Fleadh Cheoil, August 21 - 23, 2009 Dublin, Ireland
Huge celebration throughout Ireland featuring dance, music, arts and featuring over 10,000 musicians that move from town to town. This year it will be held in Tullamore, Country Offaly.
St. Patrick's Day Festival and Parade, March 12 - 17, 2009 Dublin, Ireland
For five days, locals and tourists alike participate in the merriment leading up to the grand parade held on the 17th throughout Ireland, but the biggest and best is in Dublin.