festivals and fairs dublin

All throughout the month of December you can partake in an evening of a drinks reception, a six course gala banquet and entertainment provided by the Talbot String Quartet and the Drawing Room Opera Company....

One of the more lively features of Dublin in the summer is its programme of regular band performances which take place on Sundays, in various parks in the city area. All tastes in music are catered for from classical to jazz.
Take time out to sit back and enjoy your favourite music in a Dublin city park....

The inaugural South Dublin Summer Festival incorporates almost 200 separate events ranging from family days in regional parks, local mini festivals in community centres and a wealth of sports, arts and cultural events....

The Bloomsday Festival celebrates James Joyce and his works each year on the day immortalised in Ulysses, 16th of June 1904. Events include readings, re-enactments and performances in locations throughout Dublin's City Centre....

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

The Home of Guinness, Dublin, unveils a summer long season of festivities to mark Guinness 250.

This summer, for the months of June, July and August, GUINNESS STOREHOUSE, Ireland’s number 1 visitor attraction will host a season of music, lectures, tours and demonstrations to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the GUINNESS Company.  With over 90 events planned, the GUINNESS STOREHOUSE 250 SUMMER FESTIVAL will kick off on the 1st June 2009 and run until the 30th August 2009....

Its magic! Festival of Light. Smithfield on Ice, concerts at noon. Dublin City Gallery . The Hugh Lane, markets, carol singing, shopping. Everything you need to really get in to the festival mood!...

Community Festival providing music, song, dance, drama, sport and family entertainment for the Dundrum area....

During the St. Patrick's Festival (around the weekend of St. Patrick's Day) this landmark attraction, and home to the world’s most famous beer, will resonate with over 300 artists, dancers, buskers, musicians and marching bands as Irish and international acts combine to create a unique indoor carnival atmosphere.

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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....