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Festivals
Ireland’s Harvest Festival Season Is in Full Swing — Here’s Where to Go
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Elevate your autumn on the island of Ireland with a selection of festivals that celebrate community, tradition and heritage. From harvest fairs to feasts...
1. Halloween began over 2,000 years ago in Ireland
It may be celebrated all over the world, but Ireland is the true home of Halloween. Over...
Ireland’s tales of the undead and Dublin’s Gothic architecture inspired the creation of the world’s most famous vampire.
There is one place in the world...
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Where Halloween Began: the fascinating origin story of autumn’s famous festival
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Myths, mischief and mighty celebrations all converge for one of the biggest festivals of the year in Ireland. But do you know where it...
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New Halloween hubs extend breadth and depth of Ireland’s Samhain celebrations
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Experience Halloween in Ireland, where it all began and where extended culturally rich festivals offer an immersive Celtic adventure.
Ireland is the Home of Halloween,...
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Guinness Cork Jazz Festival Launches 2025 programme – New Acts Announced
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One of Europe’s most celebrated music events, the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, has launched its 2025 programme, which takes place this October Bank Holiday weekend...
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The inaugural Kerry Drinks festival featuring over 65 drink brands showcasing Irish craftsmanship
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Get ready to raise a glass to amazing liquids as the inaugural Kerry Drinks Festival makes its debut on Saturday, 15th November 2025, at...
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The Nightmare Realm Will Unleash ‘The Curse of the Five’ this Halloween
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The Nightmare Realm Will Unleash ‘The Curse of the Five’ this Halloween
21 Nights. Five Cursed Souls. One Unforgettable Nightmare.
New venue, new theme. Early...
Opera lovers will delight at this “most friendly of festivals” which shines a light on rare masterpieces.
The pretty harbour town of Wexford in Ireland’s...
Killarney will raise a glass to amazing liquids as the inaugural Kerry Drinks Festival makes its debut on Saturday, 15th November 2025, at Killarney...
































