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Festivals around Ireland

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Wexford Opera

16/10/2008 - 02/11/2008

Autumn Cultural breaks

Autumn Cultural Weekend Breaks 
Boasting the delights of Dublin theatre, the high notes of Wexford’s Opera Festival and the sublime Belfast Festival at Queen’s, taking an Autumn break in Ireland really doesn’t get much better than this.

Saint Patrick

12/03/2009 - 17/03/2009

St Patrick’s Festival

St Patrick’s day is celebrated in style all over the country, with festivities kicking off in the Republic’s capital Dublin in the week before March 17th.

Ocean Race

13/06/2009

The Volvo Ocean Race 2008/9

Beginning in October 2008, the fanfare that comes with the Volvo Ocean Race will be all apparent when this sailboat extravaganza reaches Galway in June 2009!

World Rally

29/01/2009 - 01/02/2009

World Rally Championship 2009

If it’s pulse-racing action you’re looking for, then don’t miss out on the Irish leg of the World Rally Championship 2009

Upcoming events

18 Nov 2009 - 04 Dec 2009

Cinemagic – World Screen Festival for Young People

Film fans across Northern Ireland are in for a cinematic treat as the 19th Coca-Cola Cinemagic International Film and T...

Location:
Belfast

06 Jan 2010 - 30 Jan 2010

Out to Lunch Festival

The Out to Lunch Arts Festival opens its doors once again this January with a new and expanded ‘menu’ on o...

Location:
Belfast

03 Apr 2010 - 06 Apr 2010

A Spring Fair Day at The Ulster American Folk Park

Experience the sights, sounds and smells of a busy market day in 19th century rural Ulster and pioneer America, meet t...

Location:
Omagh

05 Apr 2010

Easter Monday Family Fun and Parade

Plenty of fun for all the family at the seafront and the fantastic Easter-themed parade.

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Bangor

17 Feb 2009 - 31 Dec 2009

Bronte Music Club Concerts

In the spectacular setting of old Drumballyroney Church. Events are sponsored by Banbridge District Council in association with Frontier promotions.

Location:
Banbridge

26 Nov 2009 - 19 Dec 2009

Cinderella

Cinderella at the Waterfront Hall Auditorium.

Location:
Belfast

26 Nov 2009

Empire Blues with Rab McCullough Band

Empire Blues with Rab McCullough Band at the Empire Music Hall.

Location:
Belfast
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01 May 2010 - 31 May 2010

North West 200 spectacular

<p>What’s on? North West 200, Portrush/Causeway Coast, County Antrim</p> <p>When is it? May 2010 <br /> </p> <p>W...

20 Nov 2009 - 28 Nov 2009

Foyle Film Festival

Celebrating its 22nd year in 2009, Foyle Film Festival takes place in multiple venues in Derry each November to bring the b...

Location:
Derry City

24 Feb 2010 - 28 Feb 2010

Belfast Nashville Songwriters' Festival

This five day programme of seminars, workshops and concerts will feature over 100 songwriters from around the world, at various venues t...

Location:
Belfast

03 Apr 2010 - 11 Apr 2010

Titanic Made in Belfast Festival

The ultimate Titanic festival, in the city where she was built. The week is a celebration of the world-famous s...

Location:
Belfast

20 Apr 2010 - 24 Apr 2010

Ballymoney Irish Dancing Festival

Enjoy the Irish music and the dancing competition, with three sessions open to the public each day.

Location:
Ballymoney

03 Oct 2009 - 30 Jan 2010

Medieval Music and Storyteller

Sounds of a bygone era and tales to bring the Castle to life throughout the day. Normal admission charge applies.

Location:
Carrickfergus

26 Nov 2009

Jazz Sessions

Jazz Sessions at the Strule Arts Centre.

Location:
Omagh

26 Nov 2009

Roy Chubby Brown

Roy Chubby Brown at the Waterfront Hall Auditorium.

Location:
Belfast

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Did you know?

The inventor of the submarine, John Holland, came from Liscannor in County Clare. Holland emigrated to Boston in the 1870s where he later submitted a design for a submarine to the United States Navy. Although many of Holland’s designs were successful, his first submarine design was rejected by the Navy Secretary as “a fantastic scheme of a civilian landsman”.