Category Archives: arts festivals Ireland

Cork Choral Music Festival

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Part of the attraction of festivals whilst on a vacation in Ireland particularly music and arts festivals is their capacity to open up to the public the many delights and attributes of their chosen genre. Music fans are often enlightened and … Continue reading →

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The more classical side of Ireland

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Visitors to Ireland will be in for a treat if they catch an amazing classical performance from Ireland’s well-respected “Three Tenors of Ireland” at the National Concert Hall this Thursday, 10th April, in Dublin. Continue reading →

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Electric Picnic set to rock Irish music fans this summer

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

One of Ireland’s more popular festival’s Electric Picnic will enter into its 11th year this summer, and revellers can expect to see a similar standard of high quality acts to previous years, as well as the return of programme favourites … Continue reading →

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Worldwide iconic sites go green for St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Over 70 iconic sites worldwide joined in on the St. Patrick’s Day festivities by going green for the day.  Each year a host of landmarks go “green” to mark the day with the famous Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio … Continue reading →

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Share your Irish pride on St Patrick’s Day #IrelandInspires

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Show your Irish pride on St Patrick’s Day 2014 by sharing this video! #IrelandInspires Continue reading →

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Animated fun for St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

If you are looking for something different than the regular St Patrick’s Day events and parades, Tourism Ireland have just announced their plans for a 2014 online parade. ‘The Fantastic St Patrick’s Parade’ game will include pixies, pirates, vampires and … Continue reading →

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Dingle International Film Festival to reach for the stars

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The 2014 Dingle International Film Festival takes place between 14th and 17th March and will hosted at both The Phoenix Cinema & St. James’ Church. Continue reading →

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Literary fans to make pilgrimage to Listowel Writers’ Week

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The scenic surrounds of Listowel in County Kerry offer the perfect setting for Ireland’s premier literary festival, Listowel Writers Week, between 28th May to 1st June. Continue reading →

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World set to go green once more for St Patrick’s Day

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Operation Global Greening sees many of the worlds most noted landmarks and buildings temporarily glow literally green, with an emerald green light on St. Patrick’s Day. Continue reading →

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Big Irish celebrations as Chinese Year of the Horse gallops in!

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The 7th annual Dublin Chinese New Year Festival is scheduled to take place in the Temple Bar area of Dublin between the 30th January and 14th February. Continue reading →

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