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Louth County Council announce the launch of Brigid1500: ‘Louth Birthplace of Brigid’, a programme of events and initiatives to honour the life and legacy of Brigid. The enduring story of Ireland’s iconic matron saint was celebrated at the launch in County Hall, Dundalk, where the programme of events to mark Brigid1500 commemorations in Louth was […]

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2023 Red Line Book Festival Launched

By Ryan Harmon 26 September 2023

The Red Line Book Festival returns this October with a celebration of all things literary! An exciting new programme has been announced for the Festival from October 16th – 22nd with over 40 events in venues including the Civic Theatre, Tallaght Stadium, Rathfarnham Castle, Pearse Museum, the Coach House, Palmerstown and Round Tower Visitor Centre, […]

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Longford Community Pulls Out All the Stops Ahead of Ballinamuck Commemoration Event

By Ryan Harmon 8 September 2023

The final countdown is on to the biggest historical event in the midlands – The 225th Commemoration of ‘The Battle of Ballinamuck’ – which takes place in County Longford. The event, which starts on Thursday, 7 September and runs until Sunday, 10 September, commemorates the last major engagement of the 1798 rebellion 225 years on. The […]

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Introducing the New Dublin City Council Hip Hop Showcase

By Ryan Harmon 5 September 2023

Dublin City Council has organised another new free family-friendly event in Meeting House Square, Temple Bar. The Dublin City Council Hip Hop Showcase will take place on Sunday, 17th September in Dublin’s City Centre from 12pm to 5pm. This unticketed free event promises to be an unforgettable experience for the whole family. Lord Mayor of […]

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Over 20,000 People to Attend Annual Free UCD Festival This Weekend

By Ryan Harmon 9 June 2023

More than 20,000 people are expected to attend University College Dublin’s Belfield campus this Saturday, June 10, for the annual UCD Festival. A celebration of arts, science, and innovation, the festival boasts eight vibrant zones, with topics ranging from artificial intelligence and sustainability to robotics and Jazz music. Over 130 free events are scheduled to […]

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Experience the Thrill of Dublin City Council’s Urban Circus This Sunday

By Ryan Harmon 26 May 2023

Dublin City Council’s Urban Circus is set to captivate audiences this Sunday! This new family-friendly event will feature five recurring shows between 12pm and 6pm, showcasing the talents of the Fanzini Brothers and Fidget Feet Aerial Dance Theatre. The Fanzini Brothers, who have been entertaining national and international audiences in street and circus

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Cork Summer Show 2023

By Ryan Harmon 24 May 2023

The Cork Summer Show will take place on the 17th and 18th of June 2023, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Cork Show Grounds, Curraheen Road, Cork. As the evenings grow longer, there’s a sense of summer in the air and a great Munster tradition is getting ready to launch! The Cork Summer Show 2023 […]

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Longford Householders Urged to Avail of Free E-Waste and Battery Recycling Event

By Ryan Harmon 11 May 2023

Longford householders are being urged to bring their batteries, electrical, and electronic waste to a free collection event to help the county meet national e-waste recycling targets for 2023. The event, hosted by WEEE Ireland in partnership with Longford County Council, takes place on Saturday May 27 at Granard Farmers Market, Parnell Row, Granard, from […]

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Limerick Lifelong Learning Festival 2023 Launched

By Ryan Harmon 13 March 2023

It is that time of year again, the Limerick Lifelong Learning Festival returns for a 13th iteration this Spring with its most comprehensive line-up of events to date. Taking place from Monday 27th March to Sunday 2nd April, this year’s festival theme is ‘Come Learn with Me in 2023’. It features over 160 free events […]

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Cork’s 18th Lifelong Learning Festival Launched

By Ryan Harmon 13 March 2023

Cork’s popular Lifelong Learning Festival launch took place in Millennium Hall with the release of a weeklong programme of Learning events for Cork City. The springtime festival is a firm favourite in the cities event calendar since 2004 and this year sees the 18th Cork Lifelong Learning Festival take place from Monday 27th to Sunday […]

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West Waterford Festival of Food Returns to its Traditional Spring Date in 2023

By Ryan Harmon 5 January 2023

Ireland’s largest food festival, West Waterford Festival of Food, will return to its traditional Spring date next year, taking place from 14-16 April 2023. The confirmed date comes as the festival reveals record attendance figures of 67,000 for the 2022 West Waterford Festival of Food, which was held in June. The programme featured an eclectic mix of […]

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16 Cork Towns Will Celebrate Culture Night 2022

By Ryan Harmon 1 July 2022

Cork County Council is encouraging groups and individuals to apply to be part of Culture Night 2022. The annual event, which celebrates culture, creativity and the arts across the country, will take place on Friday, September 23rd 2022. Culture Night will see Cork County turn into a free cultural playground for one special night. […]

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Limerick Bike Week Returns With Events Across the City and County

By Ryan Harmon 12 May 2022

Bike Week returns to Limerick this Saturday 14th May with a host of events to celebrate and promote the benefits of cycling. Events include a family bike ride along the Limerick Greenway and a cycling tour at Lough Gur, as well as free bike repair clinics across the city. National Bike Week runs for eight […]

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Mayo Day 2022 – Home To Where The Heart Is

By Ryan Harmon 15 April 2022

Mayo Day 2022 returns with the largest Mayo Day flagship event to date! ‘Home to where the Heart is’ sees Castlebar transformed into a hive of Mayo Day celebration with something for all the family. Free family fun at Lough Lannagh includes taster canoeing, kayaking and monster Stand Up Paddle Boarding sessions with Mayo Adventure Experience between 11am and 5pm.

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Cork’s Much Loved Lifelong Learning Festival is Returning for 2022

By Ryan Harmon 25 February 2022

The 17th Cork Lifelong Learning Festival will take place from Monday 4th to Sunday 10th of April 2022. Cork Lifelong Learning Festival’s organisers have been overwhelmed by a hugely positive response to their call-out for learning events to form part of the week of activities from Monday 4th to Sunday 10th of April. The springtime festival has […]

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Fáilte Ireland Unveils 2022 Plans for Tourism Recovery

By Ryan Harmon 9 February 2022

Fáilte Ireland has unveiled its plans for 2022 to support the recovery of the tourism industry at a special in-person event attended by over 800 representatives from tourism and hospitality at the Convention Centre Dublin. Among the plans outlined at the event, entitled ‘From Survival to Recovery’, is a doubling of the domestic marketing investment […]

Louth County Council launch Brigid1500 ‘Louth Birthplace of Brigid’

2023 Red Line Book Festival Launched

Longford Community Pulls Out All the Stops Ahead of Ballinamuck Commemoration Event

Introducing the New Dublin City Council Hip Hop Showcase

Over 20,000 People to Attend Annual Free UCD Festival This Weekend

Experience the Thrill of Dublin City Council’s Urban Circus This Sunday

Cork Summer Show 2023

Longford Householders Urged to Avail of Free E-Waste and Battery Recycling Event

Limerick Lifelong Learning Festival 2023 Launched

Cork’s 18th Lifelong Learning Festival Launched

West Waterford Festival of Food Returns to its Traditional Spring Date in 2023

16 Cork Towns Will Celebrate Culture Night 2022

Limerick Bike Week Returns With Events Across the City and County

Mayo Day 2022 – Home To Where The Heart Is

Cork’s Much Loved Lifelong Learning Festival is Returning for 2022

Fáilte Ireland Unveils 2022 Plans for Tourism Recovery

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