Tourism Ireland, in partnership with Etihad, is helping people from the UAE join The Gathering Ireland for less with special air fares to Dublin in 2013. Etihad is offering fares from AED 2,990 from Abu Dhabi to Dublin, booked 10-31 January 2013 and travelling 15 January - 31 May 2013.

2013 is the year that those with Irish heritage, or just a love of Ireland, are being encouraged to return to Ireland to join in a year-long celebration of all things Irish. The Gathering Ireland kicks off on 1 January and continues until 31 December and now thanks to Etihad, it is even easier to get there.

The world is invited to Ireland to celebrate its music, culture, sports and fun. Hundreds of special festivals and events will take place throughout the year from a Jazz festival to an Oyster festival; Irish dance to international sports competitions. The Gathering Ireland celebrations will kick off with a special New Year’s Eve Festival in Dublin on 31st December 2012.

Highlights of The Gathering 2013 include:

- A special Jazz Gathering at the Cork Jazz Festival is expected to attract over 1,000 music students from around the world for a weekend of free jazz education, including free tuition from some of the most famous names in Jazz.

- South County Dublin will host ‘Meet to Compete’: 25 International sports tournaments across several sports including basketball, baseball, cricket and soccer, inviting teams from the USA, Canada, UK and Europe. Over 18,000 visitors are expected to attend the events from February to October 2013

- Irish dancers the world over will be invited to the home of traditional Irish dancing for a 3 day festival celebration of Irish dance with workshops, master classes and events taking place in various venues around Dublin, culminating with a world-record attempt at the longest Riverdance performance along the banks of the River Liffey.

Three Gathering groups from the UAE have already signed up The Gathering Ireland 2013. To register a group, or to find out more about the Etihad fares to Dublin, visit www.TheGatheringIreland.com . Terms and conditions apply.

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