Hurricane Fly and Ruby Walsh are set to compete in the Istabraq Festival Hurdle at Leopardstown. Credit: INPHO/Morgan Treacy
A trip to the races is always a good shout and with Leopardstown, in particular, bustling punters for its Christmas festival. Whether it’s the cheap and cheerful option or the works you want, there are hospitality options to suit all tastes during the four-day meeting (December 26-29). Fairyhouse, Limerick and Tramore also offer alternative options.
Swimmers at the 40 foot. Credit: Mark Stedman/Photocall Ireland
Not for the fainted-hearted, the annual Christmas Day swim takes place in numerous locations around the country with the 40ft in Dublin and Dugort on Achill Island two popular locations. Sure to get the blood flowing and a great hangover cure, many go without but wetsuits are a smart option.
Sure, many of us spend St Stephens’ Day stuck to the couch gorging on selection boxes and turkey sambos but for those who feel like being more active, Galway has got just what you’re looking for. The Fields of Athenry 10km has become hugely popular in the 11 years since it began.
5 sporting events you could attend over the Christmas period
1. A day at the races
Hurricane Fly and Ruby Walsh are set to compete in the Istabraq Festival Hurdle at Leopardstown. Credit: INPHO/Morgan Treacy
A trip to the races is always a good shout and with Leopardstown, in particular, bustling punters for its Christmas festival. Whether it’s the cheap and cheerful option or the works you want, there are hospitality options to suit all tastes during the four-day meeting (December 26-29). Fairyhouse, Limerick and Tramore also offer alternative options.
For more information, visit GoRacing.ie.
2. Christmas Day swims
Not for the fainted-hearted, the annual Christmas Day swim takes place in numerous locations around the country with the 40ft in Dublin and Dugort on Achill Island two popular locations. Sure to get the blood flowing and a great hangover cure, many go without but wetsuits are a smart option.
3. Fields of Athenry 10km
Credit: Athenryac.com
Sure, many of us spend St Stephens’ Day stuck to the couch gorging on selection boxes and turkey sambos but for those who feel like being more active, Galway has got just what you’re looking for. The Fields of Athenry 10km has become hugely popular in the 11 years since it began.
For more information, visit Athenryac.com.
4. Rabo Direct Pro12
All four provinces are in action in the Pro12 so you’ve no excuse to get out and watch some top quality rugby over the festive period.
The fixtures are as follows:
5. New Year’s Eve walk
Held on Keel Beach on Achill Island, the annual New Year’s Eve walk raises funds for Crumlin Children’s Hospital.
Visit VisitAchill.com.
Alternatively, you could always just sit yourself in front of the television for the World Darts Championship and a feast of Premier League action!
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