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Heat up your summer with smokin' sounds If you're planning a tour with friends, a girly weekend away, camping with the kids, or want some quality time with your other half there’s a music festival for you.

Here are our picks for June, or you can browse all music festivals to help plan your whole summer in advance.


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June 1 - 4 Enjoy the summer season this June Bank Holiday weekend and discover a host of festivals and events taking place around Ireland.

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  • Sanya team in Volvo Ocean Race
  • Baltimore Wooden Boat and Seafood Festival
  • Cobh Titanic 100 logo
Ireland's maritime events This year, Ireland will play host to a number of high-profile maritime events.

Titanic fever has hit Ireland for the centenary and top maritime festivals are returning to our shores, such as, the Volvo Ocean Race in Galway and the Tall Ships Race in Dublin.


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  • Walking in the Reeks
  • Waterfall hopping in the Slieve Bloom
Find your next adventure There are so many outdoor activities to choose from in Ireland, your biggest challenge might just be picking where to go.

We’ve got all the information you need to help you make up your mind as well as finding great places to stay and guides to help you on your way.


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Tap it out! Lift your spirits through the warmth and passion of traditional Irish music, dance and culture at these welcoming festivals.

Jigs and reels, set dancing, sessions, concerts, workshops and plenty of craic.


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Unmissable Events in Ireland

2012 is here! Let this be the year you find your perfect festival. See that amazing performance, run up that mountain, learn something new or round up your pals for a citybreak with a difference - go on - catch some festival fever!

 

Writers Week Festival

Writer reading to the audience

A literary festival devoted to the cause of the writer, with a broad line-up to cater for all levels and tastes, including a comprehensive children’s programme in Listowel, Co. Kerry.

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The Cat Laughs Comedy Festival

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The acclaimed comedy festival is back, showcasing the very best in Irish and international comedy acts including Jack Dee and Al Murray, in the atmospheric Kilkenny City.

Read more about The Cat Laughs Comedy Festival

Taste of Dublin

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17
Crowd welcoming the event

Celebrate the great outdoors with the capital's top restaurants, sample the best local and international food and drink and pick up some great tips from world famous chefs.

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History

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Derrynane House

Derrynane House was the ancestral home of Daniel O'Connell, the Irish statesman who played an important role in gaining Catholic Emancipation in 1829.

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Bloom Festival

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31
JUN
04
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Ireland's largest gardening, food and family event will feature spectacular show gardens, the Bord Bia Food Village and five days of entertainment in the Pheonix Park, Dublin.

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Strawberry Fest

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Concerts by internationally-recognised performers using historical instruments, workshops and costumed street performance. Make this the place to be in May for a taste of medieval, renaissance and baroque magic!

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Food Festivals

Bread

Stroll through the village see the thatched cottages or wonder down to the harbour. A great many of events are planned for the whole weekend see programme.

Read more about Dunmore East Festival

Traditionally Irish Music

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Find out what Trad events are happening around the country this summer.

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