August 28, 2010;
The origins of the run at its heart of this festival go back to a pub bet in 1979, when a group of drinkers began to speculate on the fastest way to the top of the nearby mountain.
Now hundreds of people complete the gruelling course annually, while the less active enjoy a range of events around the beach at Strandhill.
May 2, 2010;
This annual event is held at Portlaoise Rugby Club and as well as putting prospective strongest men through their grunting paces includes a truck show and a load of other fair-style attractions.
A great family day out in aid of an excellent cause, Downs Syndrome Ireland.
July 29, 2010 to August 1, 2010.
The Irish Open, which dates back to 1927, is extremely popular as a spectator event, as is the pro-am which takes place before it – so if you plan to attend, book early.
The venue this year is the beautiful Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, a great venue and one where non-golfers will find plenty to do away from the course.
July 30, 2010 to August 8, 2010.
This is every bit as much as social event as a sailing regatta, which isn’t to say that the competition is not keen, it is, fiercely.
Day time sees quality racing in many different classes on the water, while by night there a fantastic party atmosphere ashore with numerous events, official and unofficial.
May 12, 2010 to May 14, 2010.
The biggest event in Northern Irelands equestrian calendar, with the cream of show jumpers as well a show horses and young stock in attendance.
There is plenty for the non-horsey set to enjoy too, with livestock competitions, a large trade show, a food pavilion with cookery demonstrations and lots of fun activities for kids.
July 26, 2009 to July 28, 2009.
One of the richest races in the world, and at the centre of 3 days of great racing, this is the highlight of the annual racing calendar in Ireland.
But it isn’t all about horses. It’s also an occasion where fashion is very much to the fore with ladies wearing expensive outfits and extravagant hats attracting just as much attention as the thoroughbreds on the track.
April 30, 2010 to May 2, 2010.
One of the foremost events in the Irish motor racing calendar, with competitors coming from Ireland north and south as well as overseas.
It’s not been without controversy though, and there are those locally who’d rather see it end. That’s unlikely however, and those who love motor racing can, as always, expect hotly contested events and exciting driving.
April 20, 2010 to April 24, 2010.
This is Ireland’s Cheltenham and a very big event in the area – kids are even given time off school to attend!
It is a friendly occasion, very much a family event, and most of Ireland’s best national hunt horses will be there.
April 4, 2010 5:00 pm to April 6, 2010 5:00 pm.
One of the premier events on the the Irish racing calenders, this 4 day festival always has highly competitive racing, especially in the featured events, the Powers Gold Cup Novice Chase, Irish Grand National and the Ladbrokes.com Handicap Hurdle.
It’s very much a family event, with lots of entertainment to keep those less enthusiastic about the horses happy.
December 26, 2010 to December 29, 2010.
For many people Christmas is not Christmas without a day or two at Leopardstown races. It’s a very festive event, with families very much in evidence.
For those serious about the racing, rather than just the major social event that it is, the cream of Irish and British National Hunt horses will compete for serious prize money.
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