Category Archives: Irish Festivals

Spooky Tales at Irish Castle this Halloween

As tonight is Halloween night, this will be our last suggestion this year on how to spend the spooky night. Have you considered taking one of the ghost tours of Shankill Castle in Co. Kilkenny? The Castle was built in … Continue reading

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Music and more: an eventful October bank holiday weekend

This October bank holiday looks set to be another jam packed weekend up and the down the country with many festivals and events for people of all ages and interests kicking off in towns and cities throughout the 3 days … Continue reading

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Cork Film Festival November 2013

From 9th – 17th November, the 58th Cork Film Festival will take place in Cork City.

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Cork Rebel Week Gathering Pace

Just a week away and taking place from 14th – 20th October, the official Cork Gathering 2013 flagship event, Cork Rebel Week will begin.

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The Wexford Festival Opera 2013

Taking place in Wexford town from the 23d October to the 3rd November is the Wexford Festival Opera.

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Clifden Arts Festival in Co. Galway – A must on your Ireland vacation

This year marks the 36th anniversary of the Clifden Community Arts Week. Every year the festival puts on a great celebration of the arts with events including lectures, recitals, poetry readings, traditional music, concerts, comedy and more. A must for … Continue reading

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Jazz Gathering – The Cork Guinness Jazz Festival makes a Welcome Return

The Guinness Jazz Festival makes a welcome return to Cork this year. Over 40,000 eager jazz fans are expected to attend the festival which takes places from October 25th to 28th. Coinciding with the Irish Gathering 2013, promoters have dubbed the … Continue reading

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Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival celebrates 59 Years

Taking place from 26th – 29th September in Galway City and celebrating its 59th year is the Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival.

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Mullagh Fair Day, Co. Cavan

The Mullagh Fair Day is not like other fairs; it is in fact a re-enactment of the old fair days from times gone by. This fair day on September 8th 2013, will have plenty to keep the family entertained including … Continue reading

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Celebrate 10 Years of a Taste of West Cork this September

Taking place in Skibbereen and the neighbouring towns and villages in West Cork from 6th – 15th September 2013, A Taste of West Cork celebrates its 10 year anniversary.

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