In case you didn't know.... the Boys in Green are taking on Belgium tomorrow at 2pm as part of their second game in Euro 2016.
While most of the nation will be cheering on the Irish team, we are aware that not everyone is that keen on soccer.
So here is a list of 7 other things to do over the weekend:
1. Discover the secret life of pets
Filmbase in Dublin City is hosting an special photography exhibition that reveals the quirky antics of some of Ireland's best-loved celebrity pets.
‘Petography: The Secret Life of Pets Exhibition’ captures what the nation's A-list animals get up to when their famous owners aren't at home.
The pets of celebrities, including Rosanna Davison, Roz Purcell, Kathryn Thomas, Dr Eva Osmond, and PJ Gallagher, feature in the exhibition.
Roz Purcell's puppy Wilko | Image via: ISPCA.ie
The exhibition has been created by the team from Universal Pictures Ireland to celebrate the release of The Secret Life of Pets, which hits Irish cinemas on June 24th.
It's free to the public and has been organised in conjunction with the ISPCA. The pictures will be auctioned on the ISPCA website.
2. Get yourself to Co. Waterford for the Travel Writing Festival
The Immrama Festival of Travel Writing is taking place this weekend from June 16th-19th.
The event happens in June every year in the beautiful surroundings of Lismore and the theme for 2016 is ‘Journeys through War & Peace’.
This year's key note speaker is Kim Phuc, best known as the nine-year-old child depicted in the Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph taken during the Vietnam War in 1972. She will also be joined by BBC's Fergal Keane.
Other events include a family Fun Day on Sunday at Millennium Park, a farmers market, and a ‘Literary Breakfast’ hosted by Turtle Bunbury, as well as presentations by top national and international travel writers.
3. Cycle 30km (or more) through Galway
The Great Galway Bike Ride is on Sunday June 19th and takes competitors through the beautiful scenery of Connemara.
There are four routes available ranging from 30km to 125km.
Obviously some training may be required for this one, but if you're interested you can still register on their website.
4. Visit the Cork Summer Show
The Cork Summer Show takes place this Saturday and Sunday (June 18th & 19th) from 9am - 6pm at the Showgrounds in Curaheen, Co. Cork.
Every summer for the past 200 years the Munster Agricultural Society has put on an event, with this year promising to be the biggest show yet.
The highlights include:
- A welly throwing contest in aid of Down Syndrome Cork
- The National Tug-o-War Championships, which take place on Sunday
- A craft beer tent featuring local brews
- The largest open market in Munster with over 75 food stands
- A scarecrow competition
(And if you really don't want to miss Ireland taking on Belgium on Saturday big screens will be available on site to watch the game.)
Tickets are €15 per adult, €13 for OAPs and children under 13 years get in for free.
Via: Cork Summer Show
5. Take a free outdoor yoga class
Start your weekend off with a free yoga class in Dartmouth Square, in Dublin city.
Via: HappeningsYoga on Facebook
Happenings Yoga have put together a free event on Saturday morning June 18th in advance of International Yoga Day.
The event begins at 10.45am with an opening address by the Lord Mayor of Dublin and the Indian Ambassador, followed by a free class lead by yoga instructor Mari Kennedy.
Fruit and refreshments will be available after the class, as well as other yoga activities.
The event is organised in conjunction with The Indian Embassy and Dublin City Council
If you can’t make it to Dublin 6 there area couple of other outdoor classes on across the capital in St. Stephen’s Green and Phoenix Park.
6. Ahoy!! Grab ye tattered eye-patch and be off to West Cork!!
Baltimore in West Cork is home to a Pirate Festival this weekend (June 18th-19th).
The festival celebrates one of the most sensational events in the town's colourful past - the attack by Barbary corsairs known as 'The Sack of Baltimore'.
The weekend will include attractions for all ages (some serious, some light-hearted) including a pirate exhibition, face painting, music, a treasure hunt and sea-faring adventures.
If you want to learn the lingo before you head to the festival check out this pirate translator to help you on your way.
7. Watch every episode of OITNB Season 4
Sunday's weather isn't looking too good, with rain forecast for most counties.
Don't stress though... just grab your duvet, head to the couch, and watch every episode of the new series of Orange is the New Black before anyone gets to spoil it for you on Monday morning.
