L'ultimo incontro di Katie Taylor: cosa fare in Irlanda

If you're a Katie Taylor fan, a trip to Bray feels like a natural place to start.

Katie was born and raised in the seaside town, and Bray has always been closely associated with her story. But even if you're not making the trip specifically because of the fight, Bray is well worth an afternoon.

It's an easy place to get a feel for the Irish coast, with the seafront, Bray Head and plenty of cafés, pubs and restaurants to explore. It's also one of those places where you don't need a packed itinerary - sometimes a stroll along the promenade and a bit of time by the sea is exactly what you need.

If you'd like to turn your visit into an activity, there's a fun option available through DoIreland.

The Bray Mission Impossible is a self-guided mystery trail that takes you around the town solving clues and completing challenges as you go.

We think it's a particularly good fit for a group of friends or families because you get to explore Bray without feeling like you're simply ticking off tourist attractions. The trail covers around 4km and takes roughly 90 minutes, taking in the seafront and some of the town's architecture along the way.

It's also completely self-guided, so you can fit it around the rest of your day rather than having to work around a tour departure time.

If you've travelled all the way to Ireland for fight night, we'd really recommend giving yourself some time to see Wicklow too.

Known as the “Garden of Ireland”, County Wicklow is where the landscape starts to change dramatically as you leave Dublin behind. You get mountains, lakes, forests and some of the country's most beautiful scenery - all surprisingly close to the capital.

One of the places we'd put high on the list is Glendalough.

The valley is home to the remains of an early medieval monastic settlement founded by St Kevin, including the famous Round Tower. It's beautiful, peaceful and very different from the atmosphere you'll find in Dublin on fight weekend.

Experience Glendalough with a local story and a tune.

For something a little different, the Glendalough Musical Walking Tour combines the history of the monastic site with traditional Irish music.

The one-hour tour is led by an expert guide and musician, bringing the history and stories of Glendalough to life as you walk through the site. We like this kind of experience because it gives you more than just the chance to take a few photos. You get some context about the place you're visiting, while the music adds something that feels distinctly Irish.

Fancy seeing Wicklow from horseback?

If walking isn't quite your thing, Hollywood Horse and Pony Trekking offers guided rides through the Wicklow Mountains.

It's a family-run centre in the Wicklow countryside, with treks suitable for experienced riders and beginners. The routes take in forests, meadows and the surrounding mountain scenery, and the centre is close to Glendalough. It's a lovely option if you have a little more time in Wicklow and want to get away from the usual sightseeing route.

Of course, the main event is in Dublin. Croke Park will host Katie Taylor's farewell fight against Flora Pili on Saturday, 5 September. It is a particularly fitting venue for one of Ireland's greatest sporting stars and should make for an unforgettable atmosphere.

But don't make the mistake of thinking you need to spend your whole trip around the stadium. Dublin is compact, lively and easy to explore, so you can fit plenty into a day before heading to Croke Park - or spend Sunday taking things a little slower after the excitement of fight night.

Visit the Guinness Storehouse

If it's your first time in Dublin, the Guinness Storehouse is an obvious one, and for good reason.

It's one of the city's best-known attractions and tells the story of Guinness across seven floors, finishing with panoramic views over Dublin. It's an easy experience to slot into a Dublin itinerary, particularly if you've only got a day or two in the city. For those looking to make their visit a little more special, the Guinness Storehouse & Perfect Pint Tour combines a visit to the iconic brewery experience with the chance to learn how to pour the perfect pint of Guinness. And if this particular tour isn't quite what you're looking for, there are several other Guinness Storehouse tours available on the website, so you can choose the experience that best suits your interests and itinerary.

Discover Dublin’s Irish story at EPIC

For something a little different, we'd also recommend EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin's Docklands.

Rather than being a traditional museum where you wander around reading display boards, EPIC takes you through the story of Irish emigration and the influence Irish people have had around the world.

If you're visiting Ireland from overseas for the Taylor fight, it can be a particularly interesting stop – especially if you have Irish family connections yourself. For an easy way to combine EPIC with more Dublin sightseeing, the EPIC Museum & City Tour Combo pairs your museum visit with a hop-on hop-off bus tour, making it simple to explore more of the city's key sights at your own pace. If you'd prefer a different way to experience EPIC or Dublin, you can also find other suitable tour options on the website.

See Dublin the easy way with DoDublin

If you're short on time, or simply want to see as much of Dublin as possible without worrying about getting from A to B, the DoDublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus is one of the easiest ways to get around the city's main sights.

There are 24, 48 and 72-hour options, so you can choose what works best for your stay. You can stay on for the full sightseeing route or hop off when somewhere catches your eye and pick the bus up again later.

And if you'd rather explore on foot, the DoDublin Walking Tours are another great way to see the city. There are northside and southside walking tours, both giving you the chance to explore Dublin with a guide and hear more about the city as you go.

For a first visit to Dublin, we'd probably suggest doing one of these early in your trip. It gives you a feel for the city and helps you decide where you'd like to spend more time afterwards.

Make a weekend of it

Katie Taylor's final fight is going to be a huge occasion for Irish sport, but if you're travelling to Ireland for it, we'd encourage you to look beyond the stadium too.

Spend an afternoon in Bray and see the hometown that helped shape Katie Taylor's story. Take a trip into Wicklow for mountains, lakes and Glendalough. Then come back into Dublin, explore the city, eat well and soak up the atmosphere before heading to Croke Park.

That's the nice thing about Ireland: you don't have to travel very far to see something completely different.

When is Katie Taylor fighting Flora Pili?

Katie Taylor is scheduled to fight Flora Pili at Croke Park in Dublin on Saturday, 5 September 2026, in what is expected to be her final professional fight.

Where is Katie Taylor from?

Katie Taylor is from Bray, County Wicklow, where she was born and raised. The seaside town is south of Dublin and makes an easy addition to a Dublin itinerary.

What can I do in Bray?

Visitors can explore Bray's seafront and surrounding area or try the Bray Mission Impossible, a self-guided mystery trail around the town.

What can I do in Wicklow?

Wicklow is home to some of Ireland's most beautiful scenery, including the mountains, lakes and monastic ruins of Glendalough. Experiences available through DoIreland include the Glendalough Musical Walking Tour and Hollywood Horse and Pony Trekking.

What are the best things to do in Dublin during fight weekend?

Popular options include the Guinness Storehouse, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, the Delicious Dublin Food Tour, DoDublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and DoDublin Walking Tours.

Can I take a day trip from Dublin?

Absolutely. Dublin is a great base for exploring more of Ireland, with day tours available including Kilkenny, Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough Day Tour, the Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Belfast and the Giant's Causeway, and Newgrange and the Boyne Valley Day Tour.

Make the most of your Ireland trip

Whether you're travelling to Ireland specifically for Katie Taylor's final fight or simply want to experience the atmosphere surrounding one of the country's biggest sporting occasions, there is plenty to discover before and after fight night.

Explore Bray, discover Wicklow, experience Dublin and see more of Ireland with DoIreland.