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Racing at Kilbeggan Racecourse June 25th

25 Jun 2012 - 25 Jun 2012

With the distinction of being the only racecourse in Ireland where horse racing is over jumps under National Hunt rules, and with...

Castlebar International Four Days Walking Festival

28 Jun 2012 - 01 Jul 2012

Come and meet walkers from more than 21 countries to walk, talk and discover the bogs, rivers, mountains, flora and fauna and the...

Racing at Tipperary - Evening Meeting

28 Jun 2012 - 28 Jun 2012

Racing at Tipperary - Thursday Evening 28th June 2012 at 4.25pm. The main event is the Tipperary Town And District Chase and last...

The Irish Open

28 Jun 2012 - 01 Jul 2012

All roads lead to the North West this June as the ever popular Irish Open takes place in Royal Portrush. The setting provides a...

Foyle Clipper Events

28 Jun 2012 - 08 Jul 2012

"The penultimate leg of the 2011-2012 Round-the-World Clipper yacht race starts in Moville's neighbouring town Greencastle (3...

Sea Sessions Surf and Music Festival 2011

29 Jun 2012 - 01 Jul 2012

Ireland’s only Surf/Music event brings its inimitable brand of boutique chic, funky fun and great music for three days of sensory...

Waterford Viking Marathon 2012

30 Jun 2012 - 30 Jun 2012

Run Waterford's First Marathon! on 30th June 2012. Waterford will host the first ever marathon in the South East region. This is a...

Moy Hall Golf Classic

30 Jun 2012 - 30 Jun 2012

Golf classic fundraiser on Saturday, June 30th, in Lahinch Castle Course. Teams of 4: €120 per team. Handicap limit: men 24,...

Waterways Ireland triAthlone

30 Jun 2012 - 30 Jun 2012

Waterways Ireland triAthlone is happening again in 2012. Why not come along this June and be part of it. The Waterways Ireland...

Rebel's Tag Rugby Festival

30 Jun 2012 - 30 Jun 2012

Renowned for producing some of Ireland's greatest ever athletes, Cork gets its opportunity to showcase its talents during this one...

Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival

30 Jun 2012 - 30 Jun 2012

The Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival is the most prestigious event in the horse racing calendar in Ireland and one of the high...

Moville Vintage Car Rally

01 Jul 2012 - 01 Jul 2012

The Moville Vintage Car Rally is now in its 38th year and is the longest running and one of the largest in County Donegal. The...

11th Annual Laois Walks Festival

01 Jul 2012 - 29 Jul 2012

The Annual Laois Walks Festival is a unique month long looped walks festival featuring walks in a variety of terrains including...

Carlingford Adventure Centre Summer Camp

01 Jul 2012 - 26 Aug 2012

Carlingford Adventure Centre is a hive of activity during July & August with Ireland's best outdoor adventure summer camps for...

Causey Farm Experience

02 Jul 2012 - 31 Aug 2012

Come along to the Causey Farm Experience for 3 and a half hours of fun and learning on the farm. There's something for everyone,...

Atlantic Coast Golf Challenge 2012

02 Jul 2012 - 04 Jul 2012

3 Day Event featuring 3 magnificient Links courses, Carne Golf Links, Enniscrone Golf Club and Co. Sligo Golf Club. Individual and...

Tanagh Outdoor Education Centre's Adventure Summer Camp 2012

02 Jul 2012 - 24 Aug 2012

Tanagh Outdoor Education Centre is organising weeklong summer camps for 9-16 year olds during July & August. The multi-activity...

Sick Poor Society Golf Classic

06 Jul 2012 - 06 Jul 2012

With 3 golfers per team: one to count 1-9 and 11-17, 2 to count on 10th and 3 to count on 18. €75 per team. Prizes for first 6...

Kenmare Golf Club Two Sisters Golf Tournament

06 Jul 2012 - 07 Jul 2012

Over the last 30 years Kenmare Golf Club has become increasingly well known for its 3 Brothers Golf Tournament. With the ever...

Cruinniú Bádóirí Acla/Achill Yawl Sailing Festival

06 Jul 2012 - 26 Aug 2012

Cumann Badóirí Acla are engaged in an ongoing campaign to foster and promote traditional yawl sailing through the medium of our...

Achill Half Marathon

07 Jul 2012 - 07 Jul 2012

Why not take part in the sevent half marathon on Achill Island, and enjoy the lovely scenery along the route - a great challenge -...

Hillwalking in the Donegal Highlands

07 Jul 2012 - 16 Jul 2012

Hillwaking in the Donegal Highlands including Sliabh a'Liag, Port & Glenlough. Walks are with experienced guides knowledgeable on...

Cork Week

07 Jul 2012 - 13 Jul 2012

Cork Week is a unique sailing challenge, which attracts over 3,000 sailors and 60,000 visitors from Cork and around the country,...

Carlingford Lough Endurance Challenge

07 Jul 2012 - 07 Jul 2012

Carlingford Lough Endurance Challenge traverses the local Cooley Mountains and navigates Carlingford Lough. Competitors mountain...

Sligo Stages Rally

07 Jul 2012 - 07 Jul 2012

"Connacht Motor Club have for almost 30 years promoted the Sligo Stages Rally, which each year takes place in mid-July....

Limerick Racecourse National Hunt Racing

08 Jul 2012 - 08 Jul 2012

"Enjoy 7 National Hunt Races in the stunning surrounds of the Panoramic Restaurant where you will have breathtaking views of the...

Cahirmee Horse Fair

12 Jul 2012 - 12 Jul 2012

Cahirmee Horse Fair is one of the oldest fairs in Ireland, and is reputed to date back to the time of Brian Boru. The Duke of...

Dublin Bay 2012 - ISAF Youth Sailing World Championship

12 Jul 2012 - 21 Jul 2012

Over the years the ISAF Youth Worlds has been to Denmark, Brazil, Turkey and Croatia to name a few. For its 42nd Edition the next...

Irish Rowing Championships

12 Jul 2012 - 14 Jul 2012

The Irish Rowing Championships will see Ireland's top male and female rowers seeking to win a coveted National Title for their...

Kilkee Maritime Festival

13 Jul 2012 - 15 Jul 2012

"The 3rd Annual Kilkee Maritime Festival will take place in July and promises plenty of maritime activities to look forward to -...

Run Killarney

14 Jul 2012 - 14 Jul 2012

Run Killarney is an exciting new festival of running with 3 great races on the same day to suit all levels of fitness. The races...

Racing at Tipperary

14 Jul 2012 - 14 Jul 2012

Racing at Tipperary on Saturday 14th July at 2.10pm. The Flat racing takes centre stage at Tipperary once more for this high-class...

Emergency Services Cycle

14 Jul 2012 - 14 Jul 2012

The West Cork Emergency Services Charity Cycle is a fun 50 mile cycle, with the emphasis on having a fun day at a leisurely...

Race2Glory Adventure Race

14 Jul 2012 - 14 Jul 2012

Race2Glory Adventure Race is a multi-sport adventure race involving cycling, running & River Run

The TRM/ShowjumpingIreland Premier Series 2012

14 Jul 2012 - 14 Jul 2012

The TRM/ShowjumpingIreland Premier Series is Ireland's pinnacle event in the sport of showjumping. It brings the best horses and...

Pig 'n' Porter Tag Rugby Festival

14 Jul 2012 - 14 Jul 2012

The Pig 'n' Porter is the world's largest tag rugby festival with 1800 players competing to find the best team in the land. Now in...

Warrior of the Sea 6km Swim

14 Jul 2012 - 15 Jul 2012

"The 3rd annual Warrior of the Sea Swim continues on in the true adventurous spirit for which it was envisaged. The route has...

Castle Cycles Mountain Bike Series 2012

15 Jul 2012 - 15 Jul 2012

The Donegal Mountain Biking Club are delighted to announce the Castle Cycles Mountain Bike Series 2012. This series is a 3-race...

ALMC Motor Club Stages Rally

15 Jul 2012 - 15 Jul 2012

The exciting world of Stage Rallying comes to the roads of Meath and Louth in July, as the CityNorth Hotel sponsored ALMC Motor...

Leinster GAA Hurling Championship Final

15 Jul 2012 - 15 Jul 2012

Leinster GAA Hurling Championship Final is an integral part of the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship with the winners of...

Killarney Horse Racing Festival

16 Jul 2012 - 19 Jul 2012

Escape from your hectic day-to-day routine and enjoy the most laidback racing in the country amid breathtaking scenery. This...

Beginner BBQ Evening, Interview with Top Jockeys & Trainers Wednesday 25 July

18 Jul 2012 - 25 Jul 2012

Top class racing, fabulous entertainment and superb facilities is a combination that guarantees you are on to a winner. First race...

Irish Bass Sea Angling Festival

20 Jul 2012 - 22 Jul 2012

This is a brand new lure angling event created and organised by Absolute Fishing. It is a catch-and-release tournament open to all...

Kerry Way Cancer Research Walk

20 Jul 2012 - 22 Jul 2012

The guided walks will start and finish each day in Kenmare and will incorporate impressive mountain views, dramatic peaks and...

Coastal Cancer Challenge

21 Jul 2012 - 21 Jul 2012

The Coastal Cancer Challenge will bring competitors over some of the most breathtaking scenery Donegal has to offer. It includes a...

Rás na Ríochta

21 Jul 2012 - 21 Jul 2012

An Adventure Race scheduled to take place at Cappanalea OEC in the beautifully situated wild location on the mountainous shores of...

Joyce Country Challenge

21 Jul 2012 - 21 Jul 2012

The Joyce Country Challenge in the south Mayo/west Galway region awaits all walkers on Saturday, 21st July 2012. The Challenge...

Atlantic Challenge Bantry 2012

21 Jul 2012 - 29 Jul 2012

The biennial Atlantic Challenge Bantry is a contest of seamanship that tests crews' abilities to sail and row these versatile...

Gap Triathlon

21 Jul 2012 - 21 Jul 2012

"The Gap Triathlon is a multidisciplinary sport that comprises of three events: swimming, cycling and running. The swim will take...

Open Water Swimming Event

21 Jul 2012 - 21 Jul 2012

Openwaterswimming.ie will be holding one of its nationwide swim league events from the grounds of Bloomfield House Hotel in the...

Racing at Tipperary

22 Jul 2012 - 22 Jul 2012

Racing at Tipperary on Sunday 22nd July 2.30pm. There is a mixed card of National Hunt/Jumps Racing, and the Feature Race is a...

Darley Irish Oaks Weekend

22 Jul 2012 - 22 Jul 2012

Darley Irish Oaks Weekend is one of the highlights of the summer's busy horse racing calendar featuring top class racing over two...

Ventry Regatta

22 Jul 2012 - 22 Jul 2012

Traditional naomhógs take to the water on one of Kerry’s most beautiful strands. Ventry Strand was where Fionn Mc Cumhaill fought...

Bray Summerfest Air Spectacular

22 Jul 2012 - 22 Jul 2012

Tens of thousands of spectators are expected to gather along the East Coast for the country's largest free air show – the Air...

Leinster GAA Football Championship Final

22 Jul 2012 - 22 Jul 2012

The Leinster GAA Football Championship Final sees the two finalists, who have qualified through a straight knock-out system, do...

Féile Regatta Baile na nGall - Ballydavid Regatta

27 Jul 2012 - 29 Jul 2012

Ballydavid is a picturesque fishing village in the Kerry Gaeltacht. The regatta festival is an event for all the family, offering...

Racing at Wexford- 2 Day Summer Meeting

27 Jul 2012 - 28 Jul 2012

Wexford’s racecourse is a wonderful place to visit and this two day horse racing festival of fun and fashion and great racing on...

Summer Canoe Paddle

28 Jul 2012 - 28 Jul 2012

Enjoy a Summer Canoe Paddle with Tanagh Outdoor Education Centre. Have a fun morning or afternoon canoe paddle along the Dromore...

WAR: Wicklow Adventure Race – Glenmalure

28 Jul 2012 - 28 Jul 2012

Starting in Glenmalure valley this adventure will take you through Wicklow iconic landscape, cycling over the Shay Elliott and...

Celtronic Festival

27 Jun 2012 - 02 Jul 2012

Now it is the 12th year, Ireland's leading electronic music festival brings thousands of fans to the city for its mix of music...

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Rugby

To experience an international rugby match in Ireland is to understand what a party atmosphere is all about

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Hurling

Extolled by Irish folklore, the modern game of hurling brings the term passion to a whole new level

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Gaelic Football

An exhilarating mix between soccer and rugby, Gaelic Football’s loyal fans never fail to create the perfect atmosphere

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Camogie

When it comes to camogie, it’s ladies who compete on pitch with the same passion and commitment as their male counterparts

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Dubliner Dan Donnelly became the first recognised world boxing champion when he beat Englishman George Cooper in an epic bare knuckle bout fought at the Curragh in 1815. An obelisk at Donnelly's Hollow marks the spot. What purports to be the boxer's right arm is on display at the Hideout bar in Kilcullen.