Fleadh Nua Ennis
You can experience traditional Irish entertainment and culture at its very best at Fleadh Nua, in the picturesque town of Ennis, County Clare. This year’s event kicks off on the 18th of May and runs until the 26th of May. So come along and join in the fun at the 35th Fleadh Nua in Ennis.
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Listowel Writers Week 2008
For a welcome change to the usual festival programmes, why not visit the County Kerry town of Listowel, the literary capital of Ireland, during Listowel Writers Week, held this year from 28th of May to the 1st of June?
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Galway Arts Festival 2008
The Galway Arts Festival 2008 presents an international programme of theatre, music, spectacle, visual arts, dance, music, literature, comedy, street performances as well as parades involving many artists and performers. It provides vital exposure for both Irish and International performing and visual arts, so come along and check it out for yourselves from July 14th to July 27th 2008.
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Galway Races 2008
One of Ireland's biggest horse racing fixtures and fashion extravaganzas, the world-renowned Galway Racing Festival, takes place from the 28th of July to the 3rd of August 2008. The venue is Ballybrit Racecourse, just outside Galway city centre, and whether you're a veteran race goer or a novice and fancy a flutter you'll love the unique atmosphere of this fun filled racing event.
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Oxegen 2008
For all music fans out there the festival line up for Oxegen this year looks better than ever. From well-established rockers to the very best of new talent - don't miss Oxegen 2008, the biggest musical event on the Irish calendar.
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Bloomsday 2008
Bloomsday is the annual commemoration and celebration of the life and work of Irish writer James Joyce. It’s held each year on June 16th. This was the day in 1904 that James Joyce had his first date with his future wife, Nora Barnacle. It’s also the date on which the main character in Ulysses called Leopold Bloom went for a walk around Dublin.
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Heineken Green Energy Festival 2008
Looking for something to do on the May Bank Holiday Weekend, May 3rd to May 5th? Why not head to Dublin Castle as well as various other venues throughout Dublin city and enjoy the fantastic line up of both Irish and International music acts for the Heineken Green Energy Festival 2008.
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Easter in Ireland - festivals and events for 2008
There's lots happening this Easter in Ireland. If you're in the Emerald Isle for your Easter break, why not join in the celebrations – check out our top 5 events taking place this Easter.
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St. Patrick's Festival Skyfest 2008!
Why not celebrate St. Patrick's Festival in Cashel, Co Tipperary this year and attend the spectacular fireworks display on Saturday 15th March 2008 – which, for the first time ever, is being held outside Dublin. Read on for more…
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St. Patrick's Day in Ireland - festivals and events for 2008
Even though the church in Ireland has
moved St. Patrick's Day religious celebrations to the 15th of March this year, parades are still taking place on the 17th of March. So if you're lucky enough to be in Ireland for one of our biggest celebrations, get yourself along to a parade and with so many taking place the length and breadth of the country, there's sure to be one near you.
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