Every year from 10–12 August, the small town of Killorglin, County Kerry, comes alive with one of the most fascinating celebrations in the country – Puck Fair. Widely considered Ireland’s oldest festival and certainly its most unusual, it is an…
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 is set to make history as the world’s largest Irish music festival takes over Belfast for the very first time. From Sunday 2 August to Sunday 9 August 2026, this landmark event will transform the…
The Galway Folk Festival returns for its 6th year from June 2 to June 6, 2027, solidifying its place as a cornerstone of the West of Ireland’s summer cultural calendar. As travel bloggers who have spent years documenting the heartbeat…
Visiting Ireland in August means seeing the country at its busiest, brightest, and most energetic. As the final full month of summer in Ireland, August combines long daylight hours, major cultural festivals, and peak tourist demand across the country. It’s…
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…