Archbishop Michael Jackson to bless and dedicate relic of Dublin’s patron Saint at a service of Festal Choral Evensong in Christ Church Cathedral on 14 November.

Extensive maintenance works have been carried out at the Franciscan Friary in Askeaton.

Effects of footfall from 100,000 pilgrims every year has resulted in a substantial amount of erosion.

"We have a product but we need a big marketing effort by the likes of Fáilte Ireland to really get this off the ground.”

“With more than over 350 people attending every year, the Festival brings new workshop facilitators to the fore and offers choirs a wonderful opportunity to share their music.”