Thousands of ukulele fans from Ireland and abroad will descend on Dun Laoghaire this summer for the world famous Ukulele Hooley. The Hooley, which is now in it’s 14th year, will see a line-up of top-international ukulele players as well as homegrown enthusiasts. It runs from Saturday, August 23rd to Sunday, August 24th. The annual event – now Europe’s oldest ukulele festival – will mean a financial bonanza for the south Dublin seaside town as fans enjoy a weekend of entertainment and fun. Once again, the highlight of the two-day festival will be the free concert in the People’s Park, Dun Laoghaire, on Sunday, August 24th, which attracts thousands of fans.