Highlights for 2010
Ennis Book Club Fesitval - 5-7 March 2010
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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 - 12-17 March 2010
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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!
Punchestown Racing Festival - 20-24 April 2010
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Cats Laugh Comedy Festival, Kilkenny - 3-7 June 2010
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The annual event is a fixture on the comedy circuit and brings not just the cream of Irish comedians to Kilkenny but some of the best and funniest comedians in the world.
Bloom Garden Show, Phoenix Park, Dublin - 3-7 June 2010
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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 - 10-13 June 2010
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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 Irish Derby Festival - 25-27 June 2010
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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 - 12-25 July 2010
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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.
Dublin Horse Show - 4-8 August 2010
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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.
Fleadh Cheoil in Cavan- 16-22 August 2010
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This is Ireland's biggest annual celebration of Irish traditional music, song and dance.
Electric Picnic Music Festival - 3-5 Sept 2010
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Electric Picnic will be parading back into Stradbally once again next September 3rd, 4th & 5th 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.
Clarenbridge Oyster Festival - 10-12 Sept 2010
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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.
Wexford Festival Opera - 20-31 Oct 2010
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The 59th Wexford Festival Opera will take place in the new Wexford Opera House - visit website to get full program details.
