It’s a couple of weeks into January and the excitement of Christmas might seem like a distant memory. But fear not! There is a different type of excitement in the air with the imminent arrival of Spring. One of the first signs is the peeping through of little green...
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St Brigid's Day Events – Celebration Of Imbolc
February 1st in Ireland marks Lá Fhéile Bríde or St. Brigid’s Day. Saint Brigid is one of Ireland's patron saints. Her feast day, which was originally a pagan festival called Imbolc, marks the beginning of spring. Celebrate the arrival of longer evenings, milder weather (fingers crossed!) and a new...
Inspirational ideas for Nollaig na mBan 2019
January 6th, the Feast of the Epiphany, celebrates the end of the Christmas festive season. And in Ireland it uniquely is also known as Women’s Christmas, a day dedicated to Irish women everywhere. There are lots of different events taking place all over the country to mark Nollaig na mBan....
First Fortnight 2019
The New Year is often a time for resolutions and reflections, for self-improvement and self-care. And there is no better way to begin 2019 than by participating in the First Fortnight movement. First Fortnight is a charity that challenges mental health prejudice through arts and cultural action. First Fortnight...
Halloween Events – A County by County Guide
It's the most Spooktacular time of the year. Special Halloween events are happening all around the country. Between Zombie walks and pumpkin trains, ghostly jails and bonfire tales, we have information on the best things to do around Ireland this Halloween. The best Halloween Events in Ireland We will update...
Culture Night in the Midlands – Laois, Offaly, Westmeath, Kildare
Since it began as a small event in Dublin in 2006, Culture Night has grown into one of the most inspirational events of the year. For one night only, on Friday 21st September, cultural organisations all over the country are throwing open their doors. We have picked some of our...
5 Events to Finish Out the Summer of Hurling
In the end it comes down to Galway and Limerick... When they last met back in 1980, Joe Connolly gave his legendary victory speech on the steps of the Hogan Stand. And Limerick’s Eamon Cregan cemented his place in history by scoring 2-07. On Sunday 18th of August,...
August Bank Holiday Weekend 2018 Festivals and Events
Anyone looking for something to do will be spoilt for choice this August Bank Holiday weekend. So whether you're into country music or heavy metal, triathlons or poetry there's an event for everyone. Here's a county by county look at some of the brilliant festivals planned. Just click on the...
10 Free Family Friendly things to do this August.
2018 will go down in the record books as one of the best summers this country has ever seen. With all this sunshine, we have no excuse not to get out and about and enjoy the many festivals and events that are happening around Ireland. But August can...
Dress for success – Five of the top Ladies Day events this summer
Everyone likes a chance to dress up every now and then. And even better than putting on your finery is the chance to check out the style on everyone else. So this summer you are spoilt for choice with some of Ireland’s top racing events also including a Ladies’...