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Ireland: Festivals, Rallies, Other

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  • 15-05-2011 8:32pm
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  • Registered Users Posts: 26 alan3t


    Got this info from discover Ireland website. You can filter your search by festival type etc. I've just done Music, Food and Childrens.



    Festivals
    August 2011

    Guinness Dunmore East Bluegrass FestivalMusic Festivals
    Fantastic music, all free, all weekend in wonderful surroundings. Family friendly activities in the park. All are welcome.
    Date: 25 August 2011 To 28 August 2011
    Location: Dunmore East

    Dublin Bay Taste & Music FestivalFood Festivals
    The first annual Dublin Bay Taste & Music Fest, 26-28th August 2011, will be situated in one of Dublin Bay’s most historically important and lush sites, the Peoples’ Park, Dún Laoghaire.
    Date: 26 August 2011 To 28 August 2011
    Location: Dun Laoghaire

    The Village CarnivalMusic Festivals
    Get ready to rock the west of Ireland for The Village Carnival, which is a two day festival being held in the village of Newmarket on Fergus, Co Clare.
    Date: 26 August 2011 To 27 August 2011
    Location: Newmarket-on-fergus

    The Blue Bird Quartet and BarbqChildren's Festivals
    The Blue Bird Quartet & Barbq – Saturday 27th August at 7.00pm €25 per ticket Spend a summer evening in the Estate Yard with easy listening jazz and barbq.
    Date: 27 August 2011
    Location: Castlecomer
    Telephone: +353(0)564440628

    Mitchelstown Artisan Food Festival & Food AwardsFood Festivals
    Traditionally and affectionately known as 'the home of good food', the festival is a celebration of locally produced food. There is a welath of fantastic food being produced in Mitchelstown, throughout the wider Munster region and, in fact, across the entire country. One of Ireland's favourite celebrity chefs Kevin Dundon will be giving a cookery demo on how to use some of Ireland's fabulous produce.
    Date: 28 August 2011
    Location: Mitchelstown



    August 2011

    Cartoon Characters at Waterford & Suir Valley RailwayChildren's Festivals
    Meet your favourite characters – Minnie, Mickey, Barney, Dora or Peppa Pig. Check out our website www.wsvrailway.ie or facebook www.facebook.com/wsvrailay.ie to find out who will be at the station on each date.
    Date: 28 August 2011
    Location: Kilmeaden
    Telephone: +353 (0)51 384058

    Taste of CarlowFood Festivals
    Savour all that is wonderful about Carlow in this dedicated craft and food fair on the banks of the gentle River Barrow in Carlow Town. Meet, learn from and taste the produce of the many hospitality providers and artisan food producers.
    Date: 28 August 2011
    Location: Carlow Town
    Telephone: +353(0)599131554

    Mega Family Fun Day at Castlecomer Discovery ParkChildren's Festivals
    If you are looking for a great fun day out for all the family, just before the kids go back to school, then head to Castlecomer Discovery Park on Sunday August 28t.
    Date: 28 August 2011
    Location: Castlecomer
    Telephone: +353(0)564440628















    September 2011

    Electric Picnic Music FestivalMusic Festivals
    A truly unique festival, set amid the rolling lawns of Stradbally Hall. Fine music, art, theatre, comedy, pantomime, holistic health...plus a lot more
    Date: 02 September 2011 To 04 September 2011
    Location: Stradbally

    Monaghan Rhythm & Blues FestivalMusic Festivals
    A three day blues festival, celebrating the music that gave birth to Rock and Roll. This is an adult music festival for lovers of downhome pure blues.
    Date: 02 September 2011 To 04 September 2011
    Location: Monaghan Town
    Telephone: +353(0)4738162

    Westport Food FestivalFood Festivals
    Westport Food Festival is a three-day event to be held the weekend September 2-4, 2011. The family-friendly festival programme will incorporate day and evening events in and around chosen venues across Westport Town, Murrisk and the Quays with activities to suit all demographics.
    Date: 02 September 2011 To 04 September 2011
    Location: Westport

    Waterford Harvest Food FestivalFood Festivals
    Waterford Harvest Festival is a city wide festival celebrating food heritage and culture in Waterford. Join us for nine days of fun filled foodie events with cookery demonstrations, food tours, foodie films, tastings, taste workshops, restaurant trails, quayside markets, barbecues, street performances and big outdoor music gigs.
    Date: 03 September 2011 To 11 September 2011
    Location: Waterford City
    Telephone: +353 (0)51 849630

    Waterford Harvest Food FestivalFood Festivals
    Waterford Harvest Festival is a city wide festival celebrating food heritage and culture in Waterford. Join us for nine days of fun filled foodie events with cookery demonstrations, food tours, foodie films, tastings, taste workshops, restaurant trails, quayside markets, barbecues, street performances and big outdoor music gigs.
    Date: 03 September 2011 To 11 September 2011
    Location: Waterford City
    Telephone: +353 (0)51 849630

    September 2011

    Clarenbridge Oyster FestivalFood Festivals
    The Clarenbridge Oyster Festival takes place from the 9th-11th September; and has, for many years, been established as a premier event of top-class international entertainment accompanied by fine culinary delights.
    Date: 09 September 2011 To 11 September 2011
    Location: Clarinbridge
    Telephone: +353(0)91796766

    A Taste of West Cork Food FestivalFood Festivals
    There’s something for everyone at A Taste of West Cork Food Festival in Skibbereen, from food trails to children’s activities, banquets, special dining experiences and cookery demonstrations.
    Date: 10 September 2011 To 18 September 2011
    Location: Skibbereen
    Telephone: +353 (0)87 1602842

    Midleton Food & Drink FestivalFood Festivals
    The Midleton Food and Drink Festival is a true feast for the senses, showcasing an extensive collection of culinary delights from Midleton and surrounging areas. There are over 70 different food stalls to whet your appetite.
    Date: 10 September 2011
    Location: Midleton
    Telephone: +353(0)214613483

    Cartoon Characters at Waterford & Suir Valley RailwayChildren's Festivals
    Meet your favourite characters – Minnie, Mickey, Barney, Dora or Peppa Pig. Check out our website www.wsvrailway.ie or facebook www.facebook.com/wsvrailay.ie to find out who will be at the station on each date.
    Date: 11 September 2011
    Location: Kilmeaden
    Telephone: +353 (0)51 384058

    Blas an FhomhairFood Festivals
    Blas an Fhomhair is a celebration of local organic foods for National Organic Week.
    Date: 18 September 2011
    Location: Nenagh
    Telephone: +353 (0)67 32596


    September 2011

    Johnny Keenan Banjo FestivalMusic Festivals
    Celebrating Irish traditional, American bluegrass and Folk music. Consisting of indoor & outdoor concerts, workshops, exhibitions, sessions & jams.
    Date: 22 September 2011 To 25 September 2011
    Location: Longford

    eatCORKFood Festivals
    The eatCORK food festival, celebrating the city's culinary heritage. There is something for everyone's taste and the festival will showcase the best of Cork City’s local produce through a number of events that food lovers will enjoy.
    Date: 22 September 2011 To 25 September 2011
    Location: Cork City
    Telephone: +353 (0)86 8283310

    Galway International Oyster & Seafood FestivalFood Festivals
    The Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival takes place from Friday-Sunday, 23rd-25th September, and is a weekend of non-stop entertainment
    Date: 23 September 2011 To 25 September 2011
    Location: Galway City
    Telephone: +353 (0)91 587992

    All-Ireland Craft Beer FestFood Festivals
    The festival will feature over 40 beers and ciders along with select whiskey makers, picking up from Bord Bia’s successful Septemberfest 2009
    Date: 23 September 2011 To 25 September 2011
    Location: Ballsbridge

    Leenane Food FestivalFood Festivals
    The Leenane Food Festival will be held in the picturesque village of Leenane, set at the head of Killary Harbour, on the 24th and 25th September.
    Date: 24 September 2011 To 25 September 2011
    Location: Leenane
    Telephone: +353 (0)95 42017




    September 2011

    Cartoon Characters at Waterford & Suir Valley RailwayChildren's Festivals
    Meet your favourite characters – Minnie, Mickey, Barney, Dora or Peppa Pig. Check out our website www.wsvrailway.ie or facebook www.facebook.com/wsvrailay.ie to find out who will be at the station on each date.
    Date: 25 September 2011
    Location: Kilmeaden
    Telephone: +353 (0)51 384058

    Family Season at Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre FestivalChildren's Festivals
    A season of acclaimed productions for families and young people in partnership with The Ark, A Cultural Centre for Children.
    Date: 29 September 2011 To 08 October 2011
    Location: Dublin City
    Telephone: +353 (0)1 6778439

    Dingle Food and Wine FestivalFood Festivals
    Food trails, cookery demonstrations, seminars, tasting menus, food markets - the Dingle Food and Wine Festival in County Kerry has it all.
    Date: 30 September 2011 To 02 October 2011
    Location: Dingle
    Telephone: +353 (0)87 9177700











    October 2011

    Hard Working Class HeroesMusic Festivals
    An indie music festival showcasing the music of Irish musicians and bands. 100 bands perform over three days in six city centre venues; the Button Factory, Workmans Club, Grand Social, The Mercantile, Shebeen Chic and Twisted Pepper.
    Date: 06 October 2011 To 08 October 2011
    Location: Dublin City

    Bollinger Kinsale Gourmet FestivalFood Festivals
    Kinsale, the picturesque town just 16 miles south of Cork celebrates it unofficial title of 'Gourmet Capital of Ireland' at the Bollinger Kinsale Gourmet Festival.
    Date: 07 October 2011 To 09 October 2011
    Location: Kinsale
    Telephone: +353 (0)21 4773571

    Baboró - International Arts Festival for ChildrenChildren's Festivals
    Baboró is Ireland’s Flagship International Arts Festival devoted exclusively to children and families. It provides a feast of fun, creativity and spellbinding performances for children of all ages.
    Date: 17 October 2011 To 23 October 2011
    Location: Galway City
    Telephone: +353 (0)91 562667

    Wexford Festival OperaMusic Festivals
    One of the most loved opera festivals in the world, specialising in the presentation of rarely performed Opera and superb concerts and recitals.
    Date: 21 October 2011 To 05 November 2011
    Location: Wexford Town
    Telephone: +353 (0)53 9122400

    Cooley-Collins Traditional Musical FestivalMusic Festivals
    Traditional Irish music festival with set dancing, competitions, workshops, etc.
    Date: 21 October 2011 To 24 October 2011
    Location: Gort
    Telephone: +353 (0)86 8694971


    October 2011

    Halloween at Lough Key Forest & Activity ParkChildren's Festivals
    Why not visit Lough Key Forest & Activity Park during Halloween for some scary and spooky events. Frightful fun, not to be missed.
    Date: 21 October 2011 To 30 October 2011
    Location: Boyle
    Telephone: +353 (0)71 9673122

    The Dublin Puppet FestivalChildren's Festivals
    New Name, New Venues, Same great festival.
    Date: 21 October 2011 To 31 October 2011
    Location: Dublin City

    Halloween at Discovery ParkChildren's Festivals
    A hive of Halloween activity can be enjoyed.
    Date: 22 October 2011 To 31 October 2011
    Location: Castlecomer
    Telephone: +353 (0)56 4440707

    Aisling Children’s Arts FestivalChildren's Festivals
    Celebration of children's art through participatory public workshops, schools programme, children's and family theatre and special projects.
    Date: 23 October 2011 To 29 October 2011
    Location: Longford
    Telephone: +353 (0)86 7355513

    Thurles Halloween FestivalChildren's Festivals
    The Thurles Halloween Festival takes place throughout venues in Thurles. It is a family themed event with various programmes on offer to cater for everyone.
    Date: 24 October 2011 To 31 October 2011
    Location: Thurles
    Telephone: +353 (0)504 90537



    October 2011

    Halloween SpookfeshChildren's Festivals
    Scare yourself silly this October at the Waterford City Halloween Spookfest. Meet ghosts, ghouls, witches and demons of all ages – trick or treat?
    Date: 24 October 2011 To 31 October 2011
    Location: Waterford City
    Telephone: +353 (0)51 872693

    Guinness Cork Jazz FestivalMusic Festivals
    The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival is Ireland's flagship jazz festival, presenting over 1,000 musicians performing in over 80 venues in Cork, Ireland's southern capital.
    Date: 28 October 2011 To 31 October 2011
    Location: Cork City
    Telephone: +353 (0)1 6375219

    Savour KilkennyFood Festivals
    The majestic walls of Kilkenny Castle will form a spectacular backdrop for the 5th annual Savour Festival on October 28th.
    Date: 28 October 2011 To 31 October 2011
    Location: Kilkenny City
    Telephone: +353 (0)56 773 1026

    Spooks & Spells at Causey FarmChildren's Festivals
    A two-hour show of hilarious, spine-tingling, ingenious, scary and informative happenings in eight venues around Causey Farm...
    Date: 29 October 2011 To 01 November 2011
    Location: Navan
    Telephone: +353 (0)46 9434135

    Spooky Express at at Waterford & Suir Valley RailwayChildren's Festivals
    Only the brave will board the train for the Spooky Express Saturday 29th October
    Date: 29 October 2011
    Location: Kilmeaden
    Telephone: +353 (0)51 384058


    October 2011

    Trick or Treat Trail Belvedere House Gardens & ParkChildren's Festivals
    Trick or Treat Trail at 12 noon sharp. How long will it take you to find the treats placed all along Belvedere walks.
    Date: 30 October 2011 To 31 October 2011
    Location: Mullingar
    Telephone: +353 (0)44 9349060

    Halloween at Bunratty Folk ParkChildren's Festivals
    A great day out for all the family! Activities include children's fancy dress competition, magic shows, face painting, Halloween games and much more!
    Date: 31 October 2011
    Location: Bunratty
    Telephone: +353 (0)61 711200

    Halloween Daytime Event For Children and Parents at Grove GardensChildren's Festivals
    Fun, Games & Laughter at the Halloween Daytime events at Grove Gardens on 31st October 2011 from 2pm – 5pm.
    Date: 31 October 2011
    Location: Kells
    Telephone: +353 (0)46 9434276

    Tiny Terrors at Causey FarmChildren's Festivals
    An hour and a half of great Halloween antics – Great fun for little ones on 31st October.
    Date: 31 October 2011
    Location: Navan
    Telephone: +353 (0)46 9434135










    November 2011

    Waterford International Music FestivalMusic Festivals
    The Waterford International Music Festival is a celebration of what’s best about music, from popular musicals to soulful gospel and alternative sounds. Formerly known as the Waterford International Light Opera Festival, this year marks the 50th anniversary and a major expansion to include a High School Festival, Gospel Festival and Fringe Festival.
    Date: 01 November 2011 To 13 November 2011
    Location: Waterford City
    Telephone: +353(0)51849641

    Listowel Food FairFood Festivals
    Every year, food lovers gather at the Listowel Food Fair in Kerry to celebrate the best in Irish food.
    Date: 03 November 2011 To 06 November 2011
    Location: Listowel
    Telephone: +353 (0)87 6386501

    Green Santa at BelvedereChildren's Festivals
    Travel into Narnia and back in time to a Victorian Christmas where Santa wore green not red robes and pot up a native tree with Green Santa.
    Date: 27 November 2011 To 23 December 2011
    Location: Mullingar
    Telephone: +353 (0)44 9349060





















    December 2011

    Santa Express at Waterford & Suir Valley RailwayChildren's Festivals
    Santa Express - Christmas is a very special time at the Waterford & Suir Valley Railway. Santa visits the station every year with his helpers to meet as many children as he can. You and your family are invited to board the Santa Express at Kilmeadan Station and set off on an exciting journey to visit Santa in his railway cottage. The Elves will bring you to meet Santa where you can tell him what you would like him to bring you for Christmas. He will have a present for you if you have been good! The Santa Express operates weekends in December and other dates to be confirmed. Santa Express tickets must be booked in advance.
    Date: 03 December 2011 To 18 December 2011
    Location: Kilmeaden
    Telephone: +353 (0)51 384058

    Christmas in Waterford CityChildren's Festivals
    So what better way to get into the Christmas spirit than to visit Waterford city and soak up the magical atmosphere.
    Date: 04 December 2011 To 23 December 2011
    Location: Waterford City

    Visit Santa at Mellowes AdventureChildren's Festivals
    Mellowes Adventure 12 days of Christmas start on 9th - 18th December 2011.
    Date: 09 December 2011 To 18 December 2011
    Location: Athboy
    Telephone: +353 (0)46 9433921


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,259 ✭✭✭Buford T Justice


    Anybody heading over to Vantastival this year?

    Thinking we might make the trip.


  • Registered Users Posts: 246 ✭✭Dibble


    Yes, we are heading! We were there last year and had a ball. It's a really chilled festival with some great live music on offer. Also, very child friendly with family camping area and a kids field with organised events :).


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 426 ✭✭MammaZita


    Anybody ever go to Babaro in Galway?


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 426 ✭✭MammaZita


    MammaZita wrote: »
    Anybody ever go to Babaro in Galway?

    Went last October and thoroughly enjoyed it as did my 2 older children. We've put it in the diary for this year and will definitely book Tom Chapin tickets in advance. He was fantastic- hope they've book him for 2014!


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