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…
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…
There’s nothing quite like an Irish summer. Visiting Ireland in July is when the country is at its most active; festival circuits are in full swing, and the rugged Wild Atlantic Way is finally basking in (occasional) sunshine. As actual…
Planning on visiting Ireland in June? If you ask us—and we’ve spent our fair share of summers hopping between our favourite coastal towns and city haunts—you’ve picked the golden window. Ireland in June is, without a doubt, one of our…
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…