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January
New Year's Eve/Day celebrations.
February
Six Nations Rugby Tournament (February to April) - once five, but now six, the inclusion of Italy into this European rugby tournament has brought a new dimension to the proceedings at Dublin's Croke Park Stadium. With Ireland also playing against England, Wales, Scotland and France, this annual set of fixtures is well-worth catching if you're in town. For further information visit: www.rbs6nations.com.
Dublin Film Festival - taking place from mid-February onwards, this annual festival gives local audiences the chance to see the best new international films, including those from Australia, China, Hungary, Austria and Japan. For further information visit: www.dubliniff.com.
March
St. Patrick's Day Festival (March 17th) - now a popular date for revelry around the globe, Dublin's celebrations include a colourful parade, as well as themed events both before and after the big day. For further information visit: www.stpatricksday.ie.
Feis Ceoil - sponsored by telecoms giant Siemens, this popular classical music festival has a history dating back more than 100 years and offers a platform for talented young artists to perform to appreciative audiences. For further information visit: www.feisceoil.ie.
April
Colours Boat Race - taking place along the River Liffey, this annual rowing competition sees Dublin University (Trinity) pit themselves against University College Dublin in a race through Dublin's city centre. Passing under eight bridges along the way, the teams finish at the gates to the Guinness' Brewery on Victoria Quay.
May
Laytown Beach Races - with horses having raced here since 1867, this unique annual event is the last remaining beach event under Jockey Club rules. Of course, with runners more used to racing on turf than sand, even horses with long odds have a chance of winning. With the course built from scratch on Laytown's huge beach, this an event not to be missed.
June
Diversions Festival, Temple Bar (summer months) - running from June until September, the country's longest and largest festival of free outdoor events takes place in the public squares and spaces of Temple Bar. For further information visit: www.templebar.ie.
Bloomsday (16th June) - a week long set of informal events, readings and re-enactments to commemorate the day in 1904 in which James Joyce's novel Ulysses takes place. Also includes a series of walks to visit locations within the book.
July
None listed at present.
August
Dublin Irish Festival (early August) - celebrating all things Irish, this annual festival (which has a history dating back more than 20 years) includes local dance, pipe and drum showcases, rock and folk groups, workshops and festival theatre performances. For further information visit: www.dublinirishfestival.org.
Dublin Horse Show - as the city's leading sporting and social event, the show features a wide-range of equestrian competitions, as well as live music, fashion shows, craft stalls and a masquerade ball. For further information visit: www.dublinhorseshow.com.
September
All-Ireland Hurling Final - known these days as the Guinness Hurling Championships, this knock-out competition culminates with a final being played at Croke Park (with the winners picking up the Liam McCarthy Cup). Dominated by the likes of Cork, Kilkenny and Tipperary, hurling is not only one of the most skillful games in the world, but also the fastest. For further information visit: www.gaa.ie.
Annual Dublin Theatre Festival - as the oldest English-language festival of its kind in the world, more than 150 performances of international and Irish theater are scheduled from late September until mid-October. For further information visit: dublintheatrefestival.com.
October
Samhain (Halloween) Parade - as a Halloween parade with a Celtic twist, Samhain marks the traditional end of summer, with a spectacular fireworks display, bonfires, a colourful parade and customed revellers making this a special local event.
Dublin Fringe Festival - a showcase for live and visual art, dance, theatre and offbeat performances, the Fringe Festival is a two week event taking place at venues around the city. For further information visit: www.fringefest.com.
Dublin City Marathon - attracting international competition, the city's annual marathon runs from Nassau Street to Marion Square West. For further information visit: www.dublincitymarathon.ie.
November
None listed at present.
December
The Annual Christmas National Hunt Festival - as a highlight of the National Hunt season, this four-day festival of horse racing takes place at the Leopardstown Racecourse, Leopardstown Road. For further information visit: www.leopardstown.com.
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