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People play music near a statue in Wexford Town during the Fleadh Cheoil

Ceol agus spraoi: What's on this Bank Holiday weekend?

This weekend marks the last Bank Holiday weekend of the summer, and with a wide range of events and festivals planned and a largely clear weather forecast, there is no shortage of opportunities for diversion across the country.

Ireland • 01 Aug

British economic output fell by 0.1% in May compared to April

UK economy hit by extra bank holiday in May - ONS

Britain's economy contracted by less than expected in May when there was an extra bank holiday to mark the coronation of King Charles, figures from the Office for National Statistics showed today.

Business • 13 Jul 23

ISME's Neil McDonnell said there is 'a whiff of 2006' of the suggestion that an additional bank holiday is needed

Extra bank holiday must be for 'justifiable reasons'

The chief executive of small firms group ISME said that granting an additional bank holiday next year must be done for "intelligent, justifiable reasons" and not because we have just come through a pandemic.

Business • 24 Sep 21

The ITIC has called for a one-off bank holiday in September in an effort to boost the economy, post Covid

Call for once-off bank holiday in September

The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation has urged the Government to introduce a one-off bank holiday this September.

Business • 10 May 21

RSA campaign targeting recreational motorcyclists

Motorcyclists urged to ease off throttle over weekend

Motorcyclists are being urged to ease off the throttle this Bank Holiday weekend.

Ireland • 02 May 19

Gardaí and the RSA have urged all road users to think about their behaviour as people take to the roads this bank holiday weekend

Tiredness a factor in up to 20% of driver deaths

The Road Safety Authority has said tiredness is a contributory factor in as many as one in five driver deaths on Irish roads every year.

News • 28 Jul 15

Last year thousands of people were left out-of-pocket because European banks were closed on May Day

Employers urged to amend payments ahead of May Day

Employers have until this evening to amend payments for staff to take account of upcoming bank holidays in Ireland and Europe to ensure workers receive salaries on time.

News • 29 Apr 15