Savour Kilkenny 2026 is officially the crown jewel of autumn festivals in Ireland, offering a sensory journey through the medieval heart of the Marble City. As one of the most anticipated food festivals in Ireland, this year marks a historic…
Forbidden Fruit Festival is Dublin’s longest-running city-centre music festival and one of the first major summer festivals in Ireland each year. Returning on the Bank Holiday Weekend, 30–31 May 2026, the festival takes place at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, a…
While everyone knows about St. Patrick’s Day in March, Ireland offers a full calendar of festivals beyond this iconic celebration. Ireland comes alive with festivals year-round, from traditional music and food celebrations to arts, theatre, and quirky local traditions. Whether…
Every August, the small Kerry town of Killorglin comes alive with one of the most fascinating celebrations in the country — Puck Fair, widely considered Ireland’s oldest festival and certainly one of the most unusual. We visited this iconic event…
The Rose of Tralee Festival 2026 returns as one of Ireland’s most iconic cultural events, celebrating Irish heritage, community, and the personalities of participants from around the world. Attendees can expect parades, televised Selection Nights, family-friendly programs, music, and cultural…
The Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival 2026 is one of Ireland’s most famous cultural celebrations, bringing together music, dancing, and centuries-old matchmaking traditions in the small town of Lisdoonvarna in County Clare. Held every September, it attracts up to 60,000 visitors from…