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

[Colm Moore]

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

All-Ireland Football Semi-Final 29th August - Down v Kildare

Cork await the winners of the second semi-final, between Down and Kildare. Travel by Intercity - book at www.irishrail.ie - or, take DART and Commuter services to Connolly Station & Clontarf Road are within 10-15 minutes walk of Croke Park for DART customers.

Kildare supporters can travel on the Kildare Commuter line into Heuston, or take the Maynooth line to Drumcondra Station, with extra trains operating this Sunday: enter your journey details at this link http://www.irishrail.ie/your_journey/timetables.asp?from=&to=&OutStatus=&RtnStatus=&day =&month=&fromtime=&totime=&back=new&over28Days=0 to get train times.


Rose of Tralee Festival, 20th-24th August

The 52nd running of one of Ireland's most popular events is underway. Book your train trip at www.irishrail.ie , whether it's the Roses, the Escorts, or Daithí that catches your eye!


Heritage Week, 21st-29th August

Check out www.heritageweek.ie and find the event nearest you.



Coming up.....

GAA Fixtures

Kilkenny v Tipperary, All-Ireland Hurling Final - 5th September

Cork v Down/Kildare, All-Ireland Football Final - 19th September


Electric Picnic, 3rd to 5th September

Get the train to Portlaoise, with shuttle buses meeting all trains, to the venue at Stradbally.


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