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13.05.13

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Doyle’s ‘Brilliant’ story to become children’s novel.

St. Patrick’s Festival are delighted to hear that Roddy Doyle’s story ‘Brilliant’ , which was written for the Festival in 2011 will be turned into a children’s novel!

‘Brilliant,’ by Booker-prize winning author Roddy Doyle is a fun and uplifting short story about banishing the black dog of… Read More

10.03.13

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The Nightmare Club

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Get those young readers to Smock Alley Theatre this St. Patrick’s weekend for a morning of scary readings, workshops and live creepy crawlies - ew! From children’s writer Anne Graves’ The Nightmare Club collection. 

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25.02.13

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See Dublin in a whole new light!

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City Sightseeing are offering a special after dark alternative on their City By Night Tour.  Hop on board for a one loop tour of the city with light-hearted commentary.  The tour takes in the elegant houses in Georgian Dublin… Read More

11.01.13

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Céilí House Live in Concert

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This year’s Céilí House Live in Concert will feature Irish fiddle virtuoso Martin Hayes and guitarist Dennis Cahill as well as a specially assembled All-Star Céilí Band from Co. Mayo. They will be joined by other special guests on… Read More

21.12.12

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Merry Christmas!

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From all of us here at St. Patrick’s Festival we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We’re all looking forward to spending time with friends and family, eating mince pies and relaxing!

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