festivals and fairs dublin

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....

Now in its 7th year, the Dublin Electronic Arts Festival (DEAF) is one of the most forward-thinking events of its kind in Ireland's cultural calendar. Independently-run by veteran Irish music label D1 Recordings, DEAF typically takes place on the October bank Holiday weekend, with related events and projects ongoing throughout the year. The founding principles upon which the festival is based are: to focus on the experimental, and to promote an ethic of genuine inclusiveness in our approach to s...

The Convergence Festivals series is made up from a year round event schedule focused upon promoting the uptake of sustainability. We do this via the arts, workshops, films and interactive creative presentations....

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

For a truly spooky fun filled Halloween experience the Hallowfest is a must to visit. All members of the family are guaranteed lots of laughs and quite possibly a few screams along the way!! The weekend is full of fun activities that are sure to keep the whole family entertained. South County Dublin becomes a sea of colours when you combine the many different fancy dress and traditional costumes added to the amazing fireworks display that lights up the skies above....

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....

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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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...

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....