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From the fire of the festival to the lure of literature, the island of Ireland boasts a rich tapestry of arts and cultural activities

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Rothe House Christmas Miscellany

03 Dec 2008 - 03 Dec 2008

Come along to Rothe House Christmas: An Evening of Christmas song and stories by the firelight and candlelight. On Wednesday 3rd...

12 Days Of Christmas Market At Docklands

12 Dec 2008 - 23 Dec 2008

Now in its fourth year, this charming event offers visitors a magical festival experience in a unique waterside village setting...

New Ross Nollaig Festival

19 Dec 2008 - 21 Dec 2008

The New Ross Nollaig Festival - December 19th-21st Enjoy the seasonal atmosphere of the historic walled town of New Ross. The...

Walk Killarney

26 Dec 2008 - 01 Jan 2009

This 27 days of fully guided walking will run over all of the Public Holiday Weekends (excluding the May Weekend) as well as the...

Tramore Racecourse - A great 2 day's racing

31 Dec 2008 - 01 Jan 2009

Since its redevelopment in 1997, Waterford and Tramore Racecourse has gone from strength to strength. The 80-acre venue now boasts...

National Craft Gallery

01 Jan 2009 - 31 Jan 2009

The National Craft Gallery is one of the most exciting artistic venues in the country. A commitment to excellence and innovation...

Christ Church Cathedral

01 Jan 2009 - 31 Dec 2009

A magnificent 18th Century Cathedral designed by leading architect of Georgian Waterford, John Roberts. Visit the tomb of the...

Winter Music Weekend

16 Jan 2009 - 18 Jan 2009

Andy Irvine linked Sixmilebridge with folk muisc in his song 'West Coast of Clare' in the early eighties. Sixmilebridge folk club...

Safety Direct Galway International Rally 2009

16 Jan 2009 - 18 Jan 2009

The Safety Direct Galway International Rally Headquarters will be at the Clayton Hotel in 2009 where you will be assured of a warm...

Chinese New Year Festival

22 Jan 2009 - 30 Jan 2009

From January 22nd to 30th inclusive Chinese Film, Art, Theatre, Literature, Spectacle, Circus and Architecture will feature...

The Shindig Traditional Music and Set Dance Festival Weekend

23 Jan 2009 - 25 Jan 2009

The 'Shindig' is a fun packed weekend of great Irish music, dancing singing, story telling and the occasional pint of Guinness. It...

Temple Bar Trad Festival

28 Jan 2009 - 01 Feb 2009

Temple Bar Trad is Dublin's premier celebration of traditional Irish music and culture. For five days and nights, Temple Bar in...

Merriman Winter School - Scoil Gheimhridh Merriman

30 Jan 2009 - 01 Feb 2009

The Merriman Winter School brings together a group of people with a keen interest in, and experience of, Irish literature and the...

Waterford New Music Week Festival

02 Feb 2009 - 07 Feb 2009

Waterford New Music Week is an annual event that explores the wider scope of music. The audiences least influenced by such...

Snowdrop Week at Altamont Gardens

09 Feb 2009 - 15 Feb 2009

Today, Altamont Gardens represent the achievements of successive generations of the Lecky-Watson and North Families, and are now...

Jameson Dublin International Film Festival

12 Feb 2009 - 22 Feb 2009

The Jameson Dublin International Film Festival is Ireland’s premiere feature film festival and takes place in Dublin over the...

Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh

18 Feb 2009 - 22 Feb 2009

Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh is a traditional music school held in the Corca Dhuibhne Gaeltacht over 5 days, concentrating on teaching...

The Gathering Festival

18 Feb 2009 - 22 Feb 2009

A weekend of traditional music & dance with workshops, sessions, live shows and much more.

West Waterford Drama Festival

08 Mar 2009 - 14 Mar 2009

A Festival Feast for drama goers will be promised engaging entertainment. The Amateur Drama Council of Ireland (A.D.C.I) is the...

St. Patrick's Festival

12 Mar 2009 - 17 Mar 2009

Thursday 12th March Opening Ceremony Event Please visit www.stpatricksfestival.ie for further programme announcements Friday 13th...

EV+A Exhibition of Visual Art

14 Mar 2009 - 24 May 2009

e v+ a ( the exhibition of visual+ art ), the pre-eminent annual exhibition of contemporary art in Ireland, is a collaboration...

DLR Poetry Now 2009 - International Poetry Festival

26 Mar 2009 - 29 Mar 2009

Now in its 14th year, the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Poetry Now Festival 2009 is one of the most prestigious and biggest literary...

Gradam Ceoil TG4 2009

04 Apr 2009 - 04 Apr 2009

This year, the gala concert and awards ceremony will come from Wexford Opera House. Gradam Ceoil TG4 honours the best in...

Dublin Handel Festival

13 Apr 2009 - 20 Apr 2009

The Dublin Handel Festival is an annual event that takes place every April to bring to life the connections between Handel and the...

Waterford Festival of Food

17 Apr 2009 - 19 Apr 2009

The Waterford Festival of Food is to take place in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford on the 17th 18th 19th of April 2009. The Tempting...

Cork World Book Festival

23 Apr 2009 - 25 Apr 2009

The festival is a celebration of books and reading, workshops, music and children’s events. International and national writers...

John Roberts Weekend Festival

24 Apr 2009 - 26 Apr 2009

A celebration of the work of Waterford born architect John Roberts (1714-1796). The name of John Roberts is synonymous with...

Cork International Choral Festival

29 Apr 2009 - 03 May 2009

One of Europe’s premier choral festivals, with 5 days of the best of vocal music. Now in its 55h year, this year’s jam-packed...

Drogheda Arts Festival

29 Apr 2009 - 04 May 2009

The 4th Annual Drogheda Arts Festival will take place over the May Bank Holiday Weekend in the town of Drogheda, County Louth. The...

Guinness Feile na nDeise Festival

30 Apr 2009 - 04 May 2009

Guinness Féile na nDéise is a traditional Irish music and culture festival held in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, Ireland every May...

Tipperary Excel Centre

30 Apr 2009 - 03 May 2009

The Tipperary Excel Centre is a €6.6 million flagship ‘Art’s & Culture Centre in Tipperary town. The centre comprises the Simon...

Kilkenny Rhythm and Roots Festival

01 May 2009 - 04 May 2009

The acclaimed Kilkenny ~ Rhythm n Roots ~ Weekend will take place in venues throughout Kilkenny on the May bank holiday weekend....

Bray Jazz Festival

01 May 2009 - 01 May 2009

Bray Jazz Festival is the leading Irish jazz festival event taking place within the Greater Dublin Area, each year. Now into its...

Slieve Bloom Walking Festival

01 May 2009 - 04 May 2009

Slieve Bloom is full of hidden, magic places for walking, especially perhaps along the streams and rivers that radiate from the...

Leenane Walking Festival

02 May 2009 - 04 May 2009

The second Leenane Walking Festival takes place in May 2009. Enjoy a unique combination of mountain and sea, as Leenane is...

Wicklow Arts Festival

02 May 2009 - 10 May 2009

Wicklow Arts Festival is a five day, multi-disciplinary arts event that offers a wide choice of entertainment to all age groups....

The 6th International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival

04 May 2009 - 17 May 2009

The Festival returns for its sixth year in what promises to be its most ambitious programme ever - with 35 productions from around...

An Emigrants Tale Festival

14 May 2009 - 17 Sep 2009

An Emigrants Tale looks at the experience of the Irish in America from famine times, exploring the influence and development of...

Dublin City Soul Festival

21 May 2009 - 24 May 2009

Promoting peace, unity & love from Dublin to the World...come and celebrate your soul with us & let the music capture your heart!...

AIMS Choral Festival

22 May 2009 - 24 May 2009

Join us in 2009 for the 25th year of this lively choral festival. A weekend of junior and adult competitions, commissioned opiece,...

Féile na Tuaithe - Turlough Park - A Celebration of Country Life Today

23 May 2009 - 24 May 2009

Here comes the Summer and families countrywide are looking for day trips and places to go. Féile na Tuaithe - Turlough Park at the...

25th Goldsmith International Literary Festival

28 May 2009 - 31 May 2009

This year’s festival will be a celebration of the last 25 years of this event, the third longest literary festival running in this...

Smithwicks Cat Laughs Comedy Festival

28 May 2009 - 01 Jun 2009

Smithwick’s Cat Laughs Comedy Festival: 28th May - 1st June 2009 A five day international festival of stand up comedy in a...

Loughcrew Historic Gardens

29 May 2009 - 31 May 2009

History, beauty, fantasy, and atmosphere make Loughcrew a magical experience. In a serene pleasure-garden of vistas and unexpected...

Glen of Aherlow Walking Festival

29 May 2009 - 01 Jun 2009

Festival 2009 May 29th -June 1st This glorious three day annual festival offers a variety of guided walks showcasing the natural...

The Docklands Maritime Festival

29 May 2009 - 01 Jun 2009

With a record 70,000 visitors to last year’s Festival, this year’s event has been extended to both sides of the Liffey offering...

Clifden Jazz & Blues Weekend

29 May 2009 - 01 Jun 2009

Clifden plays host to an exciting line up of Jazz & Blues Performers over the June Bank Holiday weekend.

The Gordon Bennett International Car Rally

05 Jun 2009 - 07 Jun 2009

A classic and vintage car run over three days, based in Portlaoise but also taking in Kildare & Carlow. It commemorates the...

South East Gardens

05 Jun 2009 - 14 Jun 2009

South East Gardens Festival 2009 is a trail of 14 private gardens. Open from the 5th to 14th June 2009. (Inclusive). These Private...

Duncannon Fort and Military Re-enactment and Vehicle exhibition

06 Jun 2009 - 08 Jun 2009

Duncannon Fort dates from 1588, built to repel the Spanish Armada, and to stop the pirates plundering the merchant ships of their...

Eigse Carlow Arts Festival

06 Jun 2009 - 13 Jun 2009

Éigse Carlow Arts Festival: 6th -13th June 2009 is one of Ireland’s largest arts festivals and the first major summer festival of...

Immrama, Lismore Festival of Travel Writing

11 Jun 2009 - 14 Jun 2009

The Lismore Festival of Travel writing takes place in June each year and is the only one of its kind in the world. Focusing on...

Taste of Dublin

11 Jun 2009 - 14 Jun 2009

Taste of Dublin is the capital’s annual outdoor restaurant, food and drink festival. Following sell out events in 2007 and 2008...

The Clancy Brothers Music Festival

12 Jun 2009 - 14 Jun 2009

Welcome to the Clancy Brothers Music Festival website. The Festival will take place in Carrick on Suir hometown to the Clancy...

The AIB Street Performance World Championship

18 Jun 2009 - 21 Jun 2009

For 3 days in June Merrion Square will be transformed into one of the most exciting venues in the country! Here in Dublin the...

Galway Sessions

23 Jun 2009 - 29 Jun 2009

The music sessions take place in multiple venues in Galway City, including the Crane Bar, Róisín Dubh, Monroe's Tavern, The Quays,...

Drogheda Samba Festival

26 Jun 2009 - 28 Jun 2009

Drogheda Annual Samba Festival, is a popular annual event based on the carnival culture of Brazil. Every Summer, performers...

Pátrún Inis Mór

26 Jun 2009 - 28 Jun 2009

Pátrún is a three-day festival consisting of sports, currach and hooker boat racing, tug-of-war, art and sandcastle competitions,...

Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre

26 Jun 2009 - 16 Aug 2009

Ballykeeffe is a unique venue. Set in a disused quarry, which backs onto a wooded hill, its atmosphere and acoustics have to be...

Wexford Strawberry Festival

26 Jun 2009 - 28 Jun 2009

The Strawberry Festival . Expect music, theatre, street entertainment, markets and many of the events traditionally associated...

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Festivals of culture

As the Irish people have a genuine sense of fun, they invented a festival to celebrate all sorts of occasions – the least you can do is join in…

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Musical traditions

From impromptu sessions in your local bar to the thrilling beat of U2, Ireland has always been home to the best sounds of music

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Literature

Proving the pen is mightier than the sword, the Irish have a unique way with words that can be enjoyed through the ages

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Museums & Galleries

Ireland boasts some of Europe’s most intriguing museums and art galleries

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Rothe House Christmas Miscellany
Rothe House Christmas Miscellany

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12 Days Of Christmas Market At Docklands
12 Days Of Christmas Market At Docklands

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Did you know?

The harp that can be seen on passports and stamps in the Republic of Ireland is based on a 14th-century harp, which is now kept in Trinity College Dublin and known popularly as the Brian Boru harp.