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Events for 2008
Wexford Festival Opera The Wexford Festival Opera makes a comeback in 2008 at the Wexford's Theatre Royal House. The festival welcomes artists from around the world to perform works from distinguished composers.
Dublin City Marathon Over ten thousand runners head to Dublin each year to participate in Ireland's most famous marathon. The race makes its way through out the historic city center from Kildare Street to Merion Square West.
National Craft Fair Just in time for the holidays, this annual market event features gifts and treats that will please the entire family. The fair features work from over 450 artists with products ranging from sweets to handicrafts.
The Shindig Traditional Music and Set Dance Festival Weekend If you are a fan of Irish music, dancing, singing, and story telling then this is the event for you. There is a series of workshops on Traditional Irish Set Dancing where you can learn the basic steps, movements and styles to get your groove on!
Merriman Winter School The Merriman Winter School attracts people who are experts in Irish literature and the arts as well as politics and current affairs for several round table discussions, as well as seminars. Also expect to see traditional singing lessons available as well.
Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival Nashville in Belfast? It’s true, and the music that you end up with is memorable to say the least. This five day program consists of seminars, workshops and concerts. There over 70 songwriters from all over the globe scheduled to appear at various venues throughout Belfast.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade The Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin is most impressive with over 2000 performers; it is the largest street festival in Ireland. The parade is loud, silly and fun, and allows you to mingle with locals and tourists alike. Upwards of a million people attend annually. |
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