Category Archives: Irish Festivals

The success of the recent Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

The renowned Guinness Cork Jazz Festival recently took place on the October Bank Holiday Weekend in Cork. The globally renowned festival saw over 1000 jazz musicians who made the trip to Ireland to take part in over 400 music sessions … Continue reading

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A unique celebration of opera in Wexford

Wexford Festival Opera which takes place between the 22nd October and 2nd November plays host to a unique celebration of the operatic arts. Continue reading

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Some spooky ideas for Halloween in Ireland

There are hauntingly good celebrations happening throughout the country that are sure to spook the daylights of anyone enjoying a trip to Ireland for Halloween. Continue reading

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A different take on the economy at the Kilkenomics Economics Festival

Some of the leading economists, financial analysts and media commentators from across the globe join up with some of the sharpest local stand-up comedians at the annual Kilkenomics Economics Festival. Continue reading

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Bram Stoker Festival to haunt Dublin in October

There may be a new Dracula film hitting the silver screen at the moment but it looks like the vampire theme is set to continue in Dublin City during the latter part of October when the Bram Stoker Festival 2014 takes place … Continue reading

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Enjoy County Kilkenny for FREE on the 11th October

The tourism body for Kilkenny City are offering visitors an especially cheap day out on Saturday, 11th October, for Kilkenny FREE Day.  Buildings all over the city and County Kilkenny will be open to visitors free of charge throughout the day giving … Continue reading

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Guinness Cork Jazz Festival returns to the banks of the Lee

The globally renowned Guinness Cork Jazz Festival will be rocking the banks of the River Lee between 23rd and 27th October 2014. Continue reading

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A culinary paradise awaits at the Kinsale Gourmet Festival

The Kinsale Gourmet Festival returns for its 38th year to showcase all of the culinary delights that Kinsale has to offer between the 10th and 12th October 2014. Continue reading

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Cork’s Folk Festival to celebrate its 35th year in style

The 35th annual Cork Folk Festival takes place in Cork City with some of Ireland’s finest folk and traditional Irish musicians between the 2nd and 5th October. Continue reading

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2014 National Ploughing Championships

The National Ploughing Championships will take place in Ratheniska, County Laois, between the 23rd and 25th September 2014 and will be Ireland’s largest outdoor event. Continue reading

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