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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Annual
Events
January
New Year's Eve / Day
celebrations.
Salmon and Sea Trout Season
- January-September
February
Five Nations Rugby Tournament
- February to April, Ireland plays against England, Wales, Scotland and France.
March
Mid-March
Celtic Flame
a national festival of contemporary and traditional music, song and dance
March 17
St. Patrick's Day Festival
celebrations and a parade
Mid-March
Temple Bar Fleadh
three-day festival honoring St. Patrick.
Late March
Feis Ceoil
classical musical festival
April
Early April
Colours Boat Race
a rowing race along the River Liffey.
3rd week of April
Dublin Film Festival
May
May 1
May Day Parade
Late May-early June
Laytown Beach Races
horse races on the beach, north of Dublin
June
16 June
Bloomsday
Events,
readings, re-enactments and performances, commemorating the day in 1904 in which
James Joyce's Ulysses is set. For information, contact the James Joyce
Centre, 35 N. Great George's St. Phone 878-8547.
August,
Early
August:
Dublin
Horse Show.
Both a
premier sporting and social event, this event features approximately 1,500
horses in 90 showing and jumping competitions. Live music, fashion shows, Irish
crafts and a masquerade ball accompany the equestrian competitions. Royal Dublin
Society Showgrounds, Ballsbridge. For information: 668-0866
Throughout August
Diversions Temple Bar
Summerlong
festival of free outdoor films and music, theater, opera and dance performances.
Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, 18 Eustace St. For information: 677-2255.
September
Early-Mid September
All-Ireland Hurling Final
Hurling is
a fast-paced sport that is similar to lacrosse. Getting tickets may be difficult
as it is popular. For information: contact the Gaelic Athletic Association at
836-3222.
Mid-Late September
All-Ireland Gaelic Football Final
Gaelic football is its own sport and is neither soccer nor U.S. football. For
information: contact the Gaelic Athletic Association at 836-3222.
Late
September – early October
Annual
Dublin Theatre Festival
Featuring
more than 150 performances of international and Irish theater, the event is
considered one of the best festivals for new writers. For information:
677-8439.
Late
September – early October
Dublin
Fringe Festival.
A showcase
for offbeat, quality theatrical and multidisciplinary performances. For
information:677-8511
October
Late
October:
Samhain
(Halloween) Parade.
Costumed
dancers parade through the city center. For information: 855-7154.
End of
October
Dublin
City Marathon
The Annual
Marathon attracts many international competitors and thousands of spectators.
The racecourse runs from Nassau Street to Marion Square West. For information:
623-2250.
Early
October
Annual
Dublin Theatre Festival
Features
more than 150 performances of international and Irish theater. this annual
event is considered one of the best festivals for new writing. Various venues.
For information: 677-8439
December
Mid
–December
National Crafts Fair of Ireland.
A variety of Irish crafts are offered for sale. Main Hall, Royal Dublin Society
Showgrounds, Ballsbridge. For Information: 670-2186 or 285-9294.
Late
December
The
Annual Christmas National Hunt Festival
competitions at the Leopardstown Racecourse, Leopardstown Road, Foxrock. For
Information: 289-3607
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