Category Archives: Festivals in ireland

Big numbers expected for Great Limerick Run

As mentioned previously, there is much happening this May bank holiday weekend, including the Limerick Riverfest, which takes place in Limerick City and includes the Great Limerick International BBQ. The Riverfest has something for everyone with fashion shows, live music, … Continue reading

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Top Irish Musicians in Worlds Richest Musician List

This week it was announced that Irish Rock Band U2 are riding high at number 5 of the World’s richest musician list with Irish dancing superstar Michael Flatley not too far behind at number 9! The world wide success of … Continue reading

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Rugby by the Sea!

As the May Bank holiday weekend approaches, the beautiful historic town of Kinsale situated on the southern coast of Ireland in County Cork prepares itself for the world renowned Kinsale Sevens! A fun weekend for all – year on year … Continue reading

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Many things to entertain this May

As we approach the start of spring and summer there are lots of events happening around the country for both locals and visitors on vacation in Ireland. Focusing on the forthcoming May Bank Holiday weekend, which this year is the … Continue reading

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Taste of Dublin gets Star Service

It has been announced that Jamie Oliver, celebrity British Chef, known for his drive and determination to educate about food – including changing the school dinner systems in the UK – will open the Taste of Dublin on Thursday 14th … Continue reading

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Gift Shop Ireland – Irish Gifts shipped worldwide

We have teamed up with GiftshopIreland.com, the world’s largest emporium of Irish Gifts online. We get nearly as many inquiries about Irish Gifts as we do about Irish Vacations so this year we sought out the best Irish Gift Store … Continue reading

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Earagail Arts Festival 9-24th July 2011

With the busy late spring and summer season fast approaching, in the next few weeks many summer events and festivals around the country will begin announcing details of their programme of events. One of the many festivals around the country … Continue reading

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Cork Week 2010 – Ireland’s sailing festival

The eagerly anticipated staging of Cork Week 2010, Ireland’s premier biannual sailing regatta is just weeks away and is shaping up to be a spectacular event. The organisers have confirmed boat entries from throughout Ireland & the United Kingdom and also … Continue reading

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Taste of West Cork Food festival 2009

The annual “A Taste of West Cork” food festival takes place this month in Skibbereen in West Cork. At DiscoveringIreland we are proud to support this showcase of produce from Ireland’s most famous food producing region. This year’s festival takes place … Continue reading

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Saint Patrick's day is Ireland Week

St. Patrick’s Day isn’t until Tuesday next March 17, but the USA is feeling a wee bit Irish already, and you certainly don’t need to travel to Ireland for Ireland’s national day to experience some St. Patrick’s day fun. Known in … Continue reading

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