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 → 05 Sep 2018
Posted by Adrian Harmon 
Information compiled by Adrian Harmon and Chris Jones UPDATE: this year's event will continue on Friday 21st September due to the cancellation on Wednesday as a result of Storm Ali. Following a record crowd last year, Screggan is once again the venue for the National Ploughing Championships;...
Read more → 27 Aug 2018
Posted by Esther O'Moore Donohoe 
Main image - public domain The last big festival of the year, Electric Picnic, takes place in Stradbally, County Laois from Friday 31st August to Sunday 2nd September. Main stage acts include Massive Attack, N.E.R.D. and Kendrick Lamar, but there is also an excellent comedy tent, the Theatre of Food...
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 → 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...
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