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DIVE into the world of horse racing at the Punchestown Festival on 24-28 April. Often referred to as the home of Irish racing, Punchestown is the place to be this week. The Eadestown-based track will attract a large audience from far and wide, where some of Ireland and Britain’s best horses will come to compete for top honours. While the atmosphere will be electric and the competition on fire, the festival does take place in Ireland at the end of April, so racegoers are advised that a good coat and umbrella wouldn’t go astray. Visit www.punchestown.com for further details and ticket prices.
EXPLORE the history linked to the Hill of Tara. Taking place in Navan on 29 April, a two-hour guided tour of Tara includes some history, archaeology, myth and legend, while also allowing participants to connect with the land through nature, the elements and the archetypal energies of the Tuatha Dé Danann. The tour promises to take participants back in time, steeping them in Irish history and culture. Places are limited, anyone interested in taking part is asked to buy tickets on www.eventbrite.ie, these are priced at €16.77.
IMMERSE yourself in a dining experience like no other. The Faulty Towers – The Dining Experience takes place on 24-29 April at Metropole Hotel, Cork. Experience Faulty Towers as if you were actually there, with a feast of comic delights. This event promises to have you laughing from start to finish, watching and experiencing first-hand the exploits of Basil, Sybil and Manuel. For further information see www.everymancork.com. Tickets cost €49.50. This includes a three-course set menu, with tea or coffee, as part of the performance. This promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
EXPERIENCE the deep silence of Connemara like never before, as Knight Rider Sportif hosts a moonlight cycle through the west of Ireland. The darkness of the landscape is complete and unpolluted, while a full moon and the stars will help light your way along this epic adventure. Cyclists can choose from three distances, all routes follow entirely sealed off-roads, passing through huge valleys, alongside shimmering lakes and jagged coastlines. Refreshments will be provided along the way. Visit www.gaelforceevents.com for further details.
ENJOY a fantastic family day out at the Vintage Tractor Run and Family Fun Day, taking place in Doon, Co Limerick. This event takes place on 29 April and celebrates the life of Darragh O’Brien, whose parents, Patrice and Donnacha, lost their only child to a sudden unexplained death during childhood. This is a great family event which raises awareness and, importantly, money for local charities. Food, cakes, bouncy castles, games and much more can be expected on the day. All tractors entered in the tractor run must be registered prior to 1988. For further information visit www.limerick.ie, or telephone the event directors on 086-0536873.
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