Take a look at the sports events on offer in the capital this September
With the summer holidays drawing to a close, kids heading back to school, and the GAA Championship finals on the horizon September always proves to be a busy month, but that’s no reason not to make time for sports and activity in your daily routine. Whether it’s taking part or supporting from the sidelines MyLocalPitch has compiled some of Dublin’s best sporting events this September.
Keeping it Local
With the return of the Premier League a some forget that there’s plenty of quality football to be had closer to home. Dundalk have been showing off the quality on offer in their European charge recently but Dublin has plenty of teams worth a follow and a night at a local LOI game is well worth the experience for any football fan,s o waht are you waiting for? Find out about tickets and fixtures here.
County Ties
Every September brings with it the pinnacle of inter county GAA and this year is no different. The boys in blue are on track for another big year and as usual hordes of local fans will be heading to Croke Park to cheers on the team. Why not join in and support the Dubs on Hill 16 on their road to glory this coming month? Try your hand at getting a ticket or find out more information on the GAA website here.
Making a Splash
Those looking to take to the open water for a fun and challenging swim should look no further than the Arthur Dunne Memorial Swim, run by the Half Moon Swimming Club. The event takes place on Saturday the 3rd of September in Rings End.
Dublin Night Run
The evening of Tuesday 27th of September sees the Dublin Night Run taking place. The run can be undertaken as a 5km or 10km course which takes in the Park West Business Park and Grand Canal. At just €15 Euro the event is the perfect post work event, combining fun and healthy activity. Why not round up you friends or work colleague and race for bragging rights!? Find out more and book online at RunDublin.com.
National Fitness Day Ireland
The 16th of September 2016 will be National Fitness Day and people all over the country will be getting involved in sport and activity to celebrate the event, and to encourage healthy activity and participation. The idea of the day is to celebrate the role that physical activity plays across Ireland. Clubs and Leisure Centres across the country have will be opening their doors to allow people come and try free activities to get involved and get active. The event is a part of the European Week of sport and is a great excuse for Dubliners to squeeze some extra fun and exercise into their routine. You can find out more about the days and the many events here.
On Your Bike
The annual Great Dublin Bike Ride returns on Sunday the 11th of September. The ride offers two routes, 60km and 100km and offer something for cyclists of all levels. The flagship event in Ireland for this year’s European Week of Sport promises to be a great day for all participants and will take in the sights of both the city centre and north Dublin. Find out more and register before it’s too late here.
A New Season
Amateur teams across the country are getting ready for the new season and pitches are in high demand. Whether you need a regular home ground for your club or simply a pitch for a kick about with mates why not take a look at what’s available in the city, and make a booking enquiry on MyLocalPitch.com.
It’s not just football on offer either! MyLocalPitch lists 16 different sports so take a look for your local Dublin sports venue now!
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