Ireland Festivals and Events 2010 |
Welcome to Guide to Ireland's Festival & Events information page. The Irish people have never needed much of an excuse to have a party or festival, whether it be based on art, culture, music, history or sport. A festival in Ireland is a unique expierience. Below, we have listed some of the main Irish festivals held throughout the country and their website addresses where you can find out more detailed information. We have listed them in date order below.
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Galway Arts FestivalDates: July 12th - 25th 2010
Galway Arts Festival, Ireland's largest and most prestigious annual arts festival. Galway has long been considered a centre of cultural excellence with Galway Arts Festival the defining cultural expression of Galway. At the heart of all aspects of life in the city, Galway Arts Festival always promises a stunning fortnight of cultural activity and celebration.
This years festival features over 400 writers, artists, performers and musicians from Canada, England, France, Scotland and the USA joining those from Ireland creating theatre, spectacle, street art, music, comedy, literature and music.
accommodation Co. Galway
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Beast of BallyhouraDates: July 30th - August 2nd 2010
The Beast of Ballyhoura Adventure Weekend takes place over the August Bank Holiday Weekend, Jul 30th–Aug 2nd 2010. The event features the Beast of Ballyhoura Adventure Race, a uniquely Irish 36 hour non-stop race across the ancient & magical surroundings of counties Cork, Limerick & Tipperary. Mixed teams of four mountain run, bike, kayak, abseil, orienteer & shoot, navigating the best route to win. Prepare to meet your demons during this event designed to push each team to their limits. The Beast of Ballyhoura incorporates the 6h All Ireland Inter Services Challenge to unearth Irelands toughest service men and women.
The Blackrock Challenge is on Sunday August 1st and covers a distance of 80km, 15km hill running followed by 65km mountain biking with navigation for markers along the way. The race is for people seeking for a tough challenge & incorporates 2,000 meters of height gain, all mountain terrain & significant proportions of cross country single track riding.
The Ballyhoura Blitz is also on Sunday August 1st. The race is for individuals looking for the experience of adventure racing. The race will cover a distance of 30 Km consisting of a 10km hill run followed by 20km of mountain biking on the world class Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails. The race will involve some adventure terrain & competitors should be prepared to get wet.
accommodation Co. Tipperary
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| Berkeley House |  | | Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny | From € 45 pps |
| Davmar Bed & Breakfast |  | | Blarney, Co. Cork | From € 32 pps |
| Riversdale House |  | | Glendalough, Co. Wicklow | From € 40 pps |
| Sunnybank Bed & Breakfast |  | | Killarney, Co. Kerry | From € 35 pps |
| Coolakay House B&B |  | | Coolakay, Ennis..., Co. Wicklow | From € 40 pps |
| Cliff House |  | | Tramore, Co. Waterford | From € 38 pps |
| Mahon Farmhouse Accommodation |  | | Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan | From € 380 pw |
| Ballycarron Old School House |  | | Cashel, Co. Tipperary | From € 350 pw |
| Balrath Courtyard |  | | Kentstown, Nava..., Co. Meath | From € 400 pw |
| Glenboy Country Accommodation |  | | Oldcastle, Co. Meath | From € 500 pw |
| The Gate Lodge |  | | Skibbereen, Co. Cork | From € 400 pw |
| Harbourview Thatched Cottages |  | | Doolin / Lisdoo..., Co. Clare | From € 700 pw |
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