festivals and fairs dublin

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....

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....

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

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....

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....

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....

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....

Festival includes youth activities (drama, music art), outdoor music in St. Patrick's Park, street party, family day. Local tours of the Liberties, history talks. The festival is social inclusion in action, bringing together communities and groups in our area to celebrate our gifts and talents. The festival is a key tool for this work bringing together residents from all over the liberties....

The Dun Laoghaire Festival of World Cultures, is an annual international arts festival. Cultures from all around the globe are celebrated with a wide range of concerts, theatre, dance, a circus, markets and exhibitions, it a programme that is sure to keep you very busy and very culturally enlightened....

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!...