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Soccer Keith Prowse Travel (01-8783500, www.keithprowse

SoccerKeith Prowse Travel (01-8783500, www.keithprowse.com) has match ticket and accommodation deals for Premier League teams. Packages include one night in a three- or four-star hotel, from €113 per person.

It is also offering VIP packages for every Manchester United home game in domestic competitions and the Champions League. These include match tickets, one night's accommodation and access to Old Trafford's lounge bars and restaurants. Prices start from €205 per person.

International Sports Travel (01-8061753, www.istsports.ie) is offering trips to Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Celtic games this season. Packages include match tickets, a stadium tour and accommodation for one or two nights.

One-night deals for Manchester United's home game against Newcastle on Sunday, August 17th, and their trip to Chelsea on September 21st are both €359 per person.

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Rugby

Marathon Travel (01-4755010, www.marathon-travel.ie) has packages for both of Ireland's internationals against New Zealand and Argentina at Croke Park this November.

Their cheapest deal for the game against the All Blacks on November 15th includes a match ticket for Hill 16 and one night's accommodation in Ballsbridge and costs €249 per person sharing.

Tickets for the Cusack or Hogan stand plus accommodation at the Regency Airport Hotel cost €299 per person sharing. Similar deals for the Argentina game on November 22nd start at €209 per person sharing and €249 per person sharing respectively.

Dawson Travel (021-4274397, www.dawson-travel.com) has three-night packages for the Six Nations fixture against Italy in Rome on Valentine's weekend. Prices from €799 for three-star accommodation, flights. Match tickets are extra.