Category Archives: Music in Ireland

Bandon Music Festival

The Bandon Music Festival 2013 promises to be one of the best festivals yet. This year the festival will begin on May 31st and finish up on June 2nd. Royseven, who are one of Ireland’s leading bands hailing from Dublin, will … Continue reading

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The International Pan Celtic Festival in Carlow

Celebrating the Celtic cultures of Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Cornwall, Brittany and the Isle of Man, the International Pan Celtic Festival 2013 in Carlow is a festival of music, song, dance and language taking place from 2nd – 7th April 2013.

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One Direction arrive in Ireland

Global pop star phenomenon’s One Direction arrives in Ireland today ahead of their 8 tour dates in Dublin’s O2 and Belfast’s Odyssey.

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Clifden Traditional Music Festival

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

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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The Who and Fleetwood Mac to perform in Ireland

Exciting news as both The Who and Fleetwood Mac have recently announced tour dates in Ireland. The Who will play Dublin on June 8th at the 02, Dublin. The legendary rock band will be performing their famous 1973 double album ‘Quadrophenia’. The band have … Continue reading

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Oxegen returns for August bank holiday weekend

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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2013 City of Culture Celebrations begin in Derry

Derry kicked off its years as the city of culture and style at the weekend with an impressive concert that was co-hosted by actors Amanda Burton and Jimmy Nesbitt and featured some of the North most renowned musicians such as; … Continue reading

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Uplifting Irish Anthem to be presented to US President

An uplifting anthem that is due to be presented to the US president Barack Obama at his inauguration on 19th January has been written by singer / songwriter Brendan Keely from Tullamore, County Offaly, who is probably best known for … Continue reading

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The Temple Bar Tradfest 2013

The Temple Bar Tradfest has been running for five years and will make a return in 2013 from January 22nd to January 27th. Every year the festival has risen and popularity and is now a major highlight in the Irish … Continue reading

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