Category Archives: Festivals in ireland

2015 tourism growth is the best in 15 years

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

The recent spate of bad weather in Ireland does not seem to have stopped record numbers of visitors planning a trip to Ireland. Record numbers, particularly from Europe are pouring in to see us without a care in the world … Continue reading →

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Corona Fastnet Short Film Festival

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

The town of Schull in County Cork will play host to the Corona Fastnet Short Film Festival between the 20th and 24th May. Continue reading →

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Cork International Choral Festival

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

The popular five-day Cork International Choral Music Festival is set to return to the city by the River Lee this May bank holiday weekend.  The festival, which commences on Wednesday the 29th April is set to showcase the best and … Continue reading →

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Belfast Film Festival

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Belfast city is set to come alive over the next few days with the annual Belfast Film Festival which is set to take place until the 25th April. The festival which is popular with people taking a vacation in Ireland … Continue reading →

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Kerrygold Ballymaloe Literary Festival of Food and Wine

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Kerrygold Ballymaloe Literary Festival of Food and Wine takes place in the grounds of Ballymaloe House and Cookery School in County Cork between the 15th and 17th May . Continue reading →

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Smithwick’s Kilkenny Roots Festival

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Kilkenny Roots Festival has been running since 1998 and has proved to be a huge hit with some of the finest names in the Americana/Roots canon. The festival is due to take place between the 1st and 4th May in … Continue reading →

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Culinary delights await at the West Waterford Food Festival

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

There is a culinary treat in store for those visiting the West Waterford for the 2015 Festival of Food between the 9th and 12th April! Continue reading →

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Féile Neidín 2015

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

The acclaimed Feile Neidin or Kenmare Irish Music Festival is set to take place from the 9th until the 16th April, bringing a celebration of Irish music, song and dance to the stunning setting of Kenmare. The town of Kenmare is … Continue reading →

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The Galway Food Festival

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

The up and coming Galway Food Festival is set to take place in Galway city over Easter weekend from the 2nd until the 6th April. Ideal for those planning on taking a trip to Ireland, the popular Galway Food festival … Continue reading →

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The world goes green for St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ahead of the up and coming St. Patrick’s Day, Tourism Ireland have launched a video showcasing footage from its Global Greening initiative, where global landmarks are set to light up green for St. Patrick’s Day.

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