For the sports lover out there, Northern Ireland is set to be host to a variety of fun-loving sporting activities and events happening up and down the country.
Here are seven great sporting events that are happening this year.
Additional reporting by Lyndsey Hodgkinson.
5. Season Opening Car and Superkart Race Meeting - Kirkistown Racing Circuit, 130 Rubane Road, Kircubbin, March 25
Taking to the fastest motor racing circuit in all of Ireland, the Season Opening Car and Superkart Race Meeting has a full race programme in place. With qualifying starting at 8:45am ahead of the racing at 11am, attendees are invited to stroll around the paddock and meet the drivers. Currently the day is set to feature Formula Ford 1600s, Saloons and GTs, Modi-5-Cup Mazda MX5s, Roadsports, Kirkistown Fiestas, NI Sevens and Superkarts. Visiting classes include Formula Vee and Legends. For more information, go to discovernorthernireland.com/season-opening-car-and-superkart-race-meeting Photo: visitardsandnorthdown
6. Cars At The Castle 2023 - Necarne Castle, Castle Irvine Demesne, Irvinestown, Enniskillen, June 4
With more than 400 vehicles on show, Cars At The Castle 2023 is set to be Fermanagh’s largest car, bike and motorsport show. For a day packed with fun-filled entertainment suitable for all ages, the show is open to all makes and models of cars - if it has an engine, it’s welcome. For more information, go to allevents.in/cars-at-the-castle-2023 Photo: Pexels
7. ISPS HANDA World Invitational, August 17-20
Presented by AVIV Clinics, the ISPS HANDA World Invitational is highly regarded as one of the most innovative events in the world of golf. The tournament provides the rare opportunity to watch the top players in golf at the same time as they compete for prize funds. Split between Galgorm Castle and Massereene Golf Club, details of the tournament are to be published in due course. For more information, go to worldinvitational.golf Photo: worldinvitational.golf website
8. County Down Golf Classic - multiple locations, October 8-10
Bringing together three of the finest golf courses in the region, The County Down Golf Classic offers a memorable round on each course as you challenge yourself against strong competition amidst the breaktaking views of Ardglass, Kilkeel and Newcastle. Running on the Stableford format, golfers of all genders are invited to play. Booking is essential. For more information, go to visitmournemountains.co.uk/county-down-golf-classic-2023 Photo: visitmournemountains.com