Listowel International Storytelling Festival 2026
Four days of stories, songs, recitations and community gatherings inspired by the Irish rambling-house tradition.
Seasonal guide
Winter breaks in Ireland
Build a winter break around cosy hotels, indoor culture, food, coastal walks, city weekends, and weather-proof plans.
Read first
Guides for winter breaks in ireland
Start with our evergreen guides
Season-specific guide picks can be attached in Strapi as the seasonal hub grows.
Browse guidesWhat’s on
Seasonal events
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.
Passed event
Cork on a Fork Fest 2026
Five days celebrating Cork food, local produce and city dining through trails, demonstrations, tastings, workshops and family events.
Passed event
National Heritage Week 2026
Nine days of events across Ireland exploring the island's natural, built and cultural heritage through community-led activities.
Passed event
Feakle Traditional Music Festival 2026
Six days of traditional music, song and dance in Feakle, with concerts, sessions, talks and instrumental workshops.
Where to go
Counties to consider
County Dublin
Open county guides, events, local businesses, and practical ideas for winter breaks in ireland.
County CorkOpen county guides, events, local businesses, and practical ideas for winter breaks in ireland.
County GalwayOpen county guides, events, local businesses, and practical ideas for winter breaks in ireland.
County KerryOpen county guides, events, local businesses, and practical ideas for winter breaks in ireland.
County WaterfordOpen county guides, events, local businesses, and practical ideas for winter breaks in ireland.
County AntrimOpen county guides, events, local businesses, and practical ideas for winter breaks in ireland.
Build your plan
Turn winter breaks in ireland into an itinerary
Collect the counties, guides, events, food stops, and practical links that suit your trip, then copy, print, or email the plan to yourself.