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St. Patrick’s Day Festival
Every year on 17th March Ireland celebrates its beloved patron saint, Saint Patrick, the protector of all Irish people, including those living abroad. In every part of the country huge street parades, events and festivals with a real carnival are organised, dedicated to the symbol of Ireland: the shamrock. This is a particularly beloved feast, with music and tons of beer (dyed in green for the occasion!).   

 

Galway Arts Festival
Every year toward the half of July the town of Galway plays host to the joyful and prestigious Arts Festival, one of the biggest festivals in Ireland with a rich calendar of theatre, dance and music performances. The event represents an important showcase for Irish and international artists, with more than a hundred thousand people, writers, performers, actors and musicians attending the festival during the two-week event. www.galwayartsfestival.com

 

Ballyshannon Folk Festival
This festival is a must if you like traditional folklore and Irish music. The festival is held in Ballyshannon, in the Donegal County, between the end of July and the early days of August, drawing a consistent number of tourists. Folk music resonates throughout the town, providing visitors with a joyful entertainment.
www.ballyshannonfolkfestival.com

 

Puck Fair
This is one of the most awaited events of the Irish summer, which takes place every year in August in the small village of Killorglin, in the Kerry County. The 3-days feast also plays host to a huge fair during the day. Beer and food abound, and on the occasion pubs stay open until 3 am. 
This old event has its roots in the peasant tradition of the country, when people used to celebrate the abundance of crops. The name of the fair comes from the puck, the ram, celebrated in these days with a monument placed in the middle of the town, and crowned King of Killorglin.   www.puckfair.ie

 

Kilkenny Arts Week
The Kilkenny Arts Week takes place in August, and it is one of the main art events in Ireland. The art festival includes music performances, from jazz to classical music, as well as architecture, literature, dance and theatre, with Irish and international artists from every part of the world. Entrance to shows is not always for free. For info and booking visit the website: www.kilkennyarts.ie

 

Galway Oyster Festival
Galway is considered as the capital of oysters, and every year in September an important feast takes place in town, which is entirely dedicated to this mussel. The festival celebrates the deliciousness of the local oysters, combining music, entertainment and good food. According to tradition oysters must be served with black bread and dark beer. www.galwayoysterfest.com

 

Cork Jazz Festival
An event not to miss if you like jazz music. The festival sees a rich calendar of performances by acclaimed national and international artists, attracting throngs of tourists every year.
www.guinnessjazzfestival.com

 

Belfast Festival at Queen’s
The main festival in Northern Ireland is a sweeping mix of music, theatre, exhibitions and much more. The event takes place between the end of October and the beginning of November, drawing people from every part of the country and even from outside. In the two-week festival there are numerous cultural events and shows taking place, including dance, theatre, plays, concerts and figurative art exhibitions.   www.belfastfestival.com

 

Listowel Food Fair
One of the most important gastronomic events in Ireland, the Listowel Fair is held every year in November in the small town of Listowel, in the southwest of the country. The fair plays homage to the gastronomic specialties of the county of Kerry, mussels above all.  www.listowelfoodfair.com

 

 

 

 

 

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