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August
Kerrygold Horse Show. RDS Showgrounds, Ballsbridge,
Dublin 4. This is the most important equestrian and social event
on the Irish national calendar. Aside from the dressage and jump-
ing competitions each day, highlights include a fashionable ladies'
day (don't forget your hat!), formal hunt balls each evening, and
the awarding of the Aga Khan Trophy and the Nation's Cup
( & 01/668-0866; fax 01/660-4014; www.rds.ie). August 6 to 10.
September
National Heritage Week. More than 400 events are held
throughout the country—walks, lectures, exhibitions, music
recitals, and more ( &
01/647-2455; www.heritageireland.ie).
September 7 to 14.
All-Ireland Hurling and Gaelic Football Finals. Croke Park,
Dublin 3. The finals of Ireland's most beloved sports, hurling and
Gaelic football, are Ireland's equivalent of the Super Bowl. If you
can't be at Croke Park, experience this in the full bonhomie of a
pub. Tickets can be obtained through Ticketmaster at www.ticket
master.ie ( & 01/836-3222; fax 01/836-6420). Hurling Final
September 5; Gaelic Football Final September 19.
Irish Antique Dealers' Fair. RDS Showgrounds, Ballsbridge,
Dublin 4. Ireland's premier annual antiques fair, with hundreds
of dealers from all over the island ( & 01/285-9294 ). September
22 to 26.
October
Dublin Theatre Festival. Theaters throughout Dublin. Europe's
largest theater-dedicated event showcases new plays by every
major Irish company (including the Abbey and the Gate) and
presents a range of productions from abroad ( & 01/677-8439;
fax 01/679-7709; www.iftn.ie/diary/index.htm). September 30
to October 27.
Dublin City Marathon. On the last Monday in October, more
than 5,000 runners from both sides of the Atlantic and the Irish
Sea participate in this popular run through the streets of the cap-
ital ( & 01/626-3746; www.dublincitymarathon.ie). October 25.
December
Leopardstown National Hunt Festival. Leopardstown Race-
course, Foxrock, Dublin 18. This festival offers 3 days of winter
racing for thoroughbreds ( & 01/289-2888; fax 01/289-2634;
www.leopardstown.com). December 26 to 29.
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