festivals and fairs around blarney

The Cork International Folk Dance Festival has, since its inception in 1995, brought folk dance troupes from some of the most diverse cultures throughout Europe and the world to perform in Cork. The 2008 festival will be held from the 23rd to 27th of July....

Saint Stephens Day in Carrigaline is a very special time. There are large crowds of people in the town for the traditional South Union Hunt and the exceptionally colourful Wren Boys Street Festival....

The Cork Pops Orchestra, Ireland's only community Orchestra provides an educational and entertainment service to the public and private setor ranging from concerts for schools to tea dances for the young at heart....

Founded in 1956, the aim of the Cork Film Festival is to bring to Irish audiences the best in world cinema in all its variety.
The festival’s exciting, eclectic programme brings together new international films with other forms of film art, including feature films, documentaries, shorts, animations and experimental film. The programme also includes retro sidebars, seminars and master classes. Entry categories include feature films, documentaries and short films.
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The Rosscarbery Arts and Literature Festival aims to provide a showcase for the arts while offering a variety of workshops, talks and discussions. This event is held in the month of May....