Destination Ireland Guide

Ennis Trad Fest is a joyous celebration of Irish traditional music in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. With a long and rich musical heritage, the picturesque County Clare town of Ennis on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way has been called the traditional music capital of Ireland. Year round its pubs and streets are filled with music but for five days every year...

A weekend of free events celebrating Dublin’s vibrant contemporary art scene opens up a world of visual wonders to everyone. Dublin Gallery Weekend (8–10 November) presents a special programme of exhibitions and events, including artists’ talks, guided tours, performances, demonstrations and discussions, in Dublin’s top galleries. With free entry to exhibitions in 12 of the city’s art galleries, it offers an...

Dublin’s New Year Festival invites you to three days of fabulous lights shows, street entertainment and top-class music events. NYF Festival, 2023. It’s the party of the year, and in a city that loves to party, that’s saying something. Dublin’s dynamic New Year Festival opens in new window (30 December – 1 January) sees out the old year and rings in...

Ireland’s most exciting and ambitious film festival returns to Cork this November showcasing the best films from around the world. Now in its 69th year, Cork International Film Festival (CIFF) (7–17 November) is Ireland’s oldest and largest film festival with a mission to create a shared cultural experience connecting audiences and artists. The festival presents a far-reaching programme of over 200...

The only NCAA Division 1 men’s ice hockey tournament to take place outside of North America, the Friendship Four is back in Belfast this November. Founded by The Odyssey Trust and held in Belfast since 2015, the Friendship Four sees four top National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division 1 men’s ice hockey teams battle it out to win the Belpot...