Events

Ireland is great to visit and the experience can become even more meaningful when your visit is coordinated with some of the internationally recognised events.

Newgrange

5000-year-old passage tomb and also part of the Brú na Bóinne UNESCO World Heritage Site. This spectacle also has rich religious significance. Every Winter Solstice the sunlight illuminates the passage attracting thousands of spectators every year.

When: Winter Solstice (usually December 21st or 22nd)
Where: Donore, Co. Meath
Website: https://www.newgrange.com/

All Ireland Finals

Every year the 82,000 capacity stadium, Croke park is full for the hurling and Gaelic football finals on separate days. The atmosphere and intensity of the game on these days is a spectacle well worth seeing. Even if you aren’t lucky enough to get your hands on any tickets, the atmosphere throughout the city is electric.

When: September
Where:Croke Park, Dublin
Website: https://www.crokepark.ie/

St. Patricks day festival

Why not experience one of the world most celebrated festival in the original home. Ireland’s largest St. Patricks day festival is located in Dublin and contains thousands of participants in a parade throughout the City Centre. It is one of the few days of the year where the city shuts down and becomes a place of celebration.

When: 17th March
Where: Parades Nationally
Website: https://www.stpatricksfestival.ie/

Wexford Opera Festival

Annually in the south easterly town of Wexford, lovers of opera descend the town during the months of October and November where acts from all over Europe preform in the Wexford Opera house.

When: October and November
Where: Wexford Opera House, Wexford
Website: https://www.wexfordopera.com/

Púca Halloween Festival

If you are a lover of Halloween and all things spooky, why not visit the home of Halloween. Halloweens origins can be traced back to the Gaelic festival, Samhain. The Púca Halloween Festival is situated across several locations where is all began.

When: 31st October
Where: Drogheda, Athboy, Trim Castle
Website: https://www.pucafestival.com/

Ring of Kerry Cycle

This charitable one day, 180km cycle on the west coast of Ireland is one of the most beautiful cycle in the world. This event takes place every July.

When: 4th July
Where: Killarney
Website: https://ringofkerrycycle.ie/