What’s on in Ireland
Published on February 10th, 2010.
St. Patrick’s Day Festivities!
St. Patrick’s Spring Fest
Limerick plays host to the St. Patrick’s Spring Fest and Limerick International Band Festival with something for the whole family. Highlights include the Limerick International Marching Band Competition and St. Patrick’s Day Parade, held from March 14-17.
Art Exhibition
The Hugh Lane Gallery in Dublin is celebrating 100 years since Francis Bacon’s birth. View inspirational items from the artist’s studio until March 7 with the exhibition “Francis Bacon: A Terrible Beauty”, comprised of paintings, drawings, photographs, unfinished works and slashed canvases. Admission is free.
Film Festival
Ireland’s premier feature film festival, Jameson Dublin International, celebrates the best in Irish and International cinema February 18-28, with over 100 films and a range of special events, including post screening Q&A sessions with directors and cast members.
Getting Around Ireland
To enjoy all the Irish festivities, a BritRail Pass + Ireland will give you access to rail travel throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, plus England, Wales and Scotland. Choose a validity to suit your itinerary; 5 or 10 days of unlimited rail travel within one month.
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