On Sunday 12th July Dundalk Stadium will host a 7 race horse card commencing at approximately 2.45pm followed by 12 greyhound races commencing at 7.45pm which includes one of the biggest events of the year, the BOYLESPORTS.COM Dundalk International 2009. This race is one of the richest one off events in the UK and Ireland with some of the top Irish and English greyhounds being invited to take part.
Afternoon Race Meeting: First Race: 2:45pm
Admission - Adults: €15
Senior Citizens/Students: €10
Children Under 14 'Race for Free'
Customers attending the afternoon race meeting are entitled to stay on for the Boylesports.com Dundalk International that evening at no additional charge. Pass out stamps are available at the turnstiles for customers wishing to leave the Stadium and be readmitted later in the evening.
Evening Greyhound Meeting: First Race: 7:45pm
Admission
Adults: €10
Senior Citizens/Students: €5
Children (Under 14): €2
Discounts apply to parties of 10 or more for both meetings, please ring +353 (42) 9334438 Ext.1 for further details
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Traditional Irish Nights at Causey Farm
Enjoy Irish Culture the fun way at Causey Farm located mid-way between the towns of Kells and Athboy in County Meath
Come along to the Friday Night Trad Sessions in the old stone sheds at Causey Farm. The Murtagh family promise a great night, suitable for all ages… and what an atmosphere! Lively instruments, furious music, insights into Irish life and history, ancient airs and songs, spirited dancing, pulsating bodhráns, new skills learned—everyone always wants to stay …
Tea and Scones, Bodhrán (Drum) Workshop for beginners, Live Traditional Music, Irish Dancers and we’ll teach you a step or two if you like.
Every Friday evening from June 19th to August 28th– 7.30 to 9.30 pm.
Adults €12.50, Children €6 – you can book online on www.causey.ie or just give them a ring on 046 9434135.
Come along to the Friday Night Trad Sessions in the old stone sheds at Causey Farm. The Murtagh family promise a great night, suitable for all ages… and what an atmosphere! Lively instruments, furious music, insights into Irish life and history, ancient airs and songs, spirited dancing, pulsating bodhráns, new skills learned—everyone always wants to stay …
Tea and Scones, Bodhrán (Drum) Workshop for beginners, Live Traditional Music, Irish Dancers and we’ll teach you a step or two if you like.
Every Friday evening from June 19th to August 28th– 7.30 to 9.30 pm.
Adults €12.50, Children €6 – you can book online on www.causey.ie or just give them a ring on 046 9434135.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
Oasis at Slane Castle
The Oasis concert at Slane is making headlines today, two days after the event and for once the Gallagher brothers have nothing to do with the controversy. Phone-in shows have been inundated with angry concert-goers complaining about their difficulties getting in through the "Dublin entrance", perceptions of overcrowding and in particular severe delays getting back to Dublin on buses after the concert. Lord Henry Mountcharles promised a full investigation when he appeared on the RTE's Joe Duffy show and sounded genuinely concerned about the problems and the disappointment that the angry fans had experienced.
The music? No reports on the early bands but the Prodigy performed a very lively set from 7 to 8 pm which whipped the crowd into a frenzy. At about 8.20 Oasis took to the stage to a tumultuous reception. Over the next two hours they performed a mixture of songs from their latest studio album and back catalog. The biggest reception was by far for the old favorites as the fans sang along with gusto.
The music? No reports on the early bands but the Prodigy performed a very lively set from 7 to 8 pm which whipped the crowd into a frenzy. At about 8.20 Oasis took to the stage to a tumultuous reception. Over the next two hours they performed a mixture of songs from their latest studio album and back catalog. The biggest reception was by far for the old favorites as the fans sang along with gusto.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Bog Snorkelling training 3
Read Declan's account of the intensive training session on the
Alice's Loft blog
Alice's Loft blog
Friday, June 19, 2009
Bog Snorkelling training 2
Declan's attempts at training ran into difficulties during his recent visit.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Bog Snorkelling training
Barbara, Niamh, Declan and Gareth after Declans's training session on Friday last
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Bike Week
June 14 to 21 is national Bike Week. Bike Week is a series of nationwide events organised by cycling groups, communities and local authorities supported by the Department of Transport. A full list of events is available on the official website.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Are you going to see Oasis at Slane Castle?
Smarmore Castle is the perfect base for attending the most anticipated gig of the summer as we offer accommodation near Slane. We are located only 20 minutes drive from Slane so if you spend the weekend here you will save yourself the hassle of travelling for hours to get to and from the venue. We have a range of double, twin and triple rooms available.
You can not book in on Friday evening and enjoy a leisurely swim or relaxing jacuzzi followed by a scrumptious meal in La Cucina Italian restaurant. On Saturday morning set yourself up for the day with a delicious full Irish breakfast and then make your way at your own pace to Slane. When the gig is finished drive back to Smarmore where you can either pay a visit to La Cucina or head into Ardee to sample some of the towns restaurants and bars.
Weekend special - € 99 per adult
One night - €55 per adult
Rates include accommodation full Irish breakfast and complimentary use of our leisure club
You can not book in on Friday evening and enjoy a leisurely swim or relaxing jacuzzi followed by a scrumptious meal in La Cucina Italian restaurant. On Saturday morning set yourself up for the day with a delicious full Irish breakfast and then make your way at your own pace to Slane. When the gig is finished drive back to Smarmore where you can either pay a visit to La Cucina or head into Ardee to sample some of the towns restaurants and bars.
Weekend special - € 99 per adult
One night - €55 per adult
Rates include accommodation full Irish breakfast and complimentary use of our leisure club
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Discover Meath Event
Meath Tourism and Fáilte Ireland are hosting the very first Discover Meath Day at Fairyhouse Racecourse on Sunday 19th of July 2009.A host of events have already been confirmed for the day including live music and street performers, live cookery demonstrations, craft village, falconry displays, historic re-enactments, pony rides, outdoor activity centre…and of course an unmissable days racing to cap it all off!
Friday, June 12, 2009
Bog Snorkelling
On September 12th the first ever bog snorkelling championship to be held in this region will be taking place at Alices Loft and Cottages Self Catering, Castleblaney Co. Monaghan. The event is being organised by Declan Connolly from Alice's Loft and John McKeown from LookaroundIreland. We worked with both of them on Fáilte Ireland’s Tourism Learning Network for Louth/Monaghan over the past couple years and are pleased to be associated with the event through sponsorship of some of the prizes.
Bog snorkelling is a sporting event that consists of competitors completing two consecutive lengths of a 60-yard (55 m) water filled trench cut through a peat bog, in the shortest time possible. Competitors must wear snorkels and flippers, and complete the course without using conventional swimming strokes, relying on flipper power alone. Wet suits are not compulsory, but are usually worn.
We will keep you updated on the developments but full details can be found on the Irish bog snorkelling website.
Bog snorkelling is a sporting event that consists of competitors completing two consecutive lengths of a 60-yard (55 m) water filled trench cut through a peat bog, in the shortest time possible. Competitors must wear snorkels and flippers, and complete the course without using conventional swimming strokes, relying on flipper power alone. Wet suits are not compulsory, but are usually worn.
We will keep you updated on the developments but full details can be found on the Irish bog snorkelling website.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
DkIT wind turbine open June 14th
The Wind Turbine at DkIt will be open this Sunday, 14th of June, from 12 noon to 6pm and also on Monday from 12pm to 3pm as part of DkIT's collaboration in Global Wind Day. Centre for Renewable Energy guys will be on hand to answer any questions,
distribute information on large and small wind turbines and hats and
windmills for the kids.
All are welcome.
Access to the campus will be via the Crowne Plaza entrance.
For more information please see
http://www.iwea.com/index.cfm?page=viewnews&id=54
distribute information on large and small wind turbines and hats and
windmills for the kids.
All are welcome.
Access to the campus will be via the Crowne Plaza entrance.
For more information please see
http://www.iwea.com/index.cfm?page=viewnews&id=54
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Ballapousta June 14th
The annual blessing of the graves and Corpus Christi procession takes places at Ballapousta this Sunday June 14th at 11 am. The procession has changed little since 1873 when Olivia Mary Taaffe, a former resident of Smarmore Castle organised the first one.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Oasis Concert and Smarmore Castle
It’s just over two weeks now until this year’s concert at Slane Castle on June 20th. We are only 20 minutes away from the famous venue. Close enough to get there quickly on the back roads but not quite near enough to hear the music on the day. In the past we have had a variety of guests use the castle here as their accommodation base for attending the concert and this year is no different.
Slane manages to consistently attract some of the biggest performers in world music. This year Oasis is the headline act and they are supported by the Prodigy, Kasabian, Glasvegas and The Blizzards. Its list of past performers include U2, Bruce Springsteen, Queen, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, The Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Madonna (it’s worth taking a guided tour of Slane Castle to hear the guides tell you about Madonna’s special requirements on the day she performed in 2004).
Everyone knows about the venue’s unique physical characteristics. The setting is a natural amphitheatre as the gentle hill in front of the castle slopes down towards the banks of the Boyne River where the stage is set up. Around 80,000 fans usually converge on the village on the day but when you are there it does not feel overcrowded. In addition to the setting itself Slane cemented its reputation by getting the really big names when they didn’t really tour Ireland. Nowadays there seems to a different performer in the country virtually every week but back in the 80’s when the concerts were getting established having Queen, Bowie or Springsteen here was big news.
If you don’t have a ticket then there are still options. When Robbie Williams played there in 1999 a couple who were staying here travelled up to the village in the evening while the concert was in full swing and parked on the Hill of Slane. From there they could enjoy all the music and had a fantastic view of the firework show at the end.
Slane manages to consistently attract some of the biggest performers in world music. This year Oasis is the headline act and they are supported by the Prodigy, Kasabian, Glasvegas and The Blizzards. Its list of past performers include U2, Bruce Springsteen, Queen, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, The Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Madonna (it’s worth taking a guided tour of Slane Castle to hear the guides tell you about Madonna’s special requirements on the day she performed in 2004).
Everyone knows about the venue’s unique physical characteristics. The setting is a natural amphitheatre as the gentle hill in front of the castle slopes down towards the banks of the Boyne River where the stage is set up. Around 80,000 fans usually converge on the village on the day but when you are there it does not feel overcrowded. In addition to the setting itself Slane cemented its reputation by getting the really big names when they didn’t really tour Ireland. Nowadays there seems to a different performer in the country virtually every week but back in the 80’s when the concerts were getting established having Queen, Bowie or Springsteen here was big news.
If you don’t have a ticket then there are still options. When Robbie Williams played there in 1999 a couple who were staying here travelled up to the village in the evening while the concert was in full swing and parked on the Hill of Slane. From there they could enjoy all the music and had a fantastic view of the firework show at the end.
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