Irish Festivals

Festivals from around Ireland including music, art, traditional, agricultural and family events.

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May Festivals

Fleadh Nua

The programme for Fleadh Nua 2014 will include concerts, céilithe, sessions, street entertainment, Irish language classes, set dancing competitions, Sean-Nós dancing competitions and performances, story telling, Singing Sessions and much more. The wide range of activities, many of them free of charge, will offer something of interest to everyone at this year’s Fleadh Nua.
Ennis,County Clare

Waterford Writers Weekend

Experience the best of Irish and international writing, celebrations of local literature and art and a programme of workshops and events sure to inspire and delight audiences of all ages.
Waterford,County Waterford

Cat Laughs Comedy Festival

The Cat Laughs Comedy Festival held its inaugural edition in 1995 in response to the burgeoning wealth of Irish comic talent with no clear national outlet for expression. The festival has grown from a small event comprising a handful of shows to an internationally acclaimed festival which showcases the very best in Irish and international comedy acts, attracting visitors to Kilkenny city and its surrounding regions by combining world class entertainment with the atmospheric setting of our charming and intimate medieval city.
Kilkenny City,County Kilkenny

Kilkenny Roots Festival

Since 1998, The Kilkenny Rhythm and Roots Festival has attracted some of the finest names in the Americana canon.The long list have have been drawn to the magnet of the Marble City Mardi Gras in the past. Country, folk, blues, bluegrass, rockabilly, cajun etc.All forms of what we like to call Americana are well represented over the four days. From midday to midnight audiences wind their way through the medieval streets sampling the huge range of music in the 30 plus venues, hosting over 30 acts from Ireland, USA, Canada, UK and Sweden, with over 80 ticketed and free shows.
Kilkenny City,County Kilkenny

Iniscealtra Festival of Art

The Iniscealtra Festival of Arts is an annual festival held at various locations in and around the beautiful lakeside village of Mountshannon in County Clare.This promises to be a fantastic week in the beautiful lakeside village of Mountshannon, with arts events, multi-media installations, exhibitions and entertainment for all ages and interests. In addition there will be a Fair Day held on the Bank Holiday weekend with a huge array of locally produced foods and crafts.
Mountshannon,County Clare

Ballydehob Jazz Festival

Since its inception in 2007, the Ballydehob Jazz Festival has grown in stature and standard due to its commitment to a first-rate and varied programme of events. Over the years this off-beat little hamlet has hosted a string of extraordinary musicians and performers.Each May Bank Holiday weekend sees over 40 performances that range from big name concerts to small workshops; from lively pub gigs to intimate side shows and a healthy dose of fringe attractions to compliment.The boutique festival in the back of beyond packing a bombastic artistic punch
Ballydehob,County Cork

Camp Walking Festival

Camp Historical Walking Weekend is a programme of local walks and climbs in the Camp area of Corca Dhuibhne in the spectacular Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry, Ireland. The weekend is aimed at promoting walking as a wonderful resource for both the visiting tourist and native walking enthusiast. All walks combine hill and sea with exquisite views across Tralee Bay, The Maharee Islands and Brandon Bay. The area is steeped in history with many historical and archaeological sites along the way including links in and out of the Tralee/Dingle Railway line 1893-1953, stories of which are still deep in the lore of Camp folkhistory. Leaders with local knowledge will lead the walks which are both easy and hard to suit all interests.
Camp,County Kerry

Inishbofin Community Arts Festival

Inishbofin Community Arts Festival promises to be a colourful kaleidoscope of cultural events, fun activities and riveting workshops. As always at the Inishbofin Community Arts Festival, there will be a high level of performers attending, with top musicians both local and national, talented actors, an esteemed poet and lots more! Fun family activities and workshops will take place.
Inishbofin Island,County Galway

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