Category Archives: Irish Festivals

Bon Jovi will headline Slane Castle in 2013

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

Bon Jovi announced his forthcoming gig at Slane Castle in style yesterday as he flew over the surrounding area and the castle in a helicopter! The singer and his band will headline a concert at Slane Castle in County Meath … Continue reading →

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Kilkenny Artisan Food Trail Guide

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

Last night, coinciding with the opening day of the Savour Kilkenny Festival of Food, which runs over the bank holiday weekend finishing on Monday 29th October, a Kilkenny Food Trail Guide was launched, which is aimed at bringing lovers of … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Festivities in Virginia County Cavan

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

As mentioned earlier in the week, one of the many festivals happening over this forthcoming bank holiday weekend is the annual Virginia Pumpkin Festival in County Cavan. With over 20,000 expected in Virginia, the festival promises a pack programme of … Continue reading →

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Expect lots of laughs at the Bulmers Galway Comedy Festival

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

For something a bit different why not head to Galway this upcoming bank holiday weekend for a fun filled six days of great comedy with the Bulmers Galway Comedy Festival. Throughout the 6 days and 50 comedy shows running from … Continue reading →

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Festivals and Frights this Bank Holiday Weekend

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

This forthcoming bank holiday weekend there is so much to do up and down the country that wherever you may be on your Ireland vacation you are sure to find some festival or Halloween themed entertainment to enjoy.

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Corona Cork Film Festival this November

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Corona Cork Film Festival was first established in 1956 and is one of Ireland’s premier cultural events. Year-on-year the festival has seen continued growth and success, attracting more and more interest from locals and visitors. This festival is well … Continue reading →

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Guinness Cork Jazz Festival October

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

Taking place on the October bank holiday weekend, 26th – 29th October 2012, the Guinness Cork Jazz Festivals is one of Ireland’s major arts and culture events. Attracting visitors from all over the world, many of whom stay for a … Continue reading →

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Primal Scream play Dublin pub gig as part of Arthur’s Day Celebrations

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

Today the whole of Ireland is revelling in what was a fantastic Arthur’s Day Celebration throughout the entire country. Last night whether in Dublin, Cork, Waterford, Limerick or Galway, stars from the world of music were popping up in pubs … Continue reading →

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An Irish Gathering 2013 Reminder

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Irish Gathering 2013 will be a fantastic yearlong celebration of all things Irish, an opportunity for Ireland to open its arms to its thousands of friends and family from all over the world and invite them home to the … Continue reading →

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The Traditional Music Scene in Ireland

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

Bodhráns, Fiddles, Uileann Pipes, Tin Whistles and the Accordion are just some of the most popular instruments used in traditional Irish music. The soothing sounds of these instruments are what help to make the genre so popular with young and … Continue reading →

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