Highlights for 2012
Temple Bar Trad Fest 25-29 Jan 2012
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Hear the cream of traditional Irish music flow across the cobbles of Temple Bar as a host of Irish and international musicians come to the heart of Dublin for concerts, ceili sessions, Irish dancing, pipe bands & pub trails.
Ennis Bookclub Fesitval 2-4 March 2012
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Book clubs have become tremendously popular and this annual festival celebrates the love of books and of reading - it's an event for readers, not writers. The festival gives lovers a rare opportunity to listen to an meet with an impressive list of authors of both fiction and non-fiction work.
St Patrick's Festival 16-19 March 2012
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St Patrick's Festival is the official celebration of Ireland's national holiday. Around the globe on the 17th March, Ireland is celebrated with parties and parades but the BIG party is here in Ireland which we celebrate in style with five days and nights of fantastic celebratory events, most of which are free!
Waterford Festival of Food 12-15 April 2012
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This award winning festival has become a meeting point for Michelin star chefs and artisan food producers. Visitors can take part in seaweed seminars, food foraging trails, baking courses, restaurant trails, cookery demonstrations, picnics, BBQs and much more.
Punchestown Racing Festival 24-28 April 2012
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Bloom Garden Show, Phoenix Park, Dublin 31 May-4 June 2012
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Stunning show gardens, magnificent floral displays, interactive gardens, farmers market, indoor and outdoor entertainment, fabulous food pavilion, family fun zone - the ultimate outdoor extravaganza - this is bloom.
Taste of Dublin Festival 14-17 June 2012
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This annual foodie fest features tastings from some of the best restaurants in Dublin, alongside cookery demonstrations, food markets, outdoor music performances and more.
The 50th International Eucharistic Congress 10-17 June 2012
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This is a week long programme of events, linking faith & culture, with a particular focus on the gathering of people of every nation, language and way of life around the table of the Lord.
The Irish Derby Festival 29-30 June 2012
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One of the richest races in the world, and at the centre of 3 days of great racing, this is the highlight of the annual racing calendar in Ireland. But it isn't all about horses. It is also an occasion where fashion is very much to the fore with ladies wearing expensive outfits and extravagant hats attracting just as much attention as the thoroughbreds on the track.
Galway Arts Festival 16-29 July 2012
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Founded in 1978, the Festival collaborates with artists and companies throughout the World to produce and present an international programme of theatre, spectacle, dance, visual arts, music, literature and comedy involving hundreds of artists and performers. Galway Arts Festival is at the heart of all aspects of life in Galway City contributing immeasurably to the economic, social and cultural life of the west of Ireland.
Fleadh Cheoil in Cavan 13-22 Aug 2012
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This is Ireland's biggest annual celebration of Irish traditional music, song and dance.
Dublin Horse Show 15-19 Aug 2012
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The Horse Show is a Dublin institution. A celebration of Ireland's affinity with the horse, from the best show horses to the best international show jumpers.
Electric Picnic Music Festival 31 Aug-2 Sept 2012
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Electric Picnic will be parading back into Stradbally once again next Aug/September with all the usual suspects and more, adorned in all their festival finery. The hottest bands, the brightest minds, the most devilish comedians. A unique combination of energy and sparkle, other worldliness and circus pizzazz.
Notre Dame v Navy - Dublin 1 Sept 2012
American football comes to Dublin for the Emerald Isle classic which takes place in the Aviva stadium.
Clarenbridge Oyster Festival 7-9 Sept 2012
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This annual celebration of the Atlantic Oyster takes place in the small village of Clarinbridge in County Galway. It's a very social occasion with tastings and competitions during the day, music, chat and the annual Oyster Ball at night.
The Dublin Theatre Festival 27 Sept-14 Oct 2012
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The Dublin Theatre festival is dedicated to presenting the very best of national and international theatre every Autumn.
Wexford Festival Opera 24 Oct-4 Nov 2012
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The 61st Wexford Festival Opera will take place in the new Wexford Opera House - visit website to get full program details.
