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EXPERIENCE Europe’s biggest country music festival as Country to Country returns to the 3Arena, Dublin for its sixth year from Friday 8 to Sunday 10 March. The festival’s line up features four-time Grammy Award winner Keith Urban, Nashville’s Chris Stapelton and fan favourite Lady Antebellum returning as headliners. Joining the headliners are more acclaimed artists such as Cam, Hunter Hayes, Ashley McBryde, Lyle Lovett, Carly Pearce and many more. Check out new, up and coming country artists at the C2C Spotlight stage. Tickets are available from www.ticketmaster.ie.
INDULGE in the fast-paced, engaging entertainment as Armagh celebrates this year’s all new Home of St Patrick Festival. Full of home-grown talent the festival kicks off on Friday 8 March and runs for 10 days, taking in multiple iconic venues such as the two stunning St Patrick Cathedrals, the Navan Centre and the Robinson Library to name a few. With an interesting programme of things to do, places to visit, see and enjoy, this year’s festival provides visitors with a celebration of the patron saint. To view the full programme and for more information on free and/or ticketed events, including booking, visit www.visitarmagh.com/stpatrick.
VISIT the famous Saturday morning Milk Market located in Limerick’s historic Milk Market Square. Here you’ll discover the very best of fresh and natural produce, from great farmhouse cheeses, just-caught fish and artisan meats to delicious healthy breads and fresh-pressed juices. This venue is now weather proofed, as it is housed under the cover of Ireland’s largest single-column support canopy. With almost 50 stalls and 21 shop units to tempt all shoppers, the Milk Market has something for everyone. It is open to the public every Saturday going forward from 8am.
CHALLENGE yourself at the Shore 2 Summit Adventure Race which takes place in the Inishowen peninsula on Saturday 16 March. Finishing atop of Sliabh Sneacht each of the three routes combine coastal scenic hills, trails, lakes and views to provide an unrivalled experience. There are a few optional routes, each consisting of a mix of running, kayaking, cycling and mountain trekking. There is an extreme 62km for the hardened adventurer, a challenging 41km sprint or a mini 22km for a novice explorer. The race finishes in the new Sliabh Sneacht Centre, where you can rest, shower and recover as you savour the hot food and goodies while reflecting on an amazing achievement. To enter visit www.sientries.co.uk.
EXPLORE the wonders of springtime at the world famous Mount Congreve Gardens in Waterford. The gardens themselves reopened to the public just last week and now features plants from every continent. With 70 acres of spectacularly designed gardens, including a four-acre walled garden and 16km of winding paths, Mount Congreve is home to the largest collection of plants in Ireland and boasts the largest collection of rhododendrons in the world. For more information visit www.mountcongreve.com.
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