Category Archives: Irish Events

St Patrick’s Day Events in Dublin

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Seamus O'Murchu

Saint Patrick’s Day is the most celebrated national holiday in the world and if you can’t wait for it to arrive, then good news, Dublin’s Patrick’s Day festival starts on the Thursday 16th and lasts until Sunday the 19th. Of … Continue reading →

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An unmissable New Year’s Eve extravaganza at NYF Dublin

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

Dublin City will be ringing in the New Year with a spectacular 3-day festival with a wide variety of musical and cultural events throughout Ireland’s capital. NYF Dublin starts on the 30th December 2016 and finishes up on New Years Day, … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Top Hotels and Restaurants at the Georgina Campbell Awards

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

Donegal’s popular Harvey’s Point was recently announced as Ireland’s Hotel of the Year at the 2017 Georgina Campbell Awards. The popular Donegal four-star hotel, also Ireland’s No.1 on TripAdvisor won the prestigious award for its stunning location and accommodation facilities … Continue reading →

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37th Annual Cork Folk Festival

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

If you are taking a vacation in Ireland this weekend, then a visit to 37th annual Cork Folk Festival is a must. The much-awaited festival runs until Sunday the 2nd of October and is set to showcase some of Ireland’s … Continue reading →

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Dublin and Galway listed among the world’s top 10 friendliest cities

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

Dublin and Galway have been voted amongst the top six friendliest cities in the world, according to the leading Condé Nast Traveler Magazine and its 29th annual Readers Choice Awards.

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2016 Kilkenny Arts Festival

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

Since its foundation in 1974 by a collection of classical music admirers. the Kilkenny Arts Festival has expanded its programme to include theatre & dance, classical music, street, literature and visual art and craft. The popular Irish festival takes place at … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s biggest food event, Taste of Dublin returns on June 16th

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

The 11th annual Taste of Dublin event kicks off on June 16 with more than 25 restaurants from all over the country pitching up in Iveagh Gardens, Dublin. There will be plenty of feasting to be done at Ireland’s biggest … Continue reading →

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Inchydoney Beach in Clonakilty named Ireland’s best beach by Tripadvisor

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

If you are looking to take a vacation in Ireland, Tripadvisor have just announced its users’ favourite beaches from all over the world, including the top 10 beaches in Ireland. In the survey Clonakilty’s Inchydoney Beach came top of the … Continue reading →

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Seachtain na Gaeilge – Ireland’s largest Irish language festival

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

One of Ireland’s largest Irish language festivals takes place in Sligo between the 1st & 7th March. Seachtain na Gaeilge is a celebration of Irish language and culture with numerous entertaining and fun events, from intimate music sessions to large scale concerts, from literature … Continue reading →

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The Galway Food Festival

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

Located on Ireland’s western coastline, Galway will be celebrating its culinary landscape with the 5th annual Galway Food Festival. The festival will take place between the 24th and 28th March on the Easter Bank Holiday weekend 2016.

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