Category Archives: Irish Festivals

Ireland has a whole lot planned for Christmas

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

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

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

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!

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

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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Spooky Tales at Irish Castle this Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

As tonight is Halloween night, this will be our last suggestion this year on how to spend the spooky night. Have you considered taking one of the ghost tours of Shankill Castle in Co. Kilkenny? The Castle was built in … Continue reading →

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Music and more: an eventful October bank holiday weekend

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

This October bank holiday looks set to be another jam packed weekend up and the down the country with many festivals and events for people of all ages and interests kicking off in towns and cities throughout the 3 days … Continue reading →

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Cork Film Festival November 2013

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

From 9th – 17th November, the 58th Cork Film Festival will take place in Cork City.

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Cork Rebel Week Gathering Pace

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Just a week away and taking place from 14th – 20th October, the official Cork Gathering 2013 flagship event, Cork Rebel Week will begin.

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The Wexford Festival Opera 2013

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Taking place in Wexford town from the 23d October to the 3rd November is the Wexford Festival Opera.

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Clifden Arts Festival in Co. Galway – A must on your Ireland vacation

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

This year marks the 36th anniversary of the Clifden Community Arts Week. Every year the festival puts on a great celebration of the arts with events including lectures, recitals, poetry readings, traditional music, concerts, comedy and more. A must for … Continue reading →

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Jazz Gathering – The Cork Guinness Jazz Festival makes a Welcome Return

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Guinness Jazz Festival makes a welcome return to Cork this year. Over 40,000 eager jazz fans are expected to attend the festival which takes places from October 25th to 28th. Coinciding with the Irish Gathering 2013, promoters have dubbed the … Continue reading →

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