festivals and fairs dublin 2

A culinary bonanza of chocolate tastings, chocolate themed street theatre events, movies, talks and cookery demonstrations culminating in Dublins first Chocolate Sunday....

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 Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival celebrates its 51st Anniversary in 2008 and promises to exhilarate, challenge and dazzle the world as never before.
The 50th anniversary last year was a major cultural event of national and international significance. Established in 1957, the festival is the oldest dedicated theatre festival in Europe , and one of the last surviving English language theatre festivals in the world....

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...

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....

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

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....

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...

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