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A five day
celebration of the best in local and
international
Traditional Irish music song and dance through concerts, workshops,
sessions and lectures. Held in Kilalrney each February.
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Various venues
around the Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry. This
festival
draws literary figures, artists, politicians, musicians, etc.,
worldwide. The Festival is held anually in May.
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The
Killarney Summerfest is one of the biggest and best festivals in
the south west. It's held annually in July Killarney
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The programme has
events and activities to
suit all age and tastes. As
well as lots of street entertainment they'll be special kiddies events
like the much loved Teddy Bear's Picnic, productions at the INEC,
a
fun - fair carnival and lots of children's workshops.
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After 36 years this
event has blossomed into one of
Ireland’s largest
and most anticipated literary events on the calendar. There are a range
of workshops, that deals with the diverse styles of writing. This
is
the ideal event for any budding writer. It gives them a chance to come,
talk with established writers and help them build a platform with which
to build their talent. Held in Listowel each June |
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A world percussion
festival featuring the bodhrán,
the Irish frame
drum. This festival has competitions, workshops, concerts and
street
entertainment with percussionists and traditional Irish musicians from
all over the world. Held in Milltown each June |
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Ireland
oldest festival is held on the 10th, 11th and 12th of August
annually. Come to Killorglin to see the crowning of Irelands only King,
a puck goat!
Puck’s a time where old friends meet
and new friendships are forged!
The festival always has an extensive
line up with something for all the
family including horse and cattle fairs, street entertainment, and a
funfair along with a fantastic fireworks display to end the festival!
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3 is pleased to announce
that the 3 Irish Open will take place next year at the Killarney Golf
and Fishing Club from the 29th July to 1st August 2010. This will be
the third time that Killarney has hosted the Irish Open following
consecutive events in 1991 and ’92. The event’s new prime slot on the
European Tour is a major boost for title sponsors 3 and elevates the 3
Irish Open to the position as one of the most prestigious tournaments
in European golf. The prize fund for the 2010 3 Irish Open will be over
€3 million. |
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One
of Irelands most
famous annual events, drawing crowds from all over
the world as people come back home to Ireland after perhaps generations
of being away. The festival includes a parade, free open-air concerts
and lots more in the way of fun and merriment. The event is topped off
by the crowning of the Rose, as decided by the panel of judges who
evaluate which girl has the nicest personality. Held in Tralee every
August.
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Visitors
can look
forward to a fun packed programme of activities and
events giving the many visitors to this beautiful part of Ireland a
chance to experience Christmas as it should be
and enjoy the
build up to the season in a relaxed, happy and safe environment.
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