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 → 10 Aug 2018
Posted by Esther O'Moore Donohoe 
Information compiled by Esther O'Moore Donohoe and Chris Jones Pope Francis will arrive in Ireland on Saturday 25th August. He will appear at Croke Park that evening, and at both Knock and Phoenix Park on Sunday 26th August, with a series of additional events planned ahead of the visit. On Tuesday...
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 → 25 Jul 2018
Posted by Chris Jones 
On Monday 30th July, one of the biggest events of the racing calendar gallops into view in Ballybrit, Galway. The Summer Racing Festival continues until Sunday 5th August, with top-class racing every day. RACE TIMES Gates open at 2:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; at 11am on Thursday;...
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 → 27 Jun 2018
Posted by Chris Jones 
The biggest weekend on the Irish golfing calendar will see the Irish Open come to Donegal for the first time from Wed 4th to Sun 8th July. Up to 120,000 golf fans are expected to watch global stars including four-time Major winner Rory McIlroy, 2016 Masters champion Danny Willett and defending champion...
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 → 03 Jun 2018
Posted by Esther O'Moore Donohoe Forbidden Fruit returns to the Royal Hospital Kilmainham this June Bank Holiday weekend from Saturday 2nd to Monday 4th. This year Mike D, Justice and Idris Alba are amongst the line-up and if the weather stays warm, it’s sure to be a great year for the festival. Leave your tent and wet wipes...
Read more → 18 Apr 2018
Posted by Chris Jones 
Irish music fans are hardly starved of options when it comes to music festivals, but if you're sick of the weather and bored of the same old, same old here at home, then why not head abroad? Europe is jam-packed with exciting festivals in great locations, getting you a front-row view of the best acts...
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...
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