Category Archives: Irish Festivals

Spraoi International Festival of Street Arts

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Waterford City has been hosting the renowned Spraoi International Street Arts Festival since 1993.  During this three day festival, which runs from the 1st to the 3rd of August,  residents of this medieval city take to the streets of Waterford … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s first ever coffee and tea festival coming in September

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Dublin Tea and Coffee Festival takes place between 12th and 14th September at the RDS and will act as a precursor to Ireland being selected as host to the World Barista Championships in 2016. Continue reading →

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Tourism Ireland brings “The Giant’s Journey” to life in Limerick

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland’s national tourist agency, Tourism Ireland, has produced a new online video to help promote the Limerick City of Culture’s flagship event, Royal de Luxe’s The Giant’s Journey. Continue reading →

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Beaches along the Wild Atlantic Way

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The world’s longest defined coastal touring route, the Wild Atlantic Way stretches for over 2,500km along the west coast of Ireland. A must-see for those planning on taking a trip to Ireland, this route takes in the unspoiled and rugged … Continue reading →

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Street performance festival comes to Cork City

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Cork City plays host to a festival of colour and celebration between the 19th and 20th July for the 2014 Laya Healthcare City Spectacular Continue reading →

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New Irish festival in Boston to start in September

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

A major new festival aimed at boosting Irish tourism and Ireland vacations will be taking place in the historic city of Boston starting in September.The three-day event, entitled iFest, will take place at the Seaport World Trade Center starting on the 26th September. … Continue reading →

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Irish America bringing Americas National Holiday to Irish attention

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Irish America Day in New Ross in County Wexford may be one to watch as this is a unique festival that brings America and its national holiday to Irish attention Continue reading →

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Feile Brian Boru

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Feile Brian Boru, 3rd to 6th July, forms part of the millennium celebrations in honour of Irish legend Brian Boru and the Battle of Clontarf which took place back in 1014. Continue reading →

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Ireland’s BikeFest 2014 set to enthral motorcycle enthusiasts

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Starting from the 30th May and running till Monday the 2nd June, BikeFest is Ireland’s largest free open biker festival attracting motorcycle industry experts, bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts from across the globe. Continue reading →

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Bloom much more than a gardening festival

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Highlighting Ireland’s fine tradition in gardening and food production bringing the fruits of the great outdoors to the capital is Bloom in the Park, Ireland’s largest gardening festival. Continue reading →

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