The Republic of Ireland occupies 70,282 sq. km. of the island of Ireland which has a total area of 84,421 sq. km. It is located in the extreme north-west of the European continent lying between 51° and 55° north latitude and 5° and 10° west longitude. The Atlantic Ocean washes Ireland’s its northern, southern and western shores and the Irish Sea to the East.

Ireland is famous for Irish music and dancing as well as its pub culture, Guinness stout, and a rich history of folklore and religion.

Ireland Races on a Map

Connemara Adventure Challenge @ Killary Adventure Centre, Leenane, Co. Galway, Ireland on 12 May 2012

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The race will take the format of 3 disciplines; trail/mountain running (walking and jogging also . . . → Read More: Connemara Adventure Challenge @ Killary Adventure Centre, Leenane, Co. Galway, Ireland on 12 May 2012

River Moy Half Marathon 2012 @ The Rugby Club, Ballina, Co. Mayo, Ireland on 12 May 2012

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The 3rd annual River Moy Half Marathon will take place on May 12th this year, . . . → Read More: River Moy Half Marathon 2012 @ The Rugby Club, Ballina, Co. Mayo, Ireland on 12 May 2012

Inishbofin 1/2 Marathon @ Inishbofin Island, County Galway, n/a, Ireland on 12 May 2012

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Inishbofin Half Marathon May 12, 2012 The most scenic running event in the West of . . . → Read More: Inishbofin 1/2 Marathon @ Inishbofin Island, County Galway, n/a, Ireland on 12 May 2012

Great Escape 10K @ Virginia, Co. Cavan, Ireland on 13 May 2012

The Great Escape will now be happening nationwide in 2012 with 3 races of varying . . . → Read More: Great Escape 10K @ Virginia, Co. Cavan, Ireland on 13 May 2012

Cooley Coast Run @ Carlingford, Dundalk, Co Louth, Ireland on 18 May 2012

The Cooley Coast Run is a 12.5k Road Race or a 10k run/walk along Cooley’s . . . → Read More: Cooley Coast Run @ Carlingford, Dundalk, Co Louth, Ireland on 18 May 2012

John Davis 5km Run @ MALAHIDE CASTLE, MALAHIDE, DUBLIN, IRELAND on 26 May 2012

The JOHN DAVIS 5km RUN will be held again in the fantastic grounds of Malahide . . . → Read More: John Davis 5km Run @ MALAHIDE CASTLE, MALAHIDE, DUBLIN, IRELAND on 26 May 2012

Source Fitness Glanmire 4 mile road race @ Glanmire , Cork, Cork, Ireland on 12 June 2012

Glanmire Football Club’s annual road race sponsored by Source Fitness under the rules of the . . . → Read More: Source Fitness Glanmire 4 mile road race @ Glanmire , Cork, Cork, Ireland on 12 June 2012

Forest Marathon @ Portumna Forest, Portumna, Co.Galway, Ireland on 16 June 2012

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Portumna Marathon & 50km & 100km

AAI permit for the Marathon, Ultra Marathon and 100km. . . . → Read More: Forest Marathon @ Portumna Forest, Portumna, Co.Galway, Ireland on 16 June 2012

Dublin 8k Pride Run @ Phoenix Park, Dublin 8, Ireland on 22 June 2012

“Our City, Our Park, Our Pride”

Dublin Front Runners Frontrunners Athletic Club (DFR) will launch . . . → Read More: Dublin 8k Pride Run @ Phoenix Park, Dublin 8, Ireland on 22 June 2012

Gaelforce North @ Gweedore, Bunbeg, Co. Donegal, Ireland on 23 June 2012

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Gaelforce North will see you discover some amazing parts of Donegal, including Glenveagh National Park, . . . → Read More: Gaelforce North @ Gweedore, Bunbeg, Co. Donegal, Ireland on 23 June 2012

Strawberry Half Marathon, 5 Mile Race & 15K Walk @ The Promenade, Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland on 24 June 2012

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The event consists of a Half Marathon (entry €40), 5 Mile Race (entry €20) and . . . → Read More: Strawberry Half Marathon, 5 Mile Race & 15K Walk @ The Promenade, Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland on 24 June 2012

Energia 24-Hour Race @ Sportsplex, Bangor, Co Down, Ireland on 06 July 2012

This is Ireland’s only 24- Hour race.There is also a 12-Hour and 24-Hour Relay option( . . . → Read More: Energia 24-Hour Race @ Sportsplex, Bangor, Co Down, Ireland on 06 July 2012

CLEC aka Carlingford Lough Endurance Challenge @ Cooley Mountains, Carlingford, Louth, Ireland on 07 July 2012

Carlingford Lough Endurance Challenge ‘CLEC’ is Ireland’s longest running multi-sport event (51k).

The event is . . . → Read More: CLEC aka Carlingford Lough Endurance Challenge @ Cooley Mountains, Carlingford, Louth, Ireland on 07 July 2012

Dublin 5K Big Fun Run @ Dublin, Co Down, Ireland on 21 July 2012

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Come along and get involved in your local Big Fun Run!

The Big Fun Run’s . . . → Read More: Dublin 5K Big Fun Run @ Dublin, Co Down, Ireland on 21 July 2012

Gaelforce West @ Westport, Co.Mayo, Ireland on 18 August 2012

Gaelforce West is the largest one day adventure race of its kind in the world. . . . → Read More: Gaelforce West @ Westport, Co.Mayo, Ireland on 18 August 2012

Oylegate Half Marathon & 10k @ OYLEGATE, WEXFORD, LEINSTER, IRELAND on 26 August 2012

a half marathon and 10k in lovely scienic countryside

Rathfarnham 5k Run 2012 @ Rathfarnham, Dublin, Ireland on 23 September 2012

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This is a very fast 5k road race, which is mainly downhill. The Run starts . . . → Read More: Rathfarnham 5k Run 2012 @ Rathfarnham, Dublin, Ireland on 23 September 2012