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Sea Sessions Surf and Music Festival

21 Jun 2013 - 23 Jun 2013

The best surf and music festival in Ireland. Party beside the sea featuring the best rock and dance music. Sea Sessions is a...

Donegal International Rally

21 Jun 2013 - 23 Jun 2013

Since the Donegal International Rally was launched in 1972 it has grown to be Donegal's largest sporting event and hosts up to...

Twilight Racing at Limerick Racecourse

21 Jun 2013 - 21 Jun 2013

A great evening of horse racing action, great live bands and great entertainment. Enjoy the craic, the atmosphere, the tips, the...

Balto Balloon Fest

21 Jun 2013 - 23 Jun 2013

Baltinglass and District celebrates The Gathering 2013 with an event that promises to be both spectacular and exciting for local...

Dublin Underwater Hockey Invitational Tournamenet

22 Jun 2013 - 23 Jun 2013

Underwater Hockey is a fantastic 3D swimming experience. Each player must swim to the bottom of the pool with only fins, mask,...

European Athletics Team Championships

22 Jun 2013 - 23 Jun 2013

Europe's premier International team athletics competition involving 12 of the top nations in the continent. This will be the...

Gaelforce North

22 Jun 2013 - 22 Jun 2013

Gaelforce North involves cycling, running/hill running and kayaking. With two courses to choice from there is something for...

Galway Simon Women's Mini Marathon

23 Jun 2013 - 23 Jun 2013

Galway Simon Community is pleased to announce that the annual Women's Mini Marathon takes place at 11am on Sunday, 23 June. This...

Blackrock Raft Race Day

23 Jun 2013 - 23 Jun 2013

The Blackrock Raft Race is one of the premier summer events in the region. The programme of event includes a family treasure hunt,...

Midsummer 5K/10K Run

25 Jun 2013 - 25 Jun 2013

Now in its fourth year, the hugely successful Midsummers Run around Killruddery House & Gardens attracted 400 participants in...

Sovereign's Cup Sailing Regatta 2013

26 Jun 2013 - 29 Jun 2013

Sovereign's Cup Sailing Regatta is the second largest sailing event in Ireland in 2013, attracting in excess of 100 boats and...

Canal Polo Finals

26 Jun 2013 - 28 Jul 2013

North Kildare Canoe Polo Club organise the Canoe Polo Finals. The winners of the various heats from canoe polo clubs around the...

The Irish Open 2013

27 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

The 2013 Irish Open will be contested at Carton House on The Montgomerie Course, designed by 7 times European Order of merit...

Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival

28 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

The Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival brings some of the world's top horses and jockeys together over three magnificent days....

Mourne International Walking Festival 2013

28 Jun 2013 - 01 Jul 2013

Set within the spectacular scenery of the Mourne Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there are walks to suit all levels of fitness...

Hell of the West Triathlon

29 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

The Hell of the West Triathlon has been run by Limerick Triathlon Club for 28 years making it the oldest race in the country....

Sneem Sprint Triathlon

29 Jun 2013 - 29 Jun 2013

A triathlon is an endurance sport comprising a combination of swimming, cycling and running. Sneem Sprint Triathlon, affiliated to...

Portumna Coarse Angling Match

29 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

As part of the Portumna annual Splash Festival a coarse fishing match will take place in Portumna along The River Shannon. The...

WLRfm Waterford Viking Marathon 2013

29 Jun 2013 - 29 Jun 2013

Waterford Viking Marathon prides itself on being a unique, feel-good running event open to athletes of all levels. Registrations...

Irish International Fly Fair

29 Jun 2013 - 01 Jul 2013

With the help of Down District Council, this is the sixth successive year of the ’Fair‘, having evolved from the ’Killyleagh Fly...

Irish Game Fair and Country Lifestyle Festival

29 Jun 2013 - 01 Jul 2013

The Irish Game Fair & Country Lifestyle Festival and its partner fair at Birr Castle, Co Offaly are designed to appeal to everyone...

Leinster GAA Football Semi Finals

30 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

The GAA Championships commence in May with the Provincial Football Championship's in Leinster, Ulster, Connacht and Munster and...

12th Annual Laois Walks Festival

01 Jul 2013 - 31 Jul 2013

The 12th Annual Laois Walks Festival features 23 walks at 21 locations in woodlands, mountains, bogs, canals and minor roads.

Thurles Sarsfields International Hurling Festival

01 Jul 2013 - 31 Jul 2013

Come the Thurles to celebrate Ireland's national games with athletes from home and abroad. Combine this festival with the Munster...

Castlebar International Four Days Walking Festival

04 Jul 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

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

Castlebar International Four Days Walking Festival

04 Jul 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

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

American Independence Celebrations at the Folk Park

04 Jul 2013 - 08 Jul 2013

Where better to celebrate the 4th of July than in Frontier America? Be transported back in time to the 1770s as the British...

Elverys Sport Achill Half Marathon

05 Jul 2013 - 06 Jul 2013

The Elverys Sports Achill Half Marathon attracts thousands of runners and spectators each year. Right from the start the Achill...

2 Sisters Golf Tournament

05 Jul 2013 - 06 Jul 2013

Kenmare Golf Club are hosting the 3rd year of the 2 Sisters Golf Tournament this July. Teams consist of 2 sisters playing 36 holes...

Bellewstown Racing Festival

05 Jul 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

Come to the Bellewstown Racing Festival for racing and fun on the Hill of Crockafotha since 1726. All the thrill of horse racing,...

'Vibes & Scribes' Lee Swim

06 Jul 2013 - 06 Jul 2013

Vibes & Scribes Lee Swim is a mass participation 2k swim in the heart of Cork City dating back to 1914, jointly organised by Cork...

Be Active, Get Fit for Cancer Support - 7K Run & Family Walk

06 Jul 2013 - 06 Jul 2013

Take part in this unique opportunity to run in the grounds of the historical Powerscourt Estate in Enniskerry Co. Wicklow. 100% of...

Carlingford Lough Endurance Challenge

06 Jul 2013 - 06 Jul 2013

Carlingford Lough Endurance Challenge (CLEC) is a multi-sport endurance event which involves hill running, mountain biking, road...

Climb 4 Concern - Carrauntoohil

06 Jul 2013 - 06 Jul 2013

Concern invites you to a wonderful fresh-air experience while helping to raise funds for alleviating poverty and suffering in some...

Hill Walking in the Donegal Highlands

06 Jul 2013 - 24 Aug 2013

Hill walking in the Donegal highlands covers daily 4-6 walks along the coast and on the hills. One of the walks includes Sliabh...

Limerick Racecourse July National Hunt Racing

07 Jul 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

A great day of National Hunt Racing at Limerick Racecourse starting from 2.30pm. Limerick Racecourse caters for steeplechase,...

Leinster GAA Hurling Senior Championship 2013 Final

07 Jul 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

An integral part of the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Championship with the winners of the Leinster final advancing directly to the semi...

Brigid's Way Celtic Pilgrimage

07 Jul 2013 - 16 Jul 2013

The Brigid’s Way Celtic Pilgrimage will begin in Faughart, Co. Louth, traditional birthplace of St.Brigid, site of her shrine and...

ALMC Motor Club Stages Rally

07 Jul 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

The exciting world of Rallying comes to the roads of Meath in July, as the ALMC Motor Club Stages Rally takes centre stage in the...

Sli Bhride - Brigid Celtic Pilgrimage Walk

07 Jul 2013 - 15 Jul 2013

Brigid's Way Celtic Pilgrimage Walk will take place in 7th July 2013, starting at Brigid's traditional birthplace of Faughart in...

Rocky Shore Exploration

10 Jul 2013 - 09 Aug 2013

This event takes you down to the rarely explored Atlantic Coastline at Loophead, at low Spring tide to discover all the species,...

Culdaff Water Sports Fun Weekend

12 Jul 2013 - 14 Jul 2013

Culdaff Water Sports Fun Weekend is entering its 13th year. This event was started by the Houten Family of Bunagee, Culdaff in...

Slieve Bloom Eco Walking Festival

12 Jul 2013 - 14 Jul 2013

Explore the natural treasures of the landscape of the Slieve Blooms in the company of experienced local guides at the annual...

Dalriada Festival

13 Jul 2013 - 21 Jul 2013

Now in its third year, the P&O Ferries Dalriada Festival of Sport, Music and Food, in partnership with UTV, follows on from the...

Race2Glory

13 Jul 2013 - 13 Jul 2013

Race2Glory is a multi-sport adventure race involving cycling, running & river run. This event is a tough adventure race, which is...

Lanesboro 'Two Provinces' Sprint Triathlon

13 Jul 2013 - 13 Jul 2013

Lanesboro 'Two Provinces' Sprint Triathlon consists of a 750 metres swim in Lough Ree, followed by a 20 kilometres bike ride over...

Pig 'n' Porter Tag Rugby Festival

13 Jul 2013 - 13 Jul 2013

The Old Crescent RFC in Limerick is the setting for the Pig 'n' Porter Tag Rugby Festival - the world's largest tag rugby...

Lough Hyne Challenge

13 Jul 2013 - 13 Jul 2013

The Lough Hyne Challenge is an Olympic Distance Triathlon which consists of a 1.5km swim, 45km cycle and a 10km run. Proceeds of...

The Gathering Cruise

13 Jul 2013 - 01 Aug 2013

Over 100 cruising boats will 'gather' in key 'Gathering' ports in the UK to sail together to Ireland. They will be joined by...

Fore Motorcycle Racing Club Ltd - Race of the South

13 Jul 2013 - 14 Jul 2013

Race of the South in Walderstown, Athlone is a round of the Irish Championship Motor Cycle Road Racing. This road race takes place...

Headless Horseman Adventure Race

13 Jul 2013 - 13 Jul 2013

The Headless Horseman Adventure Race (HHAR) is an exciting multi-sport adventure race set in the Ballyhoura Region in Co....

Clare Island Regatta

14 Jul 2013 - 14 Jul 2013

The annual Clare Island Regatta takes place on the beach at the quay with events of the day to include Currach Racing, Yawl Race,...

GAA Leinster GAA Football Finals

14 Jul 2013 - 14 Jul 2013

This game sees the two finalists of the provincial competition containing 12 teams, who have qualified through a straight...

Sligo Stages Rally

14 Jul 2013 - 14 Jul 2013

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

Killarney's July Racing Festival

15 Jul 2013 - 18 Jul 2013

Killarney's July Festival is the centre piece of Killarney's Racing Calendar and has a mix of both national hunt and flat racing....

The Gathering Cruise Launch

17 Jul 2013 - 01 Aug 2013

Irish Round the World sailor Damian Foxall invites you to join the The Gathering Cruise July 2013. A cruise of 100 yachts from...

Kilkee Maritime Festival

19 Jul 2013 - 21 Jul 2013

The Kilkee Maritime Festival promises plenty of maritime activities to look forward to. Highlight is Currach Regatta on Sunday...

The Gleneagle Run Killarney Marathon - 10K, Half & Full

20 Jul 2013 - 20 Jul 2013

Killarney will play host to a festival of running with 3 great races on the same day to suit all levels of fitness - Full...

CH Marine 2013 Glandore Classic Regatta

20 Jul 2013 - 26 Jul 2013

Glandore Harbour is the perfect place to come and watch or take part in a regatta as it has a fantastic picturesque amphitheatre...

The 'GAS' Challenge (The Gathering Adventure Splash)

20 Jul 2013 - 21 Jul 2013

The 'GAS' Challenge will see participants undertaking five challenges over two days. The event starts on Saturday at 9am with a...

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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.