festivals and fairs dublin 2

This annual event is a four-day celebration of the fine foods and drink that are available from the most excellent restaurants in the city. Ireland’s finest restaurants will be present along with the very best in speciality food and drink companies. Those in attendance will be treated to a culinary extravaganza and this is certainly an event you will return to again and again....

This must be the largest and longest free outdoor event on the Irish calendar. All the open spaces of Temple Bar will be filled with the best in entertainment such as Market Square with its huge screen display any of a series of Oscar winning movies from the last 15 year. There is also the Irish Short Film award with a cash prise for the winner that should encourage any budding movie makers....

Heineken Green Energy Festival attracts a myriad of people from the music industry joined by over 50,000 people who flock to Dublin, to hear over 100 unsigned bands and top international acts.

Nick Cave and The Kooks are two of many acts to been seen this year's festival. 

Callers from Republic of Ireland 1890 925100, from Northern Ireland 0870 2434455....

The South Docks Festival is organised by the Communities of City Quay and Westland Row. This year the festival will run from 21th - 25th July and will include a street party on 20th July and a Parade on Friday 25th July from Perase Street to Merrion Square.
Visitors are welcome and will enjoy the on street entertainment. Other events are organised for local elderly people and local children.
For more information contact Amanda Gaynor at 01 677 1930 or email amanda.gaynor@standrews...

Traditional focus with competition in Sean-nos, singing. dancing, storytelling etc Also lectures, exhibitions, street theatre and numerous fringe events. Festival will be held in various venues in Westport, Co Mayo....

Temple Bar Trad is Dublin's premier celebration of traditional Irish music and culture. Established in 2006 the festival takes place on the last weekend in January in Dublin's Cultural Quarter. For full festival details log onto www.templebartrad.com...

The Printing House Trinity College Dublin offers the best in progressive music from both Ireland and abroad. Various events will be taking place through out the summer.

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Darklight Film Festival screens short films, documentaries, music videos, feature films and animations. Innovative films that utilise digital technology in their production....

Contemporary focus with competitions in instrumental , Choral & Solo singing , set dancing. Other events include presentation of Irish Media Awards & Gala evening, Concerts, Exhibitions etc. Festival will be held in various venues throughout Letterkenny....

A week long celebration of the world of national and international circus skills....