Saint Patrick's Day 2009 In Cork City
Cork city starts its St. Patrick’s celebrations on Saturday the 14th of March with 2 days of free family entertainment. Then there is a day of rest until the big day itself when the St. Patrick’s Day parade takes place bringing the city alive with marching bands, clowns, jugglers and community carnival groups. Have a look at our brief guide for more information…
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St. Patrick's Day 2009 in Galway City
This year marks the 106th anniversary of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Galway city. With approximately 50,000 people due to attend, the carnival atmosphere will certainly carry through the one and a half mile parade route. Expect to see a very colourful parade featuring an international cast of pipe bands, dance groups and performing artists. Have a look at our brief guide for more information…
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Top 7 Most Colourful St. Patricks Day Parades in Ireland
March 17th is celebrated all around the world as being the feast day of the Patron Saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. St. Patrick’s Day parades in Ireland are a wonderful event for the family to go out and savour the colourful processions, celebrate our Irishness and best of all have plenty of good fun and enjoy the free entertainment! Read on for more about our guide to the top 7 most colourful St.Patricks Day Parades in Ireland…
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Top 5 Easter Festivals In Ireland 2009
With Easter only about 7 weeks away, there are a variety of events and festivals taking place around the country.
From the Samhlaíocht Arts Easter Festival to the Fairyhouse Racing Festival or the Galway Comedy Festival our guide covers the top 5 Easter Festivals in Ireland for 2009.
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Top 10 Summer Festivals in Ireland Not to be Missed
With so many festivals around, it’s kind of difficult to choose a top 10 for 2009. However these summer sizzlers certainly won’t disappoint! So whether it’s the Rose of Tralee, the Galway Summer Racing Festival or A Taste of Dublin, one thing’s for sure, you’ll certainly have a great time and no doubt be busy planning next year’s festival whilst still recovering from the one you’ve just been at!
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The Gathering Festival Killarney 2009
If you're after a weekend jam-packed with traditional Irish music and dance, then head for Killarney from the 18th-22nd February for the 10th Annual Gathering Festival.
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Cahersiveen Celtic Music Festival 2008
The Cahersiveen Celtic Music Festival is a family festival celebrating all things Irish, with traditional Irish music concerts & sessions, various workshops, set dancing (a form of Irish dancing), busking competitions, street entertainment, a fireworks display, a dancy dress competition, kids olympics, a deep sea angling competition and much more. It started in 1995, was a huge success, and has been growing from strength to strength ever since. The festival takes place over 3 days during the August Bank Holiday weekend, which falls on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of August in 2008. Read on for more…
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The Rose of Tralee Festival 2008
Much more than a beauty pageant, the Rose Of Tralee Festival is very much an institution and is most definitely a part of Irish culture. With representations from all over the world, the Rose Of Tralee Festival draws large crowds on an annual basis with loads of concerts and events which culminate in the crowning of the 'Rose Of Tralee' herself! The 2008 Rose of Tralee takes place from Friday 22nd of August to Tuesday the 26th August. Read on for more…
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Cork Jazz Festival 2008
Ireland's largest jazz event, the Guinness Jazz Festival, will take place in Cork for four days over the October Bank Holiday Weekend, promising a top line-up of jazz musicians. In 2008, up to 1000 musicians from all over the world will entertain jazz fans in various venues throughout the city from October 24th to the 27th. Acts taking to the stage include The Yellowjackets, Cindy Blackman, David Murray and Paco Peña Flamenco. For a fun packed weekend, non-stop jazz and lots more, the 2008 Cork Jazz Festival is a must. Read on for more…
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Macnas Festival Parade - Galway city
If you happen to be in Galway city on the 20th of July this year, then you won't want to miss the Macnas Parade. This year's Macnas Parade is entitled "Apocolopolis" and starts at 10pm, so it's sure to make for a spectacular night time event.
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