festivals and fairs dublin

It is the annual event in the capital of Fingal, when people of all ages come and let their hair down. There is music, song and dance, a parade, magicians, magic, art, heritage, sport, bonnie babies to senior citizens events. Week long celebration of heritage, arts, culture with events to suit all ages. Main event Festival Street Carnival Sunday which included a historical re-enactment in Swords Castle. Short story and poetry competitions....

Now the third largest Horse Show in the Republic - only the RDS and Milstreet are bigger in terms of prize fund and attendance. The Dun Laoghaire International Horse Show enjoys all the big names of the International Equestrian scene....

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....

Watch from the Boardwalk as those lads and lassies brave the elements and dive in to the Liffey to swim to the finish line at Custom House....

Includes a full week of events throughout the country. Over 350 events incorporating walks, lectures, mini pageants and music recitals to name but a few....

Local Arts Festival with a high level of community involvement, aiming to foster a neighbourhood spirit through a shared interest in the arts....

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....

Handel's Acis and Galatea at the Guinness Storehouse

Wednesday 15 April @ 8pm

Tickets: €15/€10 concession

Booking: 01 888 3610

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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!...

Marching bands from all over the world will come together in Dublin for the Lord Mayor's New Years Day Parade....