Unmissable events on the Island of Ireland in 2024!

As the calendar turns to 2024, the Island of Ireland gears up for a year filled with exciting events for everyone. Here's a roundup of the must-attend gatherings both in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.



Northern Ireland:

• Out to Lunch Festival (January)
  Kick off the year with a culinary and cultural feast at the Out to Lunch Festival in Belfast.
  
• Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival (May)
  For an explosion of creativity, head to Belfast during the Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival. This celebration showcases the best in music, literature, and visual arts, turning the historic Cathedral Quarter into a cultural hub.
  
• Northwest 200 (NW200 - May)
  Thrill-seekers, get ready for the Northwest 200, one of the world's most spectacular road racing events, with roaring motorcycles speeding through the stunning Causeway Coast.
  
• SuperCupNI (July)
  Football enthusiasts shouldn't miss the SuperCupNI, a renowned youth soccer tournament that brings together top teams from around the globe.
  
• Belfast International Arts Festival (October-November)
  October in Belfast comes alive with the Belfast International Arts Festival, featuring an eclectic mix of performances, exhibitions, and events across the city.
  
• Derry Halloween (October 31st)
  The Walled City transforms into a Halloween haven with one of the world's biggest Halloween celebrations. Join the eerie festivities, including the famous parade and spooky events suitable for all ages.

Republic of Ireland:

As there are more to list here, we broke them down by category and chronological order to make sure you don’t miss anything!

For outdoors enthusiasts :

• Wander Wild Festival, Killarney (May)
• Ocean to City, Cork (June)
• Quest Lough Derg, Ireland's Hidden Heartlands (September)
• Boyne Valley Walking Festival, Ireland's Ancient East (September)
• Seven Sisters Skyline, County Donegal (September)
• Wicklow Eco Trail (September)
• Mayo Dark Skies (November)

For music fans (and more):

• Tradfest, Dublin (End of January)
• Cork Choral Festival (May)
• Irelands Bikefest, Killarney (June)
• Sea Sessions, County Donegal (June)
• West Cork Chamber Music Festival (June-July)
• Guinness Cork Jazz (October)

Literature and arts buffs, this way:

• Listowel Writers Week, County Kerry (May)
• Dublin Theatre Festival (September)
• Galway Intl Arts (July)
  
• Kilkenny Arts (August)
• Clifden Arts (September)
• Wexford Festival Opera (October)
• Kilkenny Animated (October)
  
  

Celebrations and festivals:

• St Patrick's Festival - Dublin (March)
• Bloomsday, Dublin (June)
• Cork Midsummer Festival (June)
• Fleadh Cheoil, Wexford town (August)
• Dublin Horse Show (July)
• Earagail Arts Festival,  County Donegal (July)
• Galway Film Fleadh (July)
• Rose of Tralee, County Kerry (August)
• Spraoi, Waterford (August)
• Galway Oyster (September)

As you can see, the Island of Ireland has something special in store for you throughout the year. Is there anything on the list that you think we forgot? Or are you attending one of these events? I'm all ears!

Hello community!

I just wanted to share some thrilling updates about the Europa League Final happening this year! Some might say this is an unmissable event happening on the Island of Ireland in 2024! 😉

Where?  Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Republic of Ireland

When? May 22, 2024

Why it's special? Not only is this going to be an epic showdown between two top teams vying for glory, but it's also happening right here in Ireland's vibrant capital city, Dublin!

What's at stake? The winners will secure their spot in the highly anticipated 2024 UEFA Super Cup, where they'll face off against the champions of the UEFA Champions League. Talk about an incredible opportunity! ⚽

So mark your calendars, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity and the atmosphere promises to be amazing! Whether you're into football or not, this is a great experience to feel the vibe of football fans cheering, singing, and celebrating with their favourite team and players.

Hello everyone!

There are many traditional music festivals this year, and among them I would like to mention two great festivals:

•  the first one is the Belfast TradFest. The streets of Belfast will resonate with the melodies of traditional music as the Belfast TradFest 3rd annual Winter Weekend unfolds from February 23rd to 25th. Also, there's its summer edition this July within with a week-long schedule packed with workshops and an extensive lineup of concerts, lectures, sessions, and festival clubs.

•  the second one is the Kilkenny Tradfest. The Festival takes place between the 15th and 18th March, coinciding with St.Patrick’s weekend, and promises an abundance of excitement with gigs, ceilis, sessions, Irish dance, and more. During the weekend there will be also masterclasses and workshops at the best city's historical locations such as Kilkenny Castle Tower and Rothe House.

If you are in Belfast or Kilkenny during these times, give it a thought: the music at Irish festivals is so hoppin' and the craic is mighty! 

Hi Everyone!

Amazing list of festivals here and I'd like to add another one for all the foodies and food lovers!

This April 19th-21st, Waterford Festival of Food returns to Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. This is a FREE festival with tickets being sold for particular events within the festival across the weekend. It's open to anyone and everyone and suitable for all ages.

Some highlights from this year’s programme include guided taste tours, kitchen table talks with influential people from Ireland’s food scene and beyond, high profile guest chef dining events, sustainability workshops, and pop-up experiences in unusual locations. There will also be foraging walks, food waste talks, bus tours to farms and mountains, live cooking demos, and the festival’s famous market which is Ireland’s largest outdoor market, in Dungarvan’s market square on the final day. Essentially, 3 days of amazing food, activity, atmosphere and culture to immerse in.