Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city, transforms into a breathtaking open-air stage each year for the Spraoi International Street Arts Festival. Having grown up with the rhythm of Irish festivals, we can personally attest that there is no better way to experience…
If you’ve been hanging out with us on Happy Irish Wanderers for a while, you know that Kate and I aren’t the type to just sit around on a weekend off. If there’s fresh air, a bit of mud, and…
Few names in Irish history command as much respect as Tom Crean. Known as the “Unsung Hero” of Antarctic exploration, Crean’s legacy is etched into the rugged mountains and quiet lanes of his hometown, Annascaul. We’ve spent plenty of time…
The Bloomsday Festival 2026 in Dublin is a week-long celebration of James Joyce, culminating on Tuesday, June 16th—the date immortalised in his masterpiece, Ulysses. Having attended the festival ourselves over the years, we can tell you that while Bloomsday marks…
Can you feel it? The energy in the air is changing, the long, bright evenings are here, and the Cork Midsummer Festival—the absolute highlight of our summer—is just around the corner. Running from June 12th to June 21st, 2026, the…
Planning a foodie trip to Dublin this summer? Taste of Dublin 2026 is officially returning to the historic Merrion Square from 11–14 June 2026, and if you’re a fan of Irish gastronomy, it belongs at the very top of your…