[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.