Culture Night 2013 – Dublin, Ireland

The 8th ever Culture Night 2013 will take place on Friday September 20th from 5pm-11pm in Dublin, Ireland. This year the event will have a record amount of diverse cultural organisations transforming Dublin by night with more than 190 organisations and 32 regions showcasing Ireland’s unique cultural life.

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Ireland’s National Stud and Gardens

Located just off the M7 motorway, the Irish National Stud and Gardens is not to be missed.

The Stud is a one of a kind attraction of natural beauty where you will some of the most beautiful horses and breathtaking gardens you will not find anywhere else in the world.

There are daily tours with many attractions to keep young and old occupied. You will find the world famous Japanese Gardens, a Horse Museum and St. Fiachra’s Garden.

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Which county did you enjoy the most on your visit to Ireland?

We are looking to find out which county is the most popular with visitors while on their Ireland vacation. Can you help us? Leave a comment and let us know which county you enjoyed the most.

 Was it the beauty of the West of Ireland? County Clare or perhaps Galway? Did you enjoy your stay in the North in Donegal or Belfast the most? Maybe you preferred the hustle and bustle of our spectacular capital Continue reading
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Irish Craft Beer and Cider Festival 2013

Taking place on the 5th – 8th September, the Irish Craft Beer and Cider Festival will be happening in the RDS in Dublin.
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Limerick Jazz Festival 2013

Taking place across various venues in Limerick city Ireland, the Limerick Jazz Festival is not to be missed.

This is the 2nd year of the festival and is shaping up to be another success as it features artists from the US, UK, national as well as local artists. Continue reading

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The Small festival with a Big Heart: Bellybang 2013

A small music festival in Ireland is fast becoming very popular with both locals and visitors alike thanks to the unique approach: ALL of the profits go to charity. The budget is spent on essentials such as lighting and stage installations but all the bands, crew and sound engineers work for free!

The festival takes place in the town of Clonmel, Co. Tipperary where local artists and musicians come together to offer a music festival experience that bigger and more well known festivals can’t offer. The sense of community in the town shines through each year as local bands play for free to raise money for some very good causes.  Continue reading

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First World Mini Games to take place in Cork

The inaugural World Mini Games is all set to take place from Friday 23rd August in Cork as part of the Irish Gathering 2013 and in association with SpóirtFest, a not for profit organisation in Ireland that aims to promote participation in sport and raise funds for amateur sports programmes.
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Waterford Harvest Festival 2013

A festival for all the family, the Waterford Harvest Festival takes place from the 9th-15th September throughout Waterford city to celebrate the food heritage and culture of Waterford.
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Ireland’s Friendly Soccer Game against Wales ends 0-0

Last night the Republic of Ireland soccer team began the football season with a 0-0 over our close neighbors, Wales. Critics felt both teams played poorly, with Ireland unable to break through a weak Wales side.  Continue reading

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National Ploughing Championships 2013

The National Plough Championships has grown in size year on year since its inception some 80 years ago, becoming much more than just an annual inter-county competition; the National Ploughing Championships have become a part of Irish life and includes competitions, exhibitions, demonstrations, trade stands, events and much more.
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