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Immersed in folk, traditional, eclectic, tribal, digital and the experimental, the dlr Festival of World Cultures presents a kaleidoscopic programme of concerts & club nights, fairs & markets, performances, street events, workshops and so much more. Ireland’s first Global Carnival!!

The Festival is committed to presenting a series of world music concerts that can be experienced by all in a unique and intimate local setting while also offering a ‘passport to the world’ programme of events, many of which are free to all.

Staged throughout the historic port town of Dún Laoghaire, the dlr Festival of World Cultures is an annual international arts festival celebrating cultural diversity. Through a policy of partnership and participation the Festival undertakes to focus on developing new community audiences, and to provide accessible performances and activities for all ages.

General

The historical seaside town of Dún Laoghaire provides an expansive variety of performance locations ranging from theatres to bars, clubs, hotels, parks, piers and plazas. With these excellent venues and Dún Laoghaire’s heritage as Ireland’s Cultural Port the dlr Festival of World Cultures has a natural and supportive home. “A Festival town situated only 8km from the capital

Services

www.dlrtourism.com – Accommodation / General Information / History

www.dlrevents.ie – Check out what other events DLR County Council has to offer

www.dlrcoco.ie/heritage – Heritage of Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County

www.dunlaoghaire.com – Accommodation / General Information / History

www.tourismireland.com- General Information / Accommodation

www.visitdublin.com – Dublin Visitor Information

Opening Times

July 23rd - 25th 2010

Menu

INFORMATION BOOTHS

Over the Festival weekend, to ensure you make the most of your Festival experience there shall be information kiosks placed around Dún Laoghaire. No matter what your question or query is, whether serious or frivolous, we will strive to answer it! Need to know what events are taking place, where can you get that henna tattoo you always wanted or simply where the toilets are located? Then make your way to the Festival Information Kiosks and find out the answers to these and more.

Festival maps and guides will be available at every Information Booth.

Festival information kiosks shall be located at the following places: County Hall / Pavilion Complex / People’s Park / Newtownsmith Green Please see map for more details

MERCHANDISE

Bring a little piece of the Festival home with you! A variety of limited edition Festival t-shirts will be available to buy from various outlets around Dún Laoghaire over the Festival weekend. They sell out quickly so don’t miss out on your chance to get your hands on a genuine Festival souvenir.

TOILET LOCATIONS

Harbour Plaza | Carlisle Pier | Haigh Terrace | Opposite East Pier | People’s Park | Newtownsmith Green

Disabled Toilet Locations:

Harbour Plaza | Opposite East Pier | People’s Park | Newtownsmith Green

RECYCLING

Support us in our effort to reduce waste. The Festival works hard to manage the litter issue over the weekend, however we need your help to keep this under control. We ask you to please never leave rubbish behind you; if there is no bin near you please hold on to your rubbish until you see one. Recyling bins are provided throughout the site to enable you to be guilt free and green!

SITE MAPS

Site maps will be on display at information booths to help you familiarise yourself with locations of all facilities as well as day to day programme information. You can also download a hi-res version of the site map here as a JPG image or PDF document

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS

Every effort is made by the Festival to be fully wheelchair accessible. However, there are some restrictions in place that are outside the control of the Festival. Please note that the Loft at The Purty

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Gardaí / Police

Dún Laoghaire Garda Station, Corrig Avenue, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

T: 01-666 5000 (Emergency T: 999).

www.garda.ie

http://www.festivalofworldcultures.com/programme