Fleadh by the Feale

1-5 May: Fleadh by the Feale takes place over the May Bank Holiday in Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick. The festival includes art and busking competitions, a concert, traditional music, dance and storytelling. Visit www.fleadhbythefeale.com to find out more.

Feile na Bealtaine 1-5 May: Feile na Bealtaine, a dynamic arts festival, takes place at the Dingle Peninsula. There is always plenty of film, dance, sheepdog trials, politics and much more. You have to experience Féile na Bealtaine to understand it (but you can get an idea from the video on the website). Visit www.feilenabealtaine.ie

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Country Fair

4 May: Summer fun and entertainment can be enjoyed at the Duckett’s Grove Country Fair from 11am to 6pm. The fair will have free horse drawn carriage rides, a falconry display, traditional craft displays of basket making, weaving and felting, and a blacksmith. Admission is €7 per car.

Millstreet Crafts

4 May: From the spark of a blacksmith’s hammer to the intricate weaving of a sugán basket, traditional Irish skills will be celebrated on Sunday, 4 May, at Millstreet Country Park. Other facilities include a deer farm, walking, cycling and orienteering trails. See www.millstreetcountrypark.com for more information.

The Burren in Bloom

1 May-1 June: The Burren in Bloom festival will celebrate the famous wildflowers in the magical landscape of the Burren. It will feature nearly 40 events, including walks, talks and cultural events, with a choice for all age groups. To download the festival brochure visit www.burreninbloom.com