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2007
April
Cork / Kerry
8. April
Sport
Balllydehob All Ireland Horse Road Trotting Finals
Ballydehob, Co. Cork
Tel: +353 (0)28 37191 Email: caureenballydehob@eircom.net
8. April
Family
Easter Egg Hunt
Reenagres Park, Kenmare, Co. Kerry Commences @ 3pm sharp. Easter Egg Hunt, family day out.
Tel: +353 (0)64 42615
9. - 15. April
Heritage
Eigse - Sheain Ui Shulleabhain
Kenmare, Co. Kerry A cultural weekend in honour of Folklorist Sean O Suilleabhain (1903 -1996) Lectures, workshops heritage walk, history, folklore & archaeology.
Tel: +353 (0)64 83101 Email: info@kenmare.com Web: www.kenmare.com
6. - 9. April
Sport
Walk Killarney
Killarney and Kerry Heritage Wilderness and Wildlife Walks throughout the year, but specifically on Easter Weekend and Oktober Weekend
Tel: +353 (0)64 37928 Email: Klychamber1@eircom.net Web: www.killarney.ie
7. - 9. April
Music
Callino Quartet & Friends
Bantry House, Co. Cork
Tel: +353 (0)27 52789 Email: westcorkmusic@eircom.net Web: www.westcorkmusic.ie
8. April
Heritage
Olde Machinery Rally
Killarney, Co. Kerry Steam engines vintage tractors veteran cars motorcycles oil engines static displays collections antique stalls.
Tel: +353 (0)64 30036
8. - 15. April
Arts
Feile Na Casca/ Easter Art Exhibition
Ballyferriter, Tralee, Co. Kerry Easter showcase for West Kerry Art showing works from 40 artists and primary and second level students.
Tel: +353 (0)66 9156100 Email: mus@cfcd.ie Web: www.cfcd.ie
20. - 22. April
Music
Feile Atha Da Chab, Ballydehob Traditional Music Song & Dance Festival
Ballydehob, Co. Cork This weekend will include music, song and dance workshops.
Tel: +353 (0)28 38973 Email: mbadjones@eircom.net Web: www.feileathadachab.blogspot.com
21. -23. April
Cork World Book Fest
Cork City Library, Cork A celebration of books with readings taking place outdoors, music, films, food stalls, children’s workshops.
Tel: +353 (0)21 4924900 Email: libraries@corkcity.ie Web: www.corkcitylibraries.ie
Dublin
29. März - 1. April
Arts
PNO7 - International Poetry Festival 2007
Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin An opportunity to sample and enjoy the best of Irish and International poetry.
Tel: +353 (0)1 5059582 Email: arts@dlrcoco.ie Web: www.dlrcoco.ie/arts/festival
15. April
Sport
Great BUPA Ireland Run
Phoenix Dublin The Phoenix Park 10 Km run.
Web: www.greatrun.org/events
Osten & Midlands
7. - 9. April
Family
Easter Egg Hunts
Glendeer Pet Farm, Athlone, Co. Westmeath Easter Egg hunts at glendeer pet farm, Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday @ 3pm
Tel: +353 (0)90 6437147 Email: glendeer@glendeer.com Web: www.glendeer.com
8. -11. April
Sport
FairyHouse Easter festival 2007 featuring the powers whiskey grand national.
Fairyhouse Racecourse, Co. Meath Three days of top class national hunt racing featuring the Powers whiskey Irish grand national.
Tel: +353(0)1 8256167 Email: info@fairyhouseracecourse.ie Web: www.fairyhouseracecourse.ie
12. - 14. April
Arts
Dance Festival & I.N.D.A (Irish national Dance Awards)
Longford Classical Ballet, Jazz contemporary dance competition.
Tel: +353 (0)44 9357570 Email: shawbrook@titnet.ie
12. -15. April
Arts
Granard Traditional Harp and Arts festival
Granard, Co Longford This festival has been running for 25 years and caters for children’s workshops in poetry, music and traditional singing.
Tel: +353 (0)43 86086 Email: granard_harp@hotmail.com Web: www.grandard.harp.net
24. - 27. April
Sport
Irish National Hunt Festival
Punchestown Racecourse, Naas, Co Kildare. The Irish National Hunt Festival is the premier meeting of the Irish racing Year.
Tel: +353 (0)45 897704 Email: info@punchestown.com Web: www.punchestown.com
26. April - 1. Mai
Arts
Drogheda Arts Festival
Drogheda, Co. Louth A colourful and multi-disciplinary arts festival.
Tel: +353 (0)41 9876100 Web: www.drogheda.ie/artsfest
Nordwesten
29. März - 1. April
Arts
Ar Ais Aris- Buncrana Traditional Arts Festival
Buncrana, Co. Donegal A festival that celebrates the local talent.
Tel: +353 (0)74 9362742 Email: mgallanagh@ftlbc.fruit.com Web: www.buncranatradfest.com
7. -8. April
Sport
North Leitrim Glens Hill walking Festival and 27th-28th Oktober Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim Two-day hill walking festival in north Leitrim suitable for different levels of fitness.
Email: norlemglens@eircom.net
7. - 9. April
Monaghan Country Festival
Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan
Tel: +353 (0)47 81288 Email: festival@hillgrove.com Web: www.hillgrovehotel.com
7. - 14. April
Heritage
Irish Language Holidays for Adults
Oideas Gael, Gleann Cholm Cille Irish Language for adults with classes in languages, song poetry.
Tel: +353 (0)74 9730248 Email: oideasgael@eircom.net Web: www.oideas-gael.com
7. - 20. April
Heritage Leitrim Roots
Leitrim roots festival is for the descendants of Leitrim exile and Leitrim people abroad to enjoy a week of heritage & entertainment.
Tel: +353 (0)71 9644012 Email: info@leitrimroots.com Web: www.leitrimroots.com
9. - 13. April
Heritage
Sligo Feis Ceoil
Sligo Hawks Well Theatre. Competition in instrumental and traditional music, singing, Irish Dancing, verse speaking, drama and art.
Tel: +353 (0)87 960 2866 Email: info@sligofeisceoil.ie Web: www.sligofeisceoil.ie
10. - 15. April
Heritage
Pan Celtic Festival- Feile Pan Cheilteach 2007
Letterkenny, Co. Donegal Bringing the Celtic nations together to exchange and perform traditions and cultures with activities including cultural displays, music, song, dance and drama.
Tel: +353 (0)74 9194275 Web: www.panceltic.com
13. - 15. April
Music
Festival Sligo New Music Festival
Weekend festival exploring contemporary music from key international composers with outstanding Irish and international musicians.
Tel: +353 (0)71 9141405 Email: info@modelart.ie Web: www.modelart.ie
14. - 21. April
Sport
Hill walking in the Donegal Highlands
Week long guided hill walks in the southwest Donegal Sliabh Liag peninsula. Tel: +353 (0)74 9730248 Email: oideasgael@eircom.net Web: www.oideas-gael.com
Shannon Region
30. März - 24. Juni
Arts
EV&A Exhibition of visual & art
Limerick city gallery of art & various other venues in Limerick city E V & A is Ireland’s premier annual exhibition of contemporary art.
Tel: +353 (0)61 310633 Email: info@eva.ie Web: www.eva.ie
8. - 9. April
Family
Easter Egg Hunt at Aillwee Cave
Aillwee Caves, Co. Clare During the Easter weekend, on Sunday and Monday there will be an Easter egg hunt in the Aillwee cave grounds.
Tel: +353 (0)65 7077036 Email: fiona@aillnesecave.ie Web: www.aillweecave.ie
27.- 29. April
Sport
Ballyhoura Walking Festival
Three day event in a walker’s paradise with unspoilt beauty and a variety of landscapes. There is something for everyone in this year’s festival.
Tel: +353 (0)63 91300 Email: pcasey@ballyhoura.org
Südosten
Das ganze Jahr über...
A series of festivals and events celebrating the 800th anniversary of the founding of New Ross by William Marshall in 1207.
Tel: +353 (0)51 421284 Web: www.newross.ie/newross800
Nordirland
22. März - 1. April
Arts
7th Belfast Film Festival
Various venues, Belfast Brings audiences the very best in national and international screenings with workshops, master classes and special events.
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9032 5913 Web: www.belfastfilmfestival.org
9. April
Sport
Easter Monday Angling Event
Dungannon Angling event in the beautiful surroundings of Dungannon Park.
Tel: +44 (0)28 87727327
4. - 21. April
Sport
IRB U19 World Cup
Belfast The IRB under 19 World Championship is a key tournament in the international rugby calendar
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9066 6661 Web: www.irb.com
7. - 14. April
Heritage
Titanic Made in Belfast Festival Week
Belfast City Hall, Belfast The ultimate Titanic festival in the city where she was built is a celebration of the ship, her city and the artisan skills of the people who created her.
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9024 6601 Web: www.gotobelfast.com
21st - 22nd April
Garden
Belfast City Spring Fair
Malone House and Barnett Demesne, Belfast The Spring Fair combines the spectacular beauty of the city of Belfast Spring Flower Show with outdoors fun and environmental activities.
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9027 0467 Web: www.belfastcity.gov.uk/parksandopenspaces
28. - 30. April
Apple Blossom Festival
County Armagh Celebrate the beautiful Apple Blossom season in the Orchard County, including an outdoor music concert, guided tours of the Apple Orchard region and a speciality food market.
Tel: +44 (0) 28 3752 1800 Web:www.armagh.gov.uk
Mai
Cork / Kerry
1. - 7. Mai
Arts
Feile na Bealtaine/ Dingle Peninsula Arts and Political Festival
All towns on the Dingle Peninsula
Tel: +353 (0)66 9151082 Email: fnabdaingean@eircom.net Web: www.feilenabealtaine.ie
2. - 6. Mai
Music
Cork international choral Festival
Cork city Each year the Cork international choral festival brings together some of the finest choirs to perform in venues around cork city including city hall. Email: chorfest@iol.ie Web: www.chorkchoral.ie
4. - 6. Mai
Sport
Kinsale Sevens by the Sea
Kinsale, Co. Cork Europe’s largest rugby 7’s festival staged in the beautiful harbour town of Kinsale, Co. Cork.
Tel: +353 (0)21 4772783 Email: t-d@kinsalesevens.com Web: www.kinsalesevens.com
4. - 7. Mai
Sport
Cuckoo Walking festival
Tarbert, Co.Kerry Wonderful walks to suit all ages. Sing along with the cuckoo by day and continue the sing song into the night.
Tel: +353 (0)68 36126 Email: laniganmp@eircom.net
4. -7. Mai
Music
Bealtaine - Festival of World Music, Drum & Dance
Clonakility, West Cork Workshops in African drumming/dancing, bohran playing and world music.
Tel: +353 (0)23 40852 Email: deb@wcie.ie Web: www.wcie.ie
10. - 13. Mai
Music
The Baltimore Fiddle Fair
Baltimore, West Cork Traditional & folk music festival.
Email: declan@fiddlefair.com Web: www.fiddlefair.com
11. - 13. Mai
Arts
Rosscarbery Arts & Literature Festival
Rosscarbery, Co. Cork Arts to include local artists work, work shops, literature & short story writings.
Tel: +353 (0)23 48063 Email: crafts@rosscarberry.ie Web: www.rosscarbery.ie
13. Mai
Kingdom Country Fair
Tralee Racecourse, Tralee, Co.Kerry
Tel: +353 (0)66 7122734 Email: countryfair@eircom.net
14. - 16. Mai
Arts
Cork Youth Film Video Arts Festival
Theatre Colaiste Stiophan Naompha, Cork Film video arts competition open to young people.
Tel: +353 (0)21 4273526/4306019 Email: ftfranwc@eircom.net
19. - 21. Mai
Sport
Camp Walking festival
Camp, Co.Kerry Series of local walks, History talks and visits to historical sites mountain treks and low walks music and entertainment in the evenings. All walks are mapped and guided by local people who have knowledge of the area.
Tel: +353 (0)66 7130185 Email: brigidoconnor@eircom.net
25. - 27. Mai
Food
A taste of Baltimore &Wooden Boat Festival
Baltimore Pier and harbour, Co. Cork This is a family festival showing the best of cork food by 50 exhibitions & traditional craft of boat building & sailing.
Tel: +353 (0)28 20136 Email: youenjacob@youenjacob.com
Sport
Rosscarbery Annual Regatta Date TBC Rosscarbery Square, Co. Cork Water sports involving the youth of the immediate & surrounding districts.
Tel: +353 (0)23 48444 Email: crafts@rosscarberry.ie Web: www.rosscarbery.ie
26. - 27. Mai
Sport
Tralee Races
Tralee racecourse,Tralee, Co. Kerry
Tel: +353 (0)66 7126490 Email: traleeraces@hotmail.com Web: www.traleehorseracing.com
30. Mai - 3. Juni
Arts
Writers Week
Listowel, Co. Kerry An annual event that attract many national and international writers to the area.
Tel: +353 (0)68 21074 Email: info@writersweek,ie Web: www.writersweek.ie
Dublin
6. - 20. Mai
Arts
International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival
Dublin City centre The only event of its kind worldwide that focuses solely on theatre by gay authors, with gay characters or with a gay relevance or theme. Tel: +353 (0)1 4541147 Email: info@gaytheatre.ie Web: www.gaytheatre.ie
20. Mai
Family
Dublin International Toy and Train Fair
Clontarf Castle Hotel, Clontarf, Dublin 3 Toy and Train Fair for adults and Children alike.
Tel: +353 (0)1 2803008/2849199 Email: briana.kelly@rte.ie Web: www.dublintoyandtrainfair.com
Osten & Midlands
26. April - 1. Mai
Arts
Drogheda Arts Festival
Drogheda, Co. Louth A colourful and multi-disciplinary arts festival.
Tel: +353 (0)41 9876100 Web: www.drogheda.ie/artsfest
1. - 3. Mai
Arts
The Creative Writers Workshop
Glendalough Hotel, Co. Wicklow Explore & discover personal memoir writing. Tel: +353 (0)86 2523428 Email: creativewriting@ireland.com Web: www.thecreativewritersworkshop.com
Mai
Sport
Spring Walking Festival
Wicklow Mountains, Co. Wicklow An Excellent range and variety of themed walks including our famous night walk.
Tel: +353 (0)404 20070 Email: info@visitwicklow.ie Web: www.vivistwicklow.ie
1. Mai - 14. August
Garden
Wicklow Gardens Festival
Discover the delightful gardens both Public and private which open their gates for the Wicklow gardens festival.
Tel: +353 (0)404 20070 Email: info@wicklowct.ie Web: www.visitwicklow.ie
2. - 6. Mai
Arts
Wicklow Arts Festival 2007
A 5 day celebration of the arts in Wicklow, includes the Visual Arts, Classical Recitals, Comedy, Family Events, Poetry, Theatre, Gala Concerts, Arts Trail and much much more.
Tel: +353 (0)85 1138367 Email: wicklowartsfestival@hotmail.com Web: www.wicklowartsfestival.com
4. - 6. Mai
Music
Bray Jazz Festival
Bray, Co Wicklow Bray jazz festival is an international music event taking place on the may bank holiday weekend, each year.
Tel: +353 (0)1 2873992 Email: info@brayjazz.com Web: www.brayjazz.com
5. - 7. Mai
Sport
Slieve Bloom Walking Festival
Slieve Bloom Mountains 3 day festival, walks take place in various locations throughout the Slieve Blooms.
Tel: +353 (0)86 2789147 Email: info@slievebloom.ie Web: www.slievebloom.ie
5. & 19. Mai
Sport
Kilbeggan Races
Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath
Tel: +353 (0)57 9332176 Email: info@kilbegganraces.com Web: www.killbegganraces.com
4. - 5. Mai
Music
Navan Choral Festival & National choir of the year competition
Solstice Arts centre, Navan, Co. Meath Competition for piano, school choirs & adult choirs, national choir of the year.
Tel: +353 (0)46 9240345 Email: ernies@eircom.net Web: www.navanchoralfestival.com
Heritage
Art Exhibitions and Military Fair Athy heritage Centre, Co. Kildare An exhibition of Local artists and craftsperson’s works, and military fair including re- enactments
Tel: +353 (0)59 8633075 Email: athyheritage@eircom.net Web: www.athyheritagecentre-museum.ie
17. - 20. Mai
Sport
Punchestown International 3 day Event & Horse Show
Punchestown Race Course, Naas, Co Kildare.
Tel: +353 (0)45 897704 Website: www.punchestown3de.com
18. - 20. Mai
Sport
Boherquill Ramblers International Walking Festival
North Westmeath The main walking club in Westmeath and the midlands, this event takes place annually.
Tel: +353 (0)43 85116 Email: bnerney@o2.ie
Sport
British Touring Cars Championship Date TBC Mondello park, Naas, Co. Kildare.
Tel: +353 (0)45 860200 Email: info@mondellopark.ie Website: www.mondellopark.ie
21. - 24. Mai
Sport
Budweiser International Golf Challenge
Co. Laois The International challenge competition is open to all golfers with an official handicap.
Tel: +353 (0)57 8664132 Web: www.laoistourism.ie
21. - 24. Mai
Sport
International Golf Challenge 2007
Co. Laois This international challenge is affordable better ball competition and is open to all golfers with an official handicap.
Telephone: +353 (0)57 8664132 Email: hdeevy@laoiscoco.ie Web: www.laoistourism.ie
25. Mai - 5. Juni
Bray Churches Together Festival
Bray, Co. Wicklow Events in various Churches in Bray.
Tel: +353 (0)1 2860080 Email: imurphyy@eircom.net
26. Mai - 3. Juni
Dundalk International Maytime Festival
Various locations in Dundalk, Co. Louth A feast of drama, music, comedy, art, street events & storytelling from home and abroad Email: bridmcb@hotmail.com Web: www.dundalk.com
26. - 27. Mai
Sport
Boylesports Irish Guineas Festival
Curragh Racecourse, Co. Kildare Exciting action featuring two classic race days and a fun line up of entertainment.
Tel: +353 (0)45 44205 Email: info@curragh.ie Web: www.curragh.ie
Nordwesten
4. -7. Mai
Music
Cup of tae Festival
Adara, Co. Donegal Highlighting traditional Donegal Music with classes, concerts, open air and sessions throughout the weekend.
Tel: +353 (0)74 9731936 Email: glenardfish@eircom.net Web: www.cupofteafestival.com
4. -7. Mai
Music
Vogler Spring Festival
St Columbia’s Church, Drumcliffe Co. Sligo. A weekend of Chamber music, hosted by the Vogler Quartet and featuring a host of Irish and international singers and musicians.
Tel: +353 (0)1 5059582 Email: info@artscope.ie Web: arts@sligococo.ie
6. Mai
Sport
Tullaghbegley Mountain Walk
Gaoth Dobhair/ Falcarrach (north Donegal)
Tel: +353 (0)74 9135300 Email: suibhlem@eircom.net
14. -17. Mai
Music
Ceilliuradh an Earraigh
Coleman music centre, Gurteen, Co. Sligo Traditional music shows, workshops, lectures, flute competitions, tours and pub sessions
Tel: +353 (0)71 9182599 Email: info@colemanirishmusic.com Web: www.colemanirishmusic.com
25. - 27. Mai
Food
Dunfanaghy Seafood Festival
Dunfanaghy, Co.Donegal Local fresh caught seafood BBQ’s, demonstrations, live music, fire juggling, raft race and kids entertainment.
Tel: +353 (0)74 9136548 Email: carielain@hotmail.com
25.-27. Mai
Woman Festival& Celtic Goddess Tour
Dromahair, Co. Leitrim A Weekend of learning, discovery, celebration and fun for women of all ages.
Tel: +353 (0)71 91349213 Email: info@wisewomanireland.com Web: www.wisewomanireland.com
29. Mai - 1. Juni
Education
The Mc Glinchey Summer School The flight of the Earls: Inishowen before and after
Clonmany Inishowen, Co. Donegal A weekend programme which will focus on Inishowen before and after 1607
Tel: +353 (0)1 2857411 Email: ohearcain@eircom.net Web: www.mcgliuchey.ie
31. Mai - 3. Juni
Music
Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival
Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal Featuring Legendary rock ‘n’ blues music performers to celebrate the music of Rory Gallagher. Tel: +353 71 9858180 Email: davemojo@eircom.net Web: www.goingtomytown.com
31. Mai - 4. Juni
Arts
Carrickmacross festival
Carrickmacross Town, Co. Monaghan Carrickmacross festival caters for families and individuals who have a love for arts crafts, music, dance, drama and sports. Email: sharon.finnegan@carrickmacross.ie Web: www.carrickmacross.ie/festival
Shannon Region
30. März - 24. Juni
Arts
EV&A Exhibition of visual & art
Limerick city gallery of art & various other venues in Limerick city E V & A is Ireland’s premier annual exhibition of contemporary art.
Tel: +353 (0)61 310633 Email: info@eva.ie Web: www.eva.ie
3. - 7. Mai
Music
Fleadh by the Feale
Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick Traditional festival of music, song and dance.
Tel: +353 (0)68 51722 Web: www.fleadhbythefeale.com
17. Mai
Sport
Twilight Summer Racing at Limerick
Limerick Racecourse Evening race with live music, BBQ, Hospitality, Bus service, free parking.
Tel: +353 (0)61 320000 Email: Karenflynn@limerickraces.ie Web: www.limerickraces.ie
17. - 20. Mai
Sport
The Irish Open
Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort, Co Limerick Web: www.europeantour.com
20. - 28. Mai
Music
Fleadh Nua
Ennis, Co. Clare Multi-event festival of traditional Irish music, song, dance and street entertainment.
Tel: +353 (0)65 6840173 Email: ceoltrad@eircom.net Web: www.fleaghnua.com
24. - 25. Mai
The Over 50’s Show
UL Arena, Limerick Ireland’s only lifestyle event for older people
Tel: +353 (0)1 6761811 Email: slpromotions@iol.ie Web: www.seniortimes.ie
Südosten
Das ganze Jahr über...
Ross 800 Events
New Ross, Co. Wexford A series of festivals and events celebrating the 800th anniversary of the founding of New Ross by William Marshall in 1207.
Tel: +353 (0)51 421284 Web: www.newross.ie/newross800
3. - 7. Mai
Music
Guinness Feile na nDeise
Dungarvan, Co Waterford A weekend of Traditional Irish Music, concerts, set dancing, open air theatre & unique bucket singing competition.
Tel: +353 (0)58 45273 Email: johnmcgrath@cablesurf.com Web: www.feilenandeise.com
18. - 20. Mai
Music
Aims Choral Festival
New Ross, Co. Wexford Choral festival with junior competitions (Friday) and adult competitions across 12 choral genres on Sunday.
Tel: +353 (0)51 425077 Email: choral@newrosschamber.com Web: www.aims.ie
31. Mai - 4. Juni
Arts
COSTA Celebration of Summer through the Arts
North Wexford Celebration of the eclectic vibrant & engaging artistic traditions of north Wexford.
Tel: +353 (0)53 9484520 Email: info@goreychamber.com Web: www.goreychamber.com
31. Mai - 17. Juni
Arts
Wexford Festival Opera
Johnstown Castle, Wexford Wexford festival is Ireland’s opera highlight, its programming is adventurous producing rare & neglected operas, its thinking is bold, it’s planning meticulous and its enthusiasm is infectious.
Tel: +353 (0)53 9122400 Email: info@wexfordopera.com Web: www.wexfordopera.com
Nordirland
1. Mai
Sport
Belfast Marathon
Belfast Race around the streets of Belfast starting from Belfast City Hall.
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9032 0202 Web: www.belfastcitymarathon.com
2. - 4. Mai
Sport
P&O Irish Sea Kingdoms of Down 2007 Golf Tournament
County Down/Armagh This international tournament now in its 8th year will be played over three golf courses in countries Armagh and Down.
Tel: +44 (0) 28 4482 8686 Web: www.posnettgolf.com
Mai
Sport
North West 200
Portrush/Causeway Coast, County Antrim Motorcycle road races on a scenic circuit. International event attracting top riders and a large number of enthusiasts.
Tel: +44 (0) 28 7035 5800 Web: www.northwest200.fm
3. - 6. Mai
Music
City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival
Various venues in the City Derry This festival attracts an annual line up of top class international, national and local artists.
Tel: +44 (0)28 71376504 Email: jazz@derrycity.gov.uk Web: www.cityofderry.gov.uk
3. - 13. Mai
Arts
8th Cathedral Arts Festival
Belfast Using venues throughout the oldest part of the city, the city centre truly comes alive for an 11 day feast of music, theatre, literature, comedy, circus and the visual arts.
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9023 2403 Web: www.cqaf.com
14. - 18. Mai
Sport
Waterways Ireland Classic Fishing Festival
Lough Erne, Fermanagh 2007 will be the 32nd year of Ireland’s premiere course fishing festival, with over 300 anglers competing.
Tel: +44 (0) 28 6632 5050 Web: www.fermanaghlakelands.com
26. Mai
Family
Lord Mayor’s Show
Belfast City A colourful carnival through the city centre with music and floats. Tel: +44 (0) 28 9024 6609 Web: www.gotobelfast.com
28. Mai
Heritage
Mayor’s Pageant
Dungannon Celebration of Culture, history and uniting of communities to celebrate 400th Anniversary of flight of the Earls.
Tel: +44 (0)28 87727327
Juni
Cork / Kerry
30. Mai - 3. Juni
Arts
Writers Week
Listowel, Co. Kerry An annual event that attract many national and international writers to the area.
Tel: +353 (0)68 21074 Email: info@writersweek,ie Web: www.writersweek.ie
Juni (date tbc)
Sport West Cork Run
From Glengarriff to Bantry. Web: www.westcorkrun.com
1. - 4. Juni
Music
Cobh Maritime Song Festival
Cobh, County Cork Three day event celebrating Cobh’s maritime past featuring international maritime music and other family events.
Tel: +353 (0)21 4813790 Email: cobharts@iol.ie Web: www.cobhmaritimesongfestival.com
1. - 4. Juni
Music
Kilgarvan Traditional Music Festival
Kilgarvan, Co. Kerry Kilgarvan traditional music festival is held annually to preserve the local tradition of Irish music.
Tel: +353 (0)64 85512 Email: roughlyvalleybar@eircom.net
1. - 4. Juni
Music
World Bodhran Championships
Milltown, Co. Kerry A world percussion festival showcasing the Bodhran with competitions to find the world Bodhran Champion
Tel: +353 (0)66 976 5601 Email: bodhranchampionship@eircom.net Web: www.worldbodhranchampionships.com
2. Juni
Sport
Ocean to City 2007
Crosshaven to Cork City This is an exciting 15 mile rowing race open to all types of traditional Craft
Tel: +353 (0)21 4847673 Email: info@oceantocity.com Web: www.oceantocity.com
3. Juni
Sport
Kenmare Horseshow
Faungorth Activity Centre, Kenmare, Co. Kerry Show jumping pony showing, riding, club, children’s entertainment and lots more for a wonderful family day out.
Fax: +353 (0)64 42615 Email: info@kenmare.com Web: www.kenmare.com
5. Juni
Arts
Macroom Art and Crafts Shows
Macroom, Co.Cork Irish made art and crafts
Tel: +353 (0)26 41545/44112 Email: mud@eircom.net Web: www.macroom.ie
5th Juni
Arts Macroom Art and Crafts Shows
Macroom, Co.Cork Irish made art and crafts
Tel: +353 (0)26 41545/44112 Email: mud@eircom.net Web: www.macroom.ie
9. - 24. Juni
Garden
West Cork Garden Trail
West Cork A trail of wonderful individual & inspiring gardens to visit in west cork.
Tel: +353 (0)27 61111 Email: kilravock1@eircom.net Web: www.westcorkgardentrail.com
15. - 17. Juni
Garden
Tralee Garden Festival
Tralee town park, Tralee, Co. Kerry A festival celebrating the beauty of nature. Music recitals, gardening workshops, tours, children’s events poetry recitals, lectures.
Tel: +353 (0)66 7127777 Email: gardenfestival@traleetc.ie Web: www.tralee.ie/blath.htm
15. - 17. Juni
Music
Lixnaw Feile Cheoil
Ceolann Cultural Centre, Lixnaw, Co. Kerry Cultural weekend of traditional music, song, and dance.
Tel: +353 (0)66 7132269 Email: eleanormcelligott@eircom.net
19. - 30. Juni
Arts
Cork Midsummer Festival
Cork City & County The Cork Midsummer festival is a multidisciplinary arts festival featuring local national and international events.
Tel: +353 (0)21 4275874 Email: dyane@corkfilmfestival.com Web: www.corkfestival.com
21. Juni
Heritage
Sun Rise at Stone Circle Summer Solstice 6.30am
Bowane Heritage Park, Kenmare, Co. Kerry Sun rise on summer solstice can be observed from 5000 year old stone circle.
Tel: +353 (0)64 41425 Web: www.bonane.com
22. - 24. Juni
O’Driscoll Clan Mid-Summer Festival
Baltimore, Co. Cork O’Driscolls form all over the world gather to celebrate their heritage
Tel: +353 (0)28 20125 Email: town@bushesbar.com Web: www.baltimore.ie
29. Juni - 9 Juli
Killarney Summer Fest
www.killarneysummerfest.com
30. Juni
Sport
Bupaireland Cork City Sports, International
University College Cork One of the largest annual international athletics events in Ireland.
Tel: +353 (0)21 4276156 Email: tonyoconnell@eircom.net Web: www.corkcitsports.ie
30th Juni - 8th Juli
Music West Cork Chamber music Festival
Bantry, Co. Cork West Cork Music is dedicated to live music performance of the highest standard
Tel: +353 (0)27 52789 Email: westcorkmusic@eircom.net Web: www.westcorkmusic.ie
Dublin
1. - 4. Juni
Family
Docklands Maritime Festival
Custom House Quay/ Sir John Rogerson’s Quay ,Docklands, Dublin 2 Visiting tall ships, family entertainment, continental market, food stalls, sailing on the river.
Tel: +353 (0)1 8183300 Email: esmyth@dublinsdocklands.ie Web: www.dublindocklands.ie
1. - 4. Juni
Garden Bloom
The Phoenix Park, Dublin Bloom is a celebration of garden life with thousands of plants and flowers, extraordinary gardens, seminars and shopping.
Tel: +353 (0)1 2958181 Web: www.bloominthepark.com
1. Juni - 31. August
Arts
Diversions Festival
Temple Bar, Dublin Diversions festival is Irelands longest and largest festival of free outdoor events spanning a whole range of arts and cultural events including film theatre visuals family fun and markets
Tel: +353 (0)1 6772255 Email: info@templebar.ie Web: www.templebar.ie
1. - 3. Juni
Sport
The Irish Seniors Open
Venue to be decided. Web: www.europeantour.com
Sport Flora Women’s Mini Marathon 4th Juni Dublin City Centre 10 km Race for women through the streets of Dublin.
Tel: +353 (0)1 2930984 Email: womensminimarathon@eircom.net Web: www.womensminimatathon.ie
10. - 16. Juni
Heritage
Visitor Week Festival - Discover the treasures of the county
Dun Laoghaire, Co.Dublin “Discover the hidden treasures of the country”. Field events, sheepdog demonstrations,golf, horseracing, heritage tours, music and theatre.
Tel: +353 (0)1 2054856 Email: info@dlrtourism.com Web: www.dlrtourism.com
14. - 17. Juni
Food
Taste of Dublin 2007
Iveagh Gardens, Dublin A celebration of the capital’s finest food and drink where Dublin’s most prestigious restaurants and chefs comes together in the beautiful surroundings of the Iveagh Gardens.
Tel: +353 (0)1 6620140 Email: tracey@synergypm.ie Web: www.tasteofdublin07.ie
15. - 17. Juni
Arts
Street Performance World Championship
Merrion Square, Dublin 2 This festival brings the best street entertainment in the world to Dublin.
Tel: +353 (0)1 6394859 Email: info@spwc.ie Web: www.spwc.ie
16. Juni
Heritage
Bloomsday
James Joyce museum, Sandycove, Co. Dublin Open 08.00-18.00 hrs for readings and celebrations throughout the day.
Tel: +353 (0)1 2809265 Email: joycetower@dublintourism.ie Web: www.visitdublin.com
23. Juni - 1. Juli
Arts
Dundrum Arts and Cultural Festival
Dundrum, Dublin Festival provides a week’s programme of entertainment to suit all in music, song, and dance.
Tel: +353 (0)1 2987929 Email: dundrumfestival@hotmail.com Web: www.freewebtown.com/dundrumfestival/
25. Juni - 1. Juli
Music
Guitar festival of Ireland
Dublin city centre Guitar festival summer school and concert series with workshops seminars master classes open air concerts, tuition, cinema and concerts.
Tel: +353 (0)59 9146287 Email: info@gfi.ie Web: www.gfi.ie
30. Juni - 1. Juli
Arts Festival of Arts and Cultures in Ireland
Fingal This event will feature music, and a multinational fashion parade. Email: immigrants_infrormation@yahoo.co.uk Web: www.festacireland.com
Osten & Midlands
25. Mai - 5. Juni
Bray Churches Together Festival
Bray, Co. Wicklow Events in various Churches in Bray.
Tel: +353 (0)1 2860080 Email: imurphyy@eircom.net
26. Mai - 3. Juni
Dundalk International Maytime Festival
Various locations in Dundalk, Co. Louth A feast of drama, music, comedy, art, street events & storytelling from home and abroad Email: bridmcb@hotmail.com Web: www.dundalk.com
1. Juni - 9. September
Garden
International Garden Festival
Emo Court, Co. Laois Fifteen beautifully designed gardens complemented by sculptures and art installations.
Tel: +353 (0)1 2889086 Email: iinfo@igf.ie Web: www.internatioanlgardenfestival.com
2. & 25. Juni
Sport
Kilbeggan Races
Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath
Tel: +353 (0)57 9332176 Email: info@kilbegganraces.com Web: www.killbegganraces.com
10. Juni
Sport
Ballinalee Connemara Pony Show
Aughnashannagh, Ballinalee, Co. Longford. A unique and social event in a rural village promoting the native Connemara Pony.
Tel: +353 (0)43 23180
13. Juni - 11. Juli
Sport
Laois Walks Festival
Co. Laois All types of walkers are catered for through the festival programme. Tel: +353 (0)57 8661900 Email: llrdc@iol.ie Web: www.laoistourism.ie
15. - 17. Juni
Arts
25th Dunlevin Festival of Arts
Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow Dunlavin festival of arts is a family festival with fun for everyone. Music, art, drama, fun fair, crafts.
Tel: +353 (0)45 401459 Email: thelynotts@gmail.com Web: www.dunlevinartsfestival.com
16. - 17. Juni
Sport
British Super bike Championship
Mondello park, Donore Naas CO Kildare.
Tel: +353 (0)45 860200 Email: info@modellopark.ie Website: www.mondellopark.ie
17. Juni
Heritage
Traditional Hay making Festival
Porchfields,Trim,Co. Meath Festival to celebrate work and ways of Irish people in 1920’s,’30’s,’40’s &’50’s.
Tel: +353 (0)46 9555091 Email: berniesturdy@gmail.com
Juni, Juli (gezeitenabhängig)
Sport Blackrock Tidy Town Annual Raft Race
Main Beach Blackrock Community fun Event i.e. Pubs, School, army teams competing
Tel: +353 (0)42 9321098 Email: bderoril@gofree.indigo.ie
Ein Sonntag im Juni/Juli
Heritage
Athlone International literary festival goldsmith. A unique social literary and cultural event celebrating goldsmith works in a modern context.
Tel: +353 (0)90 6485162 Email: goldsmithfestival@eircom.net Web: www.goldsmithfestival.ie
1. - 4. Juni
Music
Blue Jean country Queen Festival
Athboy, Co. Meath An annual international festival featuring live music street carnival and dancing.
Tel: +353 (0)51 644687 Email: info@festivalofhistory.ie Web: www.festivalofhistory.ie
24. Juni
Agriculture
Athlone Agri Show
Athlone, Co.Westmeath Classes for cattle, sheep, goats, horses & ponies. Show jumping, Dogs, arts & crafts, cookery, floral horticulture, photography, vintage, trade stands, children’s amusements live music & tug of war competitions.
Tel: +353 (0)90 6472138 Email: moydrumcastle@eircom.net Web: www.moydrumcastle.ie
29. - 30. Juni
Music
Loughcrew Garden Opera
Loughcrew Gardens, Old Castle, Co Meath.
Tel: +353 (0)49 8541356 Email: info@loughcrew.com Web: www.loughcrew.com
29. Juni - 1. Juli
Sport
Budweiser Irish Derby Festival
The Curragh Racecourse, Co. Kildare One of the great sporting and social events of the year featuring Budweiser Irish derby day.
Tel: +353 (0)45 441205 Email: info@curragh.ie Web: www.curragh.ie
Nordwesten
29. Mai - 1. Juni
Education
The Mc Glinchey Summer School
The flight of the Earls, Clonmany Inishowen, Co. Donegal A weekend programme which will focus on Inishowen before and after 1607
Tel: +353 (0)1 2857411 Email: ohearcain@eircom.net Web: www.mcgliuchey.ie
31. Mai - 3. Juni
Music
Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival
Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal Featuring Legendary rock ‘n’ blues music performers to celebrate the music of Rory Gallagher.
Tel: +353 71 9858180 Email: davemojo@eircom.net Web: www.goingtomytown.com
31. Mai - 4. Juni
Arts
Carrickmacross festival
Carrickmacross Town, Co. Monaghan Carrickmacross festival caters for families and individuals who have a love for arts crafts, music, dance, drama and sports.
Email: sharon.finnegan@carrickmacross.ie Web: www.carrickmacross.ie/festival
1. - 3. Juni
Music
Sligo Live
Sligo Race course A roots and branches music festival featuring top acts from popular and roots style music.
Tel: +353 (0)71 9145116 Email: info@sligolive.ie Web: www.sligolive.ie
1. - 4. Juni
Music
Mick and Miceal Carr Memorial traditional music weekend
O’Donnell’s Bar, Meenangary, Co. Donegal A weekend of traditional music, workshops in fiddle, accordion and dance.
Tel: +353 (0)74 9739297 Email: odonnellsbar@hotmail.com
Juni Bank Holiday Wochenende (2.-3. Juni)
Heritage
Riverstown Vintage Festival
Sligo Folk Park, Riverstown, Co. Sligo
Tel: +353 (0)71 9165001 Email: sligofolpark@eircom.net Web: www.sligofolkpark.com
1. - 3. Juni
Music
Sligo County Fleadh
Gurteen, Co. Sligo A weekend of traditional music activities competitions concert ceili, street music and nightly pub sessions.
Tel: +353 (0)71 9167560
1. - 4. Juni
Music
Beat the Bodhran
Oideas Gael- Gleann Cholm Cille Learn to play the Badhran
Tel: +353 (0)74 9730248 Email: oideasgael@eircom.net Web: www.oideas-gael.com
1. - 4. Juni
An Tostal
Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim A festival of live music, street parade, sponsored song contest & much more.
Tel: +353 (0)71 9640077 Web: www.antostalfestival.ie
2. - 3. Juni
Arts
Paint the big picture
Donegal Town Local artists & crafts people display their talents.
Tel: +353 (0)74 9725887 Email: donegalartgallery@eircom.net
8. - 10. Juni
Food
Donegal Bay Food and Wine Experience
Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal A showcase of local organic produce, eco friendly holidays wines, lectures and music.
Tel: +353 (0)71 9852822 Email: mvbritton@donegalbay.com Web: www.donegalbay.com
8. - 10. Juni
Music
John Mc Kenna Traditional Weekend
Drumkeerin, Co. Leitrim Traditional music weekend with workshops, concerts and sessions.
Tel: +353 (0)71 9648003 Email: otorna@eircom.net Web: www.johnmckenna.ie
15. - 17. Juni
Sport
Shell Donegal International Rally
Letterkenny, Co Donegal.
Tel: +353 (0)74 9123063 Email: ifuery@eircom.net Web: www.donegalmotorclub.com
15. -17. Juni
Arts
The Allingham Experience
Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal A celebration of the works of local poet William Allingham and his sisters through art drama and workshops.
Tel: +353 (0)71 9852822 Email: ekeon@eircom.net Web: www.donegalbay.com
29. Juni - 2. Juli
Sport
Bundoran Racing Festival
Bundoran, Co. Donegal Two days top racing & festivities at Bundoran racetrack.
Tel: +353 (0)71 9852822 Email: mvbritton@donegalbay.com Web: www.donegalbay.com
30. Juni - 7. Juli
Heritage
Irelands Environment & Culture
Oideas Gael, Gleann Cholm Cille A week long programme in Irelands’ heritage, flora, fauna and environment.
Tel: +353 (0)74 9730248 Email: oideasgael@eircom.net Web: www.oideas-gael.com
Shannon Region
30. March - 24. Juni
Arts
EV&A Exhibition of visual & art
Limerick city gallery of art & various other venues in Limerick city E V & A is Ireland’s premier annual exhibition of contemporary art.
Tel: +353 (0)61 310633 Email: info@eva.ie Web: www.eva.ie
1. - 4. Juni
Music
The Doonbeg International Jazz festival
Doonbeg, Co Clare A weekend of swing, Dixie and jazz featuring bands from Europe and Ireland.
Tel: +353 (0)65 9055345 Email: strandcamping@oceanfree.net Web: www.doonbeginfo.com
15. - 17. Juni
Sports
Athea Motorcycle Road Race
Athea, Co. Limerick Email: thegablescompley@eircom.net Web: www.athearoadrace.com
22. Juni
Sport
Twilight Summer Racing at Limerick
Limerick Racecourse Evening race with live music, BBQ, Hospitality, Bus service, free parking.
Tel: +353 (0)61 320000 Email: Karenflynn@limerickraces.ie Web: www.limerickraces.ie
Südosten
Das ganze Jahr über...
New Ross 800 Events
New Ross, Co. Wexford A series of festivals and events celebrating the 800th anniversary of the founding of New Ross by William Marshall in 1207.
Tel: +353 (0)51 421284 Web: www.newross.ie/newross800
31. Mai - 4. Juni
Arts
COSTA Celebration of Summer through the Arts
North Wexford Celebration of the eclectic vibrant & engaging artistic traditions of north Wexford.
Tel: +353 (0)53 9484520 Email: info@goreychamber.com Web: www.goreychamber.com
31. Mai - 17. Juni
Arts
Wexford Festival Opera
Johnstown Castle, Wexford Wexford festival is Ireland’s opera highlight, its programming is adventurous producing rare & neglected operas, its thinking is bold, it’s planning meticulous and its enthusiasm is infectious.
Tel: +353 (0)53 9122400 Email: info@wexfordopera.com Web: www.wexfordopera.com
Juni
Sport
WPGA Irish Pro Golf
Tel: +353 (0)53 9170954 Email: info@playandstayireland.com Web: www.playandstayireland.com
1. - 4. Juni
Tapestry Expo
New Ross, Co. Wexford The Ros Tapestry project brings Norman New Ross to life through the stories within the fifteen tapestries.
Tel: +353 (0)51 445396 Email: therostapestry@yahoo.ie Web: www.rostapesty.com
3. Juni
Sport
Carlow Regatta
River Barrow, Carlow One of Ireland’s oldest regatta with racing from 9.00am to 6.30pm
Tel: +353 (0)59 9131179 Web: www.iaru.ie
9. - 17. Juni
Arts
Eigse Carlow Arts Festival
Carlow Town Festival of cultural activity with an exciting programme including theatre, dance, comedy craft, art and street entertainment.
Tel: +353 (0)59 9140491 Email: eigse3@eircom.net Web: www.eigsecarlow.ie
14. -17. Juni
Arts
IMMRAMA - The Lismore Festival of Travel Writing
Lismore Town, Co. Waterford A number of literary events around a theme based upon travel writing. Email: jrotte@eircom.net Web: www.lismoreimmrama.com
Nordirland
Juni
Opera Castle Ward Opera
Strangford, County Down Each year, opera lovers flock to enjoy breathtaking performances, with supper in the marquee during the traditional extended interval.
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9263 9545 Web: www.castlewardopera.com
8. - 10. Juni
Sport
Walk the Glens
Glens of Antrim, County Antrim. Walks set in the Glens of Antrim, renowned for breathtaking scenery, a wealth of heritage and distinctive local culture.
Tel: +44 (0) 28 2177 1378 Web: www.nacn.org/cushendall
29. Juni - 1. Juli
Family
Belfast Maritime Festival
The 2007 Belfast Maritime Festival will feature the infamous Tall Ships and host a variety of entertainment for all the family.
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9024 6609 Web: www.belfastcity.gov.uk/events
Juli
Cork / Kerry
30. Juni - 8. Juli
Music
West Cork Chamber music Festival
Bantry, Co. Cork West Cork Music is dedicated to live music performance of the highest standard
Tel: +353 (0)27 52789 Email: westcorkmusic@eircom.net Web: www.westcorkmusic.ie
Juli & August
Arts
Summer Arts Exhibitions
Macroom, Co. Cork Exhibitions of contemporary Irish Art.
Tel: +353 (0)26 41545/44112 Email: mud@eircom.net Web: www.macroom.ie
Juli
Arts
West Cork literary Festival
Bantry, Co. Cork A mix of workshops, readings, performance, films & exhibitions to celebrate the joy of the written word in all its forms.
Tel: +353 (0)27 61157 Email: info@westcorkliteraryfestival.ie Web: www.westcorkliteraryfestival.ie
1. Juli
Agriculture
Dunmanway Agricultural Show
Dunmanway, Co. Cork
Tel: +353 (0)23 47742
4. - 6. Juli
Arts
Salsa Bonanza
Gresham Metropole Hotel Cork 3 Day international salsa festival lie Latin band/show beach party
Email: info@salsaireland.com Web: www.salsaireland.com
1. - 15. Juli
Music
Killarney Summerfest
A ten day family festival with a wide range of indoor and outdoor events aswell as international music acts.
Tel: +353 (0)64 71560 Email: manager@killarneyfest.com Web: www.killarneysummerfest.com
12. - 13. Juli
Agriculture
Sheep Shearing Farm Days
Kissane Sheep Farm, Moll’s Gap, Kenmare. Unique opportunity to watch sheep shearing on a traditional Irish mountain farm and try it for yourself.
Tel: +353 (0)64 34791 Email: adoptasheep@eircom.net Web: www.adopt-a-sheep.ie
14. Juli - 22. Juli
Arts
Kinsale Arts Week 2007
Kinsale, Co. Cork Arts festival encompassing theatre, music, visual arts, literary and community events.
Tel: +353 (0)21 4772348 Email: maretadoyle@eircom.net Web: www.kinsaleartsweek.com
14. - 15. Juli
Sport
Templenoe Regatta Templenoe Pier, Kenmare, Co. Kerry Traditional racing event.
Tel: +353 (0)64 82019 Email: info@kenmare.com Web: www.kenmare.com
15. Juli
Sport
Kenmare Rowing & Boating Club
Kenmare Pier, Co. Kerry
Tel: +353 (0)64 41671 Email: eilishosullivan1@eircom.net Web: www.kenmare.com
18th -22nd Juli
Family Sneem Family Festival
Sneem, Co. Kerry The Sneem family festival provides five days of fun, celebrating the family and bringing people together.
Tel: +353 (0)64 45593 Email: biddy_vb@yahoo.co.uk Web: www.sneemfestival.com
18. - 22. Juli
Arts
Cork international folk dance festival
Cork City & County Selection of top international folk dance groups performance in venue throughout Cork city and County.
Tel: +353 (0)21 4372035 Email: info@corkfolkdancefest.com Web: www.corkfolkdancefest.com
19. & 26. Juli
Music
St. Barrahane’s Church Festival of Music
St Barrahane’s Church, Castletownshend, Co Cork Classical and Irish Traditional music in a very special setting.
Tel: +353 (0)28 33752 Email: barrahane@eircom.net Web: http://homepage.eircom.net/nbarrahane
20. - 22. Juli
Music
Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan
Co. Cork Munster’s largest festival of traditional Irish Music song and dance. Email: acasey@eircom.net
23. - 26. Juli
Sport
Fastnet International Schools Regatta
Schull , West Cork International youth sailing event.
Tel: +353 (0)28 28315 Email: office@schullcommunitycollege.com Web: www.schullcommunitycollege.com
27. - 30. Juli
Arts
Festival of Lughnasa
Bandon, Co. Cork Celtic harvest festival- arts cultural festival with a special focus on a children’s workshop
Tel: +353 (0)66 7138277/7138137
28. Juli
Sport
The little Bo Peep Triathlon
Kenmare, Co. Kerry 1500 m swim - Kenmare bay, 45km bike, moll’s gap, Kenmare, 10km run Kenmare turbid, Olympic distance triathlon. Email: kenmaretri@yahoo.ie
29. Juli
Agriculture
West Kerry agricultural Show
Mart Grounds, Dingle A display of all types of agricultural produce, art and crafts, cookery horticulture livestock, cattle sheep and horses.
Tel: +353 (0)66 9151293
31. Juli - 2. August
Cape Clear international storytelling festival / feile scealaiocuta chleile Cape Clear Island, co. Cork 3 days and nights of storytelling music and fun for all on Irelands most southerly Island.
Tel: +353 (0)28 39160 Email: stories@indigo.ie Web: http://indigo.ie/nstories
Juli/August
Music
“Dancing thru the ages” the show
Mall arts centre, Youghal, East Cork A fresh & exciting show capturing the culture of Irish music’s song & dance giving it a new energy & rhythm
Tel: +353 (0)24 92571 Email: info@dancingthrutheages.com Web: www.dancingthrutheages.com
Dublin
23. Juni - 1. Juli
Arts
Dundrum Arts and Cultural Festival
Dundrum, Dublin Festival provides a week’s programme of entertainment to suit all in music, song, and dance.
Tel: +353 (0)1 2987929 Email: dundrumfestival@hotmail.com Web: www.freewebtown.com/dundrumfestival/
25. Juni- 1. Juli
Music
Guitar festival of Ireland
Dublin city centre Guitar festival summer school and concert series with workshops seminars master classes open air concerts, tuition, cinema and concerts.
Tel: +353 (0)59 9146287 Email: info@gfi.ie Web: www.gfi.ie
30. Juni - 1. Juli
Arts
Festival of Arts and Cultures in Ireland
Fingal This event will feature music, and a multinational fashion parade. Email: immigrants_infrormation@yahoo.co.uk Web: www.festacireland.com
1. Juli - 31. August
Heritage
The Writers Entertain
Dublin’s Writers museum, 18 Parnell Square, Dublin 1. A one-man performance about some of Ireland’s most famous writers including Beckett, Joyce, Wilde, Shaw, Yeats and Heaney
Tel: +353 (0)1 8722077 Email: writers@dublintourism.ie Web: www.writersmuseum.com
Juli
Family Howth Peninsula Festival Juli Howth Peninsula, Co. Dublin. Festival offering a taste of what Howth has to offer - food, maritime activities, and family fun.
Tel: +353 (0)1 8400077 Email: info@fingaltourism.ie Web: www.howthpeninsula.com
12. - 15. Juli
Sport
Dun Laoighaire Regatta
Dun Laoighaire Co. Dublin Web: www.dlregatta.org
14. - 21. Juli
Arts
Fused*07
South Dublin County Arts festival celebrates the work of local, national and international artists and performers, in a seven day, countrywide programme of visual arts, dance, literature, music and film.
Tel: +353 (0)1 4149270 Email: cryan@sdublincoco.ie Web: www.arts.southdublin.ie
Osten & Midlands
29. Juni - 1. Juli
Sport
Budweiser Irish Derby Festival
The Curragh Racecourse, Co. Kildare One of the great sporting and social events of the year featuring Budweiser Irish derby day.
Tel: +353 (0)45 441205 Email: info@curragh.ie Web: www.curragh.ie
11. Juli - 15. August
Bray Summerfest
Bray, Co.Wicklow Free summer festival with 100 plus events of pure entertainment, including live multi-stage music events, fun fairs markets, street theatre and outdoor sports.
Tel: +353 (0)1 2022056 Email: info@braysummerfest.com Web: www.braysummerfest.com
1. - 4. Juli
Gordon Bennet Classic Irish Run
The Gandon Inn A weekend for the classic car enthusiast including a vintage car run and show.
Tel: +353 (0)45 526635 Email: karenid@eircom.net Web: www.gardenbennetclassic.ie
1. - 8. Juli
Education
Lough Ree environmental Summer school and Arts festival
Co. Longford To increase awareness of our environment through field trips, seminars, art events etc.
Tel: +353 (0)43 27070 Email: teresacostello@loughree.com
2. - 9. Juli
Music
American Tribute Party
Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore, Co. Offaly Celebration of music and songs from some of the worlds greatest stars performed by some of their greatest tribute bands.
Tel: +353 (0)57 9325600 Email: colm@bridgehouse.com Web: www.bridgehouse.com
4. - 8. Juli
Family
Kells Summer Festival
Kells, Co. Meath Lively festival for all the family.
Tel: +353 (0)46 9240683 Email: hostels@iol.ie Web: www.kellsfestivals.com
6. - 8. Juli
Family
Streete Parish Park Vintage Festival
Streete Parish, Rathowen, Co. Westmeath 6th Annual vintage festival.
Tel: +353 (0)43 85116 Email: bnerney@o2.ie
7. - 8. Juli
Music
Oxegen Festival
Punchestown, Naas, Co. Kildare Oxegen Ireland’s ultimate music festival is now in its fourth year.
Tel: +353 (0)1 2841247 Email: sabinasheehan@mcd.ie Web: www.oxegen.ie
12. - 15. Juli
Music
Athy International Bluegrass Music Festival
Athy, Co. Kildare 17th Annual festival of Bluegrass Music featuring top bands from USA, Europe, and Ireland.
Tel: +353 (0)59 8625286 Email: obrientony@eircom.net Web: www.athy-bluegrass.com
8. - 15. Juli
Phoenix Festival
Tullamore, Co. Offaly An exciting programme of events for all the family including hot air balloons, skydiving, children’s street entertainment and live music.
Tel: +353 (0)57 9324606 Email: info@phoenixfestival.ie Web: www.phoenixfestival.ie
14. - 15. Juli
Sport
Summer racing Carnival
The Curragh Racecourse, Co. Kildare
Tel: +353 (0)45 441205 Email: info@curragh.ie Web: www.curragh.ie
20. Juli
Sport
Kilbeggan Races
Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath
Tel: +353 (0)57 9332176 Email: info@kilbegganraces.com Web: www.killbegganraces.com
21. Juli
Sport
Carlingford Lough Endurance challenge
Carlingford, Co Louth. Multiple discipline team sport endurance event.
Tel: +353 (0)42 9332100 Email: johnn_mccabe@idfree.ie Web: www.clec.ie
21. - 28. Juli
Arts
The Gerard Manley Hopkins Festival
St. Paul’s, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare A celebration of the work and many interests of the great poet G.M. Hopkins, including art and Music
Tel: +353 (0)45 433613 Email: info@gerardmalnleyhopkins.org Web: www.gerardmanleyhopkins.org
23. - 28. Juli
Education
Federation of Irish Beekeepers’ Associations summer course 2007 Franciscan College, Gormanston, Co. Meath Lectures & workshops to suit preliminary, intermediate & senior beekeepers.
Tel: +353 (0)21 4631011 Email: eosbee@indigo.ie
Juni, Juli
Sport
Blackrock Tidy Town Annual Raft Race
Main Beach Blackrock Community fun Event i.e. Pubs, School, army teams competing
Tel: +353 (0)42 9321098 Email: bderoril@gofree.indigo.ie
Ein Sonntag im Juni/Juli
Heritage
Athlone International literary festival goldsmith. A unique social literary and cultural event celebrating goldsmith works in a modern context.
Tel: +353 (0)90 6485162 Email: goldsmithfestival@eircom.net Web: www.goldsmithfestival.ie
Nordwesten
29. Juni - 2. Juli
Sport
Bundoran Racing Festival
Bundoran, Co. Donegal Two days top racing & festivities at Bundoran racetrack.
Tel: +353 (0)71 9852822 Email: mvbritton@donegalbay.com Web: www.donegalbay.com
30. Juni - 7. Juli
Heritage
Irelands Environment & Culture
Oideas Gael, Gleann Cholm Cille A week long programme in Irelands’ heritage, flora, fauna and environment.
Tel: +353 (0)74 9730248 Email: oideasgael@eircom.net Web: www.oideas-gael.com
1. Juli - 2. September
Music
Bundoran Marching Band Festival
Bundoran, Co. Donegal An explosion of colour and music throughout the streets of Bundoran every Sunday culmination in large competition in September.
Tel: +353 (0)71 9852822
1. - 15. Juli
Arts
Cairde Summer Festival
The factory performance space, lower Quay Street, Sligo Community festival that works to integrate marginalised groups from different backgrounds through theatre and music.
Tel: +353 (0)71 9170431 Email: bluerain@iol.ie Web: www.blueraincoat.com
5. - 10. Juli
Arts
The Tory Island Maritime film festival
Tory Island, Co. Donegal The Theme for 2007’s festival is Island & Islanders. Tel: +353 (0)74 9100905 Email: info@toryfilmfestival.com Web: www.toryfilmfestival.com
7. -14. Juli
Education
Marine Painting Holiday
Oideas Gael, Gleann Cholm Cille Tuition by leading Irish artists in marine painting around the Sliabh Liag peninsula.
Tel: +353 (0)74 9730248 Email: oideasgael@eircom.net Web: www.oideas-gael.com
7. - 8. Juli
Sport
Killybegs International Sea Angling Festival
Donegal Bay
Tel: +353 (0)74 9731137
9. - 22. Juli
Arts
Earagail Arts Festival
Various venues in North and West Donegal A wonderful mix of music, theatre, family, outdoor spectacles and visual arts against the dramatic background of the Donegal landscape.
Tel: +353 (0)74 91 68800 Email: info@eaf.ie Web: www.eaf.ie
12. - 15. Juli
Music
Donegal Town music festival
Donegal Town Four day music festival showcasing the best of local and national talent with plenty of family entertainment.
Tel: +353 (0)74 9722326
14. - 21. Juli
Music
Flute Whistle and harp Workshops
Juli Oideas Gael, Gleann Cholm Cille Professional tutors teach beginners and improvers in harp, flute and whistle.
Tel: +353 (0)74 9730248 Email: oideasgael@eircom.net Web: www.oideas-gael.com
15. - 20. Juli
Education
Patrick MacGill Summer School
Glenties, Co. Donegal School debates social economic and cultural aspects of life in contemporary Ireland.
Tel: +353 (0)74 9551103 Web: www.macgillsummerschool.com
15. - 21. Juli
Education
South Sligo Summer School
Tubbercurry, Co Sligo. South Sligo summer school was established in 1987 to promote traditional music song and dance.
Tel: +353 (0)71 9182151 Email: southsligosummerschool@eircom.net Web: www.sssschool.org
21. - 28. Juli
Education
Joe Mooney Summer School of traditional music, song and dance Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim Daily workshops, lectures, recitals and concerts.
Tel: +353 (0)71 9641213 Email: nancywoods@iol.ie Web: www.joemooneysummerschool.ie
21. Juli - 1. September
Music
Seisún 2007
Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen, Co.Sligo Traditional music, song and dance in the Coleman theatre.
Tel: +353 (0)71 9182599 Email: info@colemanirishmusic.com Web: www.colemanirishmusic.com
21. - 28. Juli
Education
Summer School in Irelands Language & Culture
Oideas Gael, Gleann Cholm Cille Irish Language classes, workshops in song music and dance concerts.
Tel: +353 (0)74 9730248 Email: oideasgael@eircom.net Web: www.oideas-gael.com
21. Juli - 17. August
Arts
Yeats Festival
Sligo A festival of Irish Poetry, Music and Culture
Tel: +353 (0)71 9142693 Email: info@yeats-sligo.com Web: www.yeats-sligo.com
28. Juli - 4. August
Education
Archaeology Summer School
Oideas Gael, Glencolmcille, Co. Donegal
Tel: +353 (0)74 9730248 Email: oideasgael@eircom.net Web: www.oideas-gael.com
29. Juli - 6. August
Family
Belturbet Festival of the Erne
Belturbet, Co. Cavan A festival of outdoor music, family entertainment, sporting and water based events, marching bands, fancy dress, lady of the Erne, Live Local Bands, Floats parade, fireworks display -something for all the family!
Tel: +353 (0)49 9522781 Email: erneside@eircom.net Web: www.ernefestival.com
Shannon Region
10. - 13. Juli
Writers Retreat in the heart of the Burren
The Burren college of Art, Ballyvaughan, Co Clare 4 day writers retreat to explore creativity & imagination as you write fiction & personal memoir
Email: creativewriting@ireland.com Web: www.creativewritersworkshop.com
4. - 8. Juli
Heritage
Feile Brian Boru (Brian Boru festival)
Killaloe, Co. Clare and Ballina, Co. Tipperary An exciting and varied programme of events, with something to suit everyone!
Tel: +353 (0)61 374741 Email: brianboru@killaloe.ie Web: www.feilebrianboru@killaloe.ie
11. - 15. Juli
Music
MBNA Shannon International Music Festival with the Irish Chamber Orchestra
Limerick City The Irish chamber orchestra’s summer music celebrations.
Tel: +353 (0)61 202620 Email: ico@ul.ie Web: www.irishchamberorchestra.com
11. - 12. Juli
Music
Ennis Trad Festival
The Ennis Traditional Music Festival is a haven for traditional music.
Email: contact@ennistradfestival.com Web: www.ennistradfestival.com
7. - 15. Juli
Education
Willie Clancy Summer School
Miltown Malbay, Co.Clare Ireland’s largest international traditional music school.
Tel:+353 (0)65 7084148 Email: angleann@aoceanfree.net Web: www.setdancingnews.net/wess
26. Juli
Sport
Twilight Summer Racing at Limerick
Limerick Racecourse Evening race with live music, BBQ, Hospitality, Bus service, free parking.
Tel: +353 (0)61 320000 Email: Karenflynn@limerickraces.ie Web: www.limerickraces.ie
23. Juli - 18. August
Music
Summer music on the Shannon
University Concert Hall, University of Limerick Summer music on the Shannon 2007 will be the 14th season of Ireland’s largest summer music school and festival, with over 250 participants from 20 countries presenting world class concerts and opera performances in countries limerick and Clare.
Tel: +353 (0)65 7087566 Email: summermusic@iol.ie Web: www.summermusicontheshannon.com
Südosten
Das ganze Jahr über...
New Ross 800 Events
New Ross, Co. Wexford A series of festivals and events celebrating the 800th anniversary of the founding of New Ross by William Marshall in 1207.
Tel: +353 (0)51 421284 Web: www.newross.ie/newross800
Juli
Food Annual Kilmore Quay Seafood Festival
Kilmore Quay, Co. Wexford. A family festival specialising in delicious seafood. Tel: +353 (0)53 9129922
6. - 8. Juli
Music
Opera in the Gardens
Borris House, Borris, Co. Carlow Two performances of Mozart’s, the marriage of Figaro, and a concert of Irish traditional music.
Tel: +353(0)53 9255071 Email: sales@blackstairsopera.com Web: www.blackstairsopera.com
7. - 14. Juli
Arts
The Clonmel Junction Festival
Clonmel, Co. Tipperary A celebration of theatre and music.
Tel: +353 (0)52 29339 Email: info@junctionfestival.com Web: www.junctionfestival.com
12. Juli
Agriculture
Bannow & Rathangan Agricultural Show
Killag, Duncormick, Co Wexford Featuring a wide variety of events and a fun day out for all the family
Tel: +353 (0)53 9148847
20. - 22. Juli
JFK Dunbrody Festival New Ross 2007
Dunbrody, Co. Wexford A weekend of music, dance, cultural activities for all ages and tastes - in New Ross, home of the Dunbrody Famine Ship.
Email: jfktrust@iol.ie Web: www.dunbrodyfestival.ie
26. - 31. Juli
Music
Phil Murphy Weekend
Carrig-on-Bannow, Co. Wexford Traditional Irish Music Weekend.
Tel: +353 (0)51 561101 Web: www.philmurphyweekend.com
Nordirland
29. Juni - 1. Juli
Family
Belfast Maritime Festival
Belfast The 2007 Belfast Maritime Festival will feature the infamous Tall Ships and host a variety of entertainment for all the family.
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9024 6609 Web: www.belfastcity.gov.uk/events
13. - 22. Juli
Lady of the Lake Festival
Irvinestown, County Fermanagh Festival including drama, children's entertainment, fancy dress and fishing competition.
Tel: +44 (0) 28 6862 1656 Web:www.fermanaghlakelands.com
16. - 22. Juli
Garden Rose Week
Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park, Belfast Rose Week combines the city of Belfast International Rose Trials with a programme of events for all the family including music, competitions, entertainment and much more.
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9027 0467 Web: www.belfastcity.gov.uk/parksandopensapaces
22. - 29. Juli
Fiddlers’ Green International Festival
Rostrevor, County Down The best in Irish and international music, arts and culture.
Tel: +44 (0) 28 4173 9819 www.fiddlersgreenfestival.com
Juli/August
Sport
Milk Cup Northern Ireland
Various venues throughout Northern Ireland. The Northern Ireland Milk Cup is rated as one of the premier international youth football tournaments in Europe attracting teams worldwide.
Tel: +44 (0) 7860 841193 Web: www.nimilkcup.org
August
Cork / Kerry
31. Juli - 2. August
Cape Clear international storytelling festival / feile scealaiocuta chleile
Cape Clear Island, co. Cork 3 days and nights of storytelling music and fun for all on Irelands most southerly Island.
Tel: +353 (0)28 39160 Email: stories@indigo.ie Web: http://indigo.ie/nstories
Juli/August
Music
“Dancing thru the ages” the show
Mall arts centre, Youghal, East Cork A fresh & exciting show capturing the culture of Irish music’s song & dance giving it a new energy & rhythm
Tel: +353 (0)24 92571 Email: info@dancingthrutheages.com Web: www.dancingthrutheages.com
2. - 7. August
Sports
Ahakista Festival Regatta
Bantry, Co. Cork Festival & regatta for August bank holiday weekend.
Tel: +353 (0)28 76447190 Email: tadhghegarty@oceanfree.net
3. - 6. August
Dan Paddy Andy Festival
Lyreacrompane, Listowel, Co Kerry Music, Song, Dance, Drama and storytelling festival in a rural setting commerating the great Irish matchmaker. Tel: +353 (0)68 48353 Email: danpaddyandy@lyreacrompane.com Web: www.lyreacrompane.com
3. - 6. August
Sean Mc Carthy Weekend Festival
Lixnaw, Co. Kerry The weekend and events are very much based on music, song, dance, story telling, tradition of the area, bog walk, children’s art and Cross road dancing.
Tel: +353 (0)68 40203 Email: info@finugeweekend.com Web: www.finuage.com
4. - 6. August
Arts
Salsa Bonanza 7
Gresham Metropole Hotel, Cork Three day International Salsa festival.
Tel: +353 (0)21 4890549 Email: info@salsaireland.com www.salsaireland.com
10. - 12. August
Puck Fair
Killorglin, Co. Kerry One of Ireland’s oldest festivals held annually.
Tel: +353 (0)66 9762366 Email: info@puckfair.ie Web: www.puckfair.ie
10. - 20. August
Family
Rosscarbery Family festival
Rosscarbery, Co. Cork Entertainment for all the family young & old, singing, music, sports & leisure.
Tel: +353 (0)23 48444 Email: crafts@rosscarbery.ie Web: www.rosscarbery.ie
12. - 19. August
Family
Balllydehob Summer festival incorporating world championship turnip races
Ballydehob, Co. Cork Family festival and world championship turnip races. Tel: +353 (0)28 37191 Email: caureenballydehob@eircom.net
15. - 19. August
Sport
Milstreet Horse Show
Green Glens Arena, Milstreet, Co. Cork Festival of show jumping, all ages of horses and riders competing.
Tel: +353 (0)29 70800 Email: Thomas@milstreet.ie Web: www.millstreet.ie
17. - 21. August
Rose of Tralee International festival
Tralee Co Kerry Five days of family entertainment, live music, street performances, parades, fireworks & much more festival fun.
Tel: +353 (0)66 7121322 Email: info@roseoftralee.ie Web: www.roseoftralee.ie
18. - 19. August
Sport
Cork Forestry Rally
North Cork 2 Day forestry rally run in the north Cork area. Email: brian@corkmotorclub.com Web: www.corkmotorclub.com
Sport Dingle Regatta 19th August Dingle, Co. Kerry Racing Festival
Tel: +353 (0)66 9151907
18. - 31. August
Heritage
Historical Exhibition on the Rose of Tralee and Festival of Kerry
Tralee Library, Co. Kerry An exhibition of memorabilia, Photographs and press cuttings on the history of the festival of Kerry.
Tel: +353 (0)66 7121200 Email: info@kerrycolib.ie Web: www.kerrycolib.ie
21. - 25. August
Sport
Tralee Races
Tralee racecourse,Tralee, Co. Kerry
Tel: +353 (0)66 7126490 Email: traleeraces@hotmail.com Web: www.traleehorseracing.com
25. August - 2. September
Heritage
Heritage Week
Nationwide Over 900 events around the country. Web: www.heritageweek.ie
Agriculture Ballingeary Agricultural & Horticultural Show 26th August Ballingeary, Co. Cork
Tel: +353 (0)26 47339/ 47278 Email: osuibhne@eircom.net
26. August
Rosscarbery Annual Horse Fair
Rosscarbery, Co.Cork Annual event for centuries past, horse sales street stalls etc.
Tel: +353 (0)23 48214 Email: crafts@rosscarberry.ie Web: www.rosscarbery.ie
August
Music Masters of Tradition
Bantry House, Co. Cork West Cork Music is dedicated to live music performance of the highest standard
Tel: +353 (0)27 52789 Email: westcorkmusic@eircom.net Web: www.westcorkmusic.ie
Dublin
2. - 5. August
Sport
Ireland Ryder Cup Challenge
Venue to be decided Web: www.europeantour.com
8. - 12. August
Sport Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show
R.D.S. Showground’s, Dublin Ireland’s largest equestrian event of the year. Tel: +353 (0)1 2407213 Email: ticketing@rds.ie Web: www.dublinhorseshow.com
11. - 19 August
Music
Beo Celtic Music Festival
National Concert Hall, Dublin Bringing you the best of traditional music from home & abroad with a series of lunchtime concerts, workshops and great music.
Tel: +353(0)1 4170023 Email: catherine.kirby@nch.ie Web: www.nch.ie
24. - 26. August
Arts
Festival of World Cultures
Dun Laoghaire Ireland’s largest international arts and culture festival celebrating diversity. 50 countries, 40 venues, 160 events.
Tel: +353 (0)1 2719555 Email: fwc@dlrcoco.ie Web: www.festivalofworldcultures.com
25. August - 2. September
Heritage
Heritage Week
Nationwide Over 900 events around the country. Web: www.heritageweek.ie
Osten & Midlands
3. - 6. August
Arts
Greystones Arts Festival
Greystones, Co.Wicklow Street Theatre, music, comedy, mardi gras and fireworks - just a small part of a fantastic weekend experience.
Tel: +353 (0)1 2876466 Email: contact@greystonesartsfestival.com Web: www.greystonesartsfestival.com
5. - 6. August
Stradbally steam rally
Stradbally,Co. Laois 43rd annual National Traction engine steam rally.
Tel: +353 (0)57 8625154 Web: www.irishsteam.ie
6. - 8. August
Music
The World Fleadh
Portlaoise, Co. Laois Ireland’s biggest traditional and Celtic music festival Email: info@theworldfleadh.com Web: www.theworldfleadh.com
9. August
Family
Rathdrum Fireworks festival
Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow Spectacular fireworks display in the Parnell memorial park. Musical entertainment on the market square.
Tel: +353 (0)404 46262
10. - 18. August
Heritage
39th Birr Vintage Week & Arts Festival
Birr, Co. Offaly A variety of vintage themed events & modern entertainment for all the family throughout the festival.
Tel: +353 (0)57 912911 Email: info@birrvintageweek.com Web: www.birrvintageweek.com
11. & 24. August
Sport
Kilbeggan Races
Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath
Tel: +353 (0057 9332176 Email: info@kilbegganraces.com Web: www.killbegganraces.com
12. August
Sport
Independent Waterford Wedgwood race Day
The Curragh Racecourse, Co. Kildare Prestigious race day with some of Europe’s leading thoroughbreds competing over 8 races 1st race 2.15pm
Tel: +353 (0)45 441205 Email: info@curragh.ie Web: www.curragh.ie
12. August
Agriculture
Tullamore Show and AIB National Livestock Show
Tullamore, Co. Offaly A feast of general and agriculture related activities, involving trade exhibitions, competitions, fun, music and entertainment.
Tel: +353 (0)57 9352141 Email: tullamoreshow@eircom.net Web: www.tullamoreshow.com
12. August
Family
Moynalty steam threshing
Moynalty, Kells, Co Meath. The festival is a celebration of horse and steam power.
Tel: +353 (0)46 9244390 Email: crocawella@eircom.net Web: www.community.meath.ie/moynaltysteamthreshing
18. - 19. August
Family
Bord na Mona Water Festival
Lamesboro/ Ballyleague, Co. Longford A fun weekend for all the family celebrating the importance of water fireworks, music festival for children etc. Tel: +353 (0)43 27070 Email: teresa.costello@loughree.com
19. - 24. August
Education
Scoil Eigse
Tullamore, Co. Offaly Tuition in Irish traditional music, song and dance.
Tel: +353 (0)1 280 0295 Email: enquiries@camhaltas.com Web: www.comhaltas.com
19. - 26. August
Music
Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann
Tullamore, Co. Offaly Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann is Ireland’s premier traditional festival. Musicians from far and wide take part in this annual traditional music event. Web: www.fleadh2007.com
25. August
Agriculture
Moate Agricultural Show
Moate, Co. Westmeath Annual show of horses, cattle, sheep, poultry, home industries, trade stands, show-jumping and dog show.
Tel: +353 (0)90 6481318 Email:josephl@esatclear.ie
25. August - 2. September
Heritage
Heritage Week
Nationwide Over 900 events around the country. Web: www.heritageweek.ie
Nordwesten
1. Juli - 2. September
Music
Bundoran Marching Band Festival
Bundoran, Co. Donegal An explosion of colour and music throughout the streets of Bundoran every Sunday culmination in large competition in September.
Tel: +353 (0)71 9852822
21. Juli - 1. September
Music
Seisún 2007
Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen, Co.Sligo Traditional music, song and dance in the Coleman theatre.
Tel: +353 (0)71 9182599 Email: info@colemanirishmusic.com Web: www.colemanirishmusic.com
21. Juli - 17. August
Arts
Yeats Festival
Sligo A festival of Irish Poetry, Music and Culture
Tel: +353 (0)71 9142693 Email: info@yeats-sligo.com Web: www.yeats-sligo.com
28. Juli - 4. August
Education
Archaeology Summer School
Oideas Gael, Glencolmcille, Co. Donegal
Tel: +353 (0)74 9730248 Email: oideasgael@eircom.net Web: www.oideas-gael.com
29. Juli - 6. August
Family
Belturbet Festival of the Erne
Belturbet, Co. Cavan A festival of outdoor music, family entertainment, sporting and water based events, marching bands, fancy dress, lady of the Erne, Live Local Bands, Floats parade, fireworks display -something for all the family!
Tel: +353 (0)49 9522781 Email: erneside@eircom.net Web: www.ernefestival.com
2. - 5. August
Music
Ballyshannon Traditional Folk & Music Festival
Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal A festival of folk and traditional music by leading artists.
Tel: +353 (0)71 9851371 Email: info@ballyshannonfolkfestival.com Web: www.ballyshannonfolkfestival.com
3. - 5. August
Music
The James Morrison Traditional Music Festival
Riverstown, Co. Sligo Commemorates James Morrison a player, teacher and composer of fiddle.
Tel: +353 (0)71 9165880 Web: www.morrison.ie
3. - 6. August
Heritage
Ballymote Heritage Weekend Sligo
Pastoral Centre, Ballymote, Co. Sligo A Weekend of Lectures and outings in archaeology, history and geology
Tel: +353 (0)71 9183380 Web: www.ballymoteheritage.com
3. - 6. August
Downings Festival
Downings, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal Music, fun and craic for all the family. Tel: +353 (0)74 9155586 Email: info@downingsbayhotel.com
3. - 8. August
Heritage
Tubbercurry Old Fair Day and Heritage Festival
Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo Vintage displays demonstration of crafts,`live music ,animal shows, drama classes’, and much more. Email: padraicneary@eircom.net
3. - 19. August
Glen River Summer Festival
O’Donnells Bar, Meenaneary, Co. Donegal A small local festival with music, song, dance, walks, quiz, car-t-hunt, etc.
Tel: +353 (0)74 9739297 Email: odonnellsbar@hotmail.com
5. - 12. August
40th Clonmany Festival
Clonmany, Co.Donegal Complete family festival with open air concerts and a carnival all week.
Tel: +353 (0)74 9376477 Email: clonmanyfestival@gmail.com Web: www.clomany.com
6. - 10. August
Music
Queen Maeve International Summer School of Irish Music, song and Dance
Institute of technology, Ballinode, Sligo Town Music, singing and dancing classes held daily. Lecture, concerts, singers’ night, sessions nightly.
Tel: +353 (0)71 9162008 Email: carmelgunning@hotmail.com Web: www.cygo.ie/tradmusic
8. - 15. August
Family
Festival at the top 2007
Malin Head, Co Donegal A fun filled event at Ireland’s most northerly point. Tel: +353 (0)74 9370321 Email: malinheadca@eircom.net Web: www.malinhead.ie
11. - 18. August
Music
Traditional Dances of Donegal
Oideas Gael, Gleann Cholm Cille Traditional dances of Donegal and Scotland. Tel: +353 (0)74 9730248 Email: oideasgael@eircom.net Web: www.oideas-gael.com
15. - 19. August
Family
Carrick Water Music Festival
Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim A rich assortment of vibrant musical performances aimed to captivate audiences from all ages, backgrounds and musical tastes!
Tel: +353 (0)71 9622245 Email: ninfo@carrickonshonnon.ie Web: www.carrickwatermusic.com
17. - 19. August
Ballyshannon Heritage Show
Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal
Tel: +353 (0)71 9852822 Email: mvbrittor@bdonegalbay.com Web: www.donegalbay.com
25. August - 2. September
Heritage
Heritage Week
Nationwide Over 900 events around the country. Web: www.heritageweek.ie
26. -27. August
Agriculture
Gurteen Agricultural and horse show
Lisacheen Farm, Gurteen, Co. Sligo This show includes show jumping, excellent dogs, vintage machinery, potatoes picking, educational displays.
Tel: +353 (0)71 9182158
30. August - 2. September
Music
Coleman Traditional Festival
Gurteen, Co. Sligo Traditional music shows, fiddle competitions, pub sessions. Tel: +353 (0)71 9182599 Email: info@colemanirishmusic.com Web: www.colemanirishmusic.com
Shannon Region
23. Juli - 18. August
Music
Summer music on the Shannon
University Concert Hall, University of Limerick Summer music on the Shannon 2007 will be the 14th season of Ireland’s largest summer music school and festival, with over 250 participants from 20 countries presenting world class concerts and opera performances in countries limerick and Clare.
Tel: +353 (0)65 7087566 Email: summermusic@iol.ie Web: www.summermusicontheshannon.com
9. - 13. August
Music
Feakle International Traditional Music Festival
Feakle, Co.Clare 5 days of music, song, dance poetry and readings with world-class performances.
Tel: +353 (0)61 924885 Email: garypepper@eircom.net Web: www.feaklefestival.ie
12. August
Family
Lough Gur Summer Festival
Lough Gur, Bruff, Co.Limerick A fun packed event for all the family with music and entertainment taking place throughout the day.
Tel: +353 (0)61 385386 Email: kodonnell@loughgur.com Web: ballyhouracountry.com
23. August
78th International All breeds championship Dog Show
Fitzgerald’s woodland house hotel, Adare, Co.Clare Annual event, all breed dog show under IKC rules exhibitors from Ireland/UK & Europe. International panel of judges.
Tel: +353 (0)61 271292 Email: p.dempsey@limerickcanineclub.com Web: www.limerickcanineclub.ie
24. - 26. August
Kilmallock Medieval Festival
Kilmallock, Co. Limerick A three day event featuring concerts medieval market, medieval re-enactment and a medieval fun day.
Tel: +353 (0)63 98019 Email: info@optionsrecruitment.com Web: www.kilmallockmedievalfestival.com
24. - 28. August
Arts
Terryglass Arts Festival
Terryglass, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary The festival is a celebration of the arts, of creativity, of talents, inspiration and enjoyments.
Tel: +353 (0)67 22102 Email: info@terryglassartsfestival.ie Web: www.terryglassartsfestival.ie
24. - 26. August
Sport
Surfing Blitz international
Spanish Point, Miltown Malbay, Co.Clare The event entails a surfing expo, sand sculpting contest and kite surfing.
Tel: +353 (0)65 7084149 Email: midweststudiosound@eircom.net Web: www.lahinchsurfschool.com/blitz
25. - 26. August
Agriculture
Limerick Show
Racecourse, Patrickswell, Co. Limerick Munster’s largest agricultural show. Tel: +353 (0)61 355298 Email: limerickshow@eircom.net Web: www.limerickshow.com
25. August - 2. September
Heritage
Heritage Week
Nationwide Over 900 events around the country. Web: www.heritageweek.ie
Südosten
Das ganze Jahr über...
New Ross 800 Events
New Ross, Co. Wexford A series of festivals and events celebrating the 800th anniversary of the founding of New Ross by William Marshall in 1207.
Tel: +353 (0)51 421284 Web: www.newross.ie/newross800
3. - 5. August
Arts
Spraoi Festival
Waterford City International street theatre and world music festival.
Tel: +353 (0)51 841808 Email: info@spraoi.com Web: www.spraoi.com
5. - 6. August
Sport
Graignamanagh Tinnehinch Regatta and Rowing Festival
Graignamanagh, Kilkenny River Festival with traditional cot racing, rowing, canoeing, swimming and diving competitions, novelty events, music and children’s activities.
Tel: +353 (0)59 9724442
10. - 19. August
Arts
Kilkenny arts festival
Kilkenny Spectacular arts in Ireland’s Medieval City incorporating music, theatre, visual arts, literature, street entertainment and an extensive young people’s programme.
Tel: +353 (0)56 7763663 Email: info@kilkennyarts.ie Web: www.kilkennyarts.ie
19. August
Agriculture
Tullow Agriculture Show
Tullow, Co. Carlow A day of interest and entertainment for all of the family. Tel: +353 (0)59 9180755 Email: tullowagrishow@eircom.net
23. - 26. August
Music
Guinness
Dunmore East International blue grass festival
Dunmore East, Co. Waterford Ireland’s biggest free bluegrass festival, 50 live gigs over the weekend. Email: bluegradd@eircom.net Web: www.waterford-dunmore.com
25. August - 2. September
Heritage
Heritage Week
Nationwide Over 900 events around the country. Web: www.heritageweek.ie
Nordirland
Juli/August
Sport
Milk Cup Northern Ireland
Various venues throughout Northern Ireland. The Northern Ireland Milk Cup is rated as one of the premier international youth football tournaments in Europe attracting teams worldwide.
Tel: +44 (0) 7860 841193 Web: www.nimilkcup.org
6. - 10. August
Education
William Carleton Summer School
Clogher, County Tyrone The school aims to further the already awakened interest in the life, times and writings of William Carleton.
Tel: +44 (0) 28 8776 7259 Web: www.williamcarletonsummerschool.org
August
Arts Féile an Phobail
West Belfast Concerts, debates, tours, exhibitions, drama and street theatre at various venues in West Belfast with world-class and international acts playing along side local and national talent.
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9031 3440 Web:www.feilebelfast.com
August
Heart of the Glens Festival
Glens of Antrim, County Antrim. Now in its 17th year, this festival includes annual events such as the craft fair, Lurig mountain run, food festival and much more.
Tel: +44 (0) 28 2076 2024 Web: www.moyle-council.org
27. August
Picnic in the Park
Dungannon Park, Dungannon Picnic in the Park is a free outdoor music and family fun day, set in the idyllic surroundings of Dungannon
Tel: +44 (0)28 87720300 Email: emma.oneill@dungannon.gov.uk Web: www.dungannon.gov.uk
27. - 28. August
Oul’ Lammas Fair
Ballycastle, County Antrim. Ireland’s oldest traditional market Fair with horse trading, street entertainment and market stalls.
Tel: +44 (0) 28 2076 2024 Web: www.causewaycoastandglens.com
August/September
Food
Hillsborough International Oyster Festival
Hillsborough, County Down Recognised as one of Northern Ireland’s premiere events with quality local food and entertainment and set in the historic Georgian village of Hillsborough.
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9266 0038 Web: www.hillsboroughoysterfestival.com
August/September
Sport
P&O Heart of Down Golf Tournament
County Down This international golf tournament is played over the links courses of Royal County Down, Ardglass, Downpatrick and Spa, and combines superb natural beauty with some of the finest golfing country.
Tel: +44 (0) 28 4482 8686 Web: www.posnettgolf.com
September
Cork / Kerry
25. August - 2. September
Heritage
Heritage Week /
Nationwide Over 900 events around the country. Web: www.heritageweek.ie
Agriculture Ballingeary Agricultural & Horticultural Show 26th August Ballingeary, Co. Cork
Tel: +353 (0)26 47339/ 47278 Email: osuibhne@eircom.net
1. - 2. September
Food
Middleton Food & Drink Festival
Middleton, Co Cork 2 Day street festival on Middleton’s main street with over 50 food stalls and live entertainment.
Tel: +353 (0)21 4661551 Email: info@eastcorktourism.com Web: www.eastcorktourism.com
1. - 3. September
Sport
Pete Ottewill Trophy
Inniscarra Lake, Co. Cork Coarse Angling Competition
Tel: +353 (0)58 59450 Email: mikris@eircom.net Web: http://homepage.eircom.net/~exfish
3. - 7. September
Sport
Cobh International Sea Angling Festival
Cobh, Co.Cork Four day deep sea angling event.
Tel: +353 (0)21 4812167 Email: seaangling@esatclear.ie Web: www.seafishing.irl.com
5. September
Music
80th Cobh Carillon Summer recital season
St Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh, Co. Cork
Tel: +353 (0)21 4811219 Email: agebruers@eircom.net Web: http://homepage.eircom.net/~adriangebruers
5. - 7. September
Sport
Vintners Cup
Inniscarra Lake, Co. Cork Coarse Angling Competition
Tel: +353 (0)58 59450 Email: mikris@eircom.net Web: www.homepage.ericom.net/~exfish
7. - 9. September
Courtmacsherry Storytelling Carnival
Courtmacsherry, Co. Cork International and local storytellers and musicians, intimately presented in village pubs and hotel.
Tel: +353 (0)23 40100
7. - 9. September
Sport
The Three Brother’s Golf Classic
Kenmare golf club, Co. Kerry An annual golf competition comprising of three brothers on each team, this event Is steeped in history.
Tel: +353 (0)64 41291 Email: info@kenmaregolfclub.com Web: www.kenmaregolfclub.com
9. - 16. September
Music
Kerry International Chamber Music Festival
International classical musicians perform chamber repertoire’s masterpieces give creative workshops and expose Kerry’s rich traditions. Email: julietjopling@screaming.net Web: www.cmrl.ie
9. September
Sport
Lennox Cup
Inniscarra Lake,Co. Cork Coarse Angling Competition.
Tel: +353 (0)58 59450 Email: mikris@eircom.net Web: http://homepage.eircom.net/~exfish
10. - 14. September
Sport
Noel Hackett Cup
Inniscarra Lake Co. Cork Coarse Angling Competition
Tel: 058 59450 Email: mikris@eircom.net Web: http://homepage.eircom.net/~exfish
13. -16. September
Food
A Taste of West Cork Food Festival 2007
Skibbereen, Co. Cork Email: pro@skibbereen.ie Web: www.atasteofwestcork.com
19. - 27. September
Music
East Cork Early Music Festival
Cork city and county A five day series of baroque and early music concerts in cork city and county.
Tel: +353 (0)21 4636761 Email: info@eastcorkeasrlymusic.ie Web: www.eastcorkearlymusic.ie
22. - 24. September
Music
Beamish Experience Festival
Cork City
Tel: +353 (0)1 4092253 Website: www.beamish.ie
Heritage
Youghal Celebrates History Youghal, Co. Cork Celebration and promotion of local history through drama, art, music and literature.
Tel: +353 (0)24 81010 Email: ytta@eircom.net
Dublin
25. August - 2. September
Heritage
Heritage Week
Nationwide Over 900 events around the country. Web: www.heritageweek.ie
8. - 23. September
Arts
Dublin Fringe Festival
The Dublin Fringe Festival is one of Ireland’s largest performing arts festivals and includes music, dance, street theatre, puppetry, visual arts and comedy. Tel: +353 (0)6778511 Web: www.fringefest.com
16. September
Family
Dublin International Toy and Train Fair
Clontarf Castle Hotel, Clontarf, Dublin 3 Toy and Train Fair for adults and Children alike.
Tel: +353 (0)1 2803008/2849199 Email: briana.kelly@rte.ie Web: www.dublintoyandtrainfair.com
3. - 30. September
Arts
Bulmers International Comedy Festival
Various venues in Dublin City The best of International and Irish Comedy Acts. Tel: +353 (0)1 2841747 Email: noel@mcd.ie Web: www.mcd.ie
28. September - 13. Oktober
Arts
Dublin Theatre Festival
Various Theatres across Dublin The Dublin Theatre Festival presents the best of Irish and International theatre on the Dublin stage.
Tel: +353 (0)1 4740154 Email: marketing@dublintheatrefestival.com Web: www.dublintheatrefestival.com
September
Sport
All Ireland Senior Hurling & Football Championship
Croke Park, Dublin Annual National Hurling & Football Championship Finals. Tel: +353 (0)1 8363222 Web: www.gaa.ie
Osten & Midlands
25. August - 2. September
Heritage
Heritage Week
Nationwide Over 900 events around the country. Web: www.heritageweek.ie
1. - 2. September
Heritage
Festival of History
Trim, Co. Meath An annual celebration, showcasing the history culture and musical heritage of the island of Ireland.
Tel: +353 (0)51 644687 Email: info@festivalofhistory.ie Website: www.festivalofhistory.ie
7. September
Sport
Kilbeggan Races
Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath
Tel: +353 (0)57 9332176 Email: info@kilbegganraces.com Web: www.killbegganraces.com
13. - 16. September
Music
Johnny Keenan Banjo Festival
Longford Town A celebration of Irish Traditional and American Bluegrass Music.
Tel: +353 (0)43 42077 Email: festival@johnnykeenan.com Web: www.johnnykeenan.com
14. - 16. September
Sport
Autumn Festival of Racing
The Curragh Racecourse, Co. Kildare
Tel: +353 (0)45 441205 Email: info@curragh.ie Web: www.curragh.ie
25. - 27. September
Agriculture
National Ploughing Championships 2007
Tullamore, Co. Offaly Biggest Agricultural event in Europe with 60 acres of exhibition space displays and demonstrations.
Tel: +353 (0)59 8625125 Email: furrow@eicom.net Web: www.npa.ie
Nordwesten
30. August - 2. September
Music
Coleman Traditional Festival
Gurteen, Co. Sligo Traditional music shows, fiddle competitions, pub sessions. Tel: +353 (0)71 9182599 Email: info@colemanirishmusic.com Web: www.colemanirishmusic.com
1. Juli - 2. September
Music
Bundoran Marching Band Festival Bundoran, Co. Donegal An explosion of colour and music throughout the streets of Bundoran every Sunday culmination in large competition in September.
Tel: +353 (0)71 9852822
1. - 2. September
Music
Bundoran Marching Bands festival
Bundoran, Co. Donegal As explosion of colour and music throughout the streets of Bundoran every Sunday culminating in large competition in September.
Tel: +353 (0)71 9852822 Email: mvbrittor@bdonegalbay.com Web: www.donegalbay.com
6. - 9. September
Music
Monaghan Harvest Jazz & Blues festival
Monaghan Town Weekend of fabulous music, excellent artists, entertainment, good food& drink and terrific atmosphere.
Tel: +353 (0)47 81288 Email: festival@hillgrove.com Web: www.hillgrovehotel.com
7. - 9. September
Family
Bundoran Autumn Festival
Bundoran Co Donegal A fun packed family weekend of equine and canine events and competitions
Tel: +353 (0)71 9841977 Email: info@donegalequestianholidays.com Web: www.donegalequestrianholidays.com
8. - 12. September
Agriculture
Glenties Harvest Fair
Glenties, Co.Donegal The sales of animals and the lively atmosphere provided by street traders, carnival amusements and street entertainment makes a special occasion that has changed little over the years.
Tel: +353 (0)74 9551111 Email: info@donegalgap.com Web: www.donegalgap.com
9. - 15. September
Sweeney Clan Gathering
Co. Donegal Bi annual get together of Sweeney’s from around the globe coinciding with the 400th anniversary of flight of the earls.
Tel: +353 (0)74 9135300 Email: suibhnem@eircom.net Web: www.sweeneyclan.com
14. - 15. September
Education
Remembering Fr. Mc Dyer
Oideas Gael, Gleann Cholm Cille Remembering & Celebrating the achievements of Fr James Mc Dyer of glencolmcille
Tel:+353 (0)74 9730248 Email: oideasgael@eircom.net Web: www.oideas-gael.com
21. - 24. September
Hills of Donegal Celtic Festival
Bundoran, Co. Donegal A celebration of the traditional walks between Donegal & Scotland thought the mediums of music, dance and song.
Tel: +353 (0)71 9852822 Email: mvbritton@donegalbay.com Web: www.donegalbay.com
22. - 23. September
Heritage
Society of Australian Genealogists visit North west Donegal.
Bi annual visit of society of Australian Genealogists to Donegal & other Ulster Countries.
Tel: +353 (0)91 35300 Email: suibhnem@eircom.net
28. September - 1. Oktober
Bundoran Ocean Festival
Bundoran, Co.Donegal A celebration of the ocean through the mediums of art, photography, cinema, food and events by participation.
Tel: +353 (0)71 9852822
Shannon Region
25. August - 2. September
Heritage
Heritage Week
Nationwide Over 900 events around the country. Web: www.heritageweek.ie
28. - 30. September
Music
Seisiun na hEireann
Quin Village, Co. Clare Email: festival@besttradsession.com Web: www.besttradsession.com
28. - 30. September
Arts
Dromineer Literary Festival
Dromineer, Co. Tipperary A celebration of the written word in all forms.
Tel: +353 (0)67 24953 Email: patrickjm.kelly@oceanfree.net
Südosten
Das ganze Jahr über...
New Ross 800 Events
New Ross, Co. Wexford A series of festivals and events celebrating the 800th anniversary of the founding of New Ross by William Marshall in 1207.
Tel: +353 (0)51 421284 Web: www.newross.ie/newross800
25. August - 2. September
Heritage
Heritage Week
Nationwide Over 900 events around the country. Web: www.heritageweek.ie
1. - 2. September
Heritage
Festival of History
An annual celebration, showcasing the history, culture & musical heritage of the island of Ireland.
Tel: +353 (0)51 644687 Email: info@festivalofhistory.ie Web: www.festivalofhistory.ie
8. - 15. September
Sport
The Annual Rosslare Small Boat Festival
Rosslare, Co Wexford An open competition for small boats in the fish rich waters of south east Ireland.
Tel: +353 (0)151 4801292 Email: phoenixtwo@aol.com
20. September - 1. Oktober
Arts
Waterford Fringe Festival
Waterford City Multi Disciplinary arts festival- featuring arts trail, fun days, comedy, drama.
Tel: +353 (0)51 844444 Email: info@waterfordfrindefestival.com Web: www.waterfordfringefestival.com
21. - 23. September
Arts
Graiguenamanagh Town of Books Festival
Griaguenamanagh, Co.Kilkenny The medieval river town of Graiguenamanagh is transformed into a town of books
Tel: +353 (0)59 9724246 Email: info@booktownireland.com Web: www.booktownireland.com
28. September - 7. Oktober
Heritage
Kilkenny Celtic Festival
Kilkenny City & County Gathering of Celtic countries and exploring our shared traditions via music, song, language, art and storytelling
Tel: +353 (0)56 7721483 Email: info@celticfestival.ie Web: www.celtivcfestival.ie
28. - 30. September
Music
New Ross Piano Festival
St Mary’s Church,New Ross, Co. Wexford Festival devoted to the Piano and Pianists.
Tel: +353 (0)51 421766 Email: tantrumd@gofree.indigo.ie Web: www.newrosspianofestival.com
September-Oktober
Music
Waterford International Festival of Light Opera
Waterford City There will be 14 competitive nights of Light Opera and Modern musicals with a different show each night.
Tel: +353 (0)51 375437 Web: www.waterfordfestival.com
Nordirland
August/September
Sport
P&O Heart of Down Golf Tournament
County Down This international golf tournament is played over the links courses of Royal County Down, Ardglass, Downpatrick and Spa, and combines superb natural beauty with some of the finest golfing country.
Tel: +44 (0) 28 4482 8686 Web: www.posnettgolf.com
1. - 2. September
Family
Ulster American Folk Park
Omagh, County Tyrone. This is the largest festival of its kind in Europe with performances by musicians and dancers from all over the world within the fantastic setting of the outdoor museum at the Ulster American Folk Park. Tel: +44 (0) 28 8224 3292 Web: www.folkpark.com
8. - 9. September
Sport
Walker Cup
Royal County Down Golf Club Newcastle, County Down. Amateur Golf contest between Great Britain and Ireland and the USA played over the testing Newcastle links course.
Tel: +44 (0) 28 4372 3314 Web:www.walkercup.org
15. - 16. September
Garden
Garden Gourmet
Botanic Gardens, Belfast. Festival of flowers, food and fun. The event includes the annual autumn flower show and brings together the best in Northern Irish food, drink and flowers.
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9027 0467 Web:www.belfastcity.gov.uk/parksandopenspaces
September
Heritage
European Heritage Open Days
Various venues throughout Northern Ireland. A celebration of Ulster’s historic buildings. A great opportunity to visit historic buildings, Many of which are not normally open to the public.
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9054 6754 Web:www.ehsni.gov.uk
Oktober
Cork / Kerry
26. - 28. Oktober
Sport
Walk Killarney
Killarney and Kerry Heritage Wilderness and Wildlife Walks throughout the year, but specifically on Easter Weekend and Oktober Weekend
Tel: +353 (0)64 37928 Email: Klychamber1@eircom.net Web: www.killarney.ie
7. Oktober
Agriculture
Blennerville Windmill Harvest Festival
Blennerville Windmill Forecourt Vintage cars, machinery, threshing, corn, wood turning, butter making spinning and weaving.
Tel: +353 (0)66 7121064 Email: blenmill@eircom.net
14. - 21. Oktober
Arts
52nd Cork Film Festival
Cork City. Cork film festival showcases feature films, documentaries, animations, short films, experimental and student work.
Tel: +353 (0)21 4271711 Email: info@corkfilmfest.org Web: www.corkfilmfest.org
26. - 29. Oktober
Music
Guinness Jazz Festival
Cork Ireland’s top jazz festival will host over 1,000 musicians from 30 countries- now in its 30th year.
Web: www.guinnessjazzfestival.com
26. - 29. Oktober
Music
Samhain - Festival of World Music, Drum & Dance
Clonakility, West Cork Workshops in African drumming/dancing, bohran playing and world music singing culminating in a celebration.
Tel: +353 (0)23 40852 Email: deb@wcie.ie Website: www.wcie.ie
26. Oktober - 3. November
Family
Irish Ghost Family festival/ world ghost convention
Cork City Family festival exploring the supernatural and providing a feast of supernatural entertainment.
Tel: +353 (0)21 4318894 Email: irishghostfestival@yahoo.com
27. - 28. Oktober
Agriculture
Balllydehob old time threshing and vintage weekend
Ballydehob, Co. Cork Old time treshing and vintage display, good family day out.
Tel: +353 (0)28 37191 Email: caureenballydehob@eircom.net
27. - 29. Oktober
Appetite for life
Kenmare, Co. Kerry Celebration of Kenmare- Gourmet food, ex accommodation, golf horse riding, mountain climbing, walks, sailing, canoeing, boats trips, entertainment.
Tel: +353 (0)64 42618 Email: info@kenmare.com Web: www.kenmare.com
27. - 29. Oktober
Franciscan Well Beer Festival
Franciscan Well ,Cork Draught Beer from European Micro breweries unavailable anywhere else in Ireland.
Tel: +353 (0)21 4393939 Email: shane_long@hotmail.com Web: www.franciscanwellbrewery.com
27. - 30. Oktober
Music
Patrick O’Keeffe Traditional Music Festival
Castle Island, Co Kerry A traditional music festival to honour the musical and heritage of Sliabh luachra.
Fax: +353 (0)66 7141390 Email: cormacomahonydevelopments@hotmail.com
Dublin
28. September - 13. Oktober
Arts
Dublin Theatre Festival
Various Theatres across Dublin The Dublin Theatre Festival presents the best of Irish and International theatre on the Dublin stage.
Tel: +353 (0)1 4740154 Email: marketing@dublintheatrefestival.com Web: www.dublintheatrefestival.com
6. - 7. Oktober
Sport
Fingal Walking Festival
Programme includes easy and moderately strenuous walks over two days.
Tel: +353 (0)1 8400077 Email: info@fingaltourism.ie Web: www.fingal-dublin.com
13. - 14. Oktober
The Over 50’s Show
RDS, Dublin Ireland’s only lifestyle event for older people
Tel: +353 (0)1 6761811 Email: slpromotions@iol.ie Web: www.seniortimes.ie
27. - 29. Oktober
Family
Hallowfest
South Dublin County Hallowfest is an event that will celebrate the tradition of Halloween as an event for all the family.
The festive atmosphere will lure visitors with Halloween themed decorations aromas and lights etc.
Tel: +353 (0)1 4149339 Web: www.hallowfest.ie
29. Oktober
Sport
Adidas Dublin Marathon
Dublin City and County
The 28th year of the Adidas Dublin Marathon which runs through the historic streets of Dublin.
Tel: +353 (0)1 6232250 Web: www.adidasdublinmarathon.ie
31. Oktober
Arts
Samhain Dublin Annual Hallowe’en Parade
Dublin City Dublin’s annual Halloween Parade is a celebration of Celtic heritage with music and dance where everyone can participate.
Tel: +353 (0)1 8557154 Email: applause2@eircom.net
Osten & Midlands
26. - 29. Oktober
Education
7th Ernest Shackleton Autumn School
Athy Heritage Centre Museum, Co. Wicklow
The Autumn school/festival provides a forum for the discussion of polar exploration.
Tel: +353(0)59 8633075 Email: athyheritage@eircom.net Web: www.athyheritagecentre-museum.ie
25. - 27. Oktober
Sport
Autumn Walking Festival
Wicklow Mountains, Co. Wicklow
Tel: +353 (0)404 20070 Email: info@visitwicklow.ie Web: www.visitwicklow.ie
25. - 28. Oktober
Tain Festival
Dundalk, Co. Louth Music, Film, Poetry and children’s activities festival.
Tel: +353 (0)42 9329649 Email: Derek@spiritstore.ie Web: www.tainfestival.com
Nordwesten
28. September - 1. Oktober
Bundoran Ocean Festival
Bundoran, Co.Donegal A celebration of the ocean through the mediums of art, photography, cinema, food and events by participation.
Tel: +353 (0)71 9852822
5. - 7. Oktober
Arts
Ballyshannon Street Arts Festival
Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal A Celebration of arts and culture through the medium of literary and visual arts, dance and music.
Tel: +353 (0)71 9852822 Email: mvbrittor@bdonegalbay.com Web: www.donegalbay.com
26. - 29. Oktober
Music
Sligo Festival of Baroque Music
Model Arts & Niland Gallery Ireland’s premier festival of early classical music with leading baroque musicians from Ireland and Europe.
Tel: +353 (0)71 9141405 Email: info@modelart.ie Web: www.modelart.ie
26. - 28. Oktober
Arts
Samhain International poetry festival
Gorthahork, Co. Donegal The highest prize worldwide for a haiku- €7,000. Workshops, master classes, and concerts hosted by Cathal O’Searacigh.
Tel: +353 (0)74 9135300 Email: suibhnem@eircom.net
26. - 28. Oktober
Arts
Mohill Arts & Storytelling Festival
Mohill, Co. Leitrim Mohill arts & storytelling festival is now established as the premier storytelling festival in the North west.
Tel: +353 (0)71 9631840 Email: jmadden@leitrimcoco.ie Web: www.mohillstorytelling.com
27. - 31. Oktober
Family
Halloween Madness
Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal Huge fancy dress competition, children’s Halloween party, giant torchlight procession followed by firework spectacular, music and entertainment.
Tel: +353 (0)74 9136548 Email: carielainchbury@hotmail.com
Shannon Region
25. August - 2. September
Heritage
Heritage Week
Nationwide Over 900 events around the country. Web: www.heritageweek.ie
28. - 30. September
Music
Seisiun na hEireann
Quin Village, Co. Clare Email: festival@besttradsession.com Web: www.besttradsession.com
28.- 30. September
Arts
Dromineer Literary Festival
Dromineer, Co. Tipperary A celebration of the written word in all forms.
Tel: +353 (0)67 24953 Email: patrickjm.kelly@oceanfree.net
Südosten
Das ganze Jahr über...
New Ross 800 Events
New Ross, Co. Wexford A series of festivals and events celebrating the 800th anniversary of the founding of New Ross by William Marshall in 1207.
Tel: +353 (0)51 421284 Web: www.newross.ie/newross800
17. - 21. Oktober
Arts
Cuisle, Limerick City international Poetry festival
Belltable arts centre, Limerick The 11th International poetry festival celebrating contemporary poetry.
Tel: +353 (0)61 407421 Email: artsoffice@limerickcity.ie Web: www.limerickcity.ie
25. - 29. Oktober
Heritage
Lough Gur Story telling festival
Lough Gur, Bruff, Co. Limerick Lough Gur storytelling festival is a feast of entertainment with storytelling, music, song and dance.
Tel: +353 (0)61 385386 Email: kodonnell@loughgur.com Web: www.ballyhouracountry.com
30. Oktober
Family
Halloween @ Bunratty Folk Park
Bunratty castle & Folk Park Halloween fun & games take place at Bunratty Folk Park on Oktober 30th 2007.
Tel:+353 (0)61 360788 Email: reservations@shannondev.ie Web: www.shannonheritage.com
27. - 29. Oktober
Music
Willie Keane Memorial Weekend
Doonbeg, Co Clare Weekend celebrates the life of Willie Keane through the shared enjoyment of traditional music song and dance.
Tel: +353 (0)65 9055208 Email: info@williekeanememorialweekend.com Web: www.williekeanememorialweekend.com
Nordirland
Oktober
Family
Banks of the Foyle Halloween Carnival
Derry City, County Londonderry. Halloween events for all the family as the streets come alive with a spectacular carnival parade through the City Centre, outstanding fireworks and fantastic line up of great music.
Tel: +44 (0) 28 7137 6545 Web: www.derrycity.gov.uk/halloween
Oktober/ November
Arts
Belfast Festival at Queen’s
Various venues throughout Belfast. The 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.
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9097 1034 Web:www.belfastfestival.com
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