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A Christmas Carol in Dublin, Ireland

From December 8th to 22nd, the Ark will be celebrating the 200th birthday of Charles Dickens. The show which is geared for children eight and over will tell the famous Christmas Carol tale that has captured the hearts of young … Continue reading

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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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Visiting Santa in Ireland – Some Options

From the 30th of November to the 23rd of December 2012, The Lodge at Tayto Park will be transformed into a magical Christmas grotto. The Tayto Park is located at Kilbrew, Ashbourne in Co. Meath. It has been described as … 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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An Irish Gathering 2013 Reminder

The Irish Gathering 2013 will be a fantastic yearlong celebration of all things Irish, an opportunity for Ireland to open its arms to its thousands of friends and family from all over the world and invite them home to the … Continue reading

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International Oyster and Seafood Festival in Galway

At the end of this month, between Friday 28th and Sunday 30th September, Galway celebrates its International Oyster and Seafood Festival. An annual event, this is possibly one of the most international recognised food festivals in Ireland and the world’s … Continue reading

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Getting planning for the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival in October

Since it was first held in 1978, the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival has become one of Ireland premier and most successful internationally renowned musical events. The Festival is continually growing to be bigger and better year-on-year, as thousands of visitors … Continue reading

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Waterford Harvest Festival 2012

A city wide festival, the Waterford Harvest Festival celebrates the food heritage and culture in Waterford, and takes place 10th – 16th September 2012. A festival for food lovers everywhere, the Waterford Harvest Festival is a modern twist on the … Continue reading

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Rose of Tralee International Festival

Only a month away, The Rose of Tralee Festival,  one of Ireland’s largest and longest running festivals, which is based around the selection of the Rose of Tralee, an international event that encompasses young women of Irish descent from Ireland … Continue reading

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National Heritage Week in Ireland

One thing not to be missed this year is the National Heritage Week which runs from the 18th to the 26th of August this summer. Background: Thanks to encouragement from the EU, people from across Europe visit hundreds of historic … Continue reading

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