How will you spend your Bank Holiday weekend?
Whether it's an Irish staycation or a trip abroad, many people will be planning to spend the long weekend away from home. Others might be enjoying a quiet weekend somewhere local – and of course, some will be working through it.
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There's plenty happening across the country this weekend: from All Together Now and Spraoi in Co Waterford to the Bray Air Display (and for those in north Dublin, there's also an airshow in Rush). The Fleadh Cheoil also kicks off in Co Wexford on Sunday and runs until 10 August, promising a week of music and entertainment.
So, tell us:
How will you spend your Bank Holiday weekend?
Poll Results:
Staying at home
(2872)
Heading away in Ireland
(532)
Working
(509)
I haven't made plans yet
(395)
Going to a festival/event
(309)
Heading abroad
(276)
None of the above(let us know in the comments)
(195)
Heading away in Ireland
Heading abroad
Staying at home
Working
Going to a festival/event
None of the above(let us know in the comments)
I haven't made plans yet
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