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A depiction of the Celtic goddess Brigit. Photo: Tourism Ireland.

Brigit Festival in Dublin to Celebrate Women

The Brigit Festival in Dublin, to take place from Jan. 3oth through Feb. 2nd, pays homage to the Celtic goddess Brigit, reimagined by Christians as Saint Brigid, Ireland’s female patron…

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The Mary Stokes Band. Photo courtesy of the Howth Roots and Blues Festival.

Howth Roots and Blues Festival Showcases Irish Talent

Visitors coming to Dublin from Aug. 8th through the 10th may want to take DART train to the picturesque fishing village of Howth on Dublin’s coast and enjoy the mostly…

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The beehive huts on Skelllig Michael. Photo: Tourism Ireland.

Skellig Michael Reopens June 7th

Updated June 5, 2025--Visitors interested in visiting Skellig Michael this year should know that the iconic attraction will reopen on June 7th after a dispute over several weeks that involved…