Category Archives: The Irish Gathering 2013

Westlife’s Nicky Byrne will be this year’s St Patricks Parade Grand Marshall

With the countdown to one of the major days of the Irish calendar, St Patricks Day and with it the resulting celebrations for the St Patricks festival and people parade in Dublin already begun, its grand Marshall for 2013 has … Continue reading

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Much-Fun-to-be-had at the Run-a-muck Challenge!

Taking place in just under two weeks time on Saturday 9th March at 11am in the grounds of Clonkeeran House, near Johnstown Bridge in County Kildare, one of Ireland’s most popular off-road fun and run challenges, Run-a-Muck will take place.

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The Lively and Loud Green Limerick St Patrick’s Festival

Taking place between 16th – 18th March, the Limerick St Patrick’s Day Festival will include the mammoth St Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday 17th March followed by the 43rd International Band Championship on Monday 18th March that will feature Marching … Continue reading

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World Famous Landmarks GO GREEN for St Patrick’s Day 2013

In just over a month some of the world’s most famous landmarks will go green to celebrate St Patrick’s Day.

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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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Yeats Winter School Gathering 2013

From the 18th to the 20th of January, The Yeats Winter School Gathering 2013 will take place. As part of the Gathering 2013 celebrations, the school will give patrons the opportunity to learn more about W.B. Yeats and his family … Continue reading

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The Irish Gathering 2013 kicks off in style!

Kicking off the Gathering Ireland 2013 with a bang, a ceremonial 21 gun salute was performed on Spike Island in Cork Harbour on New Year’s Day, by soldiers from the 1 Brigade Artillery Unit based in Collins Barracks, Cork.

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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 Irish Gathering 2013 reveals over 1,500 events

It’s been revealed that over 1,500 events will be staged throughout Ireland next year by local communities, family groups and local organisations as part of the Irish Gathering 2013.

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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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