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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Rainy day ideas in Ireland
Keep plans alive when the weather turns with museums, galleries, food stops, indoor attractions, cosy pubs, and flexible guides.
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fEast Cork 2026
A one-day harvest celebration in Midleton showcasing East Cork's food producers, landscape and local food heritage.
Dingle Food Festival 2026
Dingle celebrates local food with its Taste Trail, market stalls, demonstrations, workshops and family entertainment.
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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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National Heritage Week 2026
Nine days of events across Ireland exploring the island's natural, built and cultural heritage through community-led activities.
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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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