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Expect lots of laughs at the Bulmers Galway Comedy Festival

For something a bit different why not head to Galway this upcoming bank holiday weekend for a fun filled six days of great comedy with the Bulmers Galway Comedy Festival. Throughout the 6 days and 50 comedy shows running from … Continue reading

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Festivals and Frights this Bank Holiday Weekend

This forthcoming bank holiday weekend there is so much to do up and down the country that wherever you may be on your Ireland vacation you are sure to find some festival or Halloween themed entertainment to enjoy.

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Corona Cork Film Festival this November

The Corona Cork Film Festival was first established in 1956 and is one of Ireland’s premier cultural events. Year-on-year the festival has seen continued growth and success, attracting more and more interest from locals and visitors. This festival is well … Continue reading

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Guinness Cork Jazz Festival October

Taking place on the October bank holiday weekend, 26th – 29th October 2012, the Guinness Cork Jazz Festivals is one of Ireland’s major arts and culture events. Attracting visitors from all over the world, many of whom stay for a … Continue reading

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Primal Scream play Dublin pub gig as part of Arthur’s Day Celebrations

Today the whole of Ireland is revelling in what was a fantastic Arthur’s Day Celebration throughout the entire country. Last night whether in Dublin, Cork, Waterford, Limerick or Galway, stars from the world of music were popping up in pubs … Continue reading

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Waterford Breaks World Biggest Bowl of Porridge Record

The Waterford Harvest Festival took place 10th – 16th September 2012 to celebrate the food heritage and culture in Waterford. A festival for food lovers everywhere, it was a modern twist on the traditional harvest celebrations and feasting period, with … Continue reading

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Festival honours Hollywood silent movie director from Ireland

Irish born film director William Desmond Taylor, will be remembered and celebrating during a festival in Carlow on the 21st – 23rd September, coinciding with the 140th anniversary of his birth.

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International Oyster and Seafood Festival in Galway

At the end of this month, between Friday 28th and Sunday 30th September, Galway celebrates its International Oyster and Seafood Festival. An annual event, this is possibly one of the most international recognised food festivals in Ireland and the world’s … Continue reading

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The Oktoberfest Beag back in Cork for another year

Most of the festivals highlighted throughout the country celebrate various aspects of our proud Irish heritage, and as a European and multicultural country we also like to celebrate and acknowledge the traditions of our neighbours. One upcoming event which celebrates … Continue reading

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Cork Teacher representing Luxembourg crowned Rose 2012

If you were one of the many thousands who travelled from all over the world to Ireland to the town of Tralee to enjoy The Rose of Tralee Festival, including the Rose of Tralee Selection, you may still be recovering … Continue reading

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