[Colm Moore]

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What's on in Ireland (updated 5th 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.


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.



[u]Coming up.....[/b]

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.