Entertainment, Nightlife, Festivals and Events
Ireland is not a dusty museum, Ireland is alive. So much alive that you will be hard pressed to decide between the numerous fairs, festivals, pageants and patterns on offer especially during the summer months. From matchmaking in Lisdoonvarna to bluegrass music in Omagh, Ireland will have something for you! The ancient "pattern days", during which the local patron saint is honored, are still observed. But modern additions like Dublin's St. Patrick Festival tend to steal the limelight for the casual observer. Or simply drop into the nearest pub ... for live music or "the craic".
Chinese New Year in Dublin
Chinese New Year has become a fixed spot in Dublin’s event calendar – well, as fixed as a moveable feast can be at least. After all, the Chinese community is one of the strongest immigrant communities in Ireland.
Chinese New Year has become a fixed spot in Dublin’s event calendar – well, as fixed as a moveable feast can be at least. After all, the Chinese community is one of the strongest immigrant communities in Ireland.
Irish Festivals 2009 - A Calendar of the Major Irish Events
The top festivals of Ireland 2009 - something for everyone from jazz to rock.
The top festivals of Ireland 2009 - something for everyone from jazz to rock.
Pubs of Dublin - The Top 10
Dublin is full of pubs and picking the best is down to taste and expectations. But here is a list of the pubs I would deem worth a visit when you are in Dublin and looking for a decent night out.
Dublin is full of pubs and picking the best is down to taste and expectations. But here is a list of the pubs I would deem worth a visit when you are in Dublin and looking for a decent night out.
Nightspots in Dublin
Dublin is a "Party Town", sometimes even known as Europe's Number One in this regard. There is no shortage of nightspots in Dublin. We have listed some of the best here.
Dublin is a "Party Town", sometimes even known as Europe's Number One in this regard. There is no shortage of nightspots in Dublin. We have listed some of the best here.
Dublin's Megapubs - Break for the Border, Johnson Place
While "Break for the Border" will not have you start singing "Home on the Range" and line-dancing is a rarity, the Western theme makes the enormous megapub homely to a certain degree. Food is Tex-Mex and value for money, but too many pre-nuptial parties tend to spoil the fun.
While "Break for the Border" will not have you start singing "Home on the Range" and line-dancing is a rarity, the Western theme makes the enormous megapub homely to a certain degree. Food is Tex-Mex and value for money, but too many pre-nuptial parties tend to spoil the fun.
Traditional Festivals in Ireland
Ireland has literally hundreds of festivals, but where should a visitor go? Find out more about the best traditional festivals in Ireland.
Ireland has literally hundreds of festivals, but where should a visitor go? Find out more about the best traditional festivals in Ireland.
"Highbrow" Festivals in Ireland
"Highbrow" usually describes anything remotely classical or intellectually demanding in entertainment - from ballet to modern theatre, from Beckett to Handel. Though Ireland cannot be regarded as the European center of highbrow culture, there are a number of festivals and events of special interest.
"Highbrow" usually describes anything remotely classical or intellectually demanding in entertainment - from ballet to modern theatre, from Beckett to Handel. Though Ireland cannot be regarded as the European center of highbrow culture, there are a number of festivals and events of special interest.
The Rose of Tralee Festival - Tralee, County Kerry
This is the event most Irish people claim to be not watching, ever ... and which still manages to have record-breaking audiences each and every year when broadcast on RTÉ. The Rose of Tralee is a guilty pleasure.
This is the event most Irish people claim to be not watching, ever ... and which still manages to have record-breaking audiences each and every year when broadcast on RTÉ. The Rose of Tralee is a guilty pleasure.
Remembrance Day A British Celebration on Irish Soil
Remembrance Day manages to divide and unite communities all over Ireland at the same time - due to its British origin and its focus on soldiers fighting for the English crown.
Remembrance Day manages to divide and unite communities all over Ireland at the same time - due to its British origin and its focus on soldiers fighting for the English crown.
Entertainment in Northern Ireland
Your comprehensive guide to what's on in Northern Ireland.
Your comprehensive guide to what's on in Northern Ireland.
Horse Racing Ireland - Festivals
Complete information on all horse racing festivals.
Complete information on all horse racing festivals.
AOIFE - Association of Irish Festival Events
AOIFE, the Association of Irish Festival Events, is the all-island advocacy and development network of festivals and events.
AOIFE, the Association of Irish Festival Events, is the all-island advocacy and development network of festivals and events.
Entertainment in the Republic of Ireland
Your comprehensive guide to what's on in the Republic of Ireland.
Your comprehensive guide to what's on in the Republic of Ireland.
Entertainment.ie
Comprehensive website with listings for events, festivals, TV, cinema and even the lottery.
Comprehensive website with listings for events, festivals, TV, cinema and even the lottery.
Ticketmaster
Comprehensive listing of upcoming events and online ticket sales.
Comprehensive listing of upcoming events and online ticket sales.
Clubbing.ie
Comprehensive website dedicated to Ireland's Clubbing Community.
Comprehensive website dedicated to Ireland's Clubbing Community.
Ticketmaster
Comprehensive listing of upcoming events and online ticket sales.
Comprehensive listing of upcoming events and online ticket sales.
Pubs, Clubs and Restaurants in Dublin
Find all sorts of nightspots and watering holes, look for restaurants and theatres ...
Find all sorts of nightspots and watering holes, look for restaurants and theatres ...
Pubfinder for the UK and Ireland
Find your local, read reviews and invite your friends via the web!
Find your local, read reviews and invite your friends via the web!
The Pubs of Ireland
A helpful list of pubs, some rated by the editorial team.
A helpful list of pubs, some rated by the editorial team.
Entertainment in the Republic of Ireland
Your comprehensive guide to what's on in the Republic of Ireland.
Your comprehensive guide to what's on in the Republic of Ireland.