Dublin/East Ireland Events 2007

Dublin and East Ireland have plenty of events and festivals early in 2007. Here are highlights, from 6 Nations Rugby and St Patrick's Day to the Navan Shamrock Festival

If you're looking for ideas of what to do and where to go in Dublin and the East of Ireland in early 2007, you're spoilt for choice. Here are just a few suggestions of Irish events and festivals, including sport, music, literature, history, St Patrick and shamrocks. Now, how Irish is that mix?

Lord Mayor's New Year's Day Parade, Dublin

1 Jan

Celebrate in style as marching bands from across the world play in the new year in Dublin's city centre.

Temple Bar Traditional Irish Music & Culture Festival, Dublin

25 - 28 Jan

This four day festival in various Temple Bar venues represents the best of Irish culture, featuring authentic music, traditional dance and lively theatre. To find out more, click here.

Feile Bride, Co. Kildare

27 Jan - 4 Feb

A very historic and moving event, including the celebration of the Perpetual Flame of Brigid, a sacred fire which burns to this day in Kildare. Want more information? Click here.

Rugby Six Nations, Croke Park

11 Feb Ireland v France

24 Feb Ireland v England

Feel the thud, crunch and raw passion of the Six Nations tournament at Ireland’s largest sports stadium. Click here for further details.

Navan Shamrock Festival, Co. Meath

7 Mar

Parades, fairs, fireworks, music and laughter: everything you need for a festival you'll fondly remember for years to come. Visit the official website here.

St Patrick's Carnival & Parade, Bray Co Wicklow

14 - 19 Mar

Featuring live music, a colourful parade, firework display and Ireland's biggest festival funfair on Bray Promenade's Golden Mile! For dates and details, click here.

St Patrick's Festival, Dublin

15 - 19 Mar

Ireland's biggest party will be livelier than ever in 2007. There'll be music, theatre, family carnivals, street arts, dance and more in five days of memorable festival fun! Find out more by going to the website here.

Maria Edgeworth Literary Festival, Co Longford

30 - 31 Mar

Longford's enjoyable literature festival includes workshops, readings and musical performances, as well as a National Poetry & Short Story Competition with a prize fund of €2000 (US$2600/£1350). There's more information to be found by clicking here.

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