Category Archives: Irish Festivals

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

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

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

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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Waterford Breaks World Biggest Bowl of Porridge Record

The Waterford Harvest Festival took place 10th – 16th September 2012 to celebrate the food heritage and culture in Waterford. A festival for food lovers everywhere, it was a modern twist on the traditional harvest celebrations and feasting period, with … Continue reading

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Festival honours Hollywood silent movie director from Ireland

Irish born film director William Desmond Taylor, will be remembered and celebrating during a festival in Carlow on the 21st – 23rd September, coinciding with the 140th anniversary of his birth.

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International Oyster and Seafood Festival in Galway

At the end of this month, between Friday 28th and Sunday 30th September, Galway celebrates its International Oyster and Seafood Festival. An annual event, this is possibly one of the most international recognised food festivals in Ireland and the world’s … Continue reading

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The Oktoberfest Beag back in Cork for another year

Most of the festivals highlighted throughout the country celebrate various aspects of our proud Irish heritage, and as a European and multicultural country we also like to celebrate and acknowledge the traditions of our neighbours. One upcoming event which celebrates … Continue reading

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Getting planning for the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival in October

Since it was first held in 1978, the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival has become one of Ireland premier and most successful internationally renowned musical events. The Festival is continually growing to be bigger and better year-on-year, as thousands of visitors … Continue reading

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Wexford Opera Festival October 2012

For opera fans or lovers of a good show, the charming seaside town of Wexford, every year since 1951, holds an exciting and unique opera festival. Fondly referred to as “one of the best small festivals in the world”, the … Continue reading

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Sligo Live a must this October

The Irish musician Van Morrison best known for his legendary song “Brown Eyed Girl” is just one of many music talents who will bring their distinctive blend of music to Sligo Live happening in late October. The festival which runs … Continue reading

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