RACETRACKS in Ireland are coming over all musical this summer and the Curragh’s series of music nights, Summer Sounds at the Curragh, include last night June 8th, June 29th and August 31st and combine great racing with live music.

Seo Linn kicked off the three-night series followed on June 29th by 2FM DJ Bláthnaid Treacy.

Seo Linn are an energetic group of young musicians who burst onto the Irish music scene with not only powerful original songs, but also their unique takes on contemporary tracks with the injection of their passion for Gaeilge.

Music will take place after racing and a wide variety of hospitality packages are available to suit groups and individuals including the €29 summer sounds package which, as well as a food offering, includes admission to the racing and concert. See www.curragh.ie.

TWILIGHT AT LIMERICK

Twilight evenings at Limerick Racecourse are extremely popular for sports and social outings, corporate entertaining and groups looking for something a little different! Horse. Come and enjoy a great time at Limerick Racecourse this summer with: Tiny Giants – Saturday, June 16th, Jake Carter – Friday, June 22nd, Acoustra – Saturday, July 14th, Cliona Hagan – Thursday, July 27th.

Call Limerick Racecourse on 061-320000 or email info@limerickraces.ie for details.

Roll up for the Donkey Derby

MICHAEL Duggan has been in touch with a very important date for your diary, Friday June 22nd when the Spancilhill Donkey Derby will be held on the eve of the annual horse fair which has been going on for close to 400 years.

It’s a family fun evening with all sorts of activities for children, face painting, musical bicycles and sack racing included.

The Donkey Derby aims to start at 6.30 in the middle cross roads of the village so you can’t miss it.

With a whopping €1,000 in prize money that will keep your neddy in carrots! Contact Michael on 087 2940998.