
There are lots of great events happening around Ireland during the Easter holidays. We’ve selected a handful we think are especially egg-citing. There are also a couple of seasonal celebrations taking place a short hop across the water if you choose to do something more eggs-traordinary. MAYO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkrSuDQbsr8 This...
Read more → 06 Feb 2018
Posted by Chris Jones 
If you are lucky enough to be off this mid-term, you may well be plotting your escape from daily life. We’ve selected some excellent places around Ireland that may fit the bill, with activities to keep you busy during the day and comfortable rooms to keep you happy at night - not forgetting the all-important...
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