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Enjoy Some Samba Fun by the Banks of the Boyne!

Taking place  at the end of June from the 28th – 30th, is Drogheda’s Samba Festival, a three day celebration of the Samba music, dance and costume with workshops, open air entertainment and music, pub gigs and a fantastic carnival … Continue reading

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Cork Midsummer Festival June 2013

The Cork Midsummer Festival is an annual event that takes place in Cork City and which was last year nominated for an Irish Times Theatre Award for the most original and dynamic spaces in the city.

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Street Performance World Championships in Ireland

Taking place in July in Dublin and Cork, the Street Performance World Championship will yet again entice the world’s best street performers to Ireland for the chance to compete for the world champion title!

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Wexford Zorro Fest this May Bank Holiday Weekend

Taking place this Saturday 4th May in the town of Wexford, is an action packed, Mexican-themed festival in honour and celebration of the life and legend of the late William Lamport, the real life ‘Irish Zorro’ who was born in … Continue reading

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Visit Bloom and Leave with your Own Gathering Primrose

Taking place in Phoenix Park in Dublin from Thursday 30th May to Monday 3rd June, the Bloom 2013 festival now in its 7th year and as part of the Irish Gathering 2013 celebrations is looking to build upon success of … Continue reading

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Ireland Bike Fest 2013

Taking place from Friday 31st May – Monday 3rd June 2013, is the 7th Ireland Bike Fest, which this year is in association with the Harley-Davidson® 110th Anniversary celebration and looks set to be even bigger and better than before!

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Puck Fair in Ireland celebrates its 400th anniversary

When:  Starts August 9th 2013 Where: Killorglin, Ireland Have you ever been to a festival that makes a goat king of a town for 4 days? Well now is your chance as you experience one of Ireland’s oldest festivals. As … Continue reading

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Dublin Bay Prawn Festival 2013

On the 26th-28th April 2013, the Dublin Bay Prawn Festival will be taking place in and around the picturesque fishing village of Howth, nestled on the rugged peninsula of the north side of Dublin Bay.

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Slieve Bloom Walking Festival May 2013

Taking place over the May Bank Holiday from 3rd  – 6th May 2013, the Slieve Bloom Walking Festival Weekend now in its 19th year is one of Ireland’s longest running walking festivals.

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RTE ALL Ireland Drama Festival 2013

Happening from Thursday 2nd – Saturday 11th May 2013 the RTE All Ireland Drama Festival 2013, celebrating 60 years will take place in Athlone.

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