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  • 50th International Eucharistic Congress 2012

    10 Jun 2012 - 17 Jun 2012

    Other Events

    Responding to an invitation from Pope Benedict XVI himself, the Archdiocese of Dublin will host the 50th International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) in 2012, on behalf of the whole Irish Catholic Church.

Peace One Day Concert

21 Jun 2012

Music and Theatre

Kicking off the London 2012 festival, the finale of the Cultural Olympiad, will be a star-studded rock concert organised by Peace One Day in Derry~Londonderry.

Irish Open at Portrush Royal

28 Jun 2012 - 01 Jul 2012

Sporting Events

After an absence of almost 60 years, the Irish Open will return to Northern Ireland this summer when the world-class links course at Royal Portrush host the prestigious 2012 event.

Volvo Ocean Yacht Race 2011/12, Galway City, County Galway

30 Jun 2012 - 08 Jul 2012

Sporting Events

One of the most exciting, high-adrenalin yacht races in the world will wind its way into Galway City on 3rd of July 2012 after eight months at sea.

Land of Giants

30 Jun 2012

Exhibitions and Shows

Land of Giants will be a 14 month cultural event programme leading up to a spectacular outdoor event at Belfast’s Titanic Slipways.

Clipper Round The World Yacht Race

01 Jul 2012 - 31 Jul 2012

Sporting Events

Become a part of the biggest yacht race in the world and welcome the yachts on a 40,000 mile challenge

Cork Week Sailing Festival

07 Jul 2012 - 13 Jul 2012

Festivals

Sail into Cork and experience the buzz of Ireland’s largest regatta, set amidst the harbour of Ireland’s pulsating second city

Galway Arts Festival

16 Jul 2012 - 29 Jul 2012

Festivals

Galway, the City of the Tribes hosts Ireland’s leading international Arts Festival, theatre, dance, visual arts and music are all on the agenda.

The Tall Ships Races 2012 Dublin

23 Aug 2012 - 26 Aug 2012

Sporting Events

This year, Dublin will host the final port for the Tall Ships Races 2012 and will celebrate with a 4-day festival taking place across the city.

Notre Dame Vs Navy

01 Sep 2012

Sporting Events

American football fans are in for a treat as two legendary teams, Notre Dame and Navy, come together in a mighty clash in their first game of the season, at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium.

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Racing at Kilbeggan Racecourse June 25th

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...

Cloughjordan Festival

25 Jun 2012 - 08 Jul 2012

"Cloughjordan Festival is a community traditional arts and music festival with crafts and cookery for kids and adults in a...

Celtronic Festival

27 Jun 2012 - 01 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...

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...

Rocky Mayhem 2012

28 Jun 2012 - 01 Jul 2012

Back for its 2nd year, the Rocky Mayhem Festival will take place in Kilfinane, Co. Limerick on the 29th - 1st July. Once again,...

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...

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