With so many festivals around, it’s kind of difficult to choose a top 10 for 2009. However these summer sizzlers certainly won’t disappoint! So whether it’s the Rose of Tralee, the Galway Summer Racing Festival or A Taste of Dublin, one thing’s for sure, you’ll certainly have a great time and no doubt be busy planning next year’s festival whilst still recovering from the one you’ve just been at! The Rose of Tralee International Festival Dates: 20th August to the 24th of August 2010. “She was lovely and fair as …
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If you’re after a weekend jam-packed with traditional Irish music and dance, then head for Killarney from the 18th-22nd February for the 10th Annual Gathering Festival. Celebrating its 10th year in 2009, the Gathering Festival is one of the best traditional Irish music and dance festivals in Ireland. People from all corners of the globe descend on Killarney each year for this five-day event, which features the best in concerts, céilís, workshops and sessions. Concerts for 2009 include The Sliabh Luachra Concert on the Thursday night, a Friday night concert …
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Much more than a beauty pageant, the Rose Of Tralee Festival is very much an institution and is most definitely a part of Irish culture. With representations from all over the world, the Rose Of Tralee Festival draws large crowds on an annual basis with loads of concerts and events which culminate in the crowning of the ‘Rose Of Tralee’ herself! The 2008 Rose of Tralee takes place from Friday 22nd of August to Tuesday the 26th August. Read on for more… In 2008 the International Rose of Tralee Festival …
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Ireland’s largest jazz event, the Guinness Jazz Festival, will take place in Cork for four days over the October Bank Holiday Weekend, promising a top line-up of jazz musicians. In 2008, up to 1000 musicians from all over the world will entertain jazz fans in various venues throughout the city from October 24th to the 27th. Acts taking to the stage include The Yellowjackets, Cindy Blackman, David Murray and Paco Peña Flamenco. For a fun packed weekend, non-stop jazz and lots more, the 2008 Cork Jazz Festival is a must. …
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The Cahersiveen Celtic Music Festival is a family festival celebrating all things Irish, with traditional Irish music concerts & sessions, various workshops, set dancing (a form of Irish dancing), busking competitions, street entertainment, a fireworks display, a dancy dress competition, kids olympics, a deep sea angling competition and much more. It started in 1995, was a huge success, and has been growing from strength to strength ever since. The festival takes place over 3 days during the August Bank Holiday weekend, which falls on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of …
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If you happen to be in Galway city on the 20th of July this year, then you won’t want to miss the Macnas Parade. This year’s Macnas Parade is entitled “Apocolopolis” and starts at 10pm, so it’s sure to make for a spectacular night time event. The Macnas Parade is the highlight of the Galway Arts Festival which runs from Monday 14th of July to Sunday 27th of July. The parade takes place at 10pm on Sunday 20th of July and is a free outdoor event. Get out early to …
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Both the humble oyster and Guinness are in high demand this September when the Galway International Oyster Festival takes place from Thursday 25th September to Sunday the 28th September. This hugely popular event annually attracts thousands to the west of Ireland for a few days of oyster tasting and partying - check out our guide to this year’s festivities With four fantastic days and nights of oyster tasting the 54th Galway International Oyster Festival kicks off on Thursday the 25th of September with the Guinness Irish Oyster Opening Championships. However …
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Roundstone Arts Week opens on Friday June 27th and will be held over two separate weekends - June 27th to Sunday June 30th and Friday July 4th to Sunday July 6th. The theme for this year’s event is ”The Sea, Youth and the Environment”. Read on for more… One of the highlights of the year in the picturesque village of Roundstone has to be Roundstone Arts Week. It kicks off on the 27th of June with an art exhibition and a wine reception. Artists to be featured include, Eric Clarke, Philip …
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Kicking off on Sunday June 15th with the Lord Mayors Picnic in the Park, this year’s Cork Midsummer Festival is not to be missed. This unique 3 week extravaganza of culture, music, street theatre and family entertainment runs until the 5th July. Read on for more… Brace yourself for 21 days and nights of exciting performances, both outdoor and indoor with over 20 different venues throughout the city. The festival features theatre, comedy shows, literary events, visual arts, a bicycle ballet (should be very interesting!), as well as a variety …
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Billed as a “unique Irish experience”, this year’s Trad on the Prom kicked off on Tuesday May 6th at the Salthill Hotel and runs until September. Now in its 3rd season, Trad on the Prom promises an evening of traditional Irish music, song and dance that you won’t forget. Just to try to stop your self from jumping out of your seat as your evening steadily progresses through the very best of traditional Irish entertainment. The show features the talents of fiddle player Máirín Fahy (the featured soloist with Riverdance), Cian …
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