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Exhibitions & Conferences

Events 1 to 162 of 162 in during August 2009

Dates	Event, Location & Description
1 May - 14 Aug	The Wicklow Gardens Festival Wicklow Gardens, Wicklow, Wicklow
	A wonderful festival with private and public gardens on view for your pleasure.
8 Jun - 8 Sep	Ragus - Irish Dance and Music Show Kilronan, Aran Islands, Galway
	A celebration of Irish culture, music, song and dance.
10 Jun - 17 Sep	Music at the Crossroads An Taibhdhearc, Galway City, Galway
	This fantiastic event gives you the opportunity to experience the power and excitement of Irish music, song and dance at its best.
20 Jun - 31 Aug	Siamsa Seisiun The Claddagh Hall, Galway City, Galway
	Irish music, dancing, singing and folk drama.
1 Jul - 29 Aug	Conflict: The Irish at War Ulster Museum, Belfast, Antrim
	Deals with the conflicts of this island since earliest times. The exhibition spans some 10,000 years.
8 Jul - 30 Aug	John B Keane Autumn Festival Various, Listowel, Kerry
	This is a celebration of Irish literature in the context of the great Kerry writer John B. Keane. The weekend programme will include literary workshops, readings and lectures by contemporary Irish and International writers.
13 Jul - 17 Aug	Galway Cathedral Recitals Galway Cathedral, Galway City, Galway
	Summer evening concerts in Galways magnificent stone cathedral.
20 Jul - 17 Aug	St. Barrahanes Festival of Music St. Barrahanes Church, Castletownsend, Cork
	Classical Music Festival held in the beautiful St. Barrahanes Church, Castletownsend.
22 Jul - 20 Aug	BEO Celtic Music Festival - Irish Music Live National Concert Hall, Dublin, Dublin
	Traditional Irish Music with performers from Ireland and abroad
22 Jul - 18 Aug	Yeats Festival Various, Sligo Town, Sligo
	A festival to remember Yeats.
24 Jul - 19 Aug	Summer Music on the Shannon University of Limerick Concert Hall, Castletroy, Limerick
	A four week festival of summer music school for classical musicians.
26 Jul - 15 Oct	Inner Worlds Outside Irish Museum of Modern Art - Royal Hospital, Military Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin
	A landmark exhibition bringing works by some of the greatest 20th-century artists together - includes Artists such as Jean Dubuffet, James Ensor, Philip Guston and Joan Mir� with that of a wide cross section of Outsiders � individuals producing art from the �fringes of society� - including Henry Darger, Madge Gill and Adolf W�lfli.
26 Jul - 19 Aug	Starlight Express The Point, Dublin, Dublin
	Andrew Lloyd Webber�s smash hit show �STARLIGHT EXPRESS� embarks on a brand new journey in 2006 and comes to Ireland for the very first time for 4 weeks only.
28 Jul - 7 Aug	Belturbet Festival of the Erne , Belturbet, Cavan
	Ten day family festival incorporating International Angling Calendar, Outdoor Music, Family Entertainment and much more.
29 Jul - 11 Aug	Yeats International Summer School Yeats Memorial Building, Hyde Bridge, Sligo
	The school strives to maintain an Irish ambience with an international flavour that is always personal and welcoming.
29 Jul - 5 Aug	Archaeology Summer School 5000 years in Stone Oideas Gael, Glencolmcille, Donegal
	Lectures and field trips led by Professor Michael Herily around archaelogical mouments in Donegal
29 Jul - 14 Aug	Glen River Summer Festival O Donnells Bar, Meenaneary, Donegal
	A local festival with music, hill walks, road walks, outdoor dancing at the crossroads, pub sessions, quiz, car treasure hunt etc,
30 Jul - 30 Aug	St. Colemans Garden Fete Keel, Achill Island, Mayo
	A family day full of activities for everyone
31 Jul - 4 Aug	O Carolan Summer School in Traditional Irish Music Song and Dance , Keadue, Roscommon
	Tuition in harp, flute, tin whiste, accordion, button and piano, concertina, bodhran, banjo and fiddle, sean nos and set dancing.
31 Jul - 6 Aug	Galway Races Racecourse, Ballybrit, Galway
	Irelands premier and most colourful racing festival. A great sporting event filled with atmosphere, passion and fun.
1 - 31 Aug	Roundstone Song + Dance Community Centre, Roundstone, Galway
	Every Wednesday during August 8:30pm - 10:30pm Popular evening for both locals and tourists alike.
1 - 4 Aug	TO DANCE ON THE MOON Great Southern Hotel, Killarney, Kerry
	Irish Dance and Music
2 - 7 Aug	Rathangan Lughnasa Music + Arts Festival , Rathangan, Kildare
	Our festival runs over a 5 day period, which incorporates events for members of the family. It includes open air concerts, art & crafts, historical display, family day and many more.
2 Aug	Showband Show Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, Kerry
	The Showband Show present a night's entertainment of classic Showband Hits
3 Aug	Wolfetones Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, Kerry
	Derek Warfield and Brian Warfield, Noel Nagle and Tommy Byrne today comprise the World's most popular Irish folk group - The Wolfe Tones.
3 - 6 Aug	Croom Failte Abhaile Town Centre, Croom, Limerick
	The coming together of people every three years to meet & enjoy the events staged by the committee.
4 - 7 Aug	Greystones Arts Festival , Greystones, Wicklow
	Greystones Art Festival has a diverse range of art streams on offer bringing some of Europes best street theatre groups to Ireland
4 - 7 Aug	Durrow Carnival Weekend , Durrow, Laois
	Family based entertainment including music shows, Irish Music and dance, carnival amusements, a parade and street entertainment.
4 - 6 Aug	Spraoi Festival , Waterford City, Waterford
	An international street theatre and world music festival on the streets and quays of Waterford featuring performers from all over the world and the Spraoi Parade.
4 - 7 Aug	Regatta and Rowing Festival Boathouse Complex, Graiguenamanagh, Kilkenny
	River festival with traditional cot racing, rowing, canoeing, swimming and diving competitions, novelty events, music and childrens activities.
4 - 7 Aug	Celtic Festival of Music and the Arts Various, Cahersiveen, Kerry
	This festival offers musical entertainment, art exhibitions, workshops in Irish music, dance and language, childrens entertainment and walks.
4 - 6 Aug	International Angling Festival , Cahersiveen, Kerry
	An international angling fishing competition held over the August weekend. A lite line 12lbs test will be held on Friday. Saturday and Sunday are all tackle.
4 - 7 Aug	Dan Paddy Andy Festival , Lyreacompane, Kerry
	A music, song, dance drama and story telling festival in a rural setting commemorating the great Irish matchmaker
4 - 6 Aug	Ballyshannon Folk and Traditional Music Festival Abbey Centre, Ballyshannon, Donegal
	The longest running folk festival in Ireland, hosting top artists in traditional and folk music.
4 Aug - 3 Sep	James Coleman at the Irish Museum of Modern Art Irish Museum of Modern Art, Kilmainham, Dublin
	The first showing in Ireland of one of the most important works by the internationally-acclaimed Irish artist James Coleman opens to the public at the Irish Museum of Modern Art. The slide-tape installation, I N I T I A L S, 1993-94, is one of a trilogy of pioneering works by Coleman from the 1990s, acquired by IMMA.
4 - 6 Aug	James Morrison Traditional Music Festival , Riverstown, Sligo
	Irish traditional music festival with concert pub sessions, band parades and open air c�il� music in the village of Riverstown.
4 - 7 Aug	Downings Festival Downings, Letterkenny, Donegal
	A music festival with fun for all the family
4 - 6 Aug	Sperrins Walking Festival Various, Derry, Derry
	A range of walks on offer for all ages and fitness levels through some of the most scenic parts of the Sperrins using local guides and volunteers.
4 - 6 Aug	Bere Island Festival , Bere Island, Cork
	Our festival is a three day event, suited to the entire family. We have sporting events and musical events to suit both young and old.
4 - 7 Aug	Carrigallen Summer Festival , Carrigallen, Leitrim
	Carrigallen Summer Fest is a festival geared towards the local community & catering for all ages with an emphasis on children. We provide a range of entertainment from local to national artists.
4 - 7 Aug	Castlecomer Summertime Festival , Castlecomer, Kilkenny
	A weekend of fun & games for all ages involving social, community and business interest across a wide spectrum of events, activities and exhibits. Come on and enjoy yourself.
4 - 13 Aug	Feile An Phobail , Belfast, Antrim
	F�ile an Phobail, Europes largest community arts festival! Offering something for everyone, including nightly entertainment:comedy night, tribute night, and international night, debates and discussions, tours, exhibitions, concerts & dramas.
4 - 13 Aug	Heart of The Glens Festival Town Centre, Cushendall, Antrim
	Set in Cushendall, Heart of the Glens, known for its natural beauty & hospitality. The festival has been running for 14 years and everyone is welcome. It reflects traditional village life through culture/environment music & fun.
4 - 6 Aug	Killala Festival Feile Cill Alaidh Town Centre, Killala, Mayo
	Community/family oriented festival incorporating events which elucidate the heritage/history and culture of this ancient picturesque sea-side town.
4 - 8 Aug	Mitchelstown Arts + Music Festival New Square, Mitchelstown, Cork
	Top quality Irish and international music acts performing live in the open air in New Square, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork.
4 - 7 Aug	Muff Festival Town Centre, Muff, Donegal
	The Muff Festival caters for all ages. Events include Rose Competition, Mayoral Campaign, Talent Competition, Sports, Parade, Strong Man, Lorry Pulling, amusements & open air C�il�s.
4 - 6 Aug	Rathmullan Community Festival Town Centre, Rathmullan, Donegal
	Rathmullan Community Festival is very much a family based event, not only for the inhabitants of Rathumllan but for the many visitors that come to the area. We look forward to seeing you there!
4 - 6 Aug	Scariff Harbour Festival Town Centre, Scariff, Clare
	An open-air, street-based events with the aims of highlighting attractions and amenities of Lough Derg, the inland waterways and the east Clare countryside and promoting cross-border cultural and political exchanges with Northern Ireland.
5 - 13 Aug	Limerick County Golf Open Week Limerick County Golf and Country Club, Ballyneety, Limerick
	One week of open singles where golfers have the opportunity of winning fantastic prizes at a first-rate golf course.
5 - 12 Aug	Clonmany Festival , Clonmany, Donegal
	An annual event that has become entwined in local traditions and cultures.
5 Aug	The Dubliners in Concert Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, Kerry
	In the history of Irish music, no group has created and maintained their niche as effectively as the Dubliners.
5 - 6 Aug	Sliabh an Iarainn Music + Arts Festival Various, Dowra, Leitrim
	The festival aims to bring arts & music to a wide audience by education & participation through workships & live performances. Facilitators & acts will gather from local. National & international areas to showcase their talents.
6 - 7 Aug	National Steam Rally , Stradbally, Laois
	Stradbally Steam Rally combines the past with the present
6 - 14 Aug	Carlow Floral Festival various, Carlow Town, Carlow
	Lots of floral fun and facts with gardening and floral workshops, arts and craft demonstrations, musical performances and superb street entertainment.
6 - 13 Aug	Geesala Festival Various, Ballina, Mayo
	Family fun festival events for young & old, day & night entertainment, including 2 super days of horse & greyhound racing on beach with all facilities & fun fair on beach front.
6 - 14 Aug	Maiden of the Mournes International Festival , Warrenpoint, Down
	The festival is a community festival with an international appeal-the Maiden of the Mournes contest. The community aspect includes a parade, childrens events, open air music, sports events, pet show, bingo, etc.
6 - 13 Aug	Shercock Heritage + Vintage Festival Town Centre, Shercock, Cavan
	Shercock Heritage & Vintage festival is a rapidly growing festival weekend which brings a mixture of the past and present to the small rural town of Shercock, situated 30 mins. From Drogheda, Navan and Dundalk and just over an hour from Dublin.
6 - 7 Aug	Tinahely Street Festival , Tinahely, Wicklow
	A small 2 day festival with open-air music, bouncing castle, face painting & a clown for the kids. Music from 3 different bands, with some traditional music from local artists. Fireworks display to close festival!!
7 - 20 Aug	Gasyard Wall Feile Bogside, Brandywell, Derry
	The Gasyard Wall F�ile is a year round community based cultural programme culminating in a major festival event in August with other events at key dates throughout the year. The festival is based in the Bogside & Brandywell area but impacts Derry city area
7 Aug	Shinrone Lughnasa Festival Various, Birr, Offaly
	Shinrone Lughnasa Festival has been running successfully since 1997. It celebrates the ancient Celtic Festival of Lughnasa, with a programme of music, sporting activities and community arts.
7 Aug	Williamstown Festival Town Centre, Williamstown, Galway
	The festival tries to cater for young & old with different events organised for each day. These include childrens fancy dress, pavement art competition, sports day, adult treasure hunt, novelty events, fishing competition, dance & entertainment nightly.
8 Aug	Ballygar Carnival , Ballygar, Galway
	Ballygar Carnival has been as annual event since 1945. It is a festival of entertainment for all ages. Events include, dancing, discos, funfair, street entertainment, fancy dress, country fair & sport tournaments.
9 - 13 Aug	Dublin Horse Show RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin
	Irelands largest equestrian event of the year which attracts visitors worldwide
9 Aug	Old Fair Day , Tubbercurry, Sligo
	A fun filled day for all the family with street entertainment, stalls, shows and much more.
9 - 13 Aug	Carrick Water Music Festival , Carrick on Shannon, Leitrim
	A vibrant array of musical events in the glorious riverside setting of Carrick on Shannon.
9 - 14 Aug	Feile Camlocha Camloch, Newry, Down
	Rural community festival incorporating family entertainment, sports, drama, song and dance.
10 Aug	Rathdrum Fireworks Festival Parnell National Memorial Park, Rathdrum, Wicklow
	Spectacular fireworks display and musical entertainment in the market square
10 - 19 Aug	Kilkenny Arts Festival Various, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny
	Annual ten day international multi-arts festival presenting a comprehensive and varied programme from around the world.
10 - 12 Aug	Puck Fair , Killorglin, Kerry
	Puck Fair is on of Irelands oldest festivals. This festival includes traditional cattle and horse fairs, as well as the coronation and dethronement of a goat.
10 - 13 Aug	Brendan Kennelly Summer Festival St. Olivers National School, Ballylongford, Kerry
	An eclectic mix of poetry, art, music, literature and song to celebrate the work of a local poet, Brendan Kennelly.
10 - 17 Aug	Birr Vintage Week and Arts Festival Various, Birr, Offaly
	An olde time fair which includes a parade, exhibitions, theatre, sports, childrens events, live music, pub competitions and fireworks.
10 - 14 Aug	Feakle International Traditional Music Festival , Feakle, Clare
	Well established traditional music festival, now in its 19th year.
10 - 13 Aug	Kilmurry Harvest Festival Town Centre, Kilmurray, Clare
	A family festival packed with fun activities for adults and children including road bowling, kiddies disco, hurling, sheaf throwing, dancing at the crossroads, Kilmurry FM radio, music and dancing.
10 - 19 Aug	Rosscarbery Family Festival Town Centre, Rosscarbery, Cork
	Community run festival with a wide programme of events and the emphasis on family entertainment.
11 - 13 Aug	Dingle Races Race Course, Dingle, Kerry
	Dingle is the biggest of all flapper races in the country.
11 - 13 Aug	Cobh Regatta , Cobh, Cork
	Three day open air festival with live music, French market, childrens entertainment, rowing and sailing at the oldest regatta in the world at Cobh.
11 - 13 Aug	All Ireland Open Dancing Championships Regent Street, Bagnalstown, Carlow
	The Festival has run for 4 years, providing street entertainment, fun fair, craft sale, fishing competitions, raft races, sporting activities and music for the general public and visitors.
11 - 13 Aug	Bagenalstown Festival Town Centre, Bagenalstown, Carlow
	The Festival has run for 4 years, providing street entertainment, fun fair, craft sale, fishing competitions, raft races, sporting activities and music for the general public and visitors
11 - 13 Aug	Mantua Live , Bellanagare, Roscommon
	The aim of festival is to bring various artistic forms to the wider community. Having recently set about establishing an arts project (studio spaces, workshops) we aim with this festival, to promote this recent creation & raise money for charity.
12 - 19 Aug	Traditional Dances at Donegal Oideas Gael, Glencolmcille, Donegal
	Learn the traditional dances of Ulster with experienced tutor.
12 - 14 Aug	Fun Fish Fermoy Festival + Art on the Park Town Cewntre, Fermoy, Cork
	3 day event Day 1: Fishing competition, live music, art & sculpture, workshops, with boxing karate, scouts. Day 2: same as day 1 with bungee jumping; pipe bands-local bands & DJs. Day 3: interbusiness & sea angling competition & lots more.
13 Aug	Independent Waterford Wedgwood Phoenix Stakes Race Day Curragh Race Course, The Curragh, Kildare
	This prestigious race day is one of the richest races in Europe and attracts some of the top two year olds from Ireland, Britain and France
13 Aug	Moynalty Steam Threshing Festival Moynalty, Kells, Meath
	A celebration of horse and steam power surrounded by vintage displays, trading stalls, crafts, funfair, music and dance.
13 Aug	Tullamore Show and AIB National Livestock Show Charleville Estate, Tullamore, Offaly
	One day agricultural event with something to interest everyone.
13 - 20 Aug	Ballydehob Summer Festival , Ballydehob, Cork
	A festival with something for all the family including street music, various shows, pub charades, talent competitions, water sports and fireworks.
13 - 19 Aug	Writing and Walking on the Aran Island of Inismor Inism�r, Aran Islands, Galway
	7 day writing adventure exploring creative writing, walking Inism�r Island and discovering your own creativity.
13 - 20 Aug	Ballinamore Family Festival , Ballinamore, Leitrim
	The Ballinamore Family Festival incorporates events and activities to suit all age groups across the spectrum.
13 - 16 Aug	Ballylanders Pattern Festival Ballylanders, Ballyhoura, Limerick
	The pattern is the annual festival, held to celebrate the feast day of the Assumption, which is the 15th of August. It is organised by the G.A.A. in Ballylanders and lasts for a weekend.
13 - 27 Aug	Warriors Festival Various, Strandhill, Sligo
	The warriors festival is an exciting mix of festival events for young & old, held throughtout the summer months in Strandhill, Co. Sligo. It includes the well known warriors run road & hill race and the Strandhill Guitar Festival.
14 - 20 Aug	World Fleadh Various, Ballybunion, Kerry
	Set to become the largest celebration of Irish Music in the country with competitions, master classes and fringe entertainment on the street
14 - 20 Aug	Danny Boy Festival Limavady Borough Council, Limavady, Derry
	The Danny Boy Festival is a celebration of Limavadys connection with Northern Irelands famous song Danny Boy through music, drama, sport & rural crafts & traditions. A fun family festival in an outstanding natural location.
15 Aug	Traditional Irish Fair and Festival Town Centre, Kenmare, Kerry
	A truly traditional fair with the gathering of clans and all sorts of animals, stalls, bric-a-brac and street entertainment. Something for everyone to enjoy.
15 - 19 Aug	Millstreet Horse Show Green Glens Arena, Millstreet, Cork
	Festival of show jumping, all ages of horses and riders competing.
16 - 20 Aug	Masters of Tradition Bantry House, Bantry, Cork
	Celebrating traditional music in its purest form.
16 - 20 Aug	Eigse Mrs Crotty , Kilrush, Clare
	Traditional Irish music festival concentrating on the concertina
16 - 19 Aug	Roundstone Summerfest Roundstone, Connemara, Galway
	Traditional Irish music festival set in one of Irelands most scenic and beautiful locations. Family friendly.
17 - 20 Aug	Tramore Races Gaun Hill, Tramore, Waterford
	Race meeting.
17 - 21 Aug	Rose of Tralee International Festival Town Centre,, Tralee, Kerry
	One of Irelands leading festivals since 1959, abounding in entertainment, including televised International Rose Selection nights and a street carnival.
17 - 20 Aug	Cruinniu na mBad Festival , Kinvara, Galway
	Gathering of the Boats is a festival held in August each year which brings us back in time when the Galway Hookers used to transport turf and peat to Kinvara.
17 Aug	Connemara Pony Show The Showgrounds, Clifden, Galway
	The largest National and International show for Connemara ponies with up to 500 ponies being exhibited.
17 - 20 Aug	Carrigaholt Family Festival Carrigaholt, Kilrush, Clare
	Festival is organised to entertain all ages from babies to adults. Outdoor music & set dancing is a big hit each year. Usually blessed with the weather & the local families all enjoy their last big weekend before kids go back to school.
18 - 20 Aug	Street Performance World Championship Various Venues, Dublin, Dublin
	The first of its kind in Dublin, includes music, theatre, acrobatics and comedy.
18 - 27 Aug	Earwig Arts Festival , Tuam, Galway
	The festival focuses on showcasing the wealth of creative talent in the Tuam and Western Ireland region through theatre, music, exhibitions and performances.
18 - 20 Aug	Kincasslagh Community Festival Town Centre, Kincasslagh, Donegal
	Community Festival featuring music, dancing, fishing, currach and skiff racing, walking, golf, as well as activities for children.
18 - 27 Aug	Timoleague Harvest Festival Timoleague, Bandon, Cork
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18 - 20 Aug	Michael Shanley Traditional Weekend Kiltyclogher, Kiltyclogher, Leitrim
	This is a brilliant Festival with Concerts,seisiuns,workshops,Ceili Dancing, Set dancing, sean nos dancing and story telling. All this taking place in an area that is steeped in its traditional music and culture. Come and enjoy
19 Aug	All Ireland Youth Boat Championship , Crosshaven, Cork
	Youth Championship for age category 17-21.
19 - 26 Aug	Merriman Summer School Spa Wells, Lisdoonvarna, Clare
	Theme Michael Cusack and his time. Director Michael Griffin, University of Limerick
19 - 24 Aug	Scoil Eigse , Letterkenny, Donegal
	Week long summer college of Irish traditional music, song, dance language classes, lectures and traditional sessions. Precedes Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann.
20 - 27 Aug	Celtic Spirit Culture Week Island Holidays for Singles Inishmore, Aran Islands, Galway
	Meet with people from other countries, make new friends and enjoy the Island together. Activities include walks, archaeology, song, dance, and plenty of fun.
20 Aug	Mohill Agricultural Show G.A.A. Playing Grounds, Mohill Town Centre, Leitrim
	GREAT FAMILY DAY OUT. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE......AND BOB THE BUILDER WILL BE THERE TOO !!
20 - 21 Aug	Mullagh Motorcycle Festival Mullagh, Ennis, Clare
	A fun weekend for motorbike enthusiasts in a picturesque part of west Clare - a must for anyone with a motorbike or love of biking on their summer runs.
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