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Event guide: Things to do across the country this weekend!

Are you looking for something exciting to do?

So dry January has almost been put to bed, with just one more weekend to get through!

This weekend, why not try out some of the exciting events that Ireland has to offer? With many activites happening all over the country, VIP has your all inclusive weekend event guide.

 

 2018 Allianz National Football League 

 

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This weekend sees the GAA season steadily get back into gear, as the National Football League first round games take place across the country.

With teams from all four divisions in action over the weekend, the pick of the lot are:

Dublin V Kildare @ Croke Park, Saturday Jan 27th, 7:00pm (Division One)

Cork V Tipperary @ Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Saturday Jan 27th, 5:00pm (Division Two)

Monaghan V Mayo @ Clones, Sunday Jan 28th, 2:00pm (Division One)

Kerry V Donegal @ Killarney, Sunday Jan 28th, 2:00pm (Division One)

Derry V Westmeath @ Celtic Park, Sunday Jan 28th, 2:30pm (Division Three)

 

Spamalot at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre

 

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This hilarious Monthy Python themed musical has taken Dublin by storm this week, with rave reviews coming from Dublin’s Bord Gais Energy Theatre.

Inspired by 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, this hilarious adaptation is one to bring your friends to.

Running from the 23rd of January, tickets are still available for Saturday nights show here. You won’t regret it!

Glenn of Aherlow Winter Walking Festival

 

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Whether or not the New Years cobwebs are dusted off yet, a country walk is always a good way to clear the head.

This stunning Co. Tipperary walking festival runs over this weekend, with different routes available for all types of hikers.

 There will be a welcome evening at Aherlow House Hotel on Friday 26th at 8pm. The festival base is Aherlow House Hotel and buses will be provided to take participants to and from walks.

For more information, just click here.

Black & White, Jane O’Malley works on paper, Co. Kilkenny

 

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For all of you more artistically inclined, there is a very exciting exhibition taking place in Co. Kilkenny this weekend.

Artist Jane O’Malley’s works will be displayed in the Butler Gallery in Co. Kilkenny up until February 25th, and with free admission, it is definitely worth a look!

This one-of-a-kind exhibition is sure to draw crowds from across the country, so get there while you can!

St Brigid’s Cross Making, Castlebar, Co. Mayo

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With St. Brigids day just around the corner, why not take this opportunity to take the little ones put to a cross making class.

At the National Museum of Ireland, Country Life, Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo this Sunday are holding an all ages class to perfect the art of St Brigids Cross making, and all are welcome.

No need to book a place, why not tick another one of the Bucket list for the February 1st christian holiday.

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