Clipper Round the World Yacht Race
Following the success of the Volvo Ocean Race in 2009, don’t miss out on the action in Kinsale, County Cork this year when these magnioficent yachts stopover on their gruelling 10 month schedule. The event takes place from 04 – 10 July 2010. The event is followed by the Cork Week Sailing Festival which tales place in Cork City from 10 – 16 july 2010.

Galway Arts Festival
One of the most popular festivals in Ireland takes place in galway from 12 – 25 July 2010. This is Ireland’s largest arts festival and it always produces amazing theatre, entertainment, music and craic. Don’t miss it!

Galway Races
Staying in Galway, the ever popular Galway Races takes place in Ballybrit, Galway city, from 26 July - 1 August 2010. Once again Galway excels with a great race schedule, amazing fashion during ladies day, family day, mad hatters competition and much, much more.

Irish Open Golf Tournament
The lakes and mountains of Killarney are the backdrop to this year’s Irish Open which takes place in Killarney, County Kerry from 29 July – 01 August 2010. It is an important event on the tour this year as it comes just before the Ryder Cup teams are announced. This year it falls a holiday weeken in Ireland so there will be lots of entertainment and fun in Killarney!

Kilkenny Arts Festival
Kilkenny has become a very popular destination for short breaks but if you need an excuse to go there, why not check out the arts festival from 6 – 15 August 2010. In addition to theatre, music, visual art, children’s events and literature, you can enjoy some excellent workshops featuring Kilkenny crafts.

Dublin Theatre Festival
Details of the Dublin theatre festival will be announce in July. This is one of the best cultural festivals on the European calendar and it will take place from 30 September – 17 October 2010.

Cork Jazz Festival
The best Irish and International jazz acts will all be in Cork for this years festival which runs from 22 – 25 October in Cork city. This festival has been running for over 30 years and is one of the best of its kind in the world.