NATIONAL TRAILS DAY is a celebration of Ireland’s wonderful variety of trails and a chance for everyone to enjoy some of our most beautiful countryside, forests, mountains and lakes. Check out all thats on offer in the beautiful Shannon Region.
The Shannon Region is full of major sporting and activity events. With Limerick being the European City of Sport for 2011 there is lots to keep you entertained. Whether its a day at the races or a challenging cycling event such as Sky Ride ETAP, here is where you will find all the information you require. If you're looking for a more generic list of festival and events in the area then download your copy of the 2011 Festival and Events Brochure here.
This year Limerick will play host to an exciting and eclectic mix of events that will showcase all that’s best on Shannonside in a year when it has been chosen as European City of Sport. Here you can download an array of events taking place throughout the year.
National Mountain Bike Championships
17 - 18 September
Ballyhoura Mountains, Co Limerick
www.deeberthousehotel.com
Munster National Ladies Day at Limerick
09 November
Limerick Racecourse, Patrickswell, Co Limerick
www.limerickraces.ie
GPC World Powerlifting & Benchpress Championships
11 - 19 November
Kilmurry Lodge Hotel, Limerick
www.gpcpowerlifting.com
Christmas Racing Festival at Limerick
26 - 28 December
Limerick Racecourse, Patrickswell, Co Limerick
www.limerickraces.ie
Download your Calendar of Events here - Limerick City of Sport Calendar 2011 part 1 and Limerick City of Sport Calendar 2011 part 2 Note there are many additional events taking place, for more visit www.limerick.ie
East Clare Walking Festival
Date: 21st to 23rd October
Contact: East Clare Walking Tours
Web: www.clarewalkingtours.ie
East Clare Tourism are pleased to announce that they are holding an Autumn Walking Festival on the: 21st - 23rd October 2011. This festival will be a 2 day event and will centre around sections of the East Clare Way, which is a National Waymarked Walking Route. All walks will be guided and will take in some of the great natural wild beauty of East Clare.
Download the festival brochure here East Clare Walking Festival
The Caveman
Aillwee Cave in Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare in the heart of the Burren is getting ready to welcome cavemen and cavewomen to the famous caves on October 15th & 16th. Entrants will be running and biking on the Burren landscape around the famous caves and will also get the chance to run and ride through the caves themselves.
For more information visit www.thecaveman.ie
Irish Game & Country Fair
Dates: 27 - 28 August
Web: www.irishgameandcountryfair.com
Offering a rich mix of country sports, medieval and lifestyle displays and attractions.
41st Irish Hot Air Balloon Championships
Dates: 25 - 30 September
Web: www.birrcastle.com
Beautiful balloons launch from Birr Castle Demesne, bringing a stunning display of colour to the midland skies.
Upperchurch Walking Weekend
Dates: 11 - 13 November
Web: www.upperchurch.ie
A variety of walks for all levels of fitness. Refreshments will be available after each walk and enjoy entertainment in local pubs.
Head Office, Shannon Town Centre,
Shannon, Co Clare: t: +353 (0)61 361555 f: +353 (0)61 361903