And if you're not going to Croke Park . . . weekend events

IN RUGBY, Munster take on the Ospreys in the Magners League at Thomond Park tonight at 8pm.

IN RUGBY, Munster take on the Ospreys in the Magners League at Thomond Park tonight at 8pm.

The Dublin Half Marathon starts at 10am today, with a number of roads closed off in the Phoenix Park to cater for it.

There’s racing at Fairyhouse Racecourse, Ratoath, Co Meath, tomorrow. The first race is at 2.15pm, the last at 5.15pm.

Dublin Port Company today hosts a family friendly open day. Fun, free events take place at the port from 10am-4pm, including balloon modelling, face-painters and interactive games. Free coach tours will operate around the port.

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A vintage tractor parade in Athy, Co Kildare, on Monday opens the National Ploughing Championships, running from Tuesday to Thursday.

The Waterford City Harvest and Food Fair continues until tomorrow with food displays, cookery demonstrations, tug of war competitions and a mobile farm. Chef Neven Maguire will make a guest appearance tomorrow. A slow food tour will discover the delights of Dungarvan Oyster Farm, Paul Flynn’s Organic Garden and Dungarvan Brewing Company.

There will be scattered rain across the country today, with temperatures between 13 and 17 degrees. Tomorrow will see drier weather in the afternoon.