Festivals & Events
Ireland is not a dusty museum, Ireland is alive. So much alive that you will be hard pressed to decide between the numerous fairs, festivals, pageants and patterns on offer especially during the summer months. From matchmaking in Lisdoonvarna to bluegrass music in Omagh, Ireland will have something for you! The ancient "pattern days", during which the local patron saint is honored, are still observed. But modern additions like Dublin's St. Patrick Festival tend to steal the limelight for the casual observer.
Christmas in Ireland 2007
A listing of the best Christmas-themed events in Ireland.
A listing of the best Christmas-themed events in Ireland.
Irish-Themed Christmas Book Gifts
Amongst the traditional Christmas gifts books feature high on the list. How about giving an Irish book this Christmas?
Amongst the traditional Christmas gifts books feature high on the list. How about giving an Irish book this Christmas?
Festivals in Ireland 2008 - A Calendar of the Top Events
The top festivals of Ireland 2008 - something for everyone from jazz to rock.
The top festivals of Ireland 2008 - something for everyone from jazz to rock.
Traditional Festivals in Ireland
Ireland has literally hundreds of festivals, but where should a visitor go? Find out more about the best traditional festivals in Ireland.
Ireland has literally hundreds of festivals, but where should a visitor go? Find out more about the best traditional festivals in Ireland.
"Highbrow" Festivals in Ireland
"Highbrow" usually describes anything remotely classical or intellectually demanding in entertainment - from ballet to modern theatre, from Beckett to Handel. Though Ireland cannot be regarded as the European center of highbrow culture, there are a number of festivals and events of special interest.
"Highbrow" usually describes anything remotely classical or intellectually demanding in entertainment - from ballet to modern theatre, from Beckett to Handel. Though Ireland cannot be regarded as the European center of highbrow culture, there are a number of festivals and events of special interest.
The Rose of Tralee Festival - Tralee, County Kerry
This is the event most Irish people claim to be not watching, ever ... and which still manages to have record-breaking audiences each and every year when broadcast on RTÉ. The Rose of Tralee is a guilty pleasure.
This is the event most Irish people claim to be not watching, ever ... and which still manages to have record-breaking audiences each and every year when broadcast on RTÉ. The Rose of Tralee is a guilty pleasure.
Remembrance Day A British Celebration on Irish Soil
Remembrance Day manages to divide and unite communities all over Ireland at the same time - due to its British origin and its focus on soldiers fighting for the English crown.
Remembrance Day manages to divide and unite communities all over Ireland at the same time - due to its British origin and its focus on soldiers fighting for the English crown.
The Irish Twelve Days of Christmas
You all know the twelve days of Christmas, from Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" to a partridge in a pear tree. But what happens during those twelve days in Ireland?
You all know the twelve days of Christmas, from Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" to a partridge in a pear tree. But what happens during those twelve days in Ireland?
Valentine's Day Activities in Ireland - How to Say "Be my Irish Valentine"
Ireland offers some unique ways to say "Be my Valentine" and maybe to pop the question. Here are some suggestions for that special Valentine's Day in Ireland.
Ireland offers some unique ways to say "Be my Valentine" and maybe to pop the question. Here are some suggestions for that special Valentine's Day in Ireland.
Entertainment in Northern Ireland
Your comprehensive guide to what's on in Northern Ireland.
Your comprehensive guide to what's on in Northern Ireland.
Horse Racing Ireland - Festivals
Complete information on all horse racing festivals.
Complete information on all horse racing festivals.
AOIFE - Association of Irish Festival Events
AOIFE, the Association of Irish Festival Events, is the all-island advocacy and development network of festivals and events.
AOIFE, the Association of Irish Festival Events, is the all-island advocacy and development network of festivals and events.
Entertainment in the Republic of Ireland
Your comprehensive guide to what's on in the Republic of Ireland.
Your comprehensive guide to what's on in the Republic of Ireland.
Entertainment.ie
Comprehensive website with listings for events, festivals, TV, cinema and even the lottery.
Comprehensive website with listings for events, festivals, TV, cinema and even the lottery.
Ticketmaster
Comprehensive listing of upcoming events and online ticket sales.
Comprehensive listing of upcoming events and online ticket sales.