Category Archives: Music

Oxegen – Irelands Popular Music Festival is Back

Considered one of Ireland’s best music festivals, Oxegen is back this year after a short break with a first class line up of the world’s top music acts including Calvin Harris, David Guetta, Chase & Status, Example, Alesso, Snoop Dogg, … Continue reading

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One Direction arrive in Ireland

Global pop star phenomenon’s One Direction arrives in Ireland today ahead of their 8 tour dates in Dublin’s O2 and Belfast’s Odyssey.

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Clifden Traditional Music Festival

For the past four years Clifden, the largest town in Connemara, County Galway has held a Traditional Music Festival. A great weekend of music, singing and dancing happening from 4th – 7th April, there will be an official opening concert … Continue reading

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Oxegen returns for August bank holiday weekend

After a one year break, the popular music festival Oxegen returns to Punchestown Racecourse in Kildare but with some significant changes to its format! The first big change is that it will take place over the August Bank Holiday weekend, … Continue reading

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Uplifting Irish Anthem to be presented to US President

An uplifting anthem that is due to be presented to the US president Barack Obama at his inauguration on 19th January has been written by singer / songwriter Brendan Keely from Tullamore, County Offaly, who is probably best known for … Continue reading

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Slash of Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver Fame to Play Dublin in 2013

Yet another reason to book your holiday to Ireland in 2013! Rock God Slash will be playing two gigs in Ireland on March 3rd and 4th at the prestigious Olympia Theatre in Dublin City Centre. The venue has had it’s … Continue reading

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Eminem finally to perform at Slane Castle

Yet another worldwide music megastar will perform live in Ireland next year, as it was announced that Eminem, who has collaborated with a range of musical superstars, will play at Slane Castle on 17th August.

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The Boss Plays Ireland 2013

The Boss – Bruce Springsteen announced that he will play three gigs in Ireland over the summer of next year.

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Bon Jovi will headline Slane Castle in 2013

Bon Jovi announced his forthcoming gig at Slane Castle in style yesterday as he flew over the surrounding area and the castle in a helicopter! The singer and his band will headline a concert at Slane Castle in County Meath … Continue reading

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Festivals and Frights this Bank Holiday Weekend

This forthcoming bank holiday weekend there is so much to do up and down the country that wherever you may be on your Ireland vacation you are sure to find some festival or Halloween themed entertainment to enjoy.

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