The Connemara 100 mile road race, takes place this Saturday 11th August in the wilds of Connemara. Thirty hardy souls will brave the tough conditions and undulating roads of Connemara to achieve what for those taking part, is a wild ambition and long-term dream to achieve one of the golden chalices of ultra marathon running – completing a 100-mile road
Read moreApil 2015 DayOut.ie were delighted to attend a recent media day at Tayto Park, to get the low down on what’s coming up (oh that’s clever) for the 2015 season. First things first. Where is Tayto Park? It’s a theme park located in Ashbourne, Co Meath. (see directions below…) Tayto Park Attractions 1st September 2015 Monkey Business at Tayto
Read moreStradbally Steam Museum pays homage to steam engines and machines of a past era. Hugely popular as items of unique interest, Strabally Steam Museum has several working examples of typical steam engines, some dating from the early 1900s. Before the large scale production of industrial machinery, steam powered engines were used in many areas of construction and industry and Stradbally
Read moreEagles Flying is a demonstration Bird of Prey sanctuary in County Sligo. It is renowned as the largest centre for Birds of Prey and Owls in Ireland. Established in 1999 the centre was originally set up for research purposes only and was known as the Irish Raptor Research Centre. Come and experience these wonderful creatures and their aerial grace. Falconry
Read moreThe Wildlife Heritage Centre is a unique day out in Monaghan and an opportunity visit Ireland’s largest private collection of natural Flora & Fauna. Over 300 birds and mammals who had perished naturally in their environment are now preserved by taxidermy and are presented as a unique education exhibit. Many specimens have also been brought to the centre by members
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