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<p>Aoife Kirwan Millinery at ARC Fashion Show in April</p>

fashion and beauty

Weekend Loves: ARC fashion show and a Massive Attack gig

Clare O'Connor printed scarves are great presents — for mum or yourself. And check out this table lamp speaker from Ikea

business

Lorna Siggins: Galway learns that being Capital of Culture is an art form

other

It’s only a boy wonder that truly lights up the imagination

news

Galway 2020: UK firm will assess ‘Europeanness’

news

Brexit gives ‘window of opportunity’ for Galway culture event

general

Don for Chickens as the quirky voice of Cork

Olympic medallist Rob Heffernan will set the pace at Cork’s St Patrick’s Day parade

Former World Champion and Olympic medal-winning race walker, Rob Heffernan, will have to keep a slower pace than usual when he serves as Grand Marshal at the Cork city St Patrick’s day parade which gets under way at 1pm tomorrow.

Sat, 16 Mar, 2019

Big chill not expected to dampen St Patrick's Day festivities

It is hoped predicted Beast from the East-style low temperatures won’t have a detrimental impact on the St Patrick’s Day parades which get under way around the country tomorrow.

Fri, 16 Mar, 2018

Here's how St Patrick's Day will be celebrated across the country

We’ve all the details of festivals and parades that are worth checking out...

Thu, 16 Mar, 2017

Ford set to lead Cork's St Patrick’s Day parade

From Model Ts to muscle cars — a fleet of historic Ford vehicles will lead Cork’s St Patrick’s Day parade as the company marks its 100-year connection to the city.

Thu, 23 Feb, 2017

Is it time to revise your irrational dislikes?

WHAT’S your one? I bet some of you have one. A thing or a person you’ve taken a dislike to. A dislike not backed up by any facts or evidence. Mine was Macnas — the Galway street theatre group. And I was wrong. Fierce wrong, writes Colm O’Regan

Mon, 07 Nov, 2016

Villages and towns throughout Ireland paint the town green for St Patrick's Day

From highly professional processional spectacles to downright paddywhackery, villages and towns throughout the country laid it on thick yesterday in honour of our national saint.

Tue, 18 Mar, 2014

Government badly needs to change its tune and inspire some optimism

THAT was a really disappointing Eurovision, wasn’t it? I found it really hard to figure out.

Tue, 21 May, 2013

Sétanta - A play that bridges the language divide

AN Irish language play, written by Paul Mercier with music by his brother, Mel, is coming to UCC’s Granary Theatre on May 9-10 as part of a six-venue tour around Ireland.

Tue, 07 May, 2013

Patrick’s festival to draw 80,000 visitors

The organisers of Cork’s St Patrick’s Day parade say it will be the biggest in the city’s history and expect a three-day festival, organised around the national holiday, will attract 80,000 visitors.

Wed, 06 Mar, 2013

Ireland showcases its wares as ‘Country of Honour’ at Beijing event

Ireland is showcasing its food, drink and giftware as the ‘Country of Honour’ at the Beijing Chaoyang International Spring Carnival this week.

Tue, 12 Feb, 2013

Mallow Easter festival unveiled

It may centre on three days of bumper-packed horse racing but the Easter weekend in Mallow will offer festival fun for all the family.

Mon, 12 Mar, 2012

The western front

Galway Arts Festival is a wild fortnight of theatre, music and comedy, says Carl Dixon

Fri, 08 Jul, 2011

Tipp to launch Macnas rival

A STREET entertainment company to rival the renowned Macnas group in Galway is being launched in Tipperary.

Fri, 25 Mar, 2011

Music, culture, dance and colour are the order of the day for festival fun

THE heart of Dublin was transformed into a sea of green leprechaun hats and tricolours as hundreds of thousands thronged the Irish capital for the famous St Patrick’s Day parade.

Fri, 18 Mar, 2011

Streets turned green for parade

The heart of Dublin was transformed into a sea of green leprechaun hats and tricolours as hundreds of thousands thronged the capital for the famous St Patrick’s Day parade.

Thu, 17 Mar, 2011

Call for volunteers after festivals pull in €300m

LOCAL festivals generated €300 million for the economy this year, it emerged yesterday.

Thu, 08 Nov, 2007

Local festivals boost economy by €300m

Local festivals generated €300m for the Irish economy this year, it emerged today.

Wed, 07 Nov, 2007

RTE unveils new Radio One line-up

RTE bosses rolled out a new weekday schedule today in a bid to entice more listeners to tune into Radio One.

Tue, 15 Aug, 2006

Festival fever for City of the Tribes

Niall Murray

Tue, 12 Jul, 2005

Rivals face off for Galway radio licence

A religious ministry and an arts group are to compete for control of the airwaves in Galway city, it emerged tonight.

Mon, 18 Oct, 2004

Special Olympics Opening Ceremony begins

The Special Olympics opening ceremony has got underway this evening with a spectacular display of colour at Croke Park.

Sat, 21 Jun, 2003

Stars rehearse for Olympics opener

Rehearsals are continuing in Croke Park for the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics later today.

Sat, 21 Jun, 2003

Frasier star Mahoney opens Galway Festival

FRASIER calls him dad, but actor John Mahoney left his fictional sons at home to open the Galway Arts Festival last night.

Tue, 16 Jul, 2002