Galway Powerboat Festival

May 12th, 2010
galwaypowerboatfestivalGalway Powerboat Festival and Around Ireland Offshore Powerboat Race 2010– Event Listing

The streets of Galway will leap into life this June Bank Holiday weekend, with the arrival of the Galway Power Boat Festival, which runs from the 5th – 12th of June 2010.
A host of extreme racing events with live commentary will keep viewers on the edge of their seats, as Salthill provides a perfect viewing point for the P1 Superstock Championships, the start and finish of the inaugural ‘Around Ireland Offshore Powerboat Race’, and P750 racing, which will all undoubtedly be highlights of the on-water activity.

Aside from action packed racing on the bay, Galway will rock the docks again as we kick off the summer festival season in earnest. The festival race village will be open to the public from 10am- 10.30pm and each night will see a full, free music line up from the centre pier, showcasing the best of local and national talent. Over 20 acts are scheduled to appear over the 8 day festival, including Crystal Swing, the Cartoon Thieves, Black Magic Band, the Timber Tramps and Joe Furey and The Hayride.

Festival food and craft markets will offer a fantastic range of choice, whilst those seeking a thrill will be able to turn their attention to the various simulators and amusements which will be on-hand to entertain the crowds.

There will be family fun a plenty during this fantastic free event, for full details of the festival line up, or for more information, please visit our website at www.aroundireland.org

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Mud Run is heading for Munster for some good clean fun

May 12th, 2010
munstermudrunMunster will down and dirty for its first taste of Mud Run as Ireland’s muckiest race heads south this coming June.

Munster Mud Run, which will be held at 11am on Saturday, 19th June 2010, takes place at Coillte, Ballyhoura Mountains, Doneraile, Co. Cork. The 5km forest track takes participants through mud pits, water holes and over a series of obstacles guaranteed to leave them dirty, muddy and smiling.

Registration for Munster Mud Run is now open for those with a sense of adventure and fun by visiting www.mudrun.ie. Cost of registration is €30 for individuals, while groups of four can register for €100.

Derek McKay of Mud Run Ireland said, “Munster Mud Run is guaranteed to be great fun and the Ballyhouras provide the perfect backdrop for the event. Mud Run is open to everyone from first-timers who want to try something different to those who train hard and want a good laugh.

“Our first Mud Run was hugely popular and people travelled from all over the country. We noticed those from Munster had a particular fondness for getting dirty and mucky so we’re really excited about the June event. Places are limited so register early!” he added.

Situated on the boarders of Cork, Limerick and Tipperary, the Ballyhoura Mountains are easily accessible; just 45 minutes from Cork and Limerick city centres. The region is fast becoming synonymous with outdoor adventure activities, which include mountain biking, kayaking, paragliding and equestrian sports.

Novelty prizes for the first male and female to finish will be presented on the day as well as prizes for the cleanest, dirtiest and first group to cross the finishing line. All participants will get a special Munster Mud Run t-shirt.

Participants can also raise some much-needed funds for MS Ireland. Sponsorship cards can be obtained by emailing info@mudrun.ie.

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Beast of Ballyhoura

April 7th, 2010
The Beast of Ballyhoura Adventure WeekendNew festival added on Ireland Festivals and Events

Beast of Ballyhoura

Dates: July 30th – August 2nd 2010

The Beast of Ballyhoura Adventure Weekend takes place over the August Bank Holiday Weekend, Jul 30th–Aug 2nd 2010. The event features the Beast of Ballyhoura Adventure Race, a uniquely Irish 36 hour non-stop race across the ancient & magical surroundings of counties Cork, Limerick & Tipperary. Mixed teams of four mountain run, bike, kayak, abseil, orienteer & shoot, navigating the best route to win. Prepare to meet your demons during this event designed to push each team to their limits. The Beast of Ballyhoura incorporates the 6h All Ireland Inter Services Challenge to unearth Irelands toughest service men and women. The Blackrock Challenge is on Sunday August 1st and covers a distance of 80km, 15km hill running followed by 65km mountain biking with navigation for markers along the way. The race is for people seeking for a tough challenge & incorporates 2,000 meters of height gain, all mountain terrain & significant proportions of cross country single track riding.

The Ballyhoura Blitz is also on Sunday August 1st. The race is for individuals looking for the experience of adventure racing. The race will cover a distance of 30 Km consisting of a 10km hill run followed by 20km of mountain biking on the world class Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails. The race will involve some adventure terrain & competitors should be prepared to get wet.

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Ballyhoura Walking Festival

April 7th, 2010
Ballyhoura Walking Festival

New festival added on Ireland Festivals and Events

Ballyhoura Walking Festival

Dates: Friday 30th April – Monday 3rd May 2010

The annual Ballyhoura International Walking Festival takes place from 30th April to the 3rd May 2010. The festival offers over 30 guided walks, led by people from local communities and the Ballyhoura Bears Walking Club. The schedule offers walks for all levels of ability from the undulating green pastures, woodlands and rolling hills to the high peaks of the Galty Mountains. The area is a walkers paradise with unspoilt beauty and a variety of landscapes and there is something for everyone at this years festival, whether you enjoy a family day out or a serious hike.

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Cork, the Festival City

April 3rd, 2010
guinnessIt’s all happening in Cork in the month of June. There’s a raft of festivals and events covering all types of interests and below is a sampling of the main ones:

Cork City Marathon (June 7th 2010)
For those who can’t sit still, Cork City Marathon hits the road on June 7th. This 26.2 mile road race is for individuals and teams of up to 5 runners or walkers. Runners, joggers and walkers will get magnificent support throughout the course, with a spectacular finish on St. Patrick’s Street in the city centre.

Cork Midsummer Festival (June 12-27th 2010)
There’s nothing like a good festival to get people into the summer mood. The Irish don’t do anything in half measures when it comes to festivals. The 2010 Cork Midsummer Festival will carry on for not 5 or 10 days, but all of 16! Yes, the organisers are promising 16 days and nights jam-packed with music and entertainment featuring local, national and international artists. There’ll be mayhem and certainly something to appeal to everyone.

Irish Performing Arts Festival (June 22-24th 2010)
It is anticipated that over 600 of the finest of performers in song, dance, instrumental performance and drama will take part over the two days of this festival.

Shandon Street Festival and Food Fair (June 19th 2010)
Bob & Joan’s Walk and Church & Exchange Street, decorated by local youth group including Artlink, will create a colourful setting for family fun, with face painting, puppet & magic shows, as well as live music from the likes of the Butter Exchange Band, the Lace Band and the Ceili Allstars, to name but a few. If you get hungry or weary after all that activity, sample a tasty snack from the Food Fair, with anything from sizzling sausages, to crepes to chocolate. Sit back and enjoy performances from local schools and community groups, with historical re-enactments of local characters and stories. You might even tell your own story.

Taste of Cork (June 25–27th, 2010)
Taste of Cork has been confirmed as a biennial event after a successful launch in 2008, Taste Festival will once again return to Cork City Gaol to provide thousands of sophisticated food lovers and devotees from the culinary capital and it’s environs with the best food and drink event in the south-west.

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