Friday 31st August at 9.35pm
A host of Ireland’s top musicians and entertainers including Brian Kennedy, Damien Dempsey, Eimear Quinn and The High Kings join Miriam O’Callaghan on stage from Dublin’s O2 as The Gathering is launched on the eve of The Emerald Isle Classic American Football clash between Navy and Notre Dame in Dublin.
The Gathering Ireland 2013 is a year-long series of celebrations, get-togethers and events, big and small, which will showcase all that is great about Ireland – the natural beauty, the rich culture, history and heritage, food, music and sport and of course, the people. Throughout 2013, gatherings around the country will showcase all that is unique and great about Ireland, inviting and inspiring anyone with a connection to Ireland to visit next year.