Category Archives: Irish Festivals

Ryainair Rumoured to make Announcement at St. Patrick Reception in White House

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

According to leading reports, leading Irish budget airline Ryanair will be announcing a deal to buy 200 aircrafts from Boeing at the annual reception to mark St. Patrick’s Day. The reception will take place at the White House to celebrate … Continue reading →

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Westlife’s Nicky Byrne will be this year’s St Patricks Parade Grand Marshall

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

With the countdown to one of the major days of the Irish calendar, St Patricks Day and with it the resulting celebrations for the St Patricks festival and people parade in Dublin already begun, its grand Marshall for 2013 has … Continue reading →

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Clifden Traditional Music Festival

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

For the past four years Clifden, the largest town in Connemara, County Galway has held a Traditional Music Festival. A great weekend of music, singing and dancing happening from 4th – 7th April, there will be an official opening concert … Continue reading →

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The Lively and Loud Green Limerick St Patrick’s Festival

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Taking place between 16th – 18th March, the Limerick St Patrick’s Day Festival will include the mammoth St Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday 17th March followed by the 43rd International Band Championship on Monday 18th March that will feature Marching … Continue reading →

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World Famous Landmarks GO GREEN for St Patrick’s Day 2013

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

In just over a month some of the world’s most famous landmarks will go green to celebrate St Patrick’s Day.

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Jameson Dublin International Film Festival

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Established some 10 years ago in 2003, The Jameson Dublin International Film Festival will be taking place from 14th – 24th February in the vibrant capital, presenting over 140 films from all over the globe to an Irish Audience.

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Oxegen returns for August bank holiday weekend

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

After a one year break, the popular music festival Oxegen returns to Punchestown Racecourse in Kildare but with some significant changes to its format! The first big change is that it will take place over the August Bank Holiday weekend, … Continue reading →

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The Dublin Chinese New Year Festival 2013

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

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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Corona Cork Film Festival gets off to a great start with 8 days of great cinematic experience

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

Whilst the festivals have been rather quiet nationwide of late, Cork city is again the place to be for culture and entertainment fans as a fortnight after the Jazz Festival, it is back with another culture rich festival as film … Continue reading →

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Be Inspired by the Dublin Book Festival this November

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

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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