Festivals 2009

An Emigrants Tale
Running from May to September
Lively traditional music, song, dance and stories by some of the most talented performers in Ireland.
Contact 051-873531 or www.dooleys-hotel.ie
SprOg
27th July – 31st July
Garter Lane Arts Centre, Waterford
Theatre, arts, dance, puppetry and music. SprOg is Garter Lane’s annual children’s festival for children aged 5 and over.
Contact 051-877153 or www.garterlane.ie
Spraoi
31st July & 1st & 2nd August
The Spraoi festival, held over the August bank holiday weekend, is an annual riot of colour, energy and excitement. And it’s all free!
Contact 051-841808 or www.spraoi.com
Tramore August Racing festival
29th May & 30th May
13th – 16th August
Each day of the racing festival is themed to provide an entertaining programme to compliment the on –track racing action. Contact 051-381425 or racing@tramore.ie
The 14th International Dunmore East Bluegrass Festival
27th – 30th August
Ireland’s largest free music festival with a line up of international and Irish Bluegrass acts.
Contact 051-850748 or www.discoverdunmore.com
Nire Valley Walking Festival
9th – 11th October
16th annual walking Festival in the scenic Nire Valley.
Contact 052-36134 or www.hanorascottage.com
Festival Of Music At Christ Church Cathedral
Celebrating the unique music and heritage of this beautiful neoclassical building, with concerts, recitals, workshops and open days.
Contact 051-858958 or www.christchurchwaterford.com
ImagineWaterford Arts Festival
24th October – 3rd November
A multi disciplinary Arts festival including a special programme for children.
Contact 051-358461 or www.waterfordartsfestival.com