Want to know a really cool secret? Cork isn’t the only fabulous Irish food county! (Don’t tell Cork-man Liam!) Yep, Ireland has a new rising star starting with C, and it’s county Carlow! I know, I know; Carlow has been one of those Irish counties that people tend to forget about. But as more and more folk are discovering, Carlow ... Read More »
Festivals
Your Last Chance for 1,000 Years – celebrating Brian Boru’s defeat of the Vikings
Guest post by Elizabeth Wilson A pivotal event in Irish history occurred 1,000 years ago on Good Friday, 23 April, 1014, when the first High King of Ireland, Brian Boru, defeated the Vikings in battle in Clontarf, Dublin, and shifted power back to the Irish, and Dublin is throwing a year long party to celebrate with the highlights this month–you won’t ... Read More »
Galway Sea Festival June Bank Holiday Weekend
If you find yourself in Ireland on the June Bank Holiday weekend (May 31st- June 3rd) why not head to Galway, on the west coast where all things maritime will be celebrated in a new festival? The new four day festival is family friendly and all events are either affordable for families to attend or free. From beach safaris to ... Read More »
Irish festivals in May 2013
Back with another choice lineup of Irish festivals for the month of May. Keep in mind these are just a few of the festivals that you’ll find around the country this coming month. There’s many more out there to suit all tastes. You’ll find a few links to other festival resources below. Here we go… Irish festivals in May 2013 ... Read More »
Irish festivals in April 2013
Wow! Into April already. Time really does fly. Here’s a variety of Irish festivals I’ve picked out for the month of April that you might find enjoyable. If you know of others, or have one that you think really shouldn’t be missed, please add it in the comments. Irish festivals in April 2013 The Pan Celtic International Festival 2nd – ... Read More »
Upcoming Irish Festivals You May Like
On an average year Ireland is typically jam-packed with festivals. Everything from music to food, arts to outdoors, and a whole host of others in between. This year, the year of The Gathering, there is even a greater choice of festivals and events for you to choose from. I’ve been tempting myself with a visit back home by browsing the ... Read More »
Not To Be Missed: The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival 2012, Oct 26 – 29
One of my favorite times to be back home in Cork – October, for the Guinness Jazz Festival. This music festival has been held annually in Cork since the late 1970’s, and you won’t be disappointed if you can get yourself into the city to enjoy some of the festivities. ‘The Jazz’ (as you might hear it referred to in ... Read More »