Category Archives: Irish Festivals

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

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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John B Keane’s famous play “Sive” returns to the Abbey Theatre

One of Ireland’s most beloved writers John B Keane’s play “Sive” is currently playing at Dublin’s Abbey Theatre (12th February – 12th April) over half a century after the theatre initially rejected it. Continue reading

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

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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Top 10 things to do in Ireland in 2014 – Part Two (Cuid a Dó)

Following on from Part One (Cuid Amháin) of the Top 10 things to do in Ireland during 2014, we complete the list with our final five recommendations for those planning a trip to Ireland:. Continue reading

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Top 10 things to do in Ireland in 2014 – Part One (Cuid Amháin)

To help you peer through the endless destinations and Ireland vacation offers we’ve selected the Top 10 things to do in Ireland during 2014. Continue reading

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Riverdance to kick of Limerick City of Culture 2014 in style

Riverdance will be the inaugural flagship event for Limerick City of Culture 2014 and also mark the homecoming for Limerick born composer, Bill Whelan. Continue reading

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Galway’s literary festival Over The Edge continues to grow

January 2014 will see the 11th anniversary of “Over The Edge” a series of monthly literary readings in Galway City Library. Continue reading

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Ireland popped the cork on 2014 in dazzling style

Limerick and Dublin were to focus of Ireland’s New Years Eve celebrations as the cork was popped on 2014. Continue reading

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Connemara offers something different this Christmas

In the far west of Ireland they will be celebrate the Christmas spirit in a very unique way at the Connemara Four Seasons Walking Festival. Continue reading

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8 million visitors to Ireland expected by Tourism Ireland

The Gathering increased visits to Ireland by 7.2 percent says new report by Tourism Ireland. Continue reading

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