03-08-2010, 19:57
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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.
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