Sports

Laytown Races will take place on Thursday 4th September 2025

The Laytown Races occupy a unique position in the Irish racing calendar, as Ireland’s only horse racing event run on a beach under the Rules of Racing.

The flat racing event takes place once a year, every September, on the County Meath strand, on a straight, almost level course. Races are confined to six and seven furlong distances.

Tickets are available to book online at Book Tickets here

Bellewstown Racing Fixtures 2025:

• April 5th,  April 12th
• July 3rd,  July 4th, July 5th
• August 26th,  August 27th
• October 1st,  October 2nd

Visit https://bellewstownraces.ie/tickets/ for bookings. 

Free event at Sonairte involving a guided walk and panel talk to celebrate National Tree Week.

Tree expert Gerard Clarke will lead the event. Starts at 2pm.

The 70th edition of the Rás Tailteann will take place from May 21st to May 25th, 2025. 

The event will start in the cycling stronghold of Drogheda, Co Louth on Wednesday, May 21st heading westwards to finish in Boyle, Co Roscommon.

Fly fishing courses and family fishing days from Go Fishing Ireland  
The pike fishing season is well underway in the Boyne Valley lakes and some great fish have been caught recently. We eagerly await the start of the new river and trout fishing season in a few weeks time (March 1st).   
 
Visiting anglers from around the world have been joining GoFishing Ireland for fly fishing lessons and guided boat fishing trips on the lakes.

​Slow Sessions with Brendan McCreanor
29 MAR | 12PM
Cost: €5

Discover Boyne Valley are delighted to return with guided tours of  the Heritage Site of The Spire of Lloyd, Ireland`s only Inland Lighthouse !!! with a 164 narrow step spiral staircase! On a highly significant archaeological site.

One tour every Friday Morning for three weeks in March at 11am

Online booking is essential:

Get ready for a laughter-filled weekend at the inaugural Drogheda Comedy Festival 2025, taking place over the 7th, 8th and 9th of March!

The Drogheda Comedy Festival boasts a carefully curated mix of performances, held in both smaller, intimate venues and mid-sized capacity spaces.

Expect a unique and exciting experience between the performers and the audience in the historic and vibrant town of Drogheda, whish is a perfect stopping point in the Boyne Valley.

From uproarious stand-up to side-splitting improv, there truly is something for everyone.

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