What's on in Ireland (updated 23 August 2010)

[Colm Moore]

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What's on in Ireland (updated 20th July 2010) by Corporate Communications

Looking for short breaks or travel ideas in Ireland? Each week, we'll update you with the latest information on events, festivals, sporting fixtures and more coming up. Be it Intercity, DART or Commuter, make sure to take the train, and check www.irishrail.ie for our range of discount offers for rail travel.


What's on this week

23rd-25th July - dlr Festival of World Cultures

Now in its tenth year, the Festival of World Cultures has become of one of the summer's major events, showcasing international arts and cultural diversity. And with so many free and family events, it's a perfect day out.

Take the DART to Dún Laoghaire or Sandycove & Glasthule Stations for the range of events - full details of events and travel options at http://www.festivalofworldcultures.com/


12th-25th July - Galway Arts Festival

Continuing this week - Regarded as one of Europe’s key cultural events, Galway Arts Festival is an international celebration of the performing and visual arts. Over 150,000 people attend the Festival annually with hundreds of writers, artists, performers and musicians creating theatre, spectacle, street art, music, comedy, literature and music to produce a stunning fortnight of cultural activity and celebration.

Galway's Ceannt Station couldn't be closer to the city centre - right beside Eyre Square. Intercity fares begin from €10 each way at www.irishrail.ie


Coming up...

Book your rail travel now for these events at www.irishrail.ie

3 Irish Open, Killarney: 29th July - 1st August

See Shane Lowry defend his title, and a host of other top international golf pros, including US Open Champion Graeme McDowell.

WIN TICKETS TO THE 3 IRISH OPEN!!!

To win one of twenty pairs of day passes to the 3 Irish Open, e-mail competitions@irishrail.ie with the answer to the following question, as well as your name and postal address:

On what course did Shane Lowry win last year's Irish Open?

Send your answer before 12 noon this Friday 23rd July (one entry per person), and best of luck!


Sligo - August Bank Holiday weekend

Westlife play Lissadel House on Friday 30th July, while Leonard Cohen plays the same venue on Saturday 31st July and Sunday 1st August.


Galway Races: 27th July - 1st August

The legendary Galway Races Festival is coming up - with plenty of entertainment at the track or in the city.


Dublin Horse Show: 4th - 8th August

One of the great annual Dublin events - ideal to get to by DART, just minutes from Sandymount Station.


Keep watching for the latest events, and always check www.irishrail.ie for our latest offers and promotions.

[Colm Moore]

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Air Spectacular
Tuesday, June 01, 2010

Air Spectacular to reach new heights for centenary 100 years of Irish aviation will be celebrated at Ireland’s largest air spectacular on Sunday, July 25th, as part of Bray Summerfest. Planes at Air Spectacular
Award-winning aerobatic pilots will thrill tens of thousands of spectators, who are expected to line Bray seafont for a bird’s eye view of aerobatic loops, pirouette spins, and nose-down spiral descents.

Bray Town Council and the Simtech organising team are planning a two-hour ‘centenary celebration’ display which will feature aerobatics, search and rescue demonstrations and parachuting from Irish and international acts.

Sé Pardy, the Display Director for Air Spectacular 2010, is promising a fun-filled afternoon of aerial entertainment for families: “Five time Irish Aerobatic Champion Eddie Goggins is guaranteed to put on a daring display again this year with his knife edge rolls, flat spins and corkscrew maneuvers. I’m also looking forward to seeing the Red Bull Matadors, Gerry Humphreys, Angelo Cunningham and the Twister Duo take to the skies in Bray on July 25th.”

As part of An Garda Síochana’s traffic management plan, spectators are strongly advised to arrive in Bray early and to use the DART or other public transport services to Bray. Further information about the Air Spectacular in Bray, which starts at 3:30pm, is available at www.airspectacular.com

[Colm Moore]

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What's on in Ireland (updated 26th July 2010) by Corporate Communications

Looking for short breaks or travel ideas in Ireland? Each week, we'll update you with the latest information on events, festivals, sporting fixtures and more coming up. Be it Intercity, DART or Commuter, make sure to take the train, and check www.irishrail.ie for our range of discount offers for rail travel.


What's on this week (UPDATED 26th July 2010)


It's the August Bank Holiday weekend this week, and as you'll see below, there are events galore in every corner of the country. So be sure to book your Intercity rail travel early on all routes!


3 Irish Open, Killarney: 29th July - 1st August, and Killarney Summerfest - all week long

A festival of golf and entertainment in Killarney this week, as the Irish Open hits town - Harrington, McDowell, defending champion Shane Lowry, and a top-class international field will be present. Even if you're not a fan of golf, there's plenty more going on around Killarney - full details here and more details on rail transport here .


Sligo - Westlife & Leonard Cohen 30th July-1st August

Not performing together, we emphasise!

Westlife play Lissadel House on Friday 30th July, while Leonard Cohen plays the same venue on Saturday 31st July and Sunday 1st August.

There's also a Fringe Festival going on, and head out to Strandhill to see the surfers do their thing on 31st July and 1st August. Book your rail travel to and from Sligo at www.irishrail.ie


Galway Races: 27th July - 1st August

The legendary Galway Races Festival is coming up - with plenty of entertainment at the track or in the city. It's one of the summer's highlights!

Travel to Galway on the Dublin-Galway route, or on the new Limerick-Galway route, and check here for details of extra train services operating for the festival.


Spraoi, Waterford: 30th July - 1st August

If you haven't been to Spraoi before, you're in for a treat. A street arts festival that takes over the city centre of Waterford for three days, there truly is something for everybody going on. Full festival details here , and Waterford's Plunkett Station is just across the river from the heart of the action.


Castlepalooza, Tullamore, 31st July - 1st August

Charleville Castle in Tullamore hosts Castlepalooza 2010, two days of music and entertainment headlined by Mercury Rev and Northern Jay.


Athlone Music Festival, 31st July - 1st August

Athlone Town FC's ground hosts the Athlone Music Festival, with The Undertones and Sharon Shannon amongst the artists performing


Leinster/Ulster v Munster/Connacht, Aviva Stadium, 31st July

The home of Irish rugby and soccer opens its doors for its first major sporting fixture. Travelling to big events at The Aviva will be easier than ever, with a new pedestrian underpass meaning everything will run smoother! Travel to and from Lansdowne Road DART Station (though you probably guessed that!).


Coming up.....

Dublin Horse Show: 4th - 8th August

One of the great annual Dublin events - ideal to get to by DART, just minutes from Sandymount Station.

Kilkenny Arts Festival, 6th - 15th August

Arts for everybody in Kilkenny.


Aviva Soccer

Airtricity League vs Manchester Utd - 4th August
Ireland v Argentina - 11th August


Keep watching for the latest events, and always check www.irishrail.ie for our latest offers and promotions.

[Colm Moore]

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What's on in Ireland (updated 3rd August 2010) by Corporate Communications

Looking for short breaks or travel ideas in Ireland? Each week, we'll update you with the latest information on events, festivals, sporting fixtures and more coming up. Be it Intercity, DART or Commuter, make sure to take the train, and check www.irishrail.ie for our range of discount offers for rail travel.



What's on this week (UPDATED 3rd August 2010)



Dublin Horse Show: 4th - 8th August

One of the great annual Dublin events - ideal to get to by DART, just minutes from Sandymount Station. If you're travelling from around the country to Dublin, be sure to book online at www.irishrail.ie - and we've a special additional service operating daily at 09.00hrs from Limerick to Dublin during the Horse show.



Airtricity League XI v Manchester Utd, Aviva Stadium, 4th August

Whether you're a fan of the Airtricity League, a die-hard Red Devil, or an ABU, you'll be heading to the Aviva Stadium on Wednesday. Take the DART to get there the fastest way possible.


Kilkenny Arts Festival, 6th - 15th August

10 days of the very best in Irish and international visual art, clasical music, theatre and dance, jazz, world & traditional Irish music, literature, film, architecture, indie music, craft and children’s events. Kilkenny's McDonagh Station couldn't be more convenient, so book your travel at www.irishrail.ie . For full details on what's on at the Kilkenny Arts Festival, click here



Belfast Taste & Music Fest, 4th - 8th August

Foodies can head north this week for the Belfast Taste & Music Fest at Belfast's Botanic Gardens. Hop on the Dublin-Belfast Enterprise service - particularly so you can enjoy speciality wines and champagnes and more on offer at the event!



Kilkenny v Cork All-Ireland Hurling Semi-Final, Croke Park, 8th August

The big two meet - Kilkenny have 32 All-Irelands, Cork have 30. Who'll get the chance to add another? Head to Croker, by Intercity (www.irishrail.ie) or take the DART to Connolly Station, or Maynooth line to Drumcondra.



Coming up.....

Aviva Soccer

Ireland v Argentina - 11th August



GAA Fixtures

Waterford v Tipperary, All-Ireland Hurling Semi-Final - 15th August

Cork v Dublin, All-Ireland Football Semi-Final - 22nd August

Kildare v Down, All-Ireland Football Semi-Final - 29th August



Rose of Tralee Festival, 20th-24th August

The 52nd running of one of Ireland's most popular events.





Keep watching for the latest events, and always check www.irishrail.ie for our latest offers and promotions.

[Colm Moore]

http://irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=851

What's on in Ireland (updated 5th August 2010) by Corporate Communications

Looking for short breaks or travel ideas in Ireland? Each week, we'll update you with the latest information on events, festivals, sporting fixtures and more coming up. Be it Intercity, DART or Commuter, make sure to take the train, and check www.irishrail.ie for our range of discount offers for rail travel.


What's on this week (UPDATED 3rd August 2010)

Dublin Horse Show: 4th - 8th August

One of the great annual Dublin events - ideal to get to by DART, just minutes from Sandymount Station. If you're travelling from around the country to Dublin, be sure to book online at www.irishrail.ie - and we've a special additional service operating daily at 09.00hrs from Limerick to Dublin during the Horse show.


Kilkenny Arts Festival, 6th - 15th August

10 days of the very best in Irish and international visual art, clasical music, theatre and dance, jazz, world & traditional Irish music, literature, film, architecture, indie music, craft and children’s events. Kilkenny's McDonagh Station couldn't be more convenient, so book your travel at www.irishrail.ie . For full details on what's on at the Kilkenny Arts Festival, click here


Belfast Taste & Music Fest, 4th - 8th August

Foodies can head north this week for the Belfast Taste & Music Fest at Belfast's Botanic Gardens. Hop on the Dublin-Belfast Enterprise service - particularly so you can enjoy speciality wines and champagnes and more on offer at the event!


Kilkenny v Cork All-Ireland Hurling Semi-Final, Croke Park, 8th August

The big two meet - Kilkenny have 32 All-Irelands, Cork have 30. Who'll get the chance to add another? Head to Croker, by Intercity (www.irishrail.ie) or take the DART to Connolly Station, or Maynooth line to Drumcondra.



[u]Coming up.....[/b]

Aviva Soccer

Ireland v Argentina - 11th August


GAA Fixtures

Waterford v Tipperary, All-Ireland Hurling Semi-Final - 15th August

Cork v Dublin, All-Ireland Football Semi-Final - 22nd August

Kildare v Down, All-Ireland Football Semi-Final - 29th August


Rose of Tralee Festival, 20th-24th August

The 52nd running of one of Ireland's most popular events.

Keep watching for the latest events, and always check www.irishrail.ie for our latest offers and promotions.

[Colm Moore]

http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=851

What's on in Ireland (updated 5th August 2010) by Corporate Communications

Looking for short breaks or travel ideas in Ireland? Each week, we'll update you with the latest information on events, festivals, sporting fixtures and more coming up. Be it Intercity, DART or Commuter, make sure to take the train, and check www.irishrail.ie for our range of discount offers for rail travel.


What's on this week (UPDATED 3rd August 2010)

Dublin Horse Show: 4th - 8th August

One of the great annual Dublin events - ideal to get to by DART, just minutes from Sandymount Station. If you're travelling from around the country to Dublin, be sure to book online at www.irishrail.ie - and we've a special additional service operating daily at 09.00hrs from Limerick to Dublin during the Horse show.


Kilkenny Arts Festival, 6th - 15th August

10 days of the very best in Irish and international visual art, clasical music, theatre and dance, jazz, world & traditional Irish music, literature, film, architecture, indie music, craft and children’s events. Kilkenny's McDonagh Station couldn't be more convenient, so book your travel at www.irishrail.ie . For full details on what's on at the Kilkenny Arts Festival, click here http://www.kilkennyarts.ie/


Belfast Taste & Music Fest, 4th - 8th August

Foodies can head north this week for the Belfast Taste & Music Fest at Belfast's Botanic Gardens. Hop on the Dublin-Belfast Enterprise service - particularly so you can enjoy speciality wines and champagnes and more on offer at the event! http://www.belfasttasteandmusicfest.com/


Kilkenny v Cork All-Ireland Hurling Semi-Final, Croke Park, 8th August

The big two meet - Kilkenny have 32 All-Irelands, Cork have 30. Who'll get the chance to add another? Head to Croker, by Intercity (www.irishrail.ie) or take the DART to Connolly Station, or Maynooth line to Drumcondra.


Coming up.....

Aviva Soccer

Ireland v Argentina - 11th August


GAA Fixtures

Waterford v Tipperary, All-Ireland Hurling Semi-Final - 15th August

Cork v Dublin, All-Ireland Football Semi-Final - 22nd August

Kildare v Down, All-Ireland Football Semi-Final - 29th August


Rose of Tralee Festival, 20th-24th August

The 52nd running of one of Ireland's most popular events.

Keep watching for the latest events, and always check www.irishrail.ie for our latest offers and promotions.

[Colm Moore]

http://irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=851

What's on in Ireland (updated 10th August 2010) INCL Waterford v Tipp by Corporate Communications

Looking for short breaks or travel ideas in Ireland? Each week, we'll update you with the latest information on events, festivals, sporting fixtures and more coming up. Be it Intercity, DART or Commuter, make sure to take the train, and check www.irishrail.ie for our range of discount offers for rail travel.


What's on this week (UPDATED 10th August 2010)

Kilkenny Arts Festival, 6th - 15th August

10 days of the very best in Irish and international visual art, clasical music, theatre and dance, jazz, world & traditional Irish music, literature, film, architecture, indie music, craft and children’s events. Kilkenny's McDonagh Station couldn't be more convenient, so book your travel at www.irishrail.ie . For full details on what's on at the Kilkenny Arts Festival, click here


Tipperary v Waterford All-Ireland Hurling Semi-Final, Croke Park, 15th August: BOOK ONLINE!

Who will face the onerous task of stopping Kilkenny? Head to Croker, by Intercity or take the DART to Connolly Station, or Maynooth line to Drumcondra.

For special Waterford trains to Connolly, please book here .

For scheduled Waterford services, and scheduled and special services from Tipperary, please enter your journey details at this link .

Don't forget - take the Maynooth line to Drumcondra Station, with extra trains operating this Sunday: enter your journey details at this link to get train times.


Aviva Soccer Ireland v Argentina - 11th August

We'll miss welcoming Diego, but there's still plenty of world-class to see from the Argentinians at the Aviva's first soccer international. Robbie reaches 100 caps too! Take the DART, or special Intercity trains


Drogheda Food Festival, 13th-15th August

Take the Enterprise or Northern Commuter line to Drogheda for the second year of this event, promoting the best of local fare from the Boyne Valley. Download the event brochure here


Coming up.....

Summer Blowout, Donnybrook, 18th August

Walking distance from the DART, see Razorlight, N-Dubz and more.


Heritage Week, 21st-29th August

Check out www.heritageweek.ie and get planning!


GAA Fixtures

Cork v Dublin, All-Ireland Football Semi-Final - 22nd August

Kildare v Down, All-Ireland Football Semi-Final - 29th August


Rose of Tralee Festival, 20th-24th August

The 52nd running of one of Ireland's most popular events.

Keep watching for the latest events, and always check www.irishrail.ie for our latest offers and promotions.

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It's obviously not a huge deal, but Cobh People's Regatta is on this weekend

http://www.cobhpeoplesregatta.com/

and it will be drawing in a certain number of people from Cork City, especially with the addition of the aerobatics display.

Trains might be full enough over the weekend.

Unfortunately, much of the firework display on Sunday night will have to be watched as the last train pulls out of Cobh station.

[Colm Moore]

Date order corrected.

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What's on in Ireland (updated 15th August 2010) by Corporate Communications

Looking for short breaks or travel ideas in Ireland? Each week, we'll update you with the latest information on events, festivals, sporting fixtures and more coming up. Be it Intercity, DART or Commuter, make sure to take the train, and check www.irishrail.ie for our range of discount offers for rail travel.



[b]What's on this week (UPDATED 15th August 2010)[/u]

Ireland v Netherlands cricket, Clontarf - 16th & 18th August

Castle Avenue in Clontarf was packed earlier this summer for a One Day International against Australia. Ireland are back at the same venue for two ODIs against the Dutch - both teams have giant-killing form in recent years, so keen contests are expected. Killester DART station is nearest, less than ten minutes walk away.


Summer Blowout, Donnybrook, 18th August

In a quiet summer for outdoor concerts in Dublin, Summer Blowout brings Razorlight, N-Dubz and more to town this Wednesday.

Hop on the DART, and it's 15 minutes walk from Lansdowne Road Station.


Rose of Tralee Festival, 20th-24th August

The 52nd running of one of Ireland's most popular events gets underway this Friday. Book your train trip at www.irishrail.ie , whether it's the Roses, the Escorts, or Daithí that catches your eye!


All-Ireland Football Semi-Final 22nd August - Dublin v Cork

With Kerry and Tyrone out, the four semi-finalists will fancy their chances. And what a first semi: Dublin v Cork. Travel by Intercity from Cork - book at www.irishrail.ie Dubs, take DART and Commuter services to Connolly Station & Clontarf Road are within 10-15 minutes walk of Croke Park for DART customers.

And don't forget - take the Maynooth line to Drumcondra Station, with extra trains operating this Sunday: enter your journey details at this link to get train times.


[/u]Coming up.....[/u]

Heritage Week, 21st-29th August

Check out www.heritageweek.ie and get planning!


GAA Fixtures

Kildare v Down, All-Ireland Football Semi-Final - 29th August

Kilkenny v Tipperary, All-Ireland Hurling Final - 5th September

All-Ireland Football Final - 19th September


Electric Picnic, 3rd to 5th September

Get the train to Portlaoise, with shuttle buses meeting all trains, to the venue at Stradbally.


Keep watching for the latest events, and always check www.irishrail.ie for our latest offers and promotions.

[Colm Moore]

http://irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=851

What's on in Ireland (updated 23rd August 2010) by Corporate Communications

Looking for short breaks or travel ideas in Ireland? Each week, we'll update you with the latest information on events, festivals, sporting fixtures and more coming up. Be it Intercity, DART or Commuter, make sure to take the train, and check www.irishrail.ie for our range of discount offers for rail travel.


What's on this week (UPDATED 23rd August 2010)

All-Ireland Football Semi-Final 29th August - Down v Kildare

Cork await the winners of the second semi-final, between Down and Kildare. Travel by Intercity - book at www.irishrail.ie - or, take DART and Commuter services to Connolly Station & Clontarf Road are within 10-15 minutes walk of Croke Park for DART customers.

Kildare supporters can travel on the Kildare Commuter line into Heuston, or take the Maynooth line to Drumcondra Station, with extra trains operating this Sunday: enter your journey details at this link http://www.irishrail.ie/your_journey/timetables.asp?from=&to=&OutStatus=&RtnStatus=&day =&month=&fromtime=&totime=&back=new&over28Days=0 to get train times.


Rose of Tralee Festival, 20th-24th August

The 52nd running of one of Ireland's most popular events is underway. Book your train trip at www.irishrail.ie , whether it's the Roses, the Escorts, or Daithí that catches your eye!


Heritage Week, 21st-29th August

Check out www.heritageweek.ie and find the event nearest you.



Coming up.....

GAA Fixtures

Kilkenny v Tipperary, All-Ireland Hurling Final - 5th September

Cork v Down/Kildare, All-Ireland Football Final - 19th September


Electric Picnic, 3rd to 5th September

Get the train to Portlaoise, with shuttle buses meeting all trains, to the venue at Stradbally.


Keep watching for the latest events, and always check www.irishrail.ie for our latest offers and promotions.