Wicklow Mining Heritage: Music, Story and Dance
The Barn Ensemble and Roundwood Set Dancers bring to life the musical and social history of Wicklow's mining communities through tunes, storytelling, poetry and dance at Brockagh Resource Centre.
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"Now in its 148th year, this entirely volunteer-run festival celebrates Wicklow Town's seafaring heritage with golly fishing, rowing races, raft races and live music across the harbour and town."
Wicklow Regatta Festival
"One of Leinster's most beloved agricultural shows, running since 1935 and drawing over 15,000 visitors to Fairwood Park each August Bank Holiday Monday for livestock, horses, home industries, crafts and live country music."
Tinahely Agricultural Show
"Children dig alongside real archaeologists from the School of Irish Archaeology in a hands-on excavation at one of Ireland's most iconic early-Christian monastic sites."
Big Dig at Glendalough
"Guided tours of Delgany's early Christian burial ground explain historic 18th and 19th century inscriptions and artistic motifs, with self-guided heritage trail leaflets also available."
Delgany Early Christian Graveyard Heritage Tours
"A weekend market-square fair in Tinahely featuring a live sheep run, sheep shearing demonstrations, wool craft stalls and local food, celebrating the county's pastoral heritage."
All Things Woolly at Tinahely
"A guided village walk through Newcastle exploring local landmarks, lore and the stories that shaped this quiet Wicklow coastal community."
Heritage Walk of Newcastle Village
"Now in its 32nd year, this intimate four-day gathering in a small Wexford village pub draws a loyal following with a mix of traditional, folk, roots, and Americana music across a long July weekend."
Annual Phil Murphy Weekend of Music
"A boutique music and arts weekend that transforms the tiny village of Emo into a walkable festival site, mixing Britpop and indie legends with Irish trad and folk on multiple stages under the forest skyline."
Forest Fest Music & Arts Festival
"A riverside festival in the Shannon-side village of Banagher that takes its name from the old Irish expression, mixing music, community events and Shannon waterway celebrations over a summer weekend."
That Beats Banagher Festival
"A beloved August Bank Holiday country and Irish music festival under canvas in Drumlish, immortalised in song by local legend Declan Nerney, drawing crowds from across Ireland for dancing, comedy, and community spirit."
The Marquee in Drumlish
"A weekend of harp concerts, workshops, competitions and heritage tours in the tiny Co. Meath birthplace of blind harper and composer Turlough O'Carolan."
O'Carolan Harp, Cultural and Heritage Festival
"A community-run music, comedy and culture weekend staged in the intimate ruins of Cullohill Castle, brought to life by Cullohill Community Council with support from Laois County Council."
Folly Festival