Events and Festivals in Ireland 2010Ireland has many wonderful events and festivals every year and if you are planning to come here in 2010, you will be able to choose many different options... I would like to list the main annual festivals here and give you a brief description of each event.Of course, you can find many more festivals all over the country, but these are some of the most well-known...
The Chinese New year festival is one of the first festivals of the year in Ireland and it is also one of the most spectacular. There are many colourful parades, traditional Chinese music, dance, art, martial arts and of course...Chinese food! It takes place in various locations around Dublin, including City Hall, Parnell St and Temple Bar. There is a strong Chinese community in Dublin and this festival is a great way to learn more about the Chinese culture.
It takes place at the end of January and it includes concerts, free events, parades and much more. Some of Ireland's best traditional musicians perform at this event and you can also see performances from traditional Irish dancers. The festival also offers you a great introduction to Irish traditions!
The Jameson Film festival is the main film festival in Ireland. It takes place in all the main city centre cinemas and also in some outdoor locations. Films from over 30 countries are shown each year and many of these are first screenings of the film. You probably won't see Brad Pitt at the festival, but there's always a chance you could meet Colin Farrell...
Parades and celebrations take place all over the country on March 17th and the place is like one giant party! During the festival week, Irish people are encouraged to speak Irish and you will see more signs and advertisements in Irish during this period.
Taste of Dublin is one of the main food and drink festivals in Ireland in recent years. It takes place in Dublin city centre and many of the best restaurants are present at the event. You can see world-famous chefs giving demonstrations and tastings with some of the best Irish and international food. You can also improve your wine tasting skills with help from the experts!
The street performance festival is definitely one of the most entertaining of all the festivals. It takes place in Merrion Square and performers come from all over the world to take part in the competition. You can see many different acts, including...magicians, breakdancers, jugglers and much more...!
It takes place in the south of Dublin and you can experience many different cultures, music and arts from around the world. There are also food markets, cultural demonstrations and art exhibitions. And...tickets are free for almost every show!
Puck Fair is one of the oldest and most unusual festivals in Ireland. It takes place in a small town in Kerry, on the south west coast of Ireland. The festival offers free family entertainment and also has parades, concerts and fireworks. The most interesting part of this event is its history. You can read more about it here
The Rose of Tralee is a competition for young women and it takes place every year in Tralee, Co.Kerry. The winner is chosen based on her personality and her suitability to be an ambassador for Ireland for one year. The competition takes place over two nights, but there are also many events taking place during the week... These include...free concerts, parades, fireworks and traditional Irish music and dancing.
The Galway Arts Festival is the largest annual arts festival in Ireland and artists from around the world come here to perform each year.The shows include dancing, music, literature, theatre and much more... The events take place at various locations around Galway city...
The Oyster festival takes place every year in Galway city and it has been voted one of the 12 greatest shows on earth! The main events include an 'oyster opening' competition, a beauty pageant and a 'Mardi-Gras' party. The festival also includes performances from international artists and dancers.
The Belfast Queen's Festival is one of Ireland's largest arts festivals and it is the largest arts festival in Northern Ireland. The festival takes place at various locations around Belfast city and it lasts for two weeks. Many famous people have performed here, including Jimi Hendrix in 1967.
The Cork Jazz Festival is the largest jazz festival in Ireland. There are jazz music performances in over 80 bars, nightclubs and hotels in Cork city during the festival. Hundreds of musicians come from all over the world to perform here and you can hear music being played all day for four days.
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