In 2008, the St Patrick's Day Festival moved its "Skyfest" outside of Dublin for the first time and held the fireworks display at the Rock of Cashel.
RTÉ News reports on the largest fireworks display ever held in Ireland. The Skyfest is in Cashel County Tipperary.
RTÉ reporter Damien Tiernan reports from Cashel with spectacular fireworks co-ordinated to music. Five and a half tonnes of fireworks are used during the 16 minute display. The report shows spectators arriving early and enjoying the display by night.
Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and his feast day is celebrated on March 17th.
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Skyfest at the Rock of Cashel |
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00:01:00 |
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Video |
Clip Title: |
Fireworks at Rock of Cashel |
Series Title: |
RTÉ News |
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A RTÉ News report on a fireworks display held at the Rock of Cashel as part of the St Patrick's Day celebrations. The report was broadcast 15 March 2008. Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and his feast day is celebrated on March 17th. |
Local Keywords: |
St Patricks Day, Skyfest, Rock of Cashel, County Tipperary, Fireworks, Cashel |
Coverage: |
Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland |
Topic: |
National Holidays, Festivals, Anniversaries, Annual Events |
Contributor(s): |
Damien Tiernan (Reporter) |
Publisher: |
RTÉ |
First Broadcast Channel: |
RTÉ One |
Broadcast Date: |
15/03/2008 |
Production Year: |
2008 |
Country of Production: |
IRELAND |
Original Identifier: |
BN08/075 |
IPR Restrictions: |
Rights Reserved - Free Access |
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part/extract |
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Colour |
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Mono |
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4:3 |
Language: |
English (eng) |
Original Language: |
English (eng) |
