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Irish Open Golf 2013 Be there when all the action happens.Get up close to each and every shot, swing, slice, eagle, birdie and bogey and watch the masters at work.

On the stunning parkland course at Carton House, it's a great weekend to get out in the Open....

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Summer is here Time to get off the couch, turn off the video games and embrace the long-awaited return of summer.

From children's festivals to watersports, dolphins to wax museums, there's plenty going on across the country for the whole family.

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Summer fun for grown ups It's finally summer again, meaning it's time for some grown-up fun. Why not blow away the cobwebs and get away for a break in Ireland?

Lose yourself on a hike, tap your foot to a trad session, try a food festival or go island-hopping for some peace and tranquility.

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Racing specials Get out and about this summer and treat yourself to a day’s racing.

Check out some of the many great racing fixtures taking place at top class racecourses across the country.

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  • Walking in the Reeks
  • Waterfall hopping in the Slieve Bloom
Find your next adventure There are so many outdoor activities to choose from in Ireland, your biggest challenge might just be picking where to go.

We’ve got all the information you need to help you make up your mind as well as finding great places to stay and guides to help you on your way.

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Summer in Ireland

Summer is well and truly here and with it comes a packed calendar of events happening around the country. We're eager to get our fill of culture, excitement and adventure and this May and June, there's plenty in store.

Longer evenings and warmer weather will provide the perfect excuse to get out of the house and do something special, whether it's a hiking trip, a food festival or a family picnic in a national park.

But don't stop there - it's onwards and upwards from now on, as we prepare for brighter days, a hint of sunshine and plenty of fun across the country.

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Get in bloom for summer

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Bloom
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Don't miss Ireland's premier gardening and horticulture event, combining a food village, craft and entertainment with show gardens, live stages and family activities in the heart of Dublin.

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Test your limits

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TriAthy
Athlete in the Connemara Adventure Challenge

TriAthy, a spectacular sporting event, takes place annually at Athy, Co Kildare. The River Barrow and heritage town of Athy combine to provide a stunning backdrop to this thrilling event, which features swimming, cycling and running.

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10 things to do this week

Feel the fearSwing from a height at Killary Adventure Centre, Mayo and get your adrenalin pumping.

Become a vikingJoin Viking Splash Tours to explore Dublin like you’ve never seen it before.

Discover your rebel heartRebellion Weekend is 25-26 May at the National 1798 Rebellion Centre, Enniscorthy.

Get on your bikePeddle your way around the Greenway cycle track, from Westport to Achill in Co Mayo.

Visit a museumVisit the captivating Allihies Copper Mine Museum on the Beara Peninsula, West Cork.

Go island-hoppingLook for the resident dolphin at Doolin Pier as you take a ferry to the Aran islands.

Visit a butterfly farmStraffan Butterfly Farm, Straffan, Co Kildare, showcases numerous tropical species.

Burren in BloomDon’t miss May’s Burren in Bloom Festival with walks, talks and cultural events.

River wildExperience the thrills of the River Awbeg with Blackwater Outdoor Adventures, Co Cork

Listen to the dawn chorusJoin in bird song during the Dawn Chorus walk in Glenfarne, Co Leitrim, on 25 May.





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