Travel for the occasion
Come for the contest. Stay for the coast, culture and local stories. Start with confirmed headline events, then connect tickets, transport and accommodation to a wider Ireland trip.
Build a trip around the moment
Dates and ticket arrangements can change. We link to official organisers for attendance details and keep Adventure Ireland focused on the trip around the event.
13–19 September 2027
Adare Manor · County Limerick
Build a practical Ireland trip around the centenary Ryder Cup, with official ticket guidance, arrival choices, places to stay and ideas beyond the course.
Plan your Ryder Cup trip
28 August 2027
Aviva Stadium · Dublin
Wisconsin and Pittsburgh open the college football season in Dublin. Combine game week with the capital, Ireland’s Ancient East or a wider road trip.
Visit the official event site
Fixtures announced season by season
Dublin and future host venues
Ireland hosted its first regular-season NFL game in 2025. Use this guide as a starting point when future international fixtures are officially confirmed.
Check official NFL updates
Regattas throughout the year
Cork · Dublin Bay · Atlantic coast
Follow championship sailing, Cork Week, Round Ireland racing and harbour events, then turn race week into a coastal Ireland itinerary.
View the Irish Sailing calendar
Championship season · spring to summer
Croke Park and county grounds
Experience hurling and Gaelic football in the places where they matter most, from local championship weekends to the biggest days at Croke Park.
Check official fixtures
Tournament dates and venues vary
Dublin · Belfast · regional venues
Plan around international weekends and major tournaments, with city guides and transport choices that help the trip work beyond matchday.
Explore Sport Ireland
Major festivals throughout the year
26 racecourses across the island
Plan around the Galway Races, Irish Derby, Punchestown Festival, Irish Grand National, Listowel Harvest Festival and other standout meetings.
Explore meetings and racecoursesMake event week work
Secure official event access first. Then choose an arrival airport, overnight base and onward route that still makes sense when crowds and accommodation demand increase.