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Bank holiday breaks in Ireland
Plan a long weekend with realistic county ideas, events, food stops, family activities, and short-break routes.
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Dingle Food Festival 2026
Dingle celebrates local food with its Taste Trail, market stalls, demonstrations, workshops and family entertainment.
Listowel International Storytelling Festival 2026
Four days of stories, songs, recitations and community gatherings inspired by the Irish rambling-house tradition.
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Feakle Traditional Music Festival 2026
Six days of traditional music, song and dance in Feakle, with concerts, sessions, talks and instrumental workshops.
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Cork on a Fork Fest 2026
Five days celebrating Cork food, local produce and city dining through trails, demonstrations, tastings, workshops and family events.
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Rose of Tralee International Festival 2026
Tralee hosts its annual Irish festival with selection nights, street entertainment, live music, parades and family activities.
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