One City, One Book

1-30 April: Dublin’s One City, One Book festival is an award-winning Dublin City Council initiative by Dublin City Public Libraries, which encourages everyone to read a book connected with the city during the month of April. Events will include a music concert and author readings. Visit www.dublinonecityonebook.ie.

Food Festival

9-12 April: The West Waterford Food Festival will take place in various venues around Dungarvan and west Waterford. Enjoy great food, hear local stories and meet new people. Don’t forget to take a trip to the food market, with over 100 artisan food and craft producers. Visit www.westwaterfordfestivaloffood.com.

FÉile NeidÍn

9-12 April: Féile Neidín, an Irish music festival, will take place in venues around Kenmare over four days. It will feature the cream of Irish traditional and folk artists, fantastic concerts, workshops and the Kenmare Session Trail, showcasing the best of Irish music. Visit www.kenmareirish musicfestival.com.

Spring Awakening

16 April: Spring Awakening is a one-day festival celebrating culture in Dublin. Step inside some of Dublin’s most celebrated buildings and celebrate the area of Dublin 1. Learn how to write a novel, explore Georgian architecture or take a tango lesson. For more information, visit www.culturedublinone.com.

Street food festival

18 April: The Wild Atlantic Way Street Food Festival will take place in Kinsale, Co Cork, from 1-4pm. See the town transform into an open-air market with food stalls, music and entertainment for the whole family. Local businesses will offer samples and take-home food for under €5. Visit www.kinsalerestaurants.com.