Destination Ireland Guide

Tickets are moving quickly for Blackwater Valley Opera Festival (BVOF) which takes place in Waterford and East Cork from 26 May to 1 June 2026, with several key events already sold out.  Ireland’s Summer Opera Festival will present 24 performances in 13 historic venues throughout the region, bringing world-class opera and classical music to castles, churches and cathedrals, and country...

Wander Wild Festival, supported by Pig’s Lane has announced a very special concert as part of this year’s outdoor, culture and wellness festival. Acclaimed Irish trad-folk band Hermitage Green will take to the stage at St. Mary’s Church of the Sloes on Saturday 18th April, bringing their raw emotion and electrifying energy to one of the town’s most stunning...

Cover pic - The National Wallace Monument, UK This March, St Patrick’s Day invites people all over the world to become Irish for a day, as cities and communities across the globe unite in a shared celebration of heritage, culture and connection. From parades and parties to the famous global greenings, the festival’s spirit reaches far beyond Ireland’s shores. The World Goes Green Ireland’s national holiday, St Patrick’s Day,...

Tickets are already selling out for Ireland’s fastest growing whiskey festival, Cork Whiskey Fest, taking place from 27–29 March 2026, with over half of the festival’s masterclasses already sold out. Organisers have also just announced new exclusive experiences and limited releases.   Now in its fourth year the festival features a packed programme of whiskey tastings and expert-led experiences across...

  Ireland’s unique Gaelic games – hurling and Gaelic football – are central to the social fabric of life on the island. For the Irish, these are not mere sports, they are part of their history and heritage, a shared passion and a source of intense pride. Croke Park in Dublin is the spiritual home of Gaelic games and a visit...