For all music fans out there the festival line up for Oxegen this year looks better than ever. From well-established rockers to the very best of new talent - don’t miss Oxegen 2008, the biggest musical event on the Irish calendar. Oxegen is returning to the Punchestown Racecourse in Naas, County Kildare from July 11th to the 13th for its biggest ever festival - it’s said to be the ‘greatest rock ‘n’ roll weekend of the year. It’s going to be a fantastic mix of music and entertainment and in …
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Bloomsday is the annual commemoration and celebration of the life and work of Irish writer James Joyce. It’s held each year on June 16th. This was the day in 1904 that James Joyce had his first date with his future wife, Nora Barnacle. It’s also the date on which the main character in Ulysses called Leopold Bloom went for a walk around Dublin. Each year on June 16th fans of James Joyce celebrate the hugely talented writer. The main festival, known as Bloomsday, takes place in Dublin, Joyce’s home town. …
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Looking for something to do on the May Bank Holiday Weekend, May 3rd to May 5th? Why not head to Dublin Castle as well as various other venues throughout Dublin city and enjoy the fantastic line up of both Irish and International music acts for the Heineken Green Energy Festival 2008. This impressive event is expected to attract in excess of 50,000 people and will also feature street carnivals, music seminars and the hugely popular ‘Band Challenge’ - this is great for lesser known musicians, you may even get a …
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There’s lots happening this Easter in Ireland. If you’re in the Emerald Isle for your Easter break, why not join in the celebrations - check out our top 5 events taking place this Easter. Easter is a fantastic time to be in Ireland and especially this year as St. Patrick’s Day and Easter fall within a few days of each other, so you can kick off the week with some fantastic Paddy’s Day celebrations. Read St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland - festivals and events for 2008 to find out what’s …
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Why not celebrate St. Patrick’s Festival in Cashel, Co Tipperary this year and attend the spectacular fireworks display on Saturday 15th March 2008 - which, for the first time ever, is being held outside Dublin. Read on for more… Watch the skies light up with a magnificent choreographed display of music, colour, and lights, from one of the best vantage points in the south - the Rock of Cashel in County Tipperary from 6.30pm - 8.30pm. The Rock of Cashel is one of Ireland’s top historical attractions with the majority of the buildings …
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Even though the church in Ireland has moved St. Patrick’s Day religious celebrations to the 15th of March this year, parades are still taking place on the 17th of March. So if you’re lucky enough to be in Ireland for one of our biggest celebrations, get yourself along to a parade and with so many taking place the length and breadth of the country, there’s sure to be one near you. The biggest St. Patrick’s Day parade in Ireland will be taking place in Dublin, the capital, but this is not …
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If you’re going to be in Dublin this October Bank Holiday weekend, you’ll be glad to know there’s some very interesting Halloween festivals for you to head along to and all are free! Dublin city Dublin pulls out all the stops this Halloween, so mark your calender and head to the capital for a scarily good time! Gather up the kids and come along to the city for the annual Samhain Halloween Festival, which is the city’s biggest Halloween festival and starts on Saturday 27th of October. This festival promises …
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St. Patrick’s Day could be considered the biggest religious and cultural celebration in Ireland and has been traditionally celebrated on the 17th of March - but not next year! Confused?…read on. In 2008, St. Patrick’s Day religious celebrations in Ireland will be moved two days forward to the 15th March. This is because the 17th of March 2008 falls on the second day of Easter Week, and Easter Week takes priority over any other feasts. So with approval from Rome, the Catholic Church in Ireland have moved St. Patrick’s Day …
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If you’re looking for an action packed weekend of non-stop entertainment, music, the most succulent oysters you’re ever likely to taste and plenty of creamy Guinness, then head for the beautiful city of Galway on the west coast of Ireland. For four days and nights you’ll be bowled over by one of the best food festivals in Europe, which draws people from all over the world. It was even titled ‘one of the best shows in the world’ by the Sunday Times. Read our article to find out what’s in …
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Ireland is a fantastic place to visit during the Summer months, as this is the season when some of our best festivals kick off. We really do have something to suit every age and taste. There’s music festivals like Oxegen, the Cork Midsummer Festival and of course Fleadh Cheoils in little towns and villages the length and breath of the country. We also have some literature festivals such as Listowel Writers Week and the Bard of Armagh Festival, arts festivals like the Galway Arts Festival and the Kilkenny Arts Festival and …
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