Ireland year 1987 – Irish Festivals full set

Ireland year 1987 – Irish Festivals full set ☀ MNH**

Ireland is renowned for its vibrant and diverse festival scene, featuring events that celebrate the country’s rich cultural heritage, music, arts, food, and traditions. Here are some notable Irish festivals held throughout the year:

1. St. Patrick’s Festival: St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated on March 17th, is Ireland’s national holiday and one of the most widely recognized festivals worldwide. The St. Patrick’s Festival in Dublin is a multi-day event featuring parades, concerts, street performances, cultural exhibitions, and fireworks, attracting visitors from around the globe.
2. Galway International Arts Festival: Held annually in July, the Galway International Arts Festival is one of Europe’s leading cultural events, showcasing a diverse program of theater, dance, music, visual arts, and street performances. The festival transforms Galway into a vibrant hub of creativity and attracts artists, performers, and audiences from Ireland and beyond.
3. Dublin Fringe Festival: The Dublin Fringe Festival, held in September, is Ireland’s largest multidisciplinary arts festival, featuring innovative and boundary-pushing performances across theater, dance, music, comedy, and visual arts. The festival showcases emerging artists and experimental works in venues throughout Dublin.
4. Cork Jazz Festival: The Cork Jazz Festival, held annually in October, is one of Europe’s premier jazz festivals, featuring world-class musicians and performers in venues across Cork city. The festival offers a diverse program of jazz, blues, funk, and soul music, as well as workshops, masterclasses, and street performances.
5. Electric Picnic: Electric Picnic is Ireland’s largest music and arts festival, held annually in September in Stradbally, County Laois. The festival features an eclectic lineup of music acts, including rock, pop, electronic, hip-hop, and folk, as well as comedy, theater, art installations, and immersive experiences.
6. Bloomsday: Bloomsday, celebrated on June 16th, is a literary festival honoring the life and work of Irish writer James Joyce and his novel “Ulysses.” The festival takes place in Dublin and includes readings, performances, walking tours, and other events inspired by Joyce’s masterpiece.
7. All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil: The All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil is the largest traditional Irish music festival in the world, featuring competitions, concerts, sessions, workshops, and dance performances. The festival celebrates Irish music, song, and dance and attracts thousands of musicians and spectators each year.
8. Dublin Horse Show: The Dublin Horse Show, held annually in August, is one of Ireland’s premier equestrian events, featuring show jumping, dressage, showing, and equestrian competitions. The show also includes entertainment, shopping, and family-friendly activities at the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) arena.