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# Festivals

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Open thread: What's the best gig you've ever seen in Ireland?
The people need to know…
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Apr 19th 2015, 8:00 PM
7 of Ireland's most weird and wonderful festivals
Proof that really IS something for everyone.
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Apr 17th 2015, 11:45 AM
Here's how Ireland's summer festivals look without the men
It’s quite the eye opener.
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Feb 25th 2015, 1:06 PM
These temporary tattoos of music festival timetables should totally be a thing
Shut up and take our money.
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Nov 5th 2014, 11:00 AM
Column: Embrace your inner zombie – eat some pumpkin brains
Once you’ve scooped out Jack’s brains and carved a face on him don’t throw out what’s left over – it’s immensely edible and nutritious.
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Oct 26th 2014, 7:30 PM
Glastonbury are banning the sale of Native American headdress at the festival from 2015
Will floral crowns be next?
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Oct 15th 2014, 5:58 PM
Opinion: Should you bring your kids to music festivals?
I’m sure many looked at us and thought we were demented, possibly cruel, or just that we couldn’t get a babysitter. But that’s not the case.
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Aug 16th 2014, 12:00 PM
Opinion: Take a walk on the dark side in Ireland's spookiest city
Ever wanted to create your own monster?
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Aug 4th 2014, 12:00 PM
7 simple hacks to improve your music festival experience
Don’t spare the hand sanitiser.
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Aug 2nd 2014, 1:00 PM
The 16 most annoying things people going to musical festivals do
It was “magical”, was it?
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Jul 19th 2014, 1:00 PM
Metallica rocked Glastonbury with Whiskey in the Jar and everyone lost it
Whack for my daddy-o, There’s whiskey in the jar-o.
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Jun 29th 2014, 9:52 AM
Why aren't all musicians getting paid for playing at Irish festivals this summer?
Musicians are joining together to begin a discussion on payment and ‘two-tier’ treatment at festivals. Here’s what they told us.
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Jun 28th 2014, 8:30 PM
Heading to Arcade Fire tomorrow? Their Glastonbury set had Ireland divided
So, were they any good or not?
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Jun 28th 2014, 11:45 AM
BBC subtitle blunder tells viewers to 'prepare for rape' at Glastonbury
Oh. Oh no.
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Jun 26th 2014, 2:19 PM
11 solid alternatives to watching the World Cup for the next month
Not into football and definitely not into FIFA? No problem.
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Jun 7th 2014, 4:00 PM
The perfect description of every Irish hipster at a festival, ever
Bands are only cool when nobody knows who they are.
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Jun 6th 2014, 7:54 AM
6 things you may not have known about booking a band for a festival
“It’s not like going into a supermarket and picking something off a shelf”.
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Jun 1st 2014, 12:35 PM
Like filming gigs on your phone? Here's the music industry's creative response
The rate of people recording songs or entire gigs with their smartphone has increased over the last few years, but should this trend be embraced, or is there need for an alternative?
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May 31st 2014, 8:31 PM
Dubliners share what they think makes Dublin a spectacular city
It’s a bit nice, like.
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May 28th 2014, 1:40 PM
Garda band proposal to take part in Pride parade 'a sign we're on track to an equal society'
The LGBT festival takes place next month in Dublin, with the garda commissioner raising the possibility of the band taking part.
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May 23rd 2014, 11:03 AM
Over 175 regional festivals to benefit from €500k Fáilte Ireland funding
The funding will support music, sport, food and cultural festivals around the country.
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Apr 22nd 2014, 3:30 PM
Not bothered about the Glastonbury line-up? You're not alone
Not everyone is in the festival spirit.
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Apr 4th 2014, 7:30 PM
Electric Picnic dates and ticket reward scheme announced for 2014
GET EXCITED.
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Nov 13th 2013, 2:54 PM
‘Hipsters’ are the target of new Irish tourism campaign
We’re all suitably mortified.
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Sep 5th 2013, 1:52 PM
Re-experience Electric Picnic through this perfect first-person video
If you’ve never been, this will make you want to go. Badly.
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Sep 4th 2013, 10:21 AM
Things Irish People Say At Music Festivals
The smell in this tent.
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Sep 3rd 2013, 10:45 AM
11 people who are struggling after Electric Picnic
Many a sore head to be found today.
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Sep 2nd 2013, 3:35 PM
9 reasons why being at home is better than being at Electric Picnic
Didn’t make it to Electric Picnic this year? WHO CARES? Not us.
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Aug 31st 2013, 9:30 AM
The 11 most annoying things people going to Electric Picnic say
Yes, we KNOW the food is good.
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Aug 29th 2013, 9:30 PM
Here's how you can still get Electric Picnic tickets
There are still a few ways, and we’ve got the low-down.
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Aug 27th 2013, 2:35 PM
Still hoping to go to Electric Picnic? Hop on your saddle
The Stradbally festival has sold out for the first time since 2008. But if you’re fit enough you can still get in by cycling from Dublin to Laois.
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Aug 23rd 2013, 7:14 PM
8 people who really wish they were still at a music festival
Many unhappy campers this Tuesday.
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Aug 6th 2013, 11:35 AM
Latest New York hotel craze? The 'outdoor bedroom'
It’s a combination of ‘glamping’ and reclaiming rooftops in the vertical city – but this being Manhattan, it will cost you.
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Aug 5th 2013, 7:00 PM
What to expect at Oxegen this weekend
Just a sample of what’s ahead.
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Aug 1st 2013, 8:00 PM
The Guide to Enjoying an Irish Festival
Have you headed to any festivals this summer? Or are you planning on it? Read this first.
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Jul 31st 2013, 4:28 PM
Benicàssim set to go ahead after promoter sells out to MCD boss
Denis Desmond has taken up a major stake in the event, following rumours it was due to be cancelled.
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Jul 4th 2013, 10:54 AM
Girl falls face first into festival portable toilet
This is everyone’s worst nightmare, right? RIGHT?
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Jul 3rd 2013, 9:51 AM
9 reasons why you're better off never going to a music festival
Honestly, you’re better off.
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Jun 28th 2013, 4:05 PM
Our favourite people at Glastonbury so far
It’s not even the weekend and they’re all having a great time altogether
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Jun 28th 2013, 11:04 AM
Here's how you can go to Electric Picnic for free
…and it doesn’t involve cycling.
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Jun 6th 2013, 3:18 PM
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