Sport

From the clash of the hurling to the kick of the football, Ireland is passionate about its homegrown sports

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Loughs Agency Annual Pike Angling Festival

04 Sep 2010 - 05 Sep 2010

A highlight in the local angling calendar, and an ideal opportunity for adults and juniors alike to learn the art of pike fishing....

GAA Hurling All Ireland Senior Championship Final

05 Sep 2010 - 05 Sep 2010

The All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final is one of the biggest GAA sporting occasions to be held in Ireland every year.

Bike the Blackwater

12 Sep 2010 - 12 Sep 2010

This 65 mile/105 km cycling event will take you through some of Ireland's most stunning countryside and oldest, most historic...

Enniscrone Ox Midweek Walks

14 Sep 2010 - 16 Sep 2010

A two-day easy to moderate guided walking event on the beautiful beaches and sand dunes around Enniscrone and up to the second...

International Sheepdog Trials

16 Sep 2010 - 18 Sep 2010

The annual International Sheepdog Trials are organised each year by a different regional associate of the International Sheepdog...

Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium

17 Sep 2010 - 16 Oct 2010

Looking for something fun, that all ages and groups can enjoy? Check out the thrills, the experience and the excitement that is a...

Castlerock Community Association Walking Festival

18 Sep 2010 - 20 Sep 2010

On the 18th and 19th September, the Castlerock Community Association will be hosting their first walking festival which will allow...

GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Final

19 Sep 2010 - 19 Sep 2010

The All-Ireland Senior Football Final is one of the biggest GAA sporting occasions to be held in Ireland every year.

Quay Vipers MCC Snakebite Rally

24 Sep 2010 - 26 Sep 2010

The Snakebite Rally weekend in recent years has developed into one of Ireland’s premier events in the biking calendar for all bike...

Tramore Oceanic Surf and Sea Festival

25 Sep 2010 - 26 Sep 2010

The annual Tramore Oceanic Surf and Sea Festival will take place on September 25 and 26 in the seaside town. A full programme of...

Limerick Women's Mini Marathon

03 Oct 2010 - 03 Oct 2010

Sunday 3rd October at 1pm, starting from outside UL Arena TOTAL PRIZE MONEY €1,500 ENTRY FEE - €13 LATE ENTRIES €20 Race T-Shirts...

South Kerry Geofest

23 Oct 2010 - 24 Oct 2010

A celebration of our historical heritage and natural amenities including guided walks and educational tours, with all age groups...

Lifestyle Sports Adidas Dublin Marathon

25 Oct 2010 - 25 Oct 2010

This is the 31st year of the Lifestyle Sports 'adidas' Dublin Marathon, which is run through the historic Georgian streets of...

Leopardstown Christmas Festival

26 Dec 2010 - 29 Dec 2010

The Leopardstown Christmas Festival injects a new lease of life into the party season and draws in friends from Dublin and its...

Flora's Women's Mini Marathon

06 Jun 2011 - 06 Jun 2011

The Flora Women's Mini Marathon is the biggest all women's event of its kind in the world. It has grown steadily in numbers since...

Liffey Swim 2011

03 Sep 2011 - 03 Sep 2011

Once again swimmers are challenged with the competition and excitement of swimming throughout the heart of one of Europe's...

Leopardstown Irish Champion Stakes

04 Sep 2011 - 04 Sep 2011

The Irish Champion Steak is one of the highlights of the European Racing Calender won in recent years by champions such as Dylan...

The 2011 Solheim Cup 23-25 September

23 Sep 2011 - 25 Sep 2011

Ireland, will welcome the Solheim Cup to Killeen Castle, in County Meath, from the 23rd to the 25th of September, 2011. This...

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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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Did you know?

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.