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Festivals in Ireland2010 Festivals in Antrim Antrim Fleadh Comhaltas runs annual festivals of Irish traditional music, dance, singing and language called Fleadh Cheoil. TBD Belfast Festival
The Belfast Festival covers all art forms including theatre, dance, classical music, literature, jazz, comedy, visual arts, folk music and popular music, attracting over 50,000 visitors. October 16th - October 31st, 2009 For a comprehensive list of Restaurants in Antrim, Irelands best dining guide brings Antrim Restaurants to you. Armagh Armagh Fleadh Comhaltas runs annual festivals of Irish traditional music, dance, singing and language called Fleadh Cheoil. June 5th - June 6th, 2009 For a comprehensive list of Restaurants in Armagh, Irelands best dining guide brings Armagh Restaurants to you.
Carlow Carlow Fleadh Comhaltas runs annual festivals of Irish traditional music, dance, singing and language called Fleadh Cheoil. TBD Eigse Carlow Arts Festival
International Eigse Carlow Arts Festival of visual art, with lively concerts, dancing on the streets, music from around the globe and art exhibitions in addition to film and literary events. TBD For a comprehensive list of Restaurants in Carlow, Irelands best dining guide brings Carlow Restaurants to you.
Cavan Cavan Fleadh Comhaltas runs annual festivals of Irish traditional music, dance, singing and language called Fleadh Cheoil. May 30th - June 1st, 2009 Cavan Summer Festival
First Cavan Summer Festival, a six day programme featuring new work by Cavan Artists presented alongside the very best of Irish music, theatre, circus, visual art, performance and street spectacle. TBD Festival of the Erne
A family festival of outdoor music, Lady of the Erne, water based events, fancy dress, float parades and much more. TBD For a comprehensive list of Restaurants in Cavan, Irelands best dining guide brings Cavan Restaurants to you.
Clare Fleadh Nua Fleadh Nua brings together concerts, céilithe, music, song and dancing workshops, street entertainment and pageants/parades. May 17th – May 25th, 2009 Iniscealtra Festival of Arts Each year a theme is chosen which all of the varied events reflect at the Iniscealtra Festival of Arts. TBD Clare Fleadh
Comhaltas runs annual festivals of Irish traditional music, dance, singing and language called Fleadh Cheoil. TBD For a comprehensive list of Restaurants in Clare, Irelands best dining guide brings Clare Restaurants to you.
Cork Cork International Choral Festival One of Europe's premier international choral festivals and is noted for its high competitive standards, excellent organisation, and the friendliness of its welcome. April 29th - May 3rd, 2009 Heineken Kinsale Sevens Heineken Kinsale Rugby 7's Tournament. Heineken Kinsale Rugby 7's Tournament. May 1st – May 3rd, 2009 Ballydehob Jazz Festival Ballydehob Jazz Festival features Irish, German, Swiss and UK bands plus professional jazz workshops. April 30th – May 3rd, 2010 Baltimore Fiddle Fair Traditional and folk music festival. TBD Rosscarbery Arts and Literature Festival Rosscarbery Arts and Literature Festival is a weekend of exhibitions, literary events, music & drama. TBD Cork Fleadh Comhaltas runs annual festivals of Irish traditional music, dance, singing and language called Fleadh Cheoil. TBD Baltimore Wooden Boat Festival Celebration of the traditional timber sailing boats of Ireland. TBD Live at The Marquee Irelands most foremost music events – major international music festival. TBD Cork Midsummer Festival
Arts festival combining the best of local, national and international work. TBD Taste of Cork Taste of Cork is a three day celebration of fine food and drink being staged at the superb Cork City Gaol & Heritage Centre. The most prestigious restaurants and celebrated chefs will be serving sample-sized signature dishes to our sophisticated foodies this summer.
June 25th - June 27th, 2010 Kinsale Arts Week Kinsale Arts Week has Art, music, spectacle, dance, drama, film, poets, writers, comedians, street theatre, workshops & community projects. July 11th – 19th, 2009 Youghal Visual Arts Festival Youghal’s mile long Main Street is transformed into a “Walking Gallery” as shops and businesses display artists work in their windows. TBD Midleton Food & Drink Festival Known as ‘The Feast of the East’. From a unique array of breads, cheeses and meats to the lavish flavours and spices from all over the world. September 12th, 2009 Cork Art Fair The exhibition will feature original painting and sculpture from artists and galleries from Ireland and abroad. TBD Art Trail Unique annual opportunity to experience the work of contemporary artists in Cork. TBD Cork Film Festival Cork Film Festival is one of Ireland's premier cultural events. The programme is wide-ranging, an eclectic mix of big budget pictures, world cinema, innovative independent films, documentaries and short films from all over the globe. The festival is a major showcase for Irish film production. TBD Guinness Jazz Festival
The Guinness Jazz Festival is, by far, Ireland's biggest and most prestigious jazz event and is one of the most important festivals on Ireland's arts and cultural calendar. This year Guinness celebrates 26 years of hugely successful sponsorship of this flagship festival. October 23rd – October 26th, 2009 Innishannon Steam and Vintage Rally
Over 1,000 exhibits - The exhibits at the Innishannon Steam and Vintage Rally include huge tractors, threshers, unique cars, motorbikes, oil and steam engines as well as experiencing a working forge.
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Féile Átha Dá Chab
Visitors to this traditional music weekend can expect great impromptu pub sessions, a concert, a children's session, a singers' night and workshops in music, song and dance.
April 17th – April 19th, 2009
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Derry Derry Fleadh Comhaltas runs annual festivals of Irish traditional music, dance, singing and language called Fleadh Cheoil. TBD Foyle Film Festival
Foyle Film Festival presents a diverse, dynamic programme, crossing genres, ages, tastes and venues in the North West. TBD For a comprehensive list of Restaurants in Derry, Irelands best dining guide brings Derry Restaurants to you.
Donegal Cup of Tae Festival Musical Festival with an emphasis on Donegal Fiddle playing. TBD Donegal Fleadh Comhaltas runs annual festivals of Irish traditional music, dance, singing and language called Fleadh Cheoil. TBD Guth Gafa Film Festival Unique documentary festival that takes place in this remote picturesque village in North-west Ireland. TBD Dunfanaghy Seafood Festival
Promoting local fresh seafood and contemporary music and street performances. TBD Rory Gallagher Annual International Tribute Festival Some 32 performing acts will appear at the Rory Gallagher Festival. May 28th - May 31st, 2009 Earagail Arts Festival
Programme includes theatre, dance, music, literary and much more. July 14th – July 19th, 2009 For a comprehensive list of Restaurants in Donegal, Irelands best dining guide brings Donegal Restaurants to you.
Down Down Fleadh Comhaltas runs annual festivals of Irish traditional music, dance, singing and language called Fleadh Cheoil. June 27th - June 28th, 2009 Blues on the Bay Festival Top names plus guitar and harmonica workshops. May 21st – May 25th, 2009 Get Down with the Blues Annual outdoor blues festival. TBD For a comprehensive list of Restaurants in Down, Irelands best dining guide brings Down Restaurants to you.
Dublin Art Ireland Spring Collection The event hosts exhibitions from over one hundred and seventy five galleries and independent artists. The event is open to the public to view and purchase from a selection of thousands of paintings, sculptures, photographs and prints.
March 27th - March 29th, 2009 International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival
Provides an opportunity to showcase the contribution of gay people to theatre, past and present. May 4th – May 17th, 2009 Dublin Fleadh Comhaltas runs annual festivals of Irish traditional music, dance, singing and language called Fleadh Cheoil. May 8th - May 10th, 2009 Spreacha 2007 International arts festival for children aged between 12 months and 12 years. June 8th – June 14th, 2009 Taste of Dublin Taste of Dublin is a four day celebration of fine food and drink. Set in the beautiful surroundings of Dublin's Iveagh Gardens, twenty two of the Capital's most prestigious restaurants and celebrated chefs will be serving sample-sized signature dishes to our sophisticated foodies this summer. June 11th – June 14th, 2009 Darklight Film Festival Event is aimed at people who are interested in film, art, programming, the Internet, networked communities, digital arts, gaming, animation, music and the entertainment industries. TBD Festival of World Cultures Annual international arts and culture festival that celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of artistic traditions. TBD Anna Livia Dublin International Opera Festival Promotes and enables international and national accessibility to the lyrical arts. TBD Dublin Fringe Festival
Showcase and celebration of theatre, dance, music, visual and live arts, street and outdoor events and spectacles. TBD The Dublin Art Fair
Sixty selected galleries will exhibit the very best new work from Irish and International artists. Ireland's top gallery experts and curators will be on hand to provide a guiding hand to buyers.
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Dublin Theatre Festival
Bring the best available international theatre to Dublin and to balance the programme with Irish productions, especially new plays. September 24th - October 11th, 2009 For a comprehensive list of Restaurants in Dublin, Irelands best dining guide brings Dublin Restaurants to you.
Fermanagh Fermanagh Fleadh Comhaltas runs annual festivals of Irish traditional music, dance, singing and language called Fleadh Cheoil. TBD For a comprehensive list of Restaurants in Fermanagh, Irelands best dining guide brings Fermanagh Restaurants to you.
Galway Galway Early Music Festival Features medieval, renaissance and baroque music and dance. May 15th – May 17th, 2009 Galway Fleadh Comhaltas runs annual festivals of Irish traditional music, dance, singing and language called Fleadh Cheoil. May 13th - May 17th, 2009 Life Festival International music and visual arts festival. TBD Connacht Fleadh Comhaltas runs annual festivals of Irish traditional music, dance, singing and language called Fleadh Cheoil. July 2nd - July 5th, 2009 Galway Film Fleadh Promoting and showcasing the very best in new and classic Irish and World cinema. July 7th – July 12th, 2009 Galway Arts Festival
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 & comedy involving hundreds of artists and performers. July 13th – July 26th, 2009 The Galway Races Situated on the outskirts of Galway city, in the West of Ireland, the Galway Race Festivals are world renowned. Veteran race goers, and indeed those who simply love the atmosphere, travel from around the world for the unique experience that is, the Galway Races July 27th – August 2nd, 2009 Clarenbridge Oyster Festival Deliver a festival of food, of entertainment, of music, of dancing and most of all a festival of fun. September 11th – September 13th, 2009 Clifden Arts Week Celebration of the Arts which includes poetry reading, lectures, recitals, traditional music and much more. September 18th – September 28th, 2008 Galway International Oyster Festival For the best in gourmet seafood, live music and the best Guinness in town, it has to be the Galway International Oyster Festival. TBD Baboro Galway International Arts Festival for Children Leading Irish arts festival devoted exclusively to children. Presents high quality national and international arts performances and workshops for children in and out of schools and families. October 12th – October 18th, 2009 Galway Art Fair
The exhibition will feature original painting and sculpture from artists and galleries from Ireland and abroad. November 13th – November 15th, 2009 For a comprehensive list of Restaurants in Galway, Irelands best dining guide brings Galway Restaurants to you.
Kerry Samhlaiocht Easter Arts & Children Bumble Bee Festival Offers a range of activities and events for everyone. From street theatre to photography, poetry to dance, the festival programme is packed full of events from a broad range of art forms enjoyed by many community groups throughout Kerry. TBD Samhlaiocht Kerry Film Festival
Brings films and film makers from around the globe to one of the world's most beautiful locations. With a rich and varied film history the delightfully scenic Kingdom of Kerry has starred in Oscar Winning classic films from David Lean's "Ryan's Daughters" to Jim Sheridan's "The Field". TBD Féile na Bealtaine Arts Festival Celebrates the arrival of summer. Traditional arts of storytelling, song, music and dance as well as contemporary visual arts and literature. TBD Writers’ Week Writers' Week is an accessible, friendly, informal Festival. May 27th – May 31st, 2009 Kerry Fleadh
Comhaltas runs annual festivals of Irish traditional music, dance, singing and language called Fleadh Cheoil. TBD Killarney Summerfest Ireland’s premier family festival with an eclectic range of activities to appeal to all ages and tastes. TBD Sneem Family Festival Activities include orienteering, treasure hunt, pony rides, bungee jump, hot air balloon and much more. July 22nd - July 26th, 2009 Puck Fair The fair is one of Ireland's oldest and longest celebrated. The main events of the festival include the traditional horse fair, parade and coronation ceremony of King Puck, open air night concerts, fireworks display, children's competitions, street entertainers and dancing displays. August 10th - August 12th, 2009 Rose of Tralee
This year's International Festival includes events such as the International Gala Rose Ball, the Rose Parade, the Newbridge Silverware Fashion Show, and live television Selection Nights hosted by Ray D'Arcy from the Festival Dome. August 21st – August 26th, 2009 For a comprehensive list of Restaurants in Kerry, Irelands best dining guide brings Kerry Restaurants to you.
Kildare Kildare Fleadh Comhaltas runs annual festivals of Irish traditional music, dance, singing and language called Fleadh Cheoil. April 24th - April 26th, 2009 Boylesports Irish Guineas Festival Features the Boylesports Irish 1000. TBD Oxegen
Best in live music in Ireland – from the hottest new bands to the legends that inspired them. TBD For a comprehensive list of Restaurants in Kildare, Irelands best dining guide brings Kildare Restaurants to you. Kilkenny Kilkenny Rhythm & Roots Festival The festival hosts many renowned acts in the world of roots music. May 1st – May 4th, 2009 Smithwick’s Cat Laughs Comedy Festival Cat Laughs Comedy Festival is a yearly event held in Kilkenny, Ireland. Includes performer profiles, schedule, participating venues, diary, booking and contact information. May 28th – June 1st, 2009 Kilkenny Fleadh Comhaltas runs annual festivals of Irish traditional music, dance, singing and language called Fleadh Cheoil. May 16th - May 17th, 2009 Kilkenny Celtic Festival
The Kilkenny Celtic Festival is dedicated to encouraging a wider and deeper appreciation of all things Celtic, expressed in the Irish Language song, music, dance and even food. TBD National Ploughing Championships Largest annual showcase of Irish Agriculture and associated industries. The event not only attracts the farming community but also a huge cross-section of people including overseas visitors. 2008 Location: Farmley, Cuffesgrange, Co. Kilkenny September 22nd - September 24th, 2009
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Laois Laois Fleadh Comhaltas runs annual festivals of Irish traditional music, dance, singing and language called Fleadh Cheoil. May 29th - May 31st, 2009 The World Fleadh Ireland’s newest and biggest international, traditional and Celtic music festival. TBD Electric Picnic
Electric Picnic has quickly established itself as a truly unique Irish festival. The three day event with camping is choc a bloc with fantastic music, theatrics, comedy, art installations and sheer quirky entertainment! September 4th – September 6th, 2009 For a comprehensive list of Restaurants in Laois, Irelands best dining guide brings Laois Restaurants to you.
Leitrim Leitrim Roots Festival This Roots Festival is about fulfilling that dream for the descendants of many Leitrim exiles and for Leitrim-born people at home and abroad. TBD Leitrim Fleadh Comhaltas runs annual festivals of Irish traditional music, dance, singing and language called Fleadh Cheoil. TBD Wise Woman Weekend The Wise Woman Weekend is organised based on holistic sustainable principles by entirely volunteer energy. May 8th – May 10th, 2009 Sliabh an Iarainn Music and Arts Festival Kids performance, World/Folk music and dance, indie bands and much more. TBD Carrick Water Music Festival
Festival to include classical music, jazz and opera. TBD For a comprehensive list of Restaurants in Leitrim, Irelands best dining guide brings Leitrim Restaurants to you. Limerick The Irish Open Adare Manor The Irish Open is more than just a tournament; it is something of a National Festival. It is the place to be for Irish sports people in general and golfers in particular. TBD Limerick Fleadh Comhaltas runs annual festivals of Irish traditional music, dance, singing and language called Fleadh Cheoil. May 29th - May 31st, 2009 Munster Fleadh Comhaltas runs annual festivals of Irish traditional music, dance, singing and language called Fleadh Cheoil. July 15th - July 19th, 2009 For a comprehensive list of Restaurants in Limerick, Irelands best dining guide brings Limerick Restaurants to you.
Longford Longford Fleadh Comhaltas runs annual festivals of Irish traditional music, dance, singing and language called Fleadh Cheoil. TBD Johnny Keenan Banjo Festival A Celebration of Irish Traditional and American Bluegrass Music. September 24th – September 27th, 2009 For a comprehensive list of Restaurants in Longford, Irelands best dining guide brings Longford Restaurants to you.
Louth Drogheda Arts Festival Drogheda Arts Festival is 6 days of theatre, music, spectacle, visual arts, puppetry, street theatre, comedy and dance. TBD Louth Fleadh Comhaltas runs annual festivals of Irish traditional music, dance, singing and language called Fleadh Cheoil. May 11th, 2008 Art in Action Arts festival where the best artists and craftspeople are invited to set up studio and demonstrate their work and skills live for the public. TBD Drogheda Samba Festival
Includes pub gigs, open air concerts, workshops, street performances and a carnival parade. TBD For a comprehensive list of Restaurants in Louth, Irelands best dining guide brings Louth Restaurants to you.
Mayo Féile Chois Cuain A celebration of traditional Irish music and song. TBD Mayo Fleadh Comhaltas runs annual festivals of Irish traditional music, dance, singing and language called Fleadh Cheoil. May 7th - May 10th, 2009 Castlebar Blues Festival Longest running blues festival in Ireland. TBD Ballina Street & Arts Festival Festival to include an International Night, Teddy Bear’s Picnic, Heritage Day, Triathlon and Mardi Gras. July 10th – July 19th, 2009 For a comprehensive list of Restaurants in Mayo, Irelands best dining guide brings Mayo Restaurants to you.
Meath Navan Choral Festival Festival programme includes piano classes and choral competitions. April 23rd – April 26th, 2009 Meath Fleadh Comhaltas runs annual festivals of Irish traditional music, dance, singing and language called Fleadh Cheoil. TBD www.comhaltas.ie Leinster Fleadh
Comhaltas runs annual festivals of Irish traditional music, dance, singing and language called Fleadh Cheoil. July 10th - July 12th, 2009 www.comhaltas.ie For a comprehensive list of Restaurants in Meath, Irelands best dining guide brings Meath Restaurants to you.
Monaghan Carrickmacross Festival Family festival to include French Market, Arts & Crafts Fair, Carnival Parade, Children’s Entertainers & Shows, Bicycle Rally, Theatre and much more. May 29th - June 2nd, 2008 www.carrickmacross.ie/festival Monaghan Fleadh
Comhaltas runs annual festivals of Irish traditional music, dance, singing and language called Fleadh Cheoil. June 7th, 2008 www.comhaltas.ie For a comprehensive list of Restaurants in Monaghan, Irelands best dining guide brings Monaghan Restaurants to you.
Offaly Slieve Bloom Walking Festival Includes eco, evening and family walks. May 3rd - May 5th, 2008 www.slievebloom.ie Offaly Fleadh Phoenix Festival Tullamore Castle Palooza Scoil Eigse Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann Storytelling Festival
October 16th - October 18th, 2008
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Roscommon Roscommon Fleadh Comhaltas runs annual festivals of Irish traditional music, dance, singing and language called Fleadh Cheoil. April 12th - April 13th, 2009 www.comhaltas.ie Strokestown International Poetry Festival The State of Mantua Music & Arts Festival Boyle Arts Festival O’Carolan International Harp and Traditional Music Festival Feile Frank McGann
Promote the memorial festival of Irish Traditional Music, song and dance. October 9th – 12th, 2008 www.feilefrankmcgann.com For a comprehensive list of Restaurants in Roscommon, Irelands best dining guide brings Roscommon Restaurants to you.
Sligo Vogler Spring Festival Includes Vogler Quartets, String Quartets, Children’s Choir May 2nd - May 5th, 2008 www.sligoarts.ie/list/whats-on/festivals Sligo Fleadh Sligo Live Festival
Unique festival of top quality Irish music. October 23rd - October 27th, 2008 www.sligolive.ie For a comprehensive list of Restaurants in Sligo, Irelands best dining guide brings Sligo Restaurants to you.
Tipperary Fleadh
Comhaltas runs annual festivals of Irish traditional music, dance, singing and language called Fleadh Cheoil. May 16th - May 18th, 2008 www.comhaltas.ie For a comprehensive list of Restaurants in Tipperary, Irelands best dining guide brings Tipperary Restaurants to you.
Clonmel Junction Festival Ulster Fleadh
Comhaltas runs annual festivals of Irish traditional music, dance, singing and language called Fleadh Cheoil. July 24th - July 26th, 2009 www.comhaltas.ie For a comprehensive list of Restaurants in Tyrone, Irelands best dining guide brings Tyrone Restaurants to you.
Waterford Guinness Féile na nDéise Traditional Irish music and culture festival held in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford May 1st - May 5th, 2008 www.feilenandeise.com Waterford Fleadh Spraoi Festival The Guinness Dunmore East Bluegrass Festival
International bluegrass festival. August 21st - August 24th, 2008 www.waterford-dunmore.com For a comprehensive list of Restaurants in Waterford, Irelands best dining guide brings Waterford Restaurants to you.
Westmeath Kilbeggan Races The only Racecourse in Ireland where races are over jumps under national hunt rules. May 3rd - September 5th, ,2008 www.kilbegganraces.com RTE All-Ireland Drama Festival 31 drama groups will compete at 37 qualifying festivals throughout Ireland in order to gain a place at the All-Ireland Finals in Athlone. May 2nd - May 10th, 2008 www.dramafestival.ie Westmeath Fleadh Midlands Music Festival
Pod Concerts and Rag Lane presents 2 days of music. Contemporary music festival to include a stellar line up that is truly aimed at festival-goers of all ages. TBD www.midlandsmusicfestival.ie For a comprehensive list of Restaurants in Westmeath, Irelands best dining guide brings Westmeath Restaurants to you.
Wexford Wexford Fleadh Comhaltas runs annual festivals of Irish traditional music, dance, singing and language called Fleadh Cheoil. May 17th, 2009 www.comhaltas.ie Wexford Festival Opera
The 56th annual Wexford Festival Opera will feature operas alongside a ballet and concerts and recitals in a custom-built theatre in the magnificent grounds of Johnstown Castle located just outside Wexford Town. October 16nd - November 2nd, 2008 www.wexfordopera.com For a comprehensive list of Restaurants in Wexford, Irelands best dining guide brings Wexford Restaurants to you.
Bray Jazz Festival Wicklow Fleadh Dunlavin Arts Festival
Includes flower shows, agricultural shows, pet shows, one of Irelands largest craft fairs, street entertainment and plenty of live traditional music and craic. June 20th - June 22nd, 2008 www.dunlavinartsfestival.com For a comprehensive list of Restaurants in Wicklow, Irelands best dining guide brings Wicklow Restaurants to you.
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