I attended the Annual Kilmacanogue Horse Show in Enniskerry a couple of weeks ago. This is my local show and I have always enjoyed it. All the money raised went to a long list of about ten charities. I try to attend this show every year if possible, as it is such a lovely event. …
Bar Monkey Acrobats
Bar Monkey Acrobats met Offshoot Photographic Society in Shanganagh Park, and they gave us a demonstration of their amazing strength and skills. I look forward to watching them again. Please go to bar monkey.org for more information.
Liffey Swim
At the beginning of this month the annual Liffey Swim took place. This is an event that was made famous by a Jack B Yeats painting. 400 people swam from the Guinness Factory to the Custom house in two groups. The men's group went first and the women's group went second. There were people standing on …
Leinster Rugby Open Training Session
I always try to go along to the Leinster or Irish Rugby Open Training Sessions. The last one was held in Greystones Rugby Club at the beginning of this month. It is a very enjoyable couple of hours. Normally, You get to watch the team train for an hour or so, and then the players …
Mondello Motorbike Track Day
I was at one of the Motorbike Track Days that Mondello Racetrack runs. It was interesting to watch the bikers tuning their bikes, and watching them drive around the track. This track day is incredibly well run, with two ambulances and two travelling advanced paramedics looking after the bikers. The Safety Briefing is detailed and you have …
RDS Horseshow
The RDS Horseshow was held last week, this is one of my favourite Summer annual events and I always try to go to it. The horses are gorgeous and the atmosphere is fantastic. The highlight for me, is always the Showjumping, and this year the Riders and Horses were as spectacular as always. It is always …
Women’s 7s Rugby
Last weekend, I went to the first day of the Women's 7s Rugby held at UCD. It was a fantastically exciting day. I just wish I could have gone to the second day too. I look forward to going to more 7s games.