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Horse racing in Dublin, Ireland. Courtesy of Tourism Ireland

Durkan New Homes Novice Chase

26 Dec 2009 (annual)

This race has seen some of the finest young novice chasers that Ireland has ever produced. The Chase is part of a fantastic Christmas festival that features four days of national hunt racing…

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Horse racing in Dublin, Ireland. Courtesy of Tourism Ireland

Paddy Power Handicap Chase

Dec 2009 (annual)

Part of the Christmas Festival, this annual race at Leopardstown Racecourse makes one horse the richest winter chase runner in Ireland.

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Lexus Chase

Dec 2009 (annual)

Part of the Christmas Festival, the annual Lexus Chase at the Leopardstown Racecourse has been won by many of the great Irish three-mile chasers.

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Horse racing in Dublin, Ireland. Courtesy of Tourism Ireland

Christmas Meeting

Dec 2009 (annual)

St Stephen's Day in Dublin (26 December) is the first day of Leopardstown's most famous race meeting, the Christmas Meeting, which lasts for four days.

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GAA 125th Anniversary Calendar of Events

31 Jan - 31 Dec 2009

In 2009 the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) celebrates its 125th anniversary with a busy programme of events that reflect the association's aims of promoting Gaelic games, Irish culture and…

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7up Christmas on Ice at RDS, Dublin.

7Up Christmas on Ice

Nov 2009 - Jan 2010 (annual)

This Christmas, gllde around Dublin's RDS Arena on one of Europe's biggest ice rinks - 7Up Christmas on Ice. Lessons are available at Skate Camp, you can have a birthday party there or go…

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Horse racing in Dublin, Ireland. Courtesy of Tourism Ireland

Leopardstown Pierce Handicap Hurdle

Jan 2010 (annual)

The first major Irish race of the new year at Leopardstown racecourse, combined with the social allure of National Hunt Racing, provides a great opportunity to enjoy the excitement of a day at…

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Dublin on Ice

Nov 2009 - Jan 2010 (annual)

Dublin's seasonal ice rink returns to Smithfield Square. Book your tickets in advance if you can, then pick up some skates at the venue and you're all set.

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Irish Championship Hurdle

Jan 2010 (annual)

The Irish Championship Hurdle at Leopardstown Racecourse is a recognised Smurfit Champion Hurdle (Cheltenham Festival) trial.

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Irish Grand National

Apr 2010 (annual)

Steeplechasing is said to have originated in Ireland and, founded in 1870, the Irish Grand National at the Fairyhouse Racecourse is one of the oldest big races on the National Hunt Racing calendar.

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Great Ireland Run

18 Apr 2010 (annual)

Get training for the Great Ireland Run and follow in some of the world's best runners' footsteps through Dublin's Phoenix Park. You don't have to be a pro though; the run is for runners…

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Leinster Rugby Season - Magners League

12 Sep 2009 - 9 May 2010 (annual)

Rugby union side Leinster welcome Magners League teams to Donnybrook in Dublin for another season of fiercely fought rugby clashes. Please visit the club's website for full details of all fixtures.

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Women's Mini Marathon

Jun 2010 (annual)

One of the world's largest all-women sporting events, the Women's Mini Marathon takes place along the streets of South Dublin. Around 40,000 women walk, jog, trot or skip the 10km course for charity.

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Rose Festival

Jul 2010 (annual)

This Rose Festival is held in St Anne's Park & Rose Garden in Dublin. Explore the horticultural exhibitions and trade and craft stands, join guided walks around the gardens, or enter competitions.

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Dublin Horse Show

Aug 2010 (annual)

One of the world's top equestrian events, the Dublin Horse Show at the Royal Dublin Society offers a huge prize fund and is an important marketplace for Irish horse breeders. There is always…

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All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final

Sep 2010 (annual)

The Guinness All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final, played at Croke Park Dublin, is the biggest hurling game of the year. Hurling is not only the oldest game in Ireland, but also one…

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All-Ireland Senior Football Final

Sep 2010 (annual)

The All-Ireland Senior Football Final, from Croke Park in Dublin, is the climax of Ireland's most popular sporting season. On match day the fantastic old stadium is full to the rafters…

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Dublin Marathon

Oct 2010 (annual)

The Dublin Marathon was first run in 1980, and takes in many of Dublin's historic Georgian streets and now attracts around 11,000 pairs of legs every year.

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7up Christmas on Ice at RDS, Dublin.

7Up Christmas on Ice

Nov 2010 - Jan 2011 (annual)

This Christmas, gllde around Dublin's RDS Arena on one of Europe's biggest ice rinks - 7Up Christmas on Ice. Lessons are available at Skate Camp, you can have a birthday party there or go…

53.321482
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Leinster Rugby Season - Magners League

Sep 2010 - May 2011 (annual)

Rugby union side Leinster welcome Magners League teams to Donnybrook in Dublin for another season of fiercely fought rugby clashes. Please visit the club's website for full details of all fixtures.


Highlights

Durkan New Homes Novice Chase

Leopardstown Racecourse

26 Dec 2009 (annual)

Paddy Power Handicap Chase

Leopardstown Racecourse

Dec 2009 (annual)

Christmas Meeting

Leopardstown Racecourse

Dec 2009 (annual)