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Established in 1996. The IIHA is the official NGB of Ice Hockey and Inline in Ireland. The IIHA is a not for profit Organisation. There are in excess of 100 registered members in the IIHA. The IIHA is a full member in good standing enjoying full voting rights with both the (IIHF) International Ice Hockey Federation, and the (OCI) Olympic Read more...

Today, over 180 000 people play football in Irish football clubs and schools and many more people are involved as coaches, officials and volunteers. The role of the Association is to promote, foster and develop this activity. The FAI controls the activities of all Ireland’s international football teams and is affiliated to Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). Through its Read more...

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is the governing body for the sport of rugby union in Ireland. The IRFU comprises four provincial branches as well as the national governing body. A number of years ago it was identified that Irish Rugby needed a clear strategic planning policy if it was to optimise its resources and develop our game to Read more...

Founded in the Queens Hotel, Belfast back on 18th November 1880 the Irish Football Association is the fourth oldest governing body in the world behind the other three home associations. This inaugural meeting was at the behest of the Cliftonville club – the oldest in Ireland – who gathered clubs from Belfast and the outlying districts together with a view Read more...

Mondello Park is Ireland’s only permanent International motorsport venue. The circuit is situated in Co. Kildare just 40km from Ireland’s Capital City, Dublin. The circuit is celebrating 40 years of operation in May 2008 and in that time has grown from a humble 1.28km (0.8 mile) circuit to a 3.5km (2.4 mile) FIA licenced International race track. MONDELLO MASTERS The Read more...

Located on the Castle Leslie Estate in County Monaghan, Ireland, the centre is in the perfect place for adventure and offers an idyllic setting for horse riding in Ireland. Imagine over a thousand acres of rolling hills, parkland and lakes to explore on horseback. Why not combine the unique experience of a stay at the Castle Leslie Estate with a Read more...

Portsalon golf club has been described as golf links greatest hidden treasure in Ireland and also as the best value golf location on the emerald isle, according to American author Michael Palmer. With new green keeper Johnny Shields and his staff keeping the course in pristine condition and along with the friendly and co operative administration officer in Cathal Toland Read more...

September is upon us all too quick, though you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s been November for the last 2 months!! … Electric Dreams returns Fri September 5th for a Michael Jackson 50th birthday special. The night is going from Strength to strength and we will be opening a new area to cope with the demand so make sure you Read more...

Clonmel Racecourse (Powerstown Park) has been a popular venue for horse racing for more than 150 years. The racecourse is a right handed track of one and a quarter miles. It is recognised as a demanding National Hunt course with a stiff uphill climb followed by a gradual downhill run with an uphill finish. Viewing of racing from all points Read more...

Race meetings have been recorded in the area since 1773. Racing has been held on the current course since it was purchased in 1921. Dorans Pride, a former Cheltenham Stayers Hurdle winner and twice placed in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, won his first race at Ballinrobe in 1993. Owned by Mayo man Tom Doran and trained by Michael Hourigan he Read more...