"A thrilling off-road cycling challenge that sends mountain bikers and gravel riders descending through the wild terrain of the Nire Valley in the heart of the Comeragh Mountains."

Nire Valley Drop Mountain Bike and Gravel Grinder Challenge

"A two-day community celebration in Enniscorthy blending road races, live music, family fun, and a market around the themes of movement and mental well-being."

Pulze Festival

"The national governing body's premier All Ireland road bowling series descends on the ancient bóithrín roads around Ballinagree, bringing together Senior Ladies, Intermediate Men, Junior, and Under-18 competitors in one of Ireland's oldest and most characterful outdoor sports."

All Ireland Road Bowling Series 1

"The heartland of Irish road bowling hosts the first leg of the national All Ireland championship series across six categories, drawing competitors and passionate crowds to the rural roads of Ballinagree."

Ból Chumann na hÉireann All Ireland Series 1

"A traditional currach racing day on the quiet western shores of Lough Corrib, part of the beloved Rásaí na gCurrach season that keeps west of Ireland rowing customs alive."

Corr na Móna Currach Races

"A traditional boat festival in the heartland of Connemara's Gaeltacht at Rosmuc, featuring currach racing on the waterways that inspired Patrick Pearse and remain central to Irish maritime and linguistic heritage."

Féile na mBád Rosmuc

"Coastal rowing beach sprints held in the Irish-speaking Gaeltacht village of Ring on Waterford's coastline, part of the national coastal rowing series organised by Rowing Ireland."

Ring Beach Sprints League

"Dating to the 1890s, this spectacular two-day regatta on Bertraghboy Bay brings Galway hookers, gleoiteógs, and racing currachs racing beneath the Twelve Bens in one of the oldest traditional sea festivals in the west of Ireland."

Roundstone Regatta

"Now in its 148th year, this entirely volunteer-run festival celebrates Wicklow Town's seafaring heritage with golly fishing, rowing races, raft races and live music across the harbour and town."

Wicklow Regatta Festival

"A beloved Connemara beach racing tradition held on the sands of Aillebrack near Ballyconneely, where horses and ponies have raced on this Atlantic shoreline for well over a century."

Errismore Horse and Pony Races

"A patron-day currach racing festival on the largest of the Aran Islands, keeping alive the island's deep seafaring tradition on one of the Atlantic's most dramatic coastlines."

Pátrún Inis Mór Currach Races

"A milestone 30th edition of Clones's beloved coarse angling competition, drawing match fishermen from across Ireland to the waterways surrounding Lough Muckno."

Clones Coarse Angling Festival

"One of Ireland's longest-running regattas, held since 1886 on the River Barrow through Graiguenamanagh every August Bank Holiday weekend."

Graiguenamanagh River Regatta

"Traditional currach racing day held on the remote Connemara island-peninsula of Lettermullen, a genuine community gathering that preserves the ancient rowing culture of the west Galway coast."

Féile Cuigéal Currach Races

"A traditional currach racing day on the wild Atlantic coast of west Clare, part of the all-island Rásaí na gCurrach season and a rare chance to see canvas currachs racing in open coastal waters."

An Dún Beag Currach Races

"An offshore coastal rowing endurance regatta based in one of Ireland's busiest fishing ports on the Beara Peninsula, drawing club crews from across Munster for long-course competition on open Atlantic water."

Castletownbere Endurance Regatta

"Tide-dependent horse races run entirely on the tidal sands of Omey Strand, a spectacular Atlantic beach where the course itself disappears beneath the waves when the event ends."

Omey Races

"A fun 32 km charity cycle open to all ages that winds from Roundstone village through the otherworldly Connemara bog road to Ballyconneely and back, finishing with music, awards, and community celebration."

Tour de Bog

"A beloved three-day horse-racing festival set against the dramatic backdrop of Dingle Bay, drawing crowds to one of Ireland's most scenic racecourses on the Dingle Peninsula."

Dingle Races

"A long-distance community walking event winding through the lake-dotted drumlin landscapes of Killeshandra and west Cavan within the UNESCO Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark."

Cuilcagh Camino

"An island-community currach racing festival at Lettermore in the heart of Connemara's island archipelago, celebrating the close bond between these scattered coastal communities and the sea."

Féile na nOileán Currach Races

"Cobh's beloved three-day harbour festival combines sailing competitions, live music, a busking contest and a fancy dress parade in one of Ireland's most iconic waterfront towns."

Cobh People's Regatta

"A weekend of traditional currach racing and community celebration on the smallest of the Aran Islands, where skilled island rowers compete in boats that have shaped life on this remote Atlantic shore for centuries."

Rásaí Inis Oírr

"Traditional currach racing in 4-oar, 6-oar and other categories off the shores of Inishbofin island, keeping alive the Atlantic island's seafaring heritage."

Inishbofin Regatta

"Over three thousand children from communities across all 26 counties compete in track, field, and outdoor team events at SETU's South Sports Campus, making this the largest annual community sports festival in rural Ireland."

Cairn Community Games National Athletics and Outdoor Teams Finals

"Trail runners tackle fuchsia-lined island lanes and clifftop paths in a half marathon and 10km on Ireland's southernmost inhabited island, with the ferry crossing from Baltimore included in the adventure."

Cape Clear Island Races

"An annual long-distance guided walking day along the Shannon corridor, giving participants a sociable and supported way to tackle a multi-stage route through the heart of Ireland's Hidden Heartlands."

Carrick Camino

"The prestigious King and Queen of the Roads championship, the showpiece finale of the Irish Road Bowling season, runs over three days on the country roads around Ballincurrig in East Cork, crowning the year's top male and female bowlers."

King and Queen of the Roads

"Achill Island's unique watersports and music festival draws kitesurfers, windsurfers, and festival-goers from across the world to Keel Lake and Keel Beach for a weekend of Atlantic action."

Battle for the Lake

"Claimed as Ireland's first walking festival, this long-running autumn weekend explores the hills and ancient routes of Ballyhoura Country with sunrise walks, moonlight ascents, and a medieval stroll in nearby Kilmallock."

Ballyhoura Walking Festival

"A four-day hillwalking weekend deep in the Wicklow Mountains, based at Glenmalure Lodge, with graded guided walks through Wicklow Mountains National Park including an ascent of Lugnaquilla, Leinster's highest peak."

Wicklow Walking Festival