Annual Festivals in Waterford City & County
While
every effort is made to provide accurate information please confirm the
details locally. Many
of the festivals have their own web sites.
January |
Horse Racing, Tramore, Co. Waterford. Tel: 051 381425, 1st January www.tramore-racecourse.com |
February |
LAWLORS HOTEL JAZZ FESTIVAL
Dungarvan, mid February, non stop Jazz all weekend.
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March |
St. PATRICK'S DAY, 17th, Events throughout the South East. Check locally for details |
April |
SÉAN DUNNE WRITERS FESTIVAL The festival is entirely free and is charged with the development of a new cannon of works.
Contact Garter Lane 051-855038 email: arts@waterfordcity.ie |
May |
FÉILE NA nDEISE Traditional Music Festival. Dungarvan Co. Waterford. Contact: 058 45273 or 058 41741
JOHN ROBERTS WEEKEND May Bank Holiday W/E, annual celebration of the life and work of Waterford architect John Roberts (1714 - 1796). A mixture of formal and informal elements website
HULLABALOO International Children's Festival May Holiday W/E
FESTIVAL OF THE SEA links and celebrates the people and cultures of coastal communities of the south-east of Ireland and south-east Newfoundland/Labrador. An alternating biennial festival with the Irish launch in 2005, linking County Waterford's Dunmore East, Passage East, Cheekpoint and Ring and County Wexford's Ballyhack, Duncannon, Kilmore Quay, Fethard-on-Sea & Hook Head with the different communities of the Cape Shore and Irish Loop on the island of Newfoundland.
Email alexbkelly@hotmail.com
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June |
IMMRAMA, Lismore
Festival Of Travel Writing 16th, 17th & 18th
June, three full days of Literature, arts, music and cultural
activities for all interests and ages. Music, literature,
readings, performances, street and indoor theatre, exhibitions,
art, history, photography and competitions. website
WORLD OCEANS FESTIVAL 2nd weekend June - beach sport and wildlife events for all age groups at the South East's premier resort - the emphasis is on having fun.
All events are offered free to the public. website
MARITIME FESTIVAL, Waterford City. Celebrating "Waterford of the Ships" - web site
Activities
include: - Family Entertainment, Model Boat Display, Model Boat Making Workshop, River Suir Exhibition, Power Boat Racing, Air Sea Rescue, Laser Display, Festival Ball
SOUTH EAST GARDENS FESTIVAL, Waterford, early June, a trail of 15 private gardens, rangING from cottage style gardens to colourful attractively designed new gardens. Phone +353 (0)51 384273
Open Deep Sea Angling Competition, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford 058-41395 or 058-46401
Horse Racing, Tramore, Co. Waterford. Tel: 051 381425 www.tramore-racecourse.com |
July |
TráFest MUSIC WEEKEND Street Concerts in Tramore, Co. Waterford. Pub gigs every night for 1st weekend July. check out Spraoi website for details
MOTORSPORT Weekend, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Contact: 058 42695 |
August |
SPRAOI STREET FESTIVAL, "The Biggest Street Carnival in Ireland" Fun, Fun, Fun for all the family. Waterford City.
Every August Bank Holiday Weekend the streets and quays of Waterford city are transformed into a huge stage featuringan international cast of musicians and street theatre performers. All events are free and the festival attracts thousands of spectators of all ages.
The annual Spraoi Parade and Fireworks bring the festival to a breathtaking and dramatic climax on Sunday night. Tel: (051) 841 808, for full information check out our web site
LISMORE COMMUNITY FESTIVAL, Early August, , West Waterford
Horse Racing, Tramore, Co. Waterford. Tel: 051 381425, Mid August www.tramore-racecourse.com
DUNMORE EAST BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford. Last W/E in August, since 1994. www.waterford-dunmore.com
OYSTER FESTIVAL, An Rinn, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Tel: 058 43216 / 41475 |
September |
WATERFORD INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF LIGHT OPERA - long established, popular and polished the festival gathers some of the leading Music Societies from throughout these islands. Intimate yet spacious, traditional yet up to date, the Theatre Royal, dating from 1783, is important in the overall appeal of this delightful competitive festival. website
WATERFORD FRINGE FESTIVAL,
Waterford last two weeks Sept
A multi-disciplinary Arts Festival to coincide with The Waterford International Festival Of Light Opera. website
NATIONAL HERITAGE WEEK, Early September, Nationwide.
www.heritageireland.ie
ANGLING OPEN DEEP SEA COMPETITION, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford 058-41395 or 058-46401
ANNUAL MUSSEL FESTIVAL, Passage East, Waterford Estuary
Contact: www.passagemusselfestival.com
Set Dancing Festival Mid September - Rathgormac Village County Waterford |
October |
NIRE VALLEY WALKING FESTIVAL, Autumn Walking Festival which is held the second weekend in October Co. Waterford. The Nire River tumbles down through the valley from its source high up in the Comeragh mountains to the smooth flowing Suir river near Newcastle.
Email: - hanorascottage@eircom.net
'IMAGINE' - Waterford Arts Festival nine mini festivals all in one theatre, film, music, comedy, dance, literature, visual, craft and children - a platform for local talent and a showcase for international artists.
The annual festival is a vibrant mix of the traditional and
contemporary, well-established acts, special commissions,
Irish exclusives and European premieres. website
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November |
WATERFORD FILM FESTIVAL, The Waterford Annual Film festival 5th - 9th November 2008. The five day film festival, showcasing a wide range of films in Irelands oldest city. Welcoming all forms of film production - animation, experimental, student work, digital work, etc. www.waterfordfilmfestival.com
Horse Racing Tramore, Co. Waterford Tel: 051 381425 www.tramore-racecourse.com |
December |
Ballyrafter International Flower Fair Tel: 058 53111 |
An annual Calendar of
Events is published by the South-East Tourism Authority.
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