Good news for Dublin bike hire scheme

The Dublin bike scheme was first introduced to the city 3 years ago and around 70,000 subscribers have signed up to use the bikes since it began operating in September 2009, making it one of the most successful city bike rental schemes in Europe.

A self-service bike rental system that is open to everyone from 14 years of age, it enables locals to commute between home and work, tourists on vacation in Ireland to travel through the city centre and offers everybody the option to get out and about to enjoy Dublin city at their own leisure.
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Culture Night Friday September 21st 2012

Culture Night will take place up and down the island of Ireland on Friday the 21st of September. This is a free night of music, entertainment, discovery and adventure.  This year more places than ever are taking part in this special event with over 30 locations taking part. Historic buildings as well as museums, galleries are just some of the many centres that will have their doors open late into the evening. Continue reading

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Olympic Fever takes over!

The highly anticipated London 2012 Olympics begins tomorrow and all eyes will be on London as nations from around the world come together to compete against one another in a number of sporting events and disciplines.
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National Ploughing Championships

Known nationwide as Ireland’s farming festival celebrating Irelands rich agricultural heritage, the National Ploughing Championships originated in 1931 as a ploughing match to settle an argument between two farming friends on which county had the best ploughmen. Today it has grown from such humble beginnings to become one of Europes largest (if not the largest) outdoor exhibition and agricultural trade show, annually attracting up to 1,100 exhibitors and over 190,000 visitors. Continue reading

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Dublin Theatre Festival September 2012

The Dublin Theatre Festival which is happening from 27th September to 14th October 2012 is part of the Dublin Festival Season, which runs over the months of September and October.

One of Europe’s oldest specialist theatre festivals, the Dublin Theatre Festival has been on the world’s festival calendar since 1957!
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Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival

For lovers of good food September is a richly laden month of culinary delights. After the extravaganza of Waterford Harvest Festival in mid-September, two weeks later is the turn of Galway with its annual world renowned Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival. Held on the 28-30th September, the festival celebrates Galways rich annual oyster harvest with 3 days and nights dedicated to fine food, good drink and all round festivities for visitors of all ages and interests. Running since 1954 it is worlds longest-running Oyster Festival and the biggest of its kind in Ireland. Continue reading

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Waterford Harvest Festival 2012

A city wide festival, the Waterford Harvest Festival celebrates the food heritage and culture in Waterford, and takes place 10th – 16th September 2012.

A festival for food lovers everywhere, the Waterford Harvest Festival is a modern twist on the traditional harvest celebrations and feasting period, with family events such as cookery demonstrations, food tours, tastings, taste workshops, restaurants trails, markets, barbeques, street entertainment and live music happening across the city.
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Don’t Forget! Killarney is the place to be thanks to Summerfest 2012

Just another excuse to head to Killarney this summer. It’s that time of year again, the ever popular Killarney Summer Fest makes a welcomed return. The world’s leading street musicians, performers, puppeteers, comedians and magicians will be on hand to entertain the masses.

For years now the festival has been a popular choice amongst tourists with many organising Ireland vacations around the host of events. The events span across music, art and film and are geared towards every age group and interest you can imagine! There are plenty of activities to entertain the children with art and creativity work shops along with fun summer camps. Check out their website for more information.

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Rose of Tralee International Festival

Only a month away, The Rose of Tralee Festival,  one of Ireland’s largest and longest running festivals, which is based around the selection of the Rose of Tralee, an international event that encompasses young women of Irish descent from Ireland and around the world will take place from the 17th – 21st August 2012.

The Festival which includes The Rose of Tralee Selection, family carnival, fashion show, live concert s as well as much more, as the streets of Tralee become a wash with parades, music, entertainment and markets, attracts visitors from around the world year on year, all of whom descend to picturesque Kerry to combine an Ireland Vacation with the Rose of Tralee Festival.
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Spraoi Festival – Waterford and Ireland’s International Street Arts Festival Arts Council

Attracting nearly 100,000 people, the Spraoi festival takes place yet again this August in the magnificent city of Waterford. Waterford is a vibrant city is located in Munster in the South East of Ireland and every year thanks to the Spraoi festival, the streets become the world stage for the acts who come from around the globe to showcase their skills.

On Saturday August 4th the Spraoi parade will take place where you will find hundreds of performers in costumes of all shapes, colours and sizes on outdoor floats. Check out their website for a full list of events across music and theater. Continue reading

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