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The hot air balloon fiesta takes place in Trim Co Meath over the Easter Weekend. This Fiesta brings a range of special shape hot-air balloons to Trim as well as incorporating lots of family activities over the weekend.

If you plan on travelling during this new cold spell, plan ahead, drive at a safe and appropriate speed, drive a safe distance from cars ahead and always wear your seat belt.

Be part of ther Marie Keating Foundation - World Record Breaking 80 Metre Stiletto Heel Dash this St Patrick's Day.

St. Patrick's Festival is rolling out the green carpet for six days from Friday 12th until Wednesday 17th March for an Irish celebration of monumental proportions; Street theatre, music, comedy, outdoor spectaculars, dance, visual art and all that's just a taster for what is planned for Ireland's largest national celebration.

Are the presents good enough? Too expensive? Any athmosphere? We ask Irish mams and dads who is getting it right...

Jack Frost nipping at your toes? Then let's get active with a host of activities during winter for familes and great days out. There lots of fun days out during winter in Dublin and other cities. Just take a look at our Christmas Guide to find Christmas pantos, parties and lots of fun winter activities near you.

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The message of DayOut.ie continues to grow Nationwide. We are delighted to be shortlisted with other fine names for Best Entertainment Web Site at the 2009 Realex Irish Web Awards, 10th October Radisson SAS Royal Dublin Hotel

things to do and activities and for a great day out. Check our A-Z guide here

CALLING ALL HOTELS - DayOut.ie are delighted to announce the launch of our new Digital Concierge hotel product. Increase exposure of your own Special Offers and Hotel Packages, while increasing traffic to YOUR hotel web site.

Fancy a hassle free day out at Kildare Village outlet shopping with an additional 10% off your bargain purchases? The extension of the direct coach service from Dublin to Kildare Village means you can do just that throughout the autumn and winter.

You know us by now - at dayout.ie we like to get around and experience great days out at top attractions. We've just heard from Ciaran and Roberta who live in Florida to tell us that they were flying the dayout.ie flag recently during their trip to Las Vegas. Thanks guys and we owe you a cold one for wearing our hat in that heat!

AIB Street Performers World Championships comes to Dublin's Merrion Square this June Thursday 18th to Sunday 21st. Looking for things to do in Dublin, then come along and see whacky and wonderful street performers such as Bendy Em, Mr Toons, USA Breakdancers, Mr Bunk and lots more...DO

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Funtasia Waterpark was open over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. DayOut.ie went along to check it out...

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Planning a day out and you're on a budget? No problem, let DayOut.ie save you money. Savings, discounts and money off for Families, Guys, Girls, Couples & Groups Nationwide. DayOut.ie are doing our part and bringing you recession beating, no doom only bloom, money saving days out!

We've made a lot of friends since we started DayOut.ie - we're delighted to do our bit to assist new web sites as well as established sites. Display our logo & link and we'll display yours...

The Dublin Horse show is the biggest event in the Irish equestrian calendar and takes place in August each Summer. A celebration of Ireland's affinity with the horse, from the best show horses to the best international show jumpers.

DayOut.ie was delighted to appear on TV3's Ireland AM programme to present Ireland's Top 10 Free Days Out.

Your round or mine? If golf is your thing, then check out the Ultimate Golf Activity Guide, includng Ireland's best golf courses, driving ranges, golf supplies and golf tuition locations throughout Ireland.

Like getting the feet wet? Then see our Ultimate Guide to water activities in Ireland including sailing, powerboating, surfing, skiiing, canoeing, kayaking and lots more - it's all on Ireland's DayOut.ie

Whether you are looking for a quality, fun salsa class with other people at your level, a one-to-one class to boost your confidence or a salsa club night with the creme de la creme of Irish salseros, Danzon is the right place to come.

MT4Uth are calling young people in Dublin aged between 11-25 years to sign up for the MT4Uth Auditions on Saturday 14th February 2009 in Ss Michael & Johns Banquet Hall, Temple Bar.

Enjoy a Real Irish Pub Experience with Rural Pub Tours. Maybe you're visiting Ireland during the St Patrick's Day celebrations or maybe you're a born and bred native and just looking for something a bit different...

The World Rally Championship comes to Ireland during January 29th - Feb 1st. The January event, which has replaced the traditional Monte Carlo Rally in the 2009 WRC, is seen as a major endorsement of Rally Ireland by the sport following its debut in November 2007.

Mitchell & Son Wine Merchants announce details of their first introductory wine course at the CHQ building, IFSC in Dublin. The course will begin on Tuesday 3rd February and run for 6 weeks until Tuesday 10th March 2009.

DayOut.ie are delighted to welcome the Travel Lodge chain of hotels. Travelodge Ireland is Ireland's leading provider of Budget Hotels with ten hotels in Ireland.

Planning a hotel break in Ireland or just looking to getaway? DayOut.ie has some great deals and special offers in association with some of Ireland's finest hotels.

If you're planning a romantic day out, or a romantic night out!! this Valentine's Day, why not check our Ultimate Guide to great hotel breaks and romantic getaways. What better way to treat the one you love than a romantic meal just for two at one of Ireland's finest hotels.

Back by popular demand, Taste Knockranny will take place on January 24th once again showcasing all the delicacies the area surrounding the hotel has to offer.

Latest statistics from Failte Ireland for year end 2007 show the following as Ireland's Top 10 visitor attractions. Enjoy a day out at one of the following...

Planning your Big Day Out in 2009? Welcome to our dedicated Wedding Guide section, presenting Ireland's finest hotels and venues to make your Big Day Out an occasion to truly remember.

A selection of the Top Irish Festivals and Events coming up in 2009...

Ireland Eco Tours is a small Eco Tour Company that offers a range of Eco Adventure tours on the Island of Ireland. Guides are all Irish and have a passion for Ireland, the Outdoors and Eco Tourism.

Ireland's DayOut.ie web site was launched in 2008 and provides 'day out' ideas including activities, family fundays, things to do, what's on event guide, as well as information about Irish festivals and Irish visitor attractions. Accommodation services and book online facilities were added in Sept 2008 providing users with Irish hotel breaks and special offers.

A new Titanic Visitor attraction was announced yesterday, as part of a major new development for Belfast.

Things to do over Christmas and Christmas activities. Great news - we're just heard from Santa and he wants us to begin drawing up the list of places where he'll be visiting in the run up to Christmas. Our list is now being compiled, so if Santa is visiting your venue, then get in touch with us here at DayOut.ie and we'll display you're venue name in our county list for our readers...

In another first, Ireland's DayOut.ie web site launch new interactive Online Travel Planner.

DayOut.ie is now a recognised affiliate of the Dublin Pass. The Pass, operated by Dublin Tourism - the official Tourism Authority for Dublin - provides great savings for visitors to Dublin's top visitor attractions.

DayOut.ie were proud to sponsor the 'Most Family Friendly Day Out' category at this years Maternity & Infant awards, held in the Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin.

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A recent article in the Irish Independent newspaper announces that the Guinness Storehouse is now Ireland's top visitor attraction.

Temple Bar in Dublin is home to 3 outdoor markets every Saturday. These markets offer you an alternative way of shopping this Christmas. Shop at a market this Christmas and you can meet your producer, maker or bookseller and speak directly with them about that special purchase.

The hugely popular annual ice skating event is back. With 3 locations this year - Liffey Valley Shopping Centre - Dublin, Letterkenny - Donegal & RDS - Dublin, it's a great day out for all the family

On Sunday 9th November Sonairte will be holding the first of four Christmas markets, from 10.30-4.00pm

DayOut.ie was short listed in the BEST TRAVEL & TOURISM category, at the 2008 Eircom Golden Spider Awards, held on 20th November in the Burlington Hotel, Dublin.

November 1st to 5th 2008. Featuring International languages and mixed musical styles of prolific vocalist Sheila Chandra, sublime Dublin singer Shaz OYE, USA choir Princeton Katzenjammers together with host of rappers, poets, opera, overtone, reggae stars and sean nos singers all highlighting the need for a "city of equals" with words and lyrics from world groups.

Craic Agus Ceol. Enjoy Traditional Irish Music played the way it should be! Traditional settings and a huge crowd pleaser for Tourists and Irish visitors alike, held each year in Ennis, Co Clare.

Two Oscar Winners and two Nominees, including Liam Neeson, Kirsten Sheridan, John Carney, Vanessa Roth and Suzie Templeton make up the adjudicator panel of the 9th Annual Kerry Film Festival.

Belfast's public art galleries once again are to throw their doors open on a Thursday evening. Commencing Thursday 6 November, venues around Belfast city will remain open until 9pm on the first Thursday of every month, as part of the Late Night Art initiative, organised by Belfast City Council in partnership with Culture Northern Ireland.

With all the talk of recession and economic doom and gloom, isn't it great that you can still enjoy an abundance of visual riches at not just the best museum in Ireland, but one of the best in Europe and isn't it even better that it is all absolutely FREE?

Great news - we're just heard from Santa and he wants us to begin drawing up the list of places where he'll be visiting in the run up to Christmas. Our list is now being compiled, so if Santa is visiting your venue, then get in touch with us here at DayOut.ie and we'll display you're venue name in our county list for our readers...

Check out these Halloween Shops off the M1 Motorway

If you're planning a day out in Wicklow, then check out www.wicklowway.ie which has everything you need to know about what's on, where to eat and where to stay. The site also has info on the towns, places to see, markets & entertainment in the Wicklow area.

Tell the kids to forget the playstation and get them out to the Irish Conker Championships taking place Sunday October 25th in Freshford, Co Kilkenny. A SMASHING DayOut for all the family!

The following events are happening during October and November 2008 at the RDS, Dublin.

The County Antrim town of Whitehead is celebrating another horticultural success after achieving a Silver Gilt award at the RHS Britain in Bloom Awards, the largest horticultural campaign in Europe.

Perhaps you're thinking of a trip to Trabolgan with the family and wonder whether it's for you? The same dilemma faced up recently when we set about planning our family holiday. We were travelling with our 2 yr old and our neighbours were also coming - they have a 3 and half yr old and 1 and half year old.

Ladies Surf Weekend Programme Sept 20th-21st 2008 in Tramore. Sea Festival also takes place in Tramore with free events to mark the end of Summer bathing season and herald in the beginning of Winter Surf Season.

The National Print Studio Network was an initiative of the Black Church Print Studio and was launched in 2007. It was conceived to generate a dialogue regarding contemporary print practice in Ireland...encourage greater interaction between Fine Art Print Studios and to increase creative opportunities for their Artist Members.

More than a destination. Recalibrate with 40,000 square feet of spa possibilities plus rich choices in mind-body programming wrapped in acres of ancient forest and lakeland. All within two hours from Dublin and Belfast and 5 minutes from Cavan town.

Critically acclaimed play UNRAVELLING THE RIBBON runs from 16th September to 11th October. The play will run as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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DayOut.ie will be visiting Cork venues during September. Check back soon for more details...

DayOut.ie visited Howth recently and played golf at the wonderful Deer Park Golf Hotel, situated close to Howth village with magnificient views of Ireland's Eye and Lambay island.

We're nearly there - final testing is taking place!! Hotels have the opportunity to launch a comprehensive online advertising profile, highlighting key services and facilities at their hotel.

Like many of us out there, very often we tend to overlook the venues and activities that are close to our door. DayOut.ie decided to take a visit to Newbridge House recently and came away delighted! Aproaching Newbridge House, one is met with open spaces, greenery and the site of families playing outdoors.

What tourists really think of Ireland. DayOut.ie spoke recently with an American couple who were holidaying in Ireland. Here's what they had to say...

Despite being only about 45 mins from Dublin's city centre, Dunboyne Castle Hotel and Spa feels a million miles away from busy city living and all the stress that comes with it. The first thing that you notice about Dunboyne Castle is the space. The gardens as you drive up open up to give you a view of the hotel across a lovely green lawn. The lobby is airy, spacious and filled with lovely squashy couches, and the rooms are incredibly open with big windows to fill them with light.

Seoid Spa at the Dunboyne Castle Hotel and Spa is one of the biggest spas in Ireland. Spread over 3 floors with 18 treatment rooms and a thermal suite, Seoid offers visitors the full spa experience set in lush surroundings. For spa newbies, there's no need to be nervous, the staff at Seoid are the ultimate professionals and put you at ease from the moment you walk in.