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EVENTS: July-August 2001
This archive contains references to articles concerning events and happenings that appeared during the period July-August 2001.
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AUGUST 2001:
Irish surf attracts world's best: BBC, August 31, 2001
Bundoran prepares to host world surfers competition: The Irish Times, August 31, 2001
Big
plough event set for Ulster: Belfast Telegraph, August 30, 2001
Beating the drum
for Ireland, Milwaukee Irish Fest: The Irish Times, August 29, 2001
Rose of Tralee goes to the dogs, then to the horses and to the pub: Irish Independent, August 30, 2001
Perth's Lisa is a shoe-in for the title: Irish Independent, August 29, 2001
Lone star rose jigs in to Tralee’s heart: Irish Examiner, August 29, 2001
Trip to the world
of Mary O'Connor: The Irish Times, August 29, 2001
Ulster’s Sheila tipped to win war of the Roses: Irish Examiner, August 28, 2001
Encore for an age of pure magic: Belfast Telegraph, August 29, 2001
Fun for all as Ballyclare gets in the festival mood: Belfast Telegraph, August 28, 2001
Irish fly high in model aircraft contest: The Irish Times, August 28, 2001
Crowds pack town to catch all fun of the fair: Belfast Telegraph, August 28, 2001
All the flavour of the fair: Irish News, August 28, 2001
Thousands in Ballycastle for Lammas Fair: Belfast Telegraph, August 27, 2001
A golden accolade for Olivia - blooming in her ambassadorial role: Irish Independent, August 27, 2001
North will host Fleadh soon, says Ó Murchú: Irish Examiner, August 27, 2001
Biggest free music show on earth, Listowel Fleadh: Irish Independent, August 25, 2001
Seaside fun for holiday weekend: Belfast Telegraph, August 24, 2001
Cameras to roll for city film festival, Belfast: Irish News, August 23, 2001
Take the road to Listowel: Belfast Telegraph, August 23, 2001
Adams sets north west alight: BBC, August 23, 2001
Festival time for Tullamore: The Irish Times, August 23, 2001
Roses festival back in bloom, to the delight of over 1.5m TV viewers: Irish Independent, August 22, 2001
Something for everyone at light opera festival, Waterford: Irish Examiner, August 21, 2001
Poor weather stalls yacht race in Dingle: The Irish Times, August 21, 2001
Reels and Roses combine in bumper weekend, Kerry: The Irish Times, August 20, 2001
Broad spread of events planned for Heritage Week: Irish Independent, August 20, 2001
Festival first just perfect, Enniskillen: Irish News, August 20, 2001
Stars to turn back clock for a night of nostalgia: Belfast Telegraph, August 20, 2001
Surreal ending to festive high jinks, Kikenny: Irish Independent, August 20, 2001
Merriman Summer School to examine science ethics: The Irish Times, August 18, 2001
Visitors from the Emerald Isle help kick off Irish Fest in style: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 17, 2001
Northwest - Culture trail wins support from city's academics: Belfast Telegraph, August 17, 2001
Countrysports fair takes to the skies: Belfast Telegraph, August 17, 2001
Festival's success spiced up with fish on wheels, silver slinkies and a giant leech: Irish Independent, August 17, 2001
Feast of a festival, Kilkenny: The Irish Times, August 17, 2001
Early risers to show search out gift horse, Connemara Pony Show: Irish Independent, August 17, 2001
Irish actor Colin Farrell gallops out from anonymity: Houston Chronicle, August 16, 2001
Folk – Bluegrass fans set for Omagh: Belfast Telegraph, August 16, 2001
Curtain to rise on new £13.5m theatre, Londonderry: Belfast Telegraph, August 16, 2001
At Hub debut of Galway Bay fest, the world's their oyster: Boston Herald, August 15, 2001
TV coverage set to reach two million; Rose of Tralee: Irish Post, August 15, 2001
Bigger crowds for Lammas Fair: Belfast Telegraph, August 15, 2001
All the fun of the fair...: Irish Independent, August 14, 2001
Northwest - Join the culture trail: Belfast Telegraph, August 13, 2001
Northwest - Maiden City Festival 'a great success': Belfast Telegraph, August 13, 2001
It’s not cricket as Aussies and Irish dash for cover: Irish News, August 13, 2001
Kilkenny arts festival not without its controversy: The Irish Times, August 13, 2001
Birr Vintage festival builds up steam for parade: Irish Independent, August 13, 2001
Top marks for RDS show planners as Family Day brings five days of fun to an end: Irish Independent, August 13, 2001
You can't keep a good Féile down: The Irish Times, August 13, 2001
King Puck dethroned and in quarantine as Kerry fair closes: Irish Examiner, August 13, 2001
Her world – Ireland has lads for lasses: Dallas Morning News, August 12, 2001
As a Broadway veteran and Tony award winner, Anna Manahan could be forgiven for retiring...The Matchmaker: Scotland on Sunday, August 12, 2001
At least the weather was fine, RDS: The Irish Times, August 11, 2001
Two fun-packed days complete Belfast Feile 2001: Irish News, August 11, 2001
Puck beats foot and mouth, Killorglin: The Irish Times, August 11, 2001
Parade passes off quietly: BBC, August 11, 2001
Carlingford hosting annual OysterFest: Belfast Telegraph, August 10, 2001
'Moll' heads for Broadway after 13-week Gaiety run: The Irish Times, August 10, 2001
Wild horses can’t keep crowds away from the RDS: Irish Examiner, August 9, 2001
Fair's FMD 'puck mobile' takes the goat, Kilorglin: Irish Independent, August 9, 2001
Top writers share ink for play, Dublin Theatre Festival: Irish Examiner, August 9, 2001
Belfast Feile’s fun and frolics: Irish News, August 9, 2001
City set for top pipe bands event: Belfast Telegraph, August 9, 2001
Liars compete for fibbers’ crown, Armagh: Irish News, August 9, 2001
Flanagan, Kidman and The Others: Irish Voice, August 9, 2001
Homecoming gig for Shane MacGowan: The Irish Times, August 9, 2001
Record attendances expected at Dublin horse show: Irish Examiner, August 8, 2001
Parade a highlight of Kilkenny arts festival: The Irish Times, August 8, 2001
A trove of festival treasures, Belfast Feile: Irish News, August 8, 2001
New Lodge history tour: Irish News, August 8, 2001
MOR - A poignant date for Elvis tribute: Belfast Telegraph, August 7, 2001
Thousands of revellers let their hair down as festival fever grips country: Irish Examiner, August 7, 2001
Rhythm and rain form winning beat, Witnness Festival, Fairyhouse: Irish Examiner, August 6, 2001
Irish steal the show at Scottish Tattoo: Belfast Telegraph, August 4, 2001
60,000 get set for a spectacular Spraoi, Waterford: Irish Examiner, August 4, 2001
Whale watchers gather to spot kings of deep: Belfast Telegraph, August 4, 2001
Bertie and a bucking bronco among stars' requests for massive concert, Fairyhouse: Irish Independent, August 4, 2001
Craic enters final furlong of Galway Races: The Irish Times, August 4, 2001
Phoenix festival will mark Tullamore's return: The Irish Times, August 4, 2001
Downpatrick Village relives norse past: Irish News, August 3, 2001
NORTHWEST - Thousands bound for Derry city festival: Belfast Telegraph, August 3, 2001
Taste of things to come at Armagh feile: Irish News, August 1, 2001
Belfast Lunchtime concerts to begin: Irish News, August 1, 2001
Galway Punters make hay as sun shines: The Irish Times, August 1, 2001
Waterford Festival's maritime parade is designed to mesmerise: The Irish Times, August 1, 2001
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JULY 2001:
Cyclists gear up for three day race: Irish News, July 31, 2001
Packed season for Belfast Opera House: Irish News, July 31, 2001
Ardoyne fleadh is launched: Irish News, July 30, 2001
Drumcree Feile starts with splash of colour: Irish News, July 30, 2001
Revellers flock to Draperstown festival of culture: Irish News, July 30, 2001
Brosnan expected in Galway for a flutter: Irish Examiner, July 30, 2001
Festival is launched with a Viking invasion of the Lagan: Irish News, July 28, 2001
Feile fever as gaeilge events get started: Irish News, July 28, 2001
Drumcree feile starts with march: Belfast Telegraph, July 28, 2001
Theatre reveals line up: Irish News, July 28, 2001
Galileo romps to Ascot victory: BBC, July 28, 2001
Belfast festival boasts an eclectic line-up: Irish News, July 27, 2001
NORTHWEST - Weekend of culture helps to boost Trail: Belfast Telegraph, July 27, 2001
Senior Golf Open boosts tourism: Belfast Telegraph, July 26, 2001
'Translations' in transit: The Irish Times, July 26, 2001
NORTHWEST - City 'will be hot spot for top acts': Belfast Telegraph, July 26, 2001
Leading musicians to play at Oldcastle festival: The Irish Times, July 26, 2001
Galway's window undressing: The Irish Times, July 25, 2001
Cultural crowning glory: The Irish Times, July 24, 2001
Fleadh expects to draw 20,000: Irish News, July 23, 2001
Rave reviews for stricken Gate in Big Apple: Irish Independent, July 23, 2001
City takes on colour as Macnas lights the streets: The Irish Times, July 23, 2001
Beo — Celtic music festival: Sunday Business Post, July 22, 2001
Galway prepares for parade of music, colour: The Irish Times, July 20, 2001
Limerick celebrates Irish coffee in style: The Irish Times, July 20, 2001
‘Mighty crack’ attracts tourists: Irish News, July 20, 2001
INXS to open Rose of Tralee: Irish Examiner, July 19, 2001
Listowel: food for thought: Irish Post, July 18, 2001
King Puck faces blood test ignominy: The Irish Times, July 17, 2001
A flood of visitors feasts on famine ship: Irish Independent, July 16, 2001
Dylan devotees fans descend on Nowlan Park: The Irish Times, July 16, 2001
Drogheda swings to sounds of Salsa: The Irish Times, July 16, 2001
Terrors of the city in mid-air: The Irish Times, July 14, 2001
Workers breath life into ancient Ulster: Irish News, July 14, 2001
Thousands descend on village for Battle of Boyne celebrations: Irish News, July 14, 2001
Tourists bewildered by twelfth: Irish News, July 14, 2001
Limerick City tunes up for festival with trad Blas: Limerick Leader, July 14, 2001
A different gig for Stephen the hurler: The Irish Times, July 14, 2001
Dinosaurs - perfect garden accessory: Irish Independent, July 13, 2001
Wrapped up in the white, red and blue: The Irish Times, July 13, 2001
An Orange day out in the Republic: BBC, July 13, 2001
Parades 'could be tourist attraction': BBC, July 12, 2001
A day of colour and speeches around province: Belfast Telegraph, July 12, 2001
Peter gets ready to fly us to a land of fun: Belfast Telegraph, July 12, 2001
Thrice rescheduled concert gets go ahead: The Irish Times, July 11, 2001
Galway prepares for lookalikes influx: The Irish Times, July 9, 2001
Clarke thrilled to take his first title on Irish soil: Irish Examiner, July 9, 2001
Feis an Eilein: Scotland on Sunday, July 8, 2001
1601 Kinsale postage stamp to be launched: Southern Star, July 7, 2001
Triumphant return for Robbie: Belfast Telegraph, July 7, 2001
Earagail festival to create desert for performance: The Irish Times, July 6, 2001
Easy riders come from all over Europe for colourful motorbikin’ festival: Irish Examiner, July 6, 2001
Music and song in south Armagh: Irish Post, July 5, 2001
There’s a mindstorm brewing at the Odyssey: Irish News, July 5, 2001
Summer school to focus on Lough Ree area: The Irish Times, July 5, 2001
Irish-US links recalled as 4th marked: The Irish Times, July 5, 2001
Galileo soars high into the stratosphere: The Independent, July 2, 2001
Great weather to match the golf at Fota island: The Irish Times, July 2, 2001
Lively times at Roundstone Arts Week: The Irish Times, July 2, 2001
Tour of St Thérèse relics ends on a high note: Irish Examiner, July 2, 2001
Gay Pride Parade bigger and better: Irish Examiner, July 2, 2001
The Irish Doctor's Own Rx: Sing!: Washington Post, July 1, 2001
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