The Turas:
Extreme Adventure, Extreme Landscapes, Extreme Fun!

Ireland's first World Series Adventure Race The Turas hits the West of Ireland from 14th - 21st June 2008...Read more

 

Programme of Events

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Competitor Race Info

Competitor Race Info

 

 

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Amazing Adventure and World Music Festivals during the week

May 30th, 2008

The Turas Adventure Race and Festivals Come and party at the Turas Adventure race in June, where the best athletes in the world will race non-stop over 500 miles of the wildest Cork and Kerry landscapes. Dotted around the course are festivals and events where you can come and watch the race and listen to the best music Ireland has to offer. Download the Program of Events for the full details.

June 14th Dingle

Opening Ceremony and Parade of Athletes. Music by Altan and Guests

June 16th Schull

Evening of Music by the amazing Dog Tail soup and Slow Food on the pier in Schull to welcome the Race to Schull

June 16th Kilcrohane

Lunch: Music and Seafood BBQ.

June 17th Gougane Barra

Evening: Féile Tine. (Festival of the fires) John Spillane and Eleanor Shanley and Friends. Bonfire Festival and Fireworks

June 18th Sneem:

Evening: Full Moon Medieval Festival in Sneem Hotel

June 19th Cahirciveen

Evening: Musical entertainment as Racers arrive in evening/night time

June 21th The Turas Midsummer Solstice Party-The Gap

Afternoon and Evening: Summer Solstice Party in the Gap of Dunloe. World Music, Market Stalls, Slow and Organic food, Art Installations,  Pigs on Sticks, Face Painting…

Music by Kila and friends. Also featuring International Artists Niwell Tsumbu Ensemble, Harry J and The Conspiracy Reggae Band and Toninin.

Kila playing Tog go Bog é (Take it softly) live in Vicar Street


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