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Celebrate the 10th birthday of Sea Sessions as it comes to Bundoran from 22 to 24 June. From humble beginnings, the festival has grown to become one of the highlights of the Irish summer, attracting high-profile international and national acts. It has also cemented Bundoran’s reputation as the Irish surf capital. This year the festival boasts a line-up featuring Dizzee Rascal, Rudimental and Hannah Wants. As well as the musical side of things, there will be Ireland’s biggest surfing event, skating, BMX, beach sports and a big old beach party to celebrate the festival’s birthday. Visit www.seasessions.com for further details.
Enjoy learning about Wexford’s rich maritime heritage and culture, which will be celebrated on 23 and 24 June at the Wexford Maritime Festival. Take the whole family out for the weekend to join the party where you can jump on board one of the visiting boats, or take on the many water activities available like sailing and rowing. There will be so much to learn at the search and rescue demonstrations, plus live entertainment setting the tone for one of the highlights of your summer. Visit www.wexfordmaritimefestival.ie for further information.
Help rebuild the Mountcharles Famine Wall as part of the dry-stone-wall workshops that are taking place at Tír Chonaill Stone Festival, Donegal from 22 to 24 June. For those who love stone work, beginners and experts alike, this is a great event that will enhance your knowledge of this bespoke craft. The theme for this year’s event is Agriculture, which celebrates Ireland's long relationship between farming and dry stone walls. Tour the local sheep farm and learn the almost forgotten skill of cutting a stone drain. There will be talks which will inspire you, music by evening, storytelling and more. For information on the event visit www.dswai.ie.
Join the people of Kells as they celebrate the history of Ireland’s most famous book, the Book of Kells at Hinterland from 21 to 24 June, an arts and literature festival based in the original home of Ireland’s most famous book. While the magnificently illuminated manuscript now resides in Trinity College, the town of Kells celebrates its rich literary heritage with four packed days of events. The festival will feature interviews, panel discussions, lectures, debates and film screenings all circulating around the written word. The whole town really gets involved in the effort, turning Kells into a “Sea of Green” for Hinterland. For further details visit www.hinterland.ie.
Sing your heart out as the Pop-Up choir comes to Naas. Whether you're a seasoned singer or someone who has never sung in public, the Pop-Up choir invites you to lend your voice on 23 June at McAuley Place. The choir will come together to learn two or three upbeat songs in the beautiful surroundings of the Old Nun’s Chapel at McAuley Place and will then have the opportunity to perform live on the festival stage in Poplar Square. Suitable for families or individuals, participation requires no previous experience whatsoever.
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