festivals and fairs dublin

Feile Frank McGann was established to honour the memory of Ireland's best loved traditional musician, Frank McGann, a Bodhran player, singer and story teller, born in 1923 in Lisalway County Roscommon and died in 2002....

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

This is a community based festival. This opens with a fancy dress carnival parade, concert and closes with a grand finale.

Highlights include an historical walk, lecture, photo and memorabilia displays, senior citizens and childrens outings, family day and tug o war.

Night time entertainment is also available in the local pubs....

Every Saturday there is a market held in the court yard of the Red Stables which is located in St. Annes Park.. The markets sells food which are in sesaon and organic. These are  sold and supplied by Irish producers.

There are also , Art work shops and a cafe for a relaxing and enjoyable Saturday afternoon of activities....

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....

Held in various outdoor and indoor venues throughout the city, a jam packed programme of family fun, music, markets, arts and culture for everyone!...

The May Festival is organised by Oireachtas na Gaeilge and events include instrumental, choral and solo competitions....

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....

Sunday @ Noon Concert Series held in Dublin City Gallery, Hugh Lane, every Sunday from October to June....