Killarney Walking Festival

Kerry | 9-11 June

If you fancy an active weekend out and about in the hills and mountains of Kerry enjoying the beautiful scenery, then the Killarney Walking Festival is perfect for you.

A region of unique character and steeped in history, the Killarney Walking Festival offers culture, wildlife and breathtaking scenery in the most enjoyable way.

The festival’s two-day walking programme offers hikes, treks and hill walks to suit all interests and fitness abilities, with The Gleneagle Hotel and Apartments as your walking festival base.

For more information on the festival and to book your walk, visit www.killarneywalkingfestival.ie.

Sea Sessions

Donegal | 23-25 June

As one of Ireland’s most highly respected small festivals, Sea Sessions in Bundoran is most definitely one for the summer bucket list. Soak up the sun, sea and sand, with Sea Sessions offering the perfect weekend experience with a superb mixture of music, camping and the surfing lifestyle.

Let your hair down and dance to top music names across the weekend including Sigma, All Tvvins, The Coronas, Primal Scream and Foy Vance.

For more information on the lineup and where to find tickets, check out www.seasessions.com.

Traidphicnic

Galway | 30 June to 2 July

Said to be the liveliest music festival you’re ever likely to attend, Spiddal is sure to come alive for the arrival of Traidphicnic this July.

With a lineup of incredible trad musicians in a number of locations around Spiddal, it is a coastal village favourite that is popular with everyone ranging from holidaying families to surfers.

There is something for the whole family across the festival. As well as music, there is also a fantastic art trail and workshops for everyone to get involved in.

For more information on Traidphicnic, visit www.traidphicnic.com.

Enniscorthy Rockin’ Food Festival

Wexford | 4-7 August

Enniscorthy Rockin’ Food Festival has everything you could want in a summer festival and more.

With free live music, artisan food, craft and beer markets, family fun and so much more, this is something that shouldn’t be missed. There is plenty to do for your mini rock n’ rollers, including a vintage steam train, Mad Hatter’s afternoon tea party, treasure hunt, magic shows, Punch and Judy, bungee trampolines, carousels and much more.

For more information on the festival, visit www.rockinfoodfestival.com.

Irish Game and Country Fair

Offaly | 26-27 August

Irish Game and Country Fair is a must-do for all of those who live, work, play or have a love for the Irish countryside.

Held in the spectacular backdrop of Birr Castle, there is plenty to see and do for the duration of the fair.

There’s a number of international competitions and displays, including clay-pigeon shooting, archery, carriage driving and gun dog competitions.

The fair also has a fine food festival, with cookery demonstrations, a living history village and a tented village of trade stands.

For more information, visit www.irishgameandcountryfair.com.