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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".
  1. Saint Brigid's Day (6)
  2. Saint Valentine's Day (4)
  3. Saint Patrick's Day (36)
  4. Easter and Lent (9)
  5. Bloomsday (4)
  6. Battle of the Boyne (6)
  7. Samhain and Halloween (10)
  8. Christmas in Ireland (3)
  9. Irish Trad and Folk Music (74)
  10. Irish Rock and Pop Music (8)
  11. Sports in Ireland (6)

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"Highbrow" Festivals in Ireland
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Traditional Festivals in Ireland
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