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Fantastic Gathering events taking place in Easter and April

The good Irish weather may not feel very seasonal for this time of year, but the increase of wonderful Gathering Events and Festival can only mean that Spring has finally arrived, and with it, it brings a packed calendar of … 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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Westlife’s Nicky Byrne will be this year’s St Patricks Parade Grand Marshall

With the countdown to one of the major days of the Irish calendar, St Patricks Day and with it the resulting celebrations for the St Patricks festival and people parade in Dublin already begun, its grand Marshall for 2013 has … 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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World Famous Landmarks GO GREEN for St Patrick’s Day 2013

In just over a month some of the world’s most famous landmarks will go green to celebrate St Patrick’s Day.

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Jameson Dublin International Film Festival

Established some 10 years ago in 2003, The Jameson Dublin International Film Festival will be taking place from 14th – 24th February in the vibrant capital, presenting over 140 films from all over the globe to an Irish Audience.

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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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The Dublin Chinese New Year Festival 2013

In just over a month, at the start of February 2013, Dublin will be celebrating the best in Chinese Irish Culture and Entertainment as the Dublin Chinese New Year Festival welcomes the year of the snake.

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The Irish Gathering 2013 kicks off in style!

Kicking off the Gathering Ireland 2013 with a bang, a ceremonial 21 gun salute was performed on Spike Island in Cork Harbour on New Year’s Day, by soldiers from the 1 Brigade Artillery Unit based in Collins Barracks, Cork.

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The Bulmers Comedy Festival Clonmel

The Bulmers Comedy Festival at O’Keeffes in Clonmel now in its 6th year will host probably its biggest and best line up so far as some of the best comedians from Ireland and around the world entertain the crowds between … Continue reading

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