09 Mar 2019
Posted by Lauren Beehan 
It’s time to dust off your green geansaí and pin on those shamrock rosettes. With St. Patrick’s Day falling on a Sunday, there’s a long weekend to honour our patron saint and all things Irish. If you’re travelling to the festivities, or simply making a journey over the weekend, remember that...
Read more → 08 Mar 2019
Posted by Chris Jones We've put together information on 120 of the biggest and best St. Patrick's Day parades that will be taking place across the country on the weekend of March 17th. Before you set out to join your local celebration - or make alternative travel plans for the big day - make sure to check below for all the essential...
Read more → 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....
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