Joe Mooney Summer School of Traditional Music Song and Dance
20 Jul 2013 - 27 Jul 2013
The Joe Mooney Summer School of Traditional Music, Song and Dance is a weeklong celebration of Leitrim's traditional culture...
Irish Chamber Orchestra - Feet First
20 Jul 2013 - 20 Jul 2013
The Irish Chamber Orchestra, directed by Katherine Hunka and with dancer Colin Dunne, present their Feet First Tour (in...
Cloughjordan Ecovillage Experience Days
20 Jul 2013 - 20 Jul 2013
Experience the rich taste of sustainable living in Cloughjordan Ecovillage, Ireland's leading green community in Co. Tipperary....
Connacht Pet Show
21 Jul 2013 - 21 Jul 2013
The Connacht Pet Show is a brand new event taking place in the West of Ireland this summer! An event for families and pet lovers,...
Clare Island Tall Ship Celebrations
23 Jul 2013 - 23 Jul 2013
The Tall Ship Thalassa will arrive on Clare Island for one night only. A great old session of fun and festivities will take place...
Mayo North Heritage Centre Family History Open Afternoon
23 Jul 2013 - 23 Jul 2013
The Mayo North Heritage Centre will host the family history open afternoon in conjunction with the Crossmolina Community Festival,...
Tread Softly
25 Jul 2013 - 09 Aug 2013
Tread Softly returns to Sligo for its second year. The stories of Nobel Prize winning poet, William Butler, painter Jack B. Yeats,...
Boyle Arts Festival
25 Jul 2013 - 03 Aug 2013
Boyle Arts Festival is a magnificent festival gem with an emphasis on small, intimate events in historically an d architecturally...
Twilight Racing at Limerick Racecourse
25 Jul 2013 - 25 Jul 2013
A great evening of horse racing action, great live bands and great entertainment. Enjoy the craic, the atmosphere, the tips, the...
Seaweed Days in Sligo
25 Jul 2013 - 27 Jul 2013
Seaweed Days in Sligo combines the expertise of internationally acclaimed seaweed expert Dr. Prannie Rhatigan, (from Sligo), with...
Halycon Days at The Lime Tree Theatre
26 Jul 2013 - 27 Jul 2013
It took a while. But they found each other. Seán sits alone in a nursing-home, abandoned to his memories, when in storms Patricia,...
The Love Hungry Farmer at The Lime Tree Theatre
26 Jul 2013 - 27 Jul 2013
Des Keogh, one of Ireland's foremost actors and entertainers, returns with his hugely successful and award winning show The Love...
Mirror Worlds Sailing Championship
27 Jul 2013 - 02 Aug 2013
This is the first World Sailing event ever to be held in Irish inland waterways. As well as welcoming Mirror dinghy sailors from...
Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim
27 Jul 2013 - 27 Jul 2013
Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim is a 13km swim across Galway Bay from Aughinish in Co. Clare, to Blackrock tower in...
Scoil Acla - Traditional Music and Cultural Summer School
27 Jul 2013 - 03 Aug 2013
Scoil Acla is Ireland's oldest summer school which was originally founded in 1910 and re-launched in 1985. Scoil Acla continually...
St. Colmans Garden Fete
28 Jul 2013 - 29 Jul 2013
St. Colman's Care Centre's annual garden fête promises an afternoon of fun and entertainment for all the family. The programme...
O'Carolan Harp and Traditional Music Festival and Summer School
29 Jul 2013 - 05 Aug 2013
Starting out as a three day festival in 1978 to commemorate Turlough O'Carolan, harper and composer, who is buried in Kilronan...
The Annual Donegal Fiddle Summer School with Cairdeas na bhFidiléirí
29 Jul 2013 - 03 Aug 2013
The 28th Annual Donegal Fiddle Summer School with Cairdeas na bhFidiléirí is a paradise for fiddle players from aspiring to...
MacDermott Clan Gathering
31 Jul 2013 - 03 Aug 2013
The four day MacDermott Clan Gathering will take place as part of the Gathering Ireland 2013 celebrations. Boyle is renowned for...
Ballyshannon Folk and Traditional Music Festival
01 Aug 2013 - 04 Aug 2013
Ballyshannon Folk and Traditional Music Festival is in its 36th year and since it began has hosted the best Irish folk and...
Scariff Harbour Festival
01 Aug 2013 - 04 Aug 2013
Multi-disciplinary street festival combining music, entertainment, arts, children's activities, outdoor pursuits and cultural...
Féile Siúlóidí Acla
02 Aug 2013 - 05 Aug 2013
Please note dates to be confirmed. Explore the breath-taking beauty of Achill Island at the walking festival this August with some...
Cavanaghs of Carrowhugh Re-union
02 Aug 2013 - 09 Aug 2013
The Cavanagh family of Carrowhugh has branches in America, Britain, Ireland and Australia. This event is open to all the...
Irish Festival of Speed
02 Aug 2013 - 04 Aug 2013
The Irish Festival of Speed is the largest celebration of car culture in Ireland, a five star mix of all things automotive; Racing...
Western Ocean Walking Weekend
02 Aug 2013 - 05 Aug 2013
The Western Ocean Walking Weekend is a 3-day guided walking weekend in northwest Mayo. Dominated by the North Atlantic, this...
Colgan Hall Art Exhibition
02 Aug 2013 - 06 Aug 2013
This will be the 9th Annual Colgan Hall Art Exhibition, featuring international and local artists, including Sharon McDaid, James...
45th Annual Birr Vintage Week and Arts Festival
02 Aug 2013 - 10 Aug 2013
Turn back time in the beautiful Georgian heritage town of Birr and revel in its contemporary culture with a dynamic range of...
The Beast of Ballyhoura
02 Aug 2013 - 04 Aug 2013
The Beast of Ballyhoura Adventure Race is a uniquely Irish 36 hour non-stop race across the ancient & magical surroundings of...
National Songwriter Contest
02 Aug 2013 - 05 Aug 2013
The National Songwriters Contest will take place in the idyllic, picturesque town of Moville and the neighbouring fishing village...
Mullaghmore Sessions
02 Aug 2013 - 05 Aug 2013
The first Mullaghmore Sessions music festival took place in Mullaghmore, Co. Sligo in 2012. The bands featured included the best...
Letterkenny Live
03 Aug 2013 - 04 Aug 2013
Letterkenny Live 2013 is a live music festival over two days with headline bands playing on the gig rig in Letterkenny. The event...
Guided Tour of South Sligo's Local Heritage Sites
03 Aug 2013 - 05 Aug 2013
Surrounded by stunning scenery of the beautiful Ox Mountains or Slieve Gamph, the Ox Mountain Development Company Ltd., will be...
Muck Off
04 Aug 2013 - 04 Aug 2013
Muck Off is a new cross country challenge taking place on a scenic 150 acre parkland estate just outside Nenagh in North...
Cashel Pony Show
04 Aug 2013 - 04 Aug 2013
Cashel Connemara Pony Show is held on the first Sunday of August every year. There will be in-hand showing of Connemara Ponies, a...
Lughnasa at Craggaunowen
04 Aug 2013 - 05 Aug 2013
‘Lughnasa’, honoured the Celtic god Lugh of the Tuatha de Danann, god of arts and crafts, and ushered in the harvest season....
Craggaunowen - The Living Past Experience
04 Aug 2013 - 05 Aug 2013
Craggaunowen, the Living Past Experience, interprets Ireland’s pre-historic and early Christian eras. Ancient homesteads and...
Ballyshannon 400
05 Aug 2013 - 11 Aug 2013
In 2013, Ballyshannon, the oldest town in Ireland, will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the signing of the Royal Charter. Down...
North Tipperary Agricultural Show
05 Aug 2013 - 05 Aug 2013
North Tipperary Agricultural Show 2013 will be the most exciting show yet! In addition to the core attractions (cattle, sheep,...
Bonniconlon Show & Gymkhana
05 Aug 2013 - 05 Aug 2013
Bonniconlon Show & Gymkhana provides entertainment for the whole family with music, song and dance, showing classes for horses,...
Kilcar Fleadh - Féile Ceoil Chill Chartha
05 Aug 2013 - 11 Aug 2013
Kilcar Fleadh - Féile Ceol Cill Chartha is a week long festival of traditional music, songs and dance, celebrating the living...
Roundstone All-Ireland Dog Show
05 Aug 2013 - 05 Aug 2013
The 6th Annual Roundstone All Ireland Dog Show features 20 dog classes with the best in the show and reserve. Registration takes...
O'Donnell Clan Gathering 2013
05 Aug 2013 - 09 Aug 2013
This O'Donnell Clan Gathering is for all O' Donnells and friends to come together for 5 days to enjoy and experience O'Donnell...
Roundstone Tour de Bog
06 Aug 2013 - 06 Aug 2013
The Roundstone Tour De Bog cycle race will leave the village at 2pm and will make its way to Ballyconneely and back along the Bog...
14th Annual Carmel Gunning Summer School and Festival of Irish Music
06 Aug 2013 - 10 Aug 2013
The 14th Annual Carmel Gunning Summer School Festival will offer plenty for visitors to Sligo who would like to learn how to play...
Feakle International Festival of Traditional Music
07 Aug 2013 - 12 Aug 2013
Feakle International Festival of Traditional Music is firmly established as one of the best of its kind in the world and is a must...
Thurles Past and Present
08 Aug 2013 - 29 Aug 2013
Thurles Library Presents: Thursday 8 to Thursday 29 August, Monday - Saturday 10am – 5 pm. This exhibition presents an intriguing...
Loinneog Lúnasa Gathering Festival Gaoth Dobhair
08 Aug 2013 - 12 Aug 2013
Loinneog Lúnasa is more than a celebration of the locality's rich cultural heritage, it is a festival to celebrate tradition and...
Sarsfield's Day
10 Aug 2013 - 10 Aug 2013
Next August, a one day festival will celebrate Patrick Sarsfield, Limerick's most important historical figure. His part in the...
The Great Spin Out West
10 Aug 2013 - 10 Aug 2013
The Great Spin Out West (GSOW) is the fastest growing cycling sportive in Ireland. Now in its 3rd year, it takes place every...
Belmullet Gala Arts Festival
11 Aug 2013 - 18 Aug 2013
Belmullet Gala Arts Festival is a fun filled festival of events for all the family. There will be numerous new events added for...
Connemara's WaterSports Day
11 Aug 2013 - 11 Aug 2013
WaterSports Day is a fundraiser for CARI-Children At Risk Ireland-all monies raised go towards helping sexually abused children....
Terryglass Arts Festival
14 Aug 2013 - 18 Aug 2013
Terryglass Arts Festival, now in its 15th year, is a family friendly festival. It consists of a very exciting and varied range of...
Quadrathon - 4 Marathons in 4 Days
15 Aug 2013 - 18 Aug 2013
Extreme North's Quadrathon 4 Marathon Challenge offers 4 individual courses, mainly along the quiet, coastal route know by...
'The Emigrants' Farewell' by Atlantic Rhythm Productions
15 Aug 2013 - 15 Aug 2013
'The Emigrants' Farewell' by Atlantic Rhythm Productions - show starts 8pm 15th August. A show which enthralled audiences on both...
Athenry Tourism Festival - Celebration of Lady Day & The Gathering
15 Aug 2013 - 17 Aug 2013
Athenry Tourism is gathering and warmly welcoming its people and diaspora back home again to the Fields of Athenry for the...
Cruinniu na mBad Festival
16 Aug 2013 - 18 Aug 2013
Cruinniu na mBad, Kinvara is a unique event celebrating our maritime history, where nothing can surpass the vision of the 'Brown...
Cappamore Agricultural Show
17 Aug 2013 - 17 Aug 2013
A one day agricultural show with top class displays of cattle, horses, cookery and craft, with live on-field entertainment and...
Cloughjordan Ecovillage Experience Days
17 Aug 2013 - 17 Aug 2013
Experience the rich taste of sustainable living in Cloughjordan Ecovillage, Ireland's leading green community in Co. Tipperary....
Gaelforce West
17 Aug 2013 - 17 Aug 2013
Gaelforce West is the largest one day adventure race of its kind in the world. It is a multi-sport adventure race involving...
Galway Heritage Festival
17 Aug 2013 - 25 Aug 2013
During Heritage Week 2013 Dúchas na Gaillimhe - Galway Civic Trust will hold a series of events including visits to various...
