Sporting Events

Start Date: Privisional dates will be set shortly

The Salmon of Knowledge Festival will be held on the river Boyne during August 2006. This competition has been running successfully over the last number of years and attracts great interest annually.

Contact:
Mr. Clive Ayers,
5 Elmwood Close,
Termon Abbey,
Drogheda,
Co. Louth
Republic of Ireland

Phone: +353 (0)86 8379844

Start Date: Privisional dates will be set shortly

The Kells and District Motor Cycle Racing Club was founded in October 1992, by a group of dedicated road race enthusiasts. Their ambition at the time was to bring back Pure Road Racing to Co. Meath. The first race took place in 1994 at a circuit close to Kells, at Dulane. Now held annually at Crossakiel near Kells, this event has grown to one of the largest outdoor events in Ireland in terms of spectators.

The race track is in superb condition with a bit of everything, jumps, wide fast main road and spectacular side roads. The circuit itself is 2.2 miles long. It is ideal for riders to get to know and has easy access around the track for spectators with many vantage points.

Besides being offered spectacular racing, race fans can be assured of a friendly greeting from the people of Kells and Crossakiel.

Contact:
Aileen Ferguson
Race Secretary
11 Beechlawn
Kells
Co Meath
Republic of Ireland

Phone: +353 (0)46 9240972

Start Date: Tuesday, December 26, 2006
End Date: Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Meath is excellent hunting country. There are several meets of the Meath hounds in the general area of Kells, including the traditional Boxing Day (December 26th) meet in the town. The cost per day for overseas visitors is £100 plus the cost of hiring a horse.

Contact:
Mr. Henry Reeves,
Kells,
Co. Meath
Republic of Ireland

Phone: + 353 46 9243138

Easter Festival at Fairyhouse Racecourse
Start Date: Sunday, April 16, 2006
End Date: Tuesday, April 18, 2006

The Powers Whiskey Irish Grand National, held every year on Easter Monday. First run in 1870, the Irish Grand National quickly became Ireland's most valuable and prestigious steeplechase and each success has its own rich tale.

The Easter Festival is now one of the greatest sporting and social occasions of the year, with excellent competitive racing on all three days along with top-class hospitality options to suit everyone's needs. The Easter Festival has received an added boost with all 3 days of the festival now being televised live on RTE.

Contact:
Fairyhouse Racecourse
Rathoath
Co. Meath
Republic of Ireland

Phone: +353 (0)1 8256167
Fax: +353 (0)1 8256051
Email: info@fairyhouseracecourse.ie
Web: www.fairyhouseracecourse.ie

Winter Festival at Fairyhouse Racecourse

Start Date: Saturday, December 02, 2006
End Date: Sunday, December 03, 2006

Royal Bond Novice Hurdle Grade 1
Major National Hunt Race

Start Date: Sunday, December 03, 2006
End Date: Sunday, December 03, 2006

Hattons Grace Hurdle Grade 1
Drinmore Novice Chase Grade 1
Major Flat Race

Start Date: Sunday, December 03, 2006
End Date: Sunday, December 03, 2006

Contact:
Fairyhouse Racecourse
Rathoath
Co. Meath
Republic of Ireland

Phone: +353 (0)1 8256167
Fax: +353 (0)1 8256051
Email: info@fairyhouseracecourse.ie
Web: www.fairyhouseracecourse.ie

Three Day Festival

Start Date: Wednesday, July 05, 2006
End Date: Friday, July 07, 2006

Two Day Festival

Contact:
Mr Kevin Coleman (Secretary/Manager)
9 Palace Street
Drogheda
Co Louth

Tel: + 353 (0)41 9842111
Fax: +353 (0)1 8256051
Email: kevin@bellewstownraces.ie
Web: www.bellewstownraces.ie

Start Date: Thursday, June 01, 2006
End Date: Sunday, June 04, 2006

Three day eventing is a true test of horsemanship, demanding the highest level of courage and commitment from horse and rider. Tattersalls International Horse Trials is a sporting occasion of worldwide recognition and as a CCI** standard competition you will see the Olympic riders of tomorrow competing as they work their way up the ladder to become established International competitors.

Contact:
Tattersalls
Ratoath
County Meath
Republic Of Ireland

Phone: +353 (0)1 886 4300
Phone: +353 (0)1 886 4303
Web: www.tattersalls.ie/events

Start Date: Tuesday, September 05, 2006
End Date: Tuesday, September 05, 2006

Annual Races on the strand at Laytown, Co. Meath. This unique event is the only one of its kind in Europe under the rules of racing.

Contact:
Laytown
County Meath
Republic of Ireland

Phone: +353 (0)41 9842111

Irish Youths Amateur Open Championship

Start Date: Thursday, June 29, 2006
End Date: Friday, June 30, 2006

Junior Scratch Cup
Start Date: Sunday, July 30, 2006
End Date: Sunday, July 30, 2006

Royal Tara Golf Club is a 27 hole Championship complex nestling in the shadows of the famed Hill of Tara - the ancestral home of the ancient High Kings of Ireland - five miles south of Navan on the N3. In addition to its rolling parkland layout, it boasts a magnificent clubhouse, opened in 2000, incorporating all amenities. It is rightly regarded as one of the golfing jewels of the East of Ireland. The goal of the club is to provide the highest standards of excellence in all areas of the service it provides. Additional facilities include: private conference rooms, two-table snooker room, Tara Restaurant, Bellinter Lounge and the Bective Room as a private bar.

Contact:
Proudstown
Navan
Meath
Republic Of Ireland

Phone: +353 (0)46 9072888
Fax: +353 (0)46 9072888
email: info@navangolfclub.ie
Web: www.navangolfclub.ie

Irish Youths Amateur Open Championship

Start Date: Thursday, June 29, 2006
End Date: Friday, June 30, 2006

Junior Scratch Cup
Start Date: Sunday, July 30, 2006
End Date: Sunday, July 30, 2006

Royal Tara Golf Club is a 27 hole Championship complex nestling in the shadows of the famed Hill of Tara - the ancestral home of the ancient High Kings of Ireland - five miles south of Navan on the N3. In addition to its rolling parkland layout, it boasts a magnificent clubhouse, opened in 2000, incorporating all amenities. It is rightly regarded as one of the golfing jewels of the East of Ireland. The goal of the club is to provide the highest standards of excellence in all areas of the service it provides. Additional facilities include: private conference rooms, two-table snooker room, Tara Restaurant, Bellinter Lounge and the Bective Room as a private bar.

Contact:
Bellinteer
Navan
Meath
Republic Of Ireland

Phone: +353 (0)46 9025244
Fax: +353 (0)46 9025508
email: info@royaltaragolfclub.com
Web: www.royaltaragolfclub.com

Irish Youths Amateur Open Championship

Start Date: Thursday, June 29, 2006
End Date: Friday, June 30, 2006

Junior Scratch Cup
Start Date: Sunday, July 30, 2006
End Date: Sunday, July 30, 2006

Royal Tara Golf Club is a 27 hole Championship complex nestling in the shadows of the famed Hill of Tara - the ancestral home of the ancient High Kings of Ireland - five miles south of Navan on the N3. In addition to its rolling parkland layout, it boasts a magnificent clubhouse, opened in 2000, incorporating all amenities. It is rightly regarded as one of the golfing jewels of the East of Ireland. The goal of the club is to provide the highest standards of excellence in all areas of the service it provides. Additional facilities include: private conference rooms, two-table snooker room, Tara Restaurant, Bellinter Lounge and the Bective Room as a private bar.

Contact:
Bellinteer
Navan
Meath
Republic Of Ireland

Phone: +353 (0)46 9025508
Fax: +353 (0)46 9026684
email:sec@trimgolf.net
Web: www.trimgolf.net