Katie Taylor returns home for one of the most significant nights of her remarkable career when she takes to the ring at Croke Park on Saturday, 5 September. In what's being billed as a historic homecoming and farewell bout, the Bray boxing icon will defend her world super-lightweight titles against unbeaten French challenger Flora Pili in front of a packed crowd at Croke Park. Few Irish athletes have captured the imagination of the public quite like Katie. From her Olympic gold medal triumph in London 2012 to becoming a two-weight undisputed world champion, she has helped transform women’

This year’s Three Bridges Rally will take place on Saturday 5 September. We’ll muster at Poolbeg Marina before parading up and down the Liffey at 14:30. We’ll spend the night rafted on the Liffey Pontoon beside the 3Arena. In the morning we’ll leave with the St Bridget at 11:00. The Lord Mayor of Dublin will be leading the parade aboard a motor yacht, and will address participants and the press afterwards. Our host ashore will be the Clayton Hotel, where we have the use of a new function room for the evening. Dinner will be followed by some presentations and informal entertainmen

Two Spectacular Days on Land and Water! Come down, get on the water, explore the quays and join in the fun Dublin City Council Liffey Festival brings together a fantastic programme of activities, performances, maritime experiences and family-friendly entertainment along the quays and on the river in the heart of Dublin. Step aboard visiting ships, try a new sport, follow the historic Liffey Swim, join walking tours, discover the stories of the river, watch spectacular aerial and jet pack displays, enjoy live music and street theatre performances, and gather along the quays for Sunday’s