Category Archives: Irish Festivals

The Earagail Arts Festival Donegal Ireland

The Earagail Arts Festival is a bilingual – Irish and English language – arts festival that takes place throughout County Donegal. Now in its 24th year, the festival will take place between 7th and 22nd July 2012.

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Kinsale Arts week promises food for thought and a host of entertainment

Situated only 20 minutes from Cork city and on a direct road from the airport, Kinsale is the gateway to West Cork. This delightful harbour town with its narrow winding streets, colourful quaint houses and rich history and culture proves … Continue reading

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Killarney Summerfest 2012

From the 27th July to the 5th August, the popular tourist destination of Killarney will be the place to be as its annual SummerFest takes place. A festival programme packed of events for all the family and a fantastic range … Continue reading

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John Barry Maritime Festival Wexford

This weekend in Wexford, thousands of visitors are expected to attend the two day festival to commemorate one of its most famous sons, Commodore John Barry, the founder of the American Navy. Wexford-born Captain John Barry offered his services to … Continue reading

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Celebrity Chef Jamie Oliver to open restaurant in Dublin

Dublin will soon get a new restaurant, as top celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is set to open a new Italian themed restaurant this autumn in Dundrum Town Centre, creating approximately 75 new jobs for local people to join their team … Continue reading

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Limerick Tag Rugby Festival Pig ‘N’ Porter 2012

The Pig ‘N’ Porter Festival in Limerick is a one day event that happens every July. Now in its 11th Year and proudly sponsored once again by Heinz, the 2012 Pig ‘n’ Porter Festival in association with the Irish Tag … Continue reading

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Sea Sessions Surf Music Festival in Bundoran in Donegal

Surf history will again be made in Ireland as the return of the ASP Europe Speciality Surfing event festival happens later this month on 29th and 30th June and 1st July 2012 in Bundoran, County Donegal. Firmly placing Ireland as … Continue reading

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Westport Festival County Mayo Ireland

On 23rd – 24th June in Westport House, Westport, County Mayo a music festival to rival any other will take place and will see more than 50 international and Irish acts play on 3 stages over just 2 days! Acts … Continue reading

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Summer Music Festivals in Ireland

This summer there are many music festivals to be enjoyed up and down the country that have attracted some well known international acts to the bill! With so much choice, there is sure to be something to suit everyone’s musical … Continue reading

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June Bank Holiday Weekend Music Festival attracts big names

Ireland’s Bank Holiday Weekend at the start of June always has an array of activities for all up and down the country. However one popular music event happening in the South East of Ireland and that is attracting big names … Continue reading

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