The Temple Bar Tradfest 2013

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

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 music calendar and has even won several awards including Best Traditional Music Festival in the 2008 and 2009 Festival Awards.

Sharon Shanon, Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill, Maura O’Connell, Mary Coughlan, Declan O’ Rourke and T with the Maggies are just some of the headlining acts revellers can enjoy across various stunning venues in the area. Continue reading →

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New Years Eve 2012 in Ireland

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

Why not celebrate New Years Eve 2012 in Ireland this year? Dublin will be hosting a Countdown to 2013 concert at College Green, Dublin 2. Ring in the new year in style with Irish music stars Imelda May and BellX1 who will feature in the concert on December 31st. Continue reading →

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Christmas Markets in Ireland: Galway Continental Christmas Market

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

Where: Eyre Square, Galway City
When: 23rd of November to the 22nd of December 2012
Opening hours:

  • 12pm – 8pm from Monday to Wednesday
  • 10am – 10pm Thursday – Sunday.

For the third year in a row, the City Business Association presents the Galway Continental Christmas Market.

Last year Over 400,000 people visited the 2011 Christmas Market – which saw over fifty wooden chalets, Santa’s Grotto, the German Bier Keller as well as numerous other Continue reading →

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Slash of Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver Fame to Play Dublin in 2013

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

Yet another reason to book your holiday to Ireland in 2013! Rock God Slash will be playing two gigs in Ireland on March 3rd and 4th at the prestigious Olympia Theatre in Dublin City Centre.

The venue has had it’s fair share of legends playing through the years and the line up for 2013 will not disappoint! Slash has had a busy year with the release of his second solo album Apocalyptic Love which was met with critical acclaim and has been receiving very positive reviews from music critics all over the world with his current tour. Continue reading →

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Eminem finally to perform at Slane Castle

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

Yet another worldwide music megastar will perform live in Ireland next year, as it was announced that Eminem, who has collaborated with a range of musical superstars, will play at Slane Castle on 17th August.
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Christmas Markets in Ireland

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

Becoming more and more popular year on year, both locals and tourists on Ireland Vacations can find an increasing amount of Christmas Markets up and down the Country throughout Ireland’s many villages, cities and towns.
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A Christmas Carol in Dublin, Ireland

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

From December 8th to 22nd, the Ark will be celebrating the 200th birthday of Charles Dickens. The show which is geared for children eight and over will tell the famous Christmas Carol tale that has captured the hearts of young and old for generations. Continue reading →

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The Irish Gathering 2013 reveals over 1,500 events

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

It’s been revealed that over 1,500 events will be staged throughout Ireland next year by local communities, family groups and local organisations as part of the Irish Gathering 2013.
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Visiting Santa in Ireland – Some Options

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

From the 30th of November to the 23rd of December 2012, The Lodge at Tayto Park will be transformed into a magical Christmas grotto. The Tayto Park is located at Kilbrew, Ashbourne in Co. Meath.

It has been described as being the Irish North Pole as you’ll find a real log fire blazing, giant toy soldiers and Santa’s own elves that lead the way into the grotto, lollipops Willy Wonka would be proud of, large snowman, polar bears and giant gingerbread men are just some of the features that help bring the Christmas magic to the Tayto Lodge. Continue reading →

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The Boss Plays Ireland 2013

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Boss – Bruce Springsteen announced that he will play three gigs in Ireland over the summer of next year.
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