Dún Laoghaire Co Dublin is the place to be this coming weekend. 2008 Festival of World Cultures is taking place, starting on Friday the 22nd of August right through to Sunday the 24th. The full programme of events is available online at Festival of World Cultures official website 

"This year’s Festival offers a cultural cavalcade of music and arts, with a stellar line-up of headline musical acts including the infectious rhythms of Tiken Jah Fakoly, the etheral Sa Dingding, the legendary Ethiopiques, the original salsamuffin architect Sergent Garcia and the exquisite Yungchen Lhamo. A galaxy of musical talent and showcase acts from Algeria, Brazil, China, Ethiopia, Mali, Morocco and many more."  It looks set to be a splendid event that will leave you totally partied out!