Summer is getting into full swing and there is so much to see and do all over Ireland this June. Here is a taste of some great events happening on our doorstep. For full details got to www.discoverireland.ie.
Come taste Dublin!
You are guaranteed a recipe for a capital break at Taste of Dublin in the Inveigh Gardens, (June 12th – 15th). 20 of the city’s hottest restaurants will be dishing up their finest in an unbeatable alfresco gourmet feast, while 100 producers will provide a bounty of the best food and beverages.
Step it out in Galway
There will be lots of high jinks and high reels at The Galway Sessions, (June 16th – 23rd) a week long traditional and folk music event featuring local, national and international acts. See contemporary composers Charlie Lennon, Johnny Og Connolly, Marcus Hernon and local songwriter Don Stiffe.
Live it up in Limerick
Immerse yourself in midsummer at the Lough Gur Summer Solstice Festival, (June 20th – 23rd), in a stunning location near Bruff, Co. Limerick. The kids will love the circus skills workshop, the pet farm and bouncy castles - while mum and dad can join in the ceilis and pub quizzes.
Find midsummer magic in Cork
Enjoy a feast of theatre, dance, music and visual arts at the Cork Midsummer Festival, (June 19th – 23rd), with ground-breaking new work by artists across all art forms. Be inspired as you discover art in unusual and surprising locations, as well as in the city's many well-appointed arts venues.
Enjoy a food and music vibe in Westport
Celebrate cool music and gorgeous food in a stunning 400 acre setting at the Westport Festival of Food and Music, (June 28th – 29th), in magnificent Westport House in Co. Mayo. Hear top international acts including Bryan Adams, David Gray and Little Green Cars - and have your fill in the delicious food markets.
