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4th to 7th May 2012

For some of the best walking opportunities in Ireland, whether you want just a leisurely stroll or you are looking for a more challenging hill-walk, the Annual Festival offers a choice of 10 walks from 5k - 15k. In the evenings enjoy candlelit dinner, traditional music sessions and don't miss the Blisters Ball!

www.slievebloom.ie

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Monday 14 May to Thursday 17 May 2012

Open to any golfers affiliated to a club and attracting golfers from all over the world the Challenge is a four ball, betterball competition and guarantees four days of golf with competitions and prizes each day.
www.golfirelandmidlands.com

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June 1st to June 4th 2012

A four day vintage car rally following the original 'Gordon Bennett' route.
open to all vintage, veteran and classic cars, motorcycles and commercials registered prior to 1980.

www.gordonbennettclassic.ie

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31st August to 2nd September 2012

Electric Picnic has established itself as a truly unique Irish festival, set just 50 mins from Dublin.

The Electric Picnic will be staged once again amid the rolling lawns of Stradbally Hall, a beautiful 600 acre estate in Co Laois, This Music & Arts Festival features the hottest bands, the brightest minds, the most devilish comedians. A unique combination of energy and sparkle, other worldliness and circus pizzazz.
www.electricpicnic.ie/

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13th to 17th July 2012

A great opportunity to explore the remote wilderness regions of the Slieve Bloom Mountains which rise from the central plains of Ireland.
Guided walks will take you to areas only accessible by foot which are unfamiliar even to experienced hill walkers
www.slievebloom.ie