Thursday, February 23, 2012

Irish Festivals & Events

There is never a dull day to be had in Ireland. The country hosts a copious amount of various fun-filled festivals and delightful events that can suit every type of person and every type of mood.

Ireland attracts some of the biggest stars from all over the world to come and perform on this magical island, not to mention the huge home grown stars that also perform on a regular basis.

From Whitney Houston to Beyonce and Westlife to U2, every event imaginable can be witnessed among an electric atmosphere throughout Ireland.

Catch some of the legends that have gone before us, such as Thin Lizzy and Johnny Cash be brought back to life with dedicated and spirited local cover bands.

If one or two major acts is not enough for your appetite you can see multiple great performances over a number of days at the many major music festivals that take place in Ireland, such as Oxygen and Electric Picnic.

If you are looking for something a little more dramatic or evoking, the world famous Abbey Theatre, along with the National Gallery of Ireland, the National Wax Museum and the Irish Museum of Modern Art have every ticket you will need to indulge your artistic cravings.

Be it a play or a pantomime, historical collections or painting exhibitions, each and every variety of art can be found throughout the country.

Ireland hosts a plethora of great sporting festivals and events running year round. Be your love for golf, horses, rugby or Ireland’s very own hurling and gaelic, there is more than enough sports activities happening to keep the most keen sports enthusiast satisfied and thrilled.

If your funny bone is trembling you can head to one of the many shows that host world-renowned Irish comedians as well as the humorous talent of those from other countries.

If you are looking for something a little bit offbeat or obscure there are hundreds of unusual, yet intriguing festivals and events.

Whether it be the Irish Conker Championships, the Loughcrew Garden Opera, the Titanic festival, the Street Performance Championships or the Irish Bog Snorkeling Championships, Ireland has something new and original to offer.

There is always something happening somewhere in Ireland, no matter what your interest. Whether you are interested in music or museums, arts or athletics, your every need is catered to in abundance.

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