International Hobbit Day in New Zealand
Sep21

International Hobbit Day in New Zealand

Happy Birthday Bilbo Baggins – celebrations at Hobbiton Movie Set for International Hobbit Day in New Zealand International Hobbit Day in New Zealand Hairy feet and lembas bread will be the order of the day at Hobbiton Movie Set on September 22 as they celebrate International Hobbit Day. Happy Hobbits are set to party, celebrating not only International Hobbit Day but the birthdays of Frodo and Bilbo Baggins. An ‘unexpected...

Read More
Culture Ireland supports Artists
Aug13

Culture Ireland supports Artists

The Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys TD, is today attending the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to support and promote Irish artists performing at the event. Culture Ireland is supporting over 80 performances by Irish artists at the prestigious event this year. Edinburgh Festival Fringe The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the largest arts festival in the world and takes place every August for three weeks in...

Read More
Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular
Jul29

Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular

Vision Nine and BBC Worldwide are delighted to announce the UK and European premiere of the hugely popular Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular at six major city venues in May 2015. The live show, which was a sell-out on its world premiere in Australia, will enjoy a limited run of twelve UK performances in London, Cardiff, Birmingham, Leeds, Newcastle and Glasgow. It features over 100 performers and is conducted by Ben Foster, who...

Read More
Music and storytelling event
Apr08

Music and storytelling event

The National Museum of Ireland has planned a unique once-off music and storytelling event to mark the millennium of the battle of Clontarf 1014. We will be welcoming storytellers and musicians from Denmark and Ireland for this special commemoration, which will be held at the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology on Kildare Street on Easter Saturday, 19th April at 3pm. The Melodies And Myths Of The Vikings And Gaels Storyteller...

Read More