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After a dramatic final playoff, Rory McIlroy became the first Irish golfer to win the Masters, and the sixth ever to win the ‘Grand Slam’ of all four men’s majors (US Open, PGA, the Open, and the Masters). For a small island on the edge of Europe, Ireland is a powerhouse when it comes to golf – with world-class courses...

High-octane biking action and a great entertainment programme make the North West 200 an unmissable event. The North West 200 (5–10 May) is one of the world’s toughest and fastest motorcycle road races attracting the sport’s top racers to the famous circuit on Northern Ireland’s beautiful Causeway Coast. First run almost 100 years ago, the mass start event turns an...

Fabulous fairways, major championships, stunning landscapes and an abundance of attractions make Northern Ireland a hole-in-one. Royal Portrush, located on Northern Ireland’s famous Causeway Coast, is teeing up to welcome back The Open in July (13–20). The County Antrim links course is considered to be one of the world’s best and last hosted the championship in 2019 attracting golf...

New accommodation and another top course ranking have put Northern Ireland’s world-class golfing credentials in the spotlight once again. New five-star accommodation will open in February right on the edge of the prestigious Royal Portrush golf course, which is to host the 153rd Open Championship in July. Dunluce Lodge, County Antrim, will have 35 luxury suites as well as a...

The only NCAA Division 1 men’s ice hockey tournament to take place outside of North America, the Friendship Four is back in Belfast this November. Founded by The Odyssey Trust and held in Belfast since 2015, the Friendship Four sees four top National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division 1 men’s ice hockey teams battle it out to win the Belpot...

  Top diving spots on the island of Ireland The waters around the island of Ireland offer divers an underwater world of fascinating shipwrecks, dramatic undersea cliffs and an abundance of marine life.   From the Wild Atlantic Way to secluded Dublin Bay, there are great diving sites around the island of Ireland. And for those seeking a sustainable adventure, scuba diving...

  RETRO Cannonball is coming to Mullingar with proceeds to The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation who have cared for 66  Children in Co Westmeath Mullingar Park Hotel | May 25th 2024 at 6pm On May 24th and 25th, RETRO Cannonball rolls once again featuring 100 classic cars, free family live entertainment and that unique festival atmosphere that Cannonball is renowned for.  The...

Dramatic diving on display on Northern Ireland’s stunning Causeway Coast In July, Northern Ireland’s spectacular Causeway Coast will be the backdrop to the fourth stop on the adrenaline-charged Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series. The famous Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series has chosen picturesque Ballycastle, County Antrim, as the location for a mid-season stop (19–20 July) that is expected to...

Thinking of running the Cork City Marathon this June 2? With 16 weeks to go, here are some training tips and advice Registrations are open for the Full Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k run, which is back due to popular demand #CorkCityMarathon24 #EveryMileisaMemory  Are you thinking of running this year’s Cork City Marathon on June 2nd, 2024? Led by Cork City Council, the 2024 event...

  Catch a wave at the island of Ireland’s top surf spots Winter is big wave time in Ireland so grab your board and head for the Atlantic swells that will give you an adrenaline high. Serious surfers love Ireland in winter. It may be cold, often wet and frequently windy but that all combines to produce some of the most...