Ireland - Republic of National Holidays
3 Jan Monday New Year Holiday
17 Mar Thursday St Patrick' Day
25 Mar Friday Good Friday
28 Mar Monday Easter Monday
2 May Monday May Holiday
6 Jun Monday June Holiday
1 Aug Monday August Holiday
31 Oct Monday October Holiday
26 Dec Monday St Stephen's Day
27 Dec Tuesday Christmas Holiday#
Source: World Holidays 2005 By http://www.collinsdebden.com