An Dún Beag Currach Races
A traditional currach racing day on the wild Atlantic coast of west Clare, part of the all-island Rásaí na gCurrach season and a rare chance to see canvas currachs racing in open coastal waters.
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"A weekly Saturday showcase of local artists and craft workers from the Burren and Wild Atlantic Way region, held at the Russell Cultural Centre in the trad-music village of Doolin from 10am to 4pm."
Doolin Craft Fair
"The seaside village of Liscannor hosts Heritage Week events at its community hall, celebrating the Cliffs of Moher coastline's natural and cultural history during the national celebration."
Heritage Week at Liscannor Community Hall
"Newtown Castle, a rare 16th-century round tower castle in the Burren, opens free of charge throughout Heritage Week, offering visitors a glimpse of one of Ireland's most unusual surviving tower houses."
Newtown Castle Heritage Week Open Day
"A tidal island monastic settlement founded by St Senan, complete with round tower and five medieval churches, opens for free boat-access visits across Heritage Week."
Heritage Week Open Days at Scattery Island Monastic Site
"A rare chance to go hands-on at one of the finest Franciscan friaries in Ireland, with family dig-and-discover activities running throughout Heritage Week in Ennis town."
Dig and Discover at Ennis Friary
"The Irish Landmark Trust opens Inchiquin House in the Burren village of Corofin for free self-guided tours, shining a light on this historic Clare estate property."
Heritage Open Doors: Inchiquin House
"Cobh's beloved three-day harbour festival combines sailing competitions, live music, a busking contest and a fancy dress parade in one of Ireland's most iconic waterfront towns."
Cobh People's Regatta
"Trail runners tackle fuchsia-lined island lanes and clifftop paths in a half marathon and 10km on Ireland's southernmost inhabited island, with the ferry crossing from Baltimore included in the adventure."
Cape Clear Island Races
"The prestigious King and Queen of the Roads championship, the showpiece finale of the Irish Road Bowling season, runs over three days on the country roads around Ballincurrig in East Cork, crowning the year's top male and female bowlers."
King and Queen of the Roads
"Claimed as Ireland's first walking festival, this long-running autumn weekend explores the hills and ancient routes of Ballyhoura Country with sunrise walks, moonlight ascents, and a medieval stroll in nearby Kilmallock."
Ballyhoura Walking Festival
"A beloved three-day horse-racing festival set against the dramatic backdrop of Dingle Bay, drawing crowds to one of Ireland's most scenic racecourses on the Dingle Peninsula."
Dingle Races
"An offshore coastal rowing endurance regatta based in one of Ireland's busiest fishing ports on the Beara Peninsula, drawing club crews from across Munster for long-course competition on open Atlantic water."
Castletownbere Endurance Regatta