Category Archives: Irish Festivals

Cork International Choral Festival

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

The principal aim of the Cork International Choral Festival since its inception in 1954 was to become a dynamic force in fostering choral music throughout Ireland. This choral festival in Cork takes place over a five day period preceding the first Monday in May.

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Seachtain na Gaeilge – Ireland’s largest Irish language festival

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

One of Ireland’s largest Irish language festivals takes place in Sligo between the 1st & 7th March. Seachtain na Gaeilge is a celebration of Irish language and culture with numerous entertaining and fun events, from intimate music sessions to large scale concerts, from literature … Continue reading →

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The Galway Food Festival

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

Located on Ireland’s western coastline, Galway will be celebrating its culinary landscape with the 5th annual Galway Food Festival. The festival will take place between the 24th and 28th March on the Easter Bank Holiday weekend 2016.

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1848 Tricolour Celebration

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

Waterford City will play host to a significant celebration of Irish culture between the 4th & 6th March with the 1848 Tricolour Celebration taking place throughout the city.

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2016 Dublin International Film Festival

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Audi Dublin International Film Festival (ADIFF) has fast become Ireland’s premier feature film festival since its inception in 2003. The festival takes place throughout Dublin City and will  turn Ireland’s capital in cinematic wonderland between 18th & 28th February.

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The Moving Crib returns to Dublin

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

For many generations of Dublin natives the festive period means the return of The Moving Crib to Parnell Square West with parents and grandparents now bringing their children to the enchanting, handmade exhibition.

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Dublin listed as a ‘must-visit’ city for 2016 by Lonely Planet

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland’s capital city Dublin is now one of the world’s most popular cities to visit according to a vast array of the world’s prestigious guidebooks, including the ever popular Lonely Planet.

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2015 SUBTITLE European Film Festival

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Kilkenny City will once again play host to the 2015 SUBTITLE European Film Festival between the 23rd & 29th November. The festival provides a unique platform for many of the popular continental European films that are not generally screened in … Continue reading →

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Galway International Oyster Festival

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

The popular Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival is set to make a popular return from the 25th until the 27th September.

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The National Ploughing Championships 2015

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

One of Europe’s biggest outdoor events, The National Ploughing Championships, takes place at Ratheniska in County Laois between 22nd & 24th September. Continue reading →

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