Festivals & Events in Ireland
Festivals and Events in Ireland
Irish people have a genuine sense of fun, so they invented a festival to celebrate all sorts of occasions – the least you can do is join in…
And whatever your passion you can indulge it here at any of the many and varied festivals that happen up and down the country from one end of the year to the other. From food and music to gardens and crafts there’s never a dull moment and as long as you’re ready to join in you know you’ll never be bored.
Ireland is a passionate place with an impressive heritage & a fascinating history…
All the major festivals and events are in this guide and divided into regions to help you find your way…..
You can log onto www.discoverireland.ie for a full listing of outdoor events & festivals taking place around the country throughout the year.
“An Tóstal” Festival www.antostalsalthill.com
Salthill, Co Galway 5th - 06th May 2012
In 2012, the festival will again showcase the very best of Irish coastal traditions and customs through All-Ireland Currach Racing along the promenade of Salthill with the majestic Galway Hookers racing in the background on their native home of Galway Bay.
Clonmel Junction Festival - www.junctionfestival.com
Clonmel Town, Co Tipperary 6th -15th July 2012
Clonmel Junction Festival is an annual arts festival which takes place each July in the town of Clonmel. The festival hosts international theatre, emerging theatre, children's theatre, family entertainment, circus, dance, rock, world music, comedy and lots of free entertainment.
