What's on in Ireland (updated 23 August 2010)

[Colm Moore]

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What's on in Ireland (updated 20th 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

23rd-25th July - dlr Festival of World Cultures

Now in its tenth year, the Festival of World Cultures has become of one of the summer's major events, showcasing international arts and cultural diversity. And with so many free and family events, it's a perfect day out.

Take the DART to Dún Laoghaire or Sandycove & Glasthule Stations for the range of events - full details of events and travel options at http://www.festivalofworldcultures.com/


12th-25th July - Galway Arts Festival

Continuing this week - Regarded as one of Europe’s key cultural events, Galway Arts Festival is an international celebration of the performing and visual arts. Over 150,000 people attend the Festival annually with hundreds of writers, artists, performers and musicians creating theatre, spectacle, street art, music, comedy, literature and music to produce a stunning fortnight of cultural activity and celebration.

Galway's Ceannt Station couldn't be closer to the city centre - right beside Eyre Square. Intercity fares begin from €10 each way at www.irishrail.ie


Coming up...

Book your rail travel now for these events at www.irishrail.ie

3 Irish Open, Killarney: 29th July - 1st August

See Shane Lowry defend his title, and a host of other top international golf pros, including US Open Champion Graeme McDowell.

WIN TICKETS TO THE 3 IRISH OPEN!!!

To win one of twenty pairs of day passes to the 3 Irish Open, e-mail competitions@irishrail.ie with the answer to the following question, as well as your name and postal address:

On what course did Shane Lowry win last year's Irish Open?

Send your answer before 12 noon this Friday 23rd July (one entry per person), and best of luck!


Sligo - August Bank Holiday weekend

Westlife play Lissadel House on Friday 30th July, while Leonard Cohen plays the same venue on Saturday 31st July and Sunday 1st August.


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.


Dublin Horse Show: 4th - 8th August

One of the great annual Dublin events - ideal to get to by DART, just minutes from Sandymount Station.


Keep watching for the latest events, and always check www.irishrail.ie for our latest offers and promotions.