Dublin Racing Festival never fails to deliver the ultimate social and racing experience. The showcase returns to Leopardstown on 31st January and 1st February 2026. Make the most of the February Bank Holiday weekend and expect something different! Every year, a massive crowd of almost 25,000 fans flocked to Leopardstown, in the heart of Ireland’s capital city, to enjoy top-class racing as well as live entertainment and delicious food. All of the best horses, trainers and jockeys competing over the weekend for the eight Grade One races and over €2 million Euro in prize-money on off

*UPDATE* It is with regret that due to storm damage to the Clontarf outdoor pool with wave overtopping that the event this Sunday needs to be postponed to International Women's Day 8th March 2026 at 11am . You can continue to sign up for this swim via the following link https://docs.google.com/forms/ A cold water swim with an artistic swim to celebrate Brigit Festival and connection with water. The event will be with Women's aid to support their national cold water swim and launch it in Dublin City in the historical outdoor pool Clontarf baths.

Ireland will take on Italy at the Aviva Stadium in their first home fixture of the 2026 Guinness Six Nations Championships. The Irish side just about overcame the Azzurri in Rome by 17-22 on the final day of the tournament in 2025.