Category Archives: Irish Festivals

National Ploughing Championships 2013

The National Plough Championships has grown in size year on year since its inception some 80 years ago, becoming much more than just an annual inter-county competition; the National Ploughing Championships have become a part of Irish life and includes … Continue reading

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Oxegen – Irelands Popular Music Festival is Back

Considered one of Ireland’s best music festivals, Oxegen is back this year after a short break with a first class line up of the world’s top music acts including Calvin Harris, David Guetta, Chase & Status, Example, Alesso, Snoop Dogg, … Continue reading

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Tullamore Show and AIB National Livestock Show

A leading lifestyle event, the Tullamore Show and AIB National Livestock Show may have began life as an agriculture show, but over the years it has developed and change to include entertainment, crafts, food, fun and much more to provide … Continue reading

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Waterford Spraoi August 2013

The Spraoi International Arts Festival will be taking place from 2nd – 4th August in Waterford City and yet again the streets of the city will come alive with arts, entertainment, music and performances for the whole family!

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Galway Film Fleadh Announces 2013 Programme

The Galway Film Fleadh takes place from the 9th – 14th July 2013, and this year to celebrate its 25th anniversary this year, has announced a full programme of events that includes the very best from Irish and world cinema.

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Dublin Horse 2013

One of the largest and longest running events in Ireland, the Dublin Horse has built up quite a following over the past 140 years and year-on-year attracts old familiar faces and new to the RDS showground in Dublin.

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Killarney Summerfest 2013

Taking place at the end of July to the beginning of August, Killarney Summerfest 2013 is a family friendly festival, which has a jam packed programme of events cater for all. So whether looking for adventure activities set in the … Continue reading

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The Galway Film Fleadh 2013

Taking place from the 9th – 14th July 2013, is the Galway Film Fleadh. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the full programme of events that will include screenings, talks and workshops will be launched later this month.

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Daingean’s Medieval Gathering

From the 8th to the 9th of June, Daingean in Co. Offaly is the place to be as you will be taken back to medieval times. This truly spectacular festival will give revelers the opportunity to experience medieval past times … Continue reading

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Countdown to Cork Midsummer Festival

Not long now till the Cork Midsummer Festival, an annual event that takes place in Cork City from 21st – 30th June and which this year to coincide with the year of the Irish Gathering, shall celebrate the best new … Continue reading

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