Events
Yeats: The Life and Works of William Butler Yeats
The award winning exhibition 'Yeats: the life and works of
William Butler Yeats' features manuscripts from the National
Library's collection and covers many aspects of the poet's life and
his development as a writer. There are also other fascinating
material which has been generously...
see full detailsIrish Music and Dance Show
The banquet and show is a highly entertaining performance of
live traditional Irish music, ballads and Irish dancing which takes
place at the Merry Ploughboy Pub. Guests can enjoy a baquet while
relaxing with a pint of Guiness and being entertained by the...
see full detailsSt Patrick’s Day Festival
Nowhere else in the world is St Patrick's Day observed with more
fun and celebration than in Dublin. The St Patrick's Day Festival
has become a five-day party filled with 'craic' or good times with
a varied programme of events, including lots of...
see full detailsDublin Toy and Train Fair
The Dublin Toy and Train Fair is always a much anticipated event
for children of all ages. With over 46 dealers from the Republic of
Ireland, Northern Ireland and England attending, over 70 tables
stocked with interesting collectors items can be expected. All
sorts...
see full detailsBloomsday Festival
James Joyce fans around the world celebrate Bloomsday on 16 June
every year, but nowhere as creatively as in Dublin, the birthplace
of the famous novelist. The festival commemorates his masterpiece
Ulysses, one of the most highly acclaimed works of the 20th
century in...
see full detailsHallowfest
This Halloween Festival takes place over a bank holiday weekend
and hosts a range of activities for both young and old, such as
games, fun walks, spooky storytelling and a spectacular Fireworks
display.
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The Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Day is one of the most
prestigious horse racing events of the year. Held at The Curragh,
one of Europe's oldest sporting grounds, this event attracts the
attention of horse-lovers from across the globe, and especially in
the...
see full detailsFestival of World Cultures
With more than 160 events in 40 venues throughout Dun Laoghaire
town, and featuring artists from 50 countries, the annual
international arts and culture festival entertains audiences in
excess of 200,000. Its diverse and expanding programme of music,
circus, theatre, dance, club nights, markets,...
see full detailsFáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show
The Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show is a summer event
not to be missed. The show features five days of international
competition, social functions, shopping and live entertainment.
This horse show is held annually in the RDS (Royal Dublin Society)
complex, with top events...
see full detailsFestival of World Food
The Festival of World Foods hosts cookery demonstrations and
workshops from around the globe creating a taste sensation for
everyone. Highlights include the Agri Aware Mobile Farm and 'Meet
the Spuds' demonstration Unit where children can get up close to
farm animals and farm...
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