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The Dublin Chinese New Year Festival 2013

In just over a month, at the start of February 2013, Dublin will be celebrating the best in Chinese Irish Culture and Entertainment as the Dublin Chinese New Year Festival welcomes the year of the snake.

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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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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 Bulmers Comedy Festival Clonmel

The Bulmers Comedy Festival at O’Keeffes in Clonmel now in its 6th year will host probably its biggest and best line up so far as some of the best comedians from Ireland and around the world entertain the crowds between … Continue reading

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Be Inspired by the Dublin Book Festival this November

From 13th – 18th November, over 140 authors will take part in this year’s Dublin Book Festival, which will happen in and around Smock Alley Theatre, Temple Bar. A celebration of Irish writing and publishing, the crammed programme of events … Continue reading

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Kilkenny Artisan Food Trail Guide

Last night, coinciding with the opening day of the Savour Kilkenny Festival of Food, which runs over the bank holiday weekend finishing on Monday 29th October, a Kilkenny Food Trail Guide was launched, which is aimed at bringing lovers of … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Festivities in Virginia County Cavan

As mentioned earlier in the week, one of the many festivals happening over this forthcoming bank holiday weekend is the annual Virginia Pumpkin Festival in County Cavan. With over 20,000 expected in Virginia, the festival promises a pack programme of … 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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Corona Cork Film Festival this November

The Corona Cork Film Festival was first established in 1956 and is one of Ireland’s premier cultural events. Year-on-year the festival has seen continued growth and success, attracting more and more interest from locals and visitors. This festival is well … Continue reading

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Guinness Cork Jazz Festival October

Taking place on the October bank holiday weekend, 26th – 29th October 2012, the Guinness Cork Jazz Festivals is one of Ireland’s major arts and culture events. Attracting visitors from all over the world, many of whom stay for a … Continue reading

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