A visit to Dublin’s Docklands is a must this June Bank Holiday weekend. Be part of the annual Docklands Maritime Festival running from 29th May to 1st June 2009. Further details on the Docklands Maritime Festival please read on….   Start your summer in style this year with a visit to Dublin’s Docklands Maritime Festival promising a great family day out in Dublin’s fair city. Dublin’s Docklands is a thriving area and is Dublin’s fastest developing area with much to see and do here. Come and soak up the wonderful …
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There are many festivals going on in Galway over the next few months. Choose from Racing Festivals, Children’s Art Festivals, Film Festivals and Festivals celebrating the humble Oyster! Have a look at our brief guide for more details… Galway Early Music Festival Featuring music from the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque periods, Galway Early Music Festival kicks off on the 15th May until the 17th May 2009. The programme includes international performers, concerts, school events, theatre and workshops.If you would like to know a little more, please take a look at …
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The Cork Choral Festival runs from Wednesday 29th April to Sunday 3rd May, 2009. Over the five days choirs from all over the world will compete for the coveted Fleischmann International Trophy. The programme of festivities also includes Gala Concerts, a Festival Club and a Choral Festival Food Fair. Have a look at our brief guide for further information… The Cork International Choral Festival runs from Wednesday 29th of April to Sunday 3rd of May 2009. The event is held in Cork City Hall, where non-professional choirs are chosen to …
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The two day Tralee St Patrick’s Festival in honour of our Patron Saint begins on Monday March 16th. The event will be attended by German Ambassador to Ireland, Herr Christian Pauls. A busy two days for the town, which will see a St. Patrick’s Eve concert, a function for a cultural partnership between Tralee and Frankfurt/Höchst, a multi-lingual Mass and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Have a look at our brief guide to find out what else is happening in the capital of the Kingdom… The Tralee St. Patrick’s Festival …
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The annual Samhlaíocht Children’s Bumble Bee Festival will certainly have Tralee buzzing over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend. Children can look forward to a hive of activities in the KDYS building, street entertainment and of course the ever popular Festival parade on Easter Sunday. Why not take a look at our brief summary for more details…   The Samhlaíocht Children’s Bumble Bee Festival takes place from Saturday 11th April to Monday 13th April 2009, in and around Tralee, County Kerry. The theme of this year’s festival is “Imagination”. A series …
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St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching and Irish people at home and abroad are looking forward to celebrate the feast day of our patron saint! Ireland will see plenty of wonderful and vibrant festivals come March 17th but if you are not at home, don’t despair - there are plenty of St Patrick’s Day Festivals taking place around the world in remembrance of one of Ireland’s national icons. Read on for more…   Celebrating St. Patricks Day at Home It is now time to take out those green clothes, tall hats, …
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This year marks the 106th anniversary of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Galway city. With approximately 50,000 people due to attend, the carnival atmosphere will certainly carry through the one and a half mile parade route. Expect to see a very colourful parade featuring an international cast of pipe bands, dance groups and performing artists. Have a look at our brief guide for more information…The St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Galway city today is a far cry from its humble beginnings back in 1903, when 10,000 people turned out …
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Cork city starts its St. Patrick’s celebrations on Saturday the 14th of March with 2 days of free family entertainment. Then there is a day of rest until the big day itself when the St. Patrick’s Day parade takes place bringing the city alive with marching bands, clowns, jugglers and community carnival groups. Have a look at our brief guide for more information… Cork city’s St. Patrick’s Day parade starts at 1.00p.m. on St. Patrick’s Day. The parade route begins at South Mall and will proceed along Grand Parade, St. …
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March 17th is celebrated all around the world as being the feast day of the Patron Saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. St. Patrick’s Day parades in Ireland are a wonderful event for the family to go out and savour the colourful processions, celebrate our Irishness and best of all have plenty of good fun and enjoy the free entertainment! Read on for more about our guide to the top 7 most colourful St.Patricks Day Parades in Ireland… There are many festivals worldwide that celebrate the man who brought Christianity to …
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With Easter only about 7 weeks away, there are a variety of events and festivals taking place around the country. From the Samhlaíocht Arts Easter Festival to the Fairyhouse Racing Festival or the Galway Comedy Festival our guide covers the top 5 Easter Festivals in Ireland for 2009. Samhlaíocht Easter Festival Imagination is this year’s theme for the popular Samhlaíocht Easter Arts and Children’s Bumble Bee Festival. The Festival takes place from the 11th April to the 13th April, in and around Tralee town.Over the Easter weekend there is an …
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