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Ocean to City
28 May-1 June: Ocean to City maritime festival takes place in Cork Harbour. Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2014, the festival promises the ultimate maritime experience, with a jam-packed programme of exciting events, street entertainment, boat trips, navy tours, films, food markets, music and free family events.
Bandon Music Festival
30 May-1 June: The Bandon Music Festival takes place in The Shambles. On Saturday, Mundy will perform on the main stage. The festival includes a free festival music trail, with live bands playing in participating venues throughout the town on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Visit
Glen of Aherlow
30 May-2 June: All roads lead to the Glen of Aherlow, Tipperary, for their annual walking festival, organised by the Glen of Aherlow Fáilte Society and the Galtee Walking Club. Enjoy good company, lovely accommodation, local guides, quality food and indulging in your love of walking. Email info@aherlow.com for information.
Blooms Winners
It looks like a sunny weekend for Bloom so it was no surprise that our postbag was full with entries to win tickets. Congratulations to our 10 lucky winners.
1. Mary J Hughes, Knocknacarra, Co Galway.
2. Dympna Coffey, Cobh, Co Cork.
3. Pauline Ryan, Doon, Co Limerick.
4. Liam Clogher, Navan, Co Meath.
5. Kathleen Keane, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Roscommon.
6. Eimear Flavin, Grange, Co
Waterford.
7. Joan Donohue, Ferns, Co Wexford.
8. Sheila Smith, Geevagh, Sligo.
9. Marian Feely, Donegal town.
10. Rose Griffin, Hollywood, Co Wicklow.
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