DUBLIN events: Upcoming festivals in Ireland’s county Dublin
Bloomsday Festival, Dublin City (various venues) (11–16 June): A vibrant literary celebration of James Joyce’s…
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DOWN events: Upcoming festivals in Ireland’s county Down
Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market, Hillsborough (last Saturday of June and July): A popular market in…
DONEGAL events: Upcoming festivals in Ireland’s county Donegal
Letterkenny Pride, Letterkenny (May/June Bank Holiday weekend, e.g., late May–early June): A vibrant Pride celebration…
DERRY events: Upcoming festivals in Ireland’s county Derry
Foyle Maritime Festival, Derry~Derry (25–28 June): The region’s premier maritime celebration on the River…
ANTRIM events: Upcoming FESTIVALS in Ireland’s county ANTRIM
Naturally North Coast & Glens Makers Market at Ballycastle Seafront (e.g., 21 June and other…
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WATCH: Aer Lingus Iolar returns to the skies Lingus@90
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