Category Archives: Irish Festivals

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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2016 Dublin Film Festival

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

There’s nothing like a festival full of theatre, documentaries and music from around the world to make you feel a tad cultural. If you are taking a vacation in Ireland this weekend and if you are visiting Ireland’s capital city Dublin, … 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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Join the ‘Taste Trail’ at the Dingle Food Festival

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

The summer months may have come and gone but Dingle will be coming alive for the 10th annual Dingle Food Festival between 30th September and 2nd October 2016. The scenic County Kerry town will be hosting a variety of events including food workshops and … Continue reading →

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2016 Waterford Harvest Festival

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

The eight edition of the Waterford Harvest Festival is set to make a colourful, tasty and aromatic return to Waterford city for a three-day festival celebrating what’s good about the South East’s food, heritage and culture. Running from the 9th … Continue reading →

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2016 Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

The much- awaited and popular Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann is set to return from the 14th until the 22nd of August to the town of Ennis in County Clare. Popular with both locals and those planning a vacation in Ireland, … Continue reading →

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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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Smithwick’s Kilkenny Roots Festival

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland’s most popular Roots/Americana festival returns to the city of Kilkenny for its 18th instalment with a host of acts from both home and abroad at venues throughout the city. The Kilkenny Roots Festival takes placed between the 29th April and 2nd May 2016. The … Continue reading →

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Kerrygold Ballymaloe Literary Festival of Food and Wine

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Kerrygold Ballymaloe Literary Festival of Food and Wine returns to East Cork for another year between 20th and 22nd May. The festival takes place at the world renowned Ballymaloe House & Cookery School at Shanagarry with fun filled weekend encompassing … Continue reading →

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