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More than 90 business leaders, entrepreneurs, elected representatives and community partners gathered aboard Dublin Bay Cruises last Thursday morning as Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Chamber officially launched the DLR County Business Awards 2026, marking the beginning of one of the county's most anticipated celebrations of business excellence.



Join Marty Whelan Live from The Arena di Verona Opera Festival on RTÉ lyric fm Friday 17th July 7am to 10am – LIVE – With The Institute for Culture Travel! The 103rd  Arena di Verona Opera Festival started on the 12th Jun this year – running  until 12th September  2026 and once again promises unforgettable performances in one of the world’s most extraordinary venues. The ancient Roman amphitheatre, dating back to the 1st century AD and seating 20,000, has been a celebrated home for opera since the 19th century.



Unlike traditional single-session camps, this new model runs as a structured programme over three sessions to help children and teenagers develop confidence and riding ability over time. Said Matt Davy, Owner, Glencullen Adventure Park ( The GAP) "We wanted to create something that gives riders the opportunity to make genuine progress over the summer. Skills learned in one session can be revisited and built on in the next."



An exciting new tourism initiative, Dublin Coastal Villages Food Trail, has officially been launched marking the start of a six-month pilot project designed to showcase and support over 40 food businesses across Blackrock, Monkstown, Dún Laoghaire, Glasthule and Dalkey.



With 2025 ranked as the fourth warmest European summer on record*, cooler climates are becoming one of travel’s hottest trends FOR 2026 as Irish holidaymakers increasingly seek milder alternatives to the extreme heat in more traditional sun destinations.



Irish tennis fans who thought their chances of attending Wimbledon this summer had already passed are getting one final opportunity as Keith Prowse serves up a limited number of last minute official packages to one of the world’s most sought-after sporting events. With Wimbledon tickets usually snapped up months in advance, the late availability packages offer fans the opportunity to experience all the drama, tension and tradition of The Championships live in London this summer.



From Burnout to Breakthrough: Supporting Mental Wellbeing On and Off the Course Every year, thousands of people sign up to HELL & BACK, Ireland’s toughest physical and mental challenge set in the stunning grounds of Killruddery in Bray, Co. Wicklow. Whether it’s to push past personal limits, build confidence or take on something completely outside their comfort zone, their motivation often goes far beyond fitness.



There are three ways to watch your favourite sports this summer, from the sofa, from the bar stool or really feel it straight from the heart of the action. Keith Prowse has your tickets to the world’s greatest sporting events with hospitality packages, premium hotels in the best locations and decades of know-how behind every trip so you can dive straight into the experience and leave the planning to the experts.

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