Whether you are Irish in ancestry or in spirit, you are invited to join The Gathering Ireland 2013 — a yearlong celebration of music, food, culture and lots more.
There’s something about Ireland that inspires worldwide wonder and affection, and that global affinity will be celebrated next year. All year. It’s called The Gathering Ireland 2013. One never needs an invitation to visit Ireland, but for those seeking the perfect moment, The Gathering offers a year’s worth of golden opportunities to be part of it.
One of Ireland’s fondest wishes is that The Gathering inspires the millions of Irish diaspora around the globe, as well as their friends and extended families, to reconnect with their Irish roots or to discover Ireland’s charms for the first time. Sons and daughters of Ireland who participate in The Gathering can enrich their own sense of self while contributing to Ireland’s renewal.
It’s no exaggeration to say that The Gathering offers an entire year to experience Ireland — its culture, people, places and traditions — as never before, with 365 days of events and festivals kicking off 2013 with a unique New Year’s Celebration in Dublin.
Be Part of it! Organize your own Gathering in Ireland — for advice, tips and help in doing just that, please visit Gathering Ireland here.
A Taste of 2013’s Exciting Events
Celebrate a year of Irish connections. The Gathering Ireland 2013 is about the people of Ireland throwing open their arms and inviting you to join them for a series of amazing and diverse events throughout the year.
New Year’s Eve
Dublin, December 2012
The three-day New Year’s Eve festival has something for all ages, with street performances, theater, art, markets, entertainment and more.
Temple Bar TradFest
Dublin, January 2013
Temple Bar TradFest is Ireland’s biggest and best music and culture festival. It takes place inDublin over five days.
St. Patrick’s Festival
Dublin, March 2013
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in more countries than any other national holiday. It’s the day when everyone is Irish!
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Choral Festival Cork, May 2013
The harmonious tones of more than 4,000 voices come to bars, galleries and civic spaces around Cork city and county each May.
Galway Arts Festival
Galway, July 2013
The spectacular festival takes place each July in the city of Galway, featuring dance, visual arts, music and more.
All Ireland Fleadh
Derry-Londonderry, August 2013
Traditional Irish Music’s annual weekend of hard-fought competition, literally a feast of traditional Irish music.
Puck Fair Killorglin,
County Kerry, August 2013
Ireland’s oldest fair is in Killorglin, County Kerry; a unique weekend of fun and festivities in which a goat is crowned king!
Kilkenny Arts Festival
Kilkenny, August 2013
Celebrating its 40th year in 2013, the Kilkenny Arts Festival promises to be more inspiring than ever before.
These are just a selection of what’s on offer. For more information on these and other events, go to TheGatheringIreland.com.
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