Category Archives: Irish Festivals

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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The South West of Ireland comes alive this Decemeber

The South West of Ireland will be full of festive cheer this December with the Kenmare Choral Festival and the Winter Wonderland in Skibbereen will be kicking off in the lead up to Christmas. Continue reading

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Christmas Racing Festivals in Ireland this December

Ireland has always been renowned for its love of horse racing and the Christmas period is a particularly busy time for punters and jockeys alike with a number of exciting Racing Festivals taking place in both Dublin and Limerick. Continue reading

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Ireland has a whole lot planned for Christmas

Christmas is a magical time in Ireland and there so many events and family entertainment planned throughout the island of Ireland in celebration of the festive period. Continue reading

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Dublin Web Summit wows visitors

2013’s Dublin Web Summit was the fourth instalment of the event which has now become regarded as among Europe’s leading technology conferences. Continue reading

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Beatlemania takes over the capital city!

Marking the 50th Anniversary of the Beatles appearance in Ireland, Dublin plays host to the inaugural Beatles Festival today – 7th November.

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