- Founded in the Queens Hotel, Belfast back on 18th November 1880 the Irish Football Association is the fourth oldest governing body in the world behind the other three home associations. This inaugural meeting was at the behest of the Cliftonville club – the oldest in Ireland – who gathered clubs from Belfast and the outlying districts together with a view Read more…
- Mondello Park is Ireland’s only permanent International motorsport venue. The circuit is situated in Co. Kildare just 40km from Ireland’s Capital City, Dublin. The circuit is celebrating 40 years of operation in May 2008 and in that time has grown from a humble 1.28km (0.8 mile) circuit to a 3.5km (2.4 mile) FIA licenced International race track. MONDELLO MASTERS The Read more…
- Rediscovered in 1996, Bagenal’s Castle survived enveloped in the premises of the former McCann’s Bakery on Abbey Way. The rediscovery is an exciting opportunity for Newry and Mourne to preserve and restore one of the most important aspects of local heritage and the building is of intense historical interest not least because it is the only known surviving castle in Read more…
- Located on the Castle Leslie Estate in County Monaghan, Ireland, the centre is in the perfect place for adventure and offers an idyllic setting for horse riding in Ireland. Imagine over a thousand acres of rolling hills, parkland and lakes to explore on horseback. Why not combine the unique experience of a stay at the Castle Leslie Estate with a Read more…
- Portsalon golf club has been described as golf links greatest hidden treasure in Ireland and also as the best value golf location on the emerald isle, according to American author Michael Palmer. With new green keeper Johnny Shields and his staff keeping the course in pristine condition and along with the friendly and co operative administration officer in Cathal Toland Read more…
- September is upon us all too quick, though you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s been November for the last 2 months!! … Electric Dreams returns Fri September 5th for a Michael Jackson 50th birthday special. The night is going from Strength to strength and we will be opening a new area to cope with the demand so make sure you Read more…
- Clonmel Racecourse (Powerstown Park) has been a popular venue for horse racing for more than 150 years. The racecourse is a right handed track of one and a quarter miles. It is recognised as a demanding National Hunt course with a stiff uphill climb followed by a gradual downhill run with an uphill finish. Viewing of racing from all points Read more…
- Race meetings have been recorded in the area since 1773. Racing has been held on the current course since it was purchased in 1921. Dorans Pride, a former Cheltenham Stayers Hurdle winner and twice placed in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, won his first race at Ballinrobe in 1993. Owned by Mayo man Tom Doran and trained by Michael Hourigan he Read more…
- Our expert guides will lead you through the extraordinary story of Jameson Irish Whiskey. A short film sets the scene before our tour guides walk you through the old distillery. Guided tours last one hour and end with a complimentary glass of Jameson Whiskey and a chance to take part in a tutored whiskey tasting to become a certified Irish Read more…
- Visit the Home of Jameson dated back to 1780 , where you can experience the taste , learn the secrets of triple distillation and become a qualified Irish Whiskey Taster! Guided tours are 7 days a week from 10.00am until 6.00pm, last tour at 17.15pm. With a choice of Bars, a mezzanine Restaurant and exclusive Jamesin Gift Shop, there is Read more…