Planning to spend New Year’s Eve in Dublin? You’re in for a busy few days, with countdown concerts, live music, festive events and plenty of pubs to see you into 2027. The celebrations stretch beyond midnight, so there’s more to…
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…
As the nights draw in and the veil between worlds thins, the Bram Stoker Festival Dublin retIf there’s one time of year Dublin can get away with being a little bit gothic, it’s Halloween. And what better excuse than a…
Forbidden Fruit Festival is one of Dublin’s longest-running city-centre music festivals, bringing big names, emerging artists and a mix of electronic, hip-hop, alternative and cutting-edge sounds to the stunning grounds of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. The festival is expected to…
Be Brave. Be Wild. Be Bold. Be Here. The energy in Dublin shifts when the Dublin Fringe Festival kicks off. Having spent years chasing festivals from the Fleadh Cheoil to intimate food gatherings, we can confidently say there is nothing…
The Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival 2027 is Ireland’s most iconic social tradition, running from September 1st to 30th. Having personally navigated the festival’s lively pub sessions and traditional matchmaking nights in County Clare, we’ve learned exactly what makes this month-long celebration…