The Thurles Sarsfields International Festival of Gaelic Sport gets under way next weekend, beginning 4th – 12th July, inclusive.
The former 2012 European Town of Sport, will showcase the very best Ireland has to offer as a sports, tourism and shopping destination to the thousands of visitors expected to descend on Thurles, “The Home of the GAA.”
Ireland’s first week-long celebration of Gaelic sport, music and fun will see local businesses and tourism attractions all join forces to offer a wide variety of family friendly events and will offer special discounts for visitors to choose from, throughout this exciting festive period.
Expect traditional and modern music sessions, a Setanta Sports talk in LIT Tipperary, A “Fleadh agus Fáilte,” Fun Run with Thurles Crokes Athletic Club, Family events in The Source Theatre, Thurles Farmers market, The “Garth Brooks Experience” Concert, Open Golf Competitions and a Céíli Mór with The Annaly Céilí Band as just some of this year’s festival highlights.
Add to this free entry to Thurles Dog Track with a festival programme on race nights and special Dining and Accommodation rates in the Anner Hotel, Templemore Arms, The Horse and Jockey, Watermill and Supermacs Thurles. Special reduced rates also for entry to all Heritage Centres, namely St Mary’s Famine Museum, Lár na Páirce and Cormackstown Heritage Centre.
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