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  Event Name: Rally Ireland Season Opener
  Date: 24 January 2009
  Description:

The organisers of Rally Ireland have revealed details of next year’s event, which will replace Monte Carlo as the first round of the WRC season.

The show in Ireland kicks off with a 2009 championship launch on Saturday 24 January, five days before the proper competition gets underway.

Organisers say the launch will feature drivers from the Ford, Citroen, Subaru and Suzuki teams competing against a host of international celebrities on a stage in the grounds of Stormont Castle near Belfast - the same venue which hosted the Superspecial in 2007. The race will be televised live around the world.

After a ceremonial start in the town of Enniskillen on Thursday night the rally will begin on Friday 30 January. The itinerary is significantly different to 2007 and features a number of new stages. And, in a nod to the previous season opener in Monte Carlo, the first day of competition in Ireland will conclude with two stages run for the first time in darkness.

On Sunday morning the Donegal Bay stage will be run in the opposite direction to the 2007 event, while the short rally closing Mullaghmore section will be replaced by a brand new 1.5km street stage in the centre of Donegal town.

“We are pleased with our new route which provides a real challenge to the drivers, good spectating options for the fans and spectacular images for TV viewers around the world,” said Clerk of the Course, Gordon Noble.

With a total of 19 special stages and a route covering 1407 km, the event will visit counties Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Cavan, Tyrone, Fermanagh and Donegal. The rally headquarters, service park and finish ramp remain in Sligo.


Related Links:
www.wrc.com/index.jsp
 
  Event Name: St Valentine's Day Celebrations
  Date: 14 February 2009
  Description:

Explore tokens of love from the past on the most romantic day of the year. Spend an afternoon with one of our costumed interpreters who will demonstrate and assist you in making a Lover's Knot from straw. Learn the significance these delightful tokens had in bygone days. Receive you own hand-crafted knot to take away.

For more information contact Paula Donnelly

Tel:+44 (0) 28 8225 6309

Related Links:
www.nimni.com
 
  Event Name: Strolls in the Sperrins Hillwalking Weekend
  Date: 9 May 2009
  Description:

Get your walking boots ready in 2008!

Cookstown Tourist Information Centre are organising a fantastic Walking programme in the Cookstown District and wider Sperrins area on the 9th & 10th May and again on 12th & 13th September.

There's something for all the family, Grade 1 hill walks as well as family walks and orienteering.

There's something for everyone.........

Fun for all the family.

Booking is essential as places are limited.

Tel: 028 8676 9949 - Option 2

Email: tic@cookstown.gov.uk

 

Cookstown Tourist Information Centre

Burn Road

Cookstown

Co Tyrone

BT80 8DN


Related Links:
www.cookstown.gov.uk
Related Documents
 
  Strolls in the Sperrins Walking Programme
 
  Event Name: Sperrins Archaeology Weekend
  Date: 28 June 2009
  Description:

Strabane District Council offer a minibus/walking tour of several early medieval sites in Glenelly, the longest and most scenic valley in the Sperrins.

Meet at the Alley Theatre, Railway Street, Strabane.

Please note that this tour involves walking. Suitable footwear and clothing is recommended, please bring a packed lunch.

Costs £3.00 per person and Pre Booking essential

For further information contact Martin Bradley on 028 7138 2204 or email: mbradley@strabanedc.com


Related Links:
www.strabanedc.org.uk/events/?q=444
 
  Event Name: Cairn Sunday- Gortin
  Date: 26 July 2009
  Description:
Cairn Sunday - Annual Walk every July
Omagh District Council

Originally this was a pilgrimage to the top of the mountains to worship and be nearer to the god or gods. Now it is an opportunity to meet friends old and new. There are three routes which you can choose from. Route A starts just north of the Ulster History Park and is mostly a tarmac route with a steep climb at the end. Route B starts in Glenmacoffer and is a mixture of rough terrain with some tarmac, together with a few steep climbs. Route C starts just to the north of Mountfield and contains both rough heather terrain and tarmac, like route B it contains some steep climbs. At the end of the walks refreshments and live music is provided.

Gortin itself has a Plethora of pubs and inns to rest the weary walker...Good food, great craic and always the best company. Gortin Glen Forest Park is nearby and is of particular interest to bird watchers and people with a genuine interest in the environment and nature. Where better to unwind and escape than in the quaint village full of character in an untouched part of Ireland?

Cost: voluntary donations welcome

Contact:

62 Main Street, Gortin, Omagh, BT79 8NH

Tele: 028 8164 8346
Email:
visit.gortin@virgin.net

Related Links:
www.omagh.gov.uk
 
  Event Name: Sperrins 13th Walking Festival
  Date: 7 August 2009
  Description:

Download the Sperrins Walking Festival Leaflet 2008 and the Full Walks Programme 2008 below.

 

The Sperrins Walking Festival "Booking Form" and the "Ready to Ramble" document are also available to download by clicking on the link below.

More details to follow...
Related Links:
www.sperrinstourism.com/downloads/index.asp?done=true&page=1
www.sperrinstourism.com/documentbank/uploads/Tyrone%20Herald%20Article%20-%2007.07.08.pdf
Related Documents
 
  Sperrins Walking Festival Leaflet 2008
  Sperrins Walking Festival - Full Walks Programme 2008
   


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