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Eclectic programme planned for the Cork Film Festival

This year marks the 59th edition of the Cork Film Festival, which takes place between the 7th & 16th November. Continue reading

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Sneem International Folklore Storytelling Festival

Years ago, throughout Irelands rich cultural history, the ancient art of storytelling was a main feature of Irish society with the seancaithe and scéalaí, who were known as the Tradition Bearers and Storytellers respectively, passing down the old stories to … Continue reading

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The success of the recent Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

The renowned Guinness Cork Jazz Festival recently took place on the October Bank Holiday Weekend in Cork. The globally renowned festival saw over 1000 jazz musicians who made the trip to Ireland to take part in over 400 music sessions … Continue reading

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The Sligo Choral Music Festival

Visitors to Sligo in November are in for a musical treat. The Sligo Choral Music Festival is Ireland’s second largest choral festival and sees national and international choirs converge on the town of Sligo to compete in competitions.

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A unique celebration of opera in Wexford

Wexford Festival Opera which takes place between the 22nd October and 2nd November plays host to a unique celebration of the operatic arts. Continue reading

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Some spooky ideas for Halloween in Ireland

There are hauntingly good celebrations happening throughout the country that are sure to spook the daylights of anyone enjoying a trip to Ireland for Halloween. Continue reading

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A different take on the economy at the Kilkenomics Economics Festival

Some of the leading economists, financial analysts and media commentators from across the globe join up with some of the sharpest local stand-up comedians at the annual Kilkenomics Economics Festival. Continue reading

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Bram Stoker Festival to haunt Dublin in October

There may be a new Dracula film hitting the silver screen at the moment but it looks like the vampire theme is set to continue in Dublin City during the latter part of October when the Bram Stoker Festival 2014 takes place … Continue reading

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Guinness Cork Jazz Festival returns to the banks of the Lee

The globally renowned Guinness Cork Jazz Festival will be rocking the banks of the River Lee between 23rd and 27th October 2014. Continue reading

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Dublin Theatre Festival

The eighteen day Dublin Theatre Festival is currently in full swing. The festival first staged in 1957, has a long history and is Europe’s longest running specialist theatre festival. An annual event, the festival brings world class performers to Dublin … Continue reading

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