Sport

  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...

Top 5 cycles to explore the island of Ireland   World Bicycle Day on 3 June is the annual opportunity to pay tribute to the bike, not to mention the huge number of beautiful places around the island of Ireland that are explorable on two wheels.   In Ireland, cycling is all about the scenery, the joy and the experience, be it for...

The International North West 200 motorcycling spectacle is revving up for a return to Northern Ireland’s famous Causeway Coastal Route. Following a two-year hiatus, the road-racing spectacular will be on the starting grid from Sunday 8 May, with a hugely entertaining Race Week Festival running right up until the main race day of Saturday 14 May.The International North West 200 is one...

In August there is a wealth of wonderful events to enjoy across the island of Ireland from festivals and fairs to top sporting shows. Féile an Phobail 3–13 AugustThis is the biggest community arts festival in Ireland. It’s packed with over 300 eclectic events ranging from concerts, lively discussions, comedy and art exhibitions to massive community and sporting events showcasing...

RAFLEWSKI PERFORMANCE ACADEMY LAUNCHES AT PGA NATIONAL IRELAND World-renowned short-game coach Gareth Raflewski has returned to his roots after opening his first performance golf academy in Europe at PGA National Ireland Slieve Russell. A first of its kind in Ireland, the new Raflewski Performance Academy in Ballyconnell, Co.Cavan, features a state-of-the-art performance studio and is being led by PGA National Ireland’s...

Tuesday 20th September 2022: Renowned golfer Catriona Matthew has flown into Shannon Airport today ahead of the KPMG Women’s Irish Open.   The defending champion makes her long awaited returning after a decade, to compete at the event, set in the acclaimed Dromoland Castle in County Clare.    It will be the first time for a Ladies European Tour event to be played in Ireland since 2012. The competition will see 126 of the best professionals on the Ladies...

The Horizon Irish Open is to return to The K Club in County Kildare three times over the next five years as part of a long-term deal with the DP World Tour. The K Club, a previous Ryder Cup venue, will host the island of Ireland’s national open in 2023, 2025 and 2027 as part of the agreement with the...

A group of top golf journalists from the United States is visiting the island of Ireland this week, as guests of Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism NI. The group – which includes journalists from popular golf magazines, TV shows, radio stations and online publications – has a combined audience of millions of readers, viewers and listeners. The journalists are...

Surprising Stories at a revamped GAA Museum Those who have been missing all things GAA over the past two years will be delighted to hear that the GAA Museum has recently undergone a major makeover and has fascinating new artefacts on display. Nestled under the Cusack Stand in Croke Park, the GAA Museum is one of Ireland’s top visitor attractions.  It...

  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...