Ireland: Festivals, Rallies, Other

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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

Buford T Justice

Anybody heading over to Vantastival this year?

Thinking we might make the trip.

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 .

MammaZita

Anybody ever go to Babaro in Galway?

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!