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Events & Festivals In Ireland's East

The East of Ireland, having Dublin at its centre, is a vibrant region of Ireland. With its close proximity to Europe it also attracts its share of people enjoying short breaks in Ireland, mainly from the UK and France. The East of Ireland enjoys year round activities and events, the best of which we have highlighted on this page.

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East Ireland Film Festivals

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East Ireland Music Festivals

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East Ireland Cycling & Walking

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East Ireland Food Festivals

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East Ireland Farmers Markets

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Film Festivals in East Ireland

  • Wicklow Film Festival

    Bray, County Wicklow

  • Annually (2019 dates to be confirmed, usually held in September)
  • bray.ie
  • Find on Google Maps

Music Festivals in East Ireland

Cycling and Walking in East Ireland

Food Festivals in East Ireland

Farmers Markets in East Ireland

  • Lough Owel Organic Farm Westmeath
  • Baltinglass Country Market Wicklow (Saturdays, 10a.m to 3p.m)

Top 10 Day Trips and Attractions

These top attractions are all too good to put in a strict order. So just think of them as ten of the best. The ten attractions and destinations that you won't want to miss.

Trinity College, Dublin City
1. Dublin City Sightseeing
Cliffs of Moher in Ireland
2. The Cliffs of Moher
Killarney Ireland
3. Killarney & National Park
Giant's Causeway
4. The Giant's Causeway
Cork City Celebration
5. Cork City Sightseeing
Clonmacnoise, Co Offaly
6. Clonmacnoise
Galway City Ireland
7. Galway City Sightseeing
Galway City Ireland
8. Rock of Cashel
Derry City, Northern Ireland
9. Derry City & Walls
Kylemore Abbey tourist attraction
10. Kylemore Abbey & Gardens

What interests you most?

Discover the face of Ireland that interests you most. We've broken Ireland's attractions, locations and events into categories so you can easily find what appeals to you and your group.

Religion & Spirituality

Discover Ireland's ancient monastic settlements, its iconic churches and cathedrals, and its mystical, spiritual thin places.

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Irish Culture

A nation of poets, playwrights, thinkers and creators. See the homes and landscapes that inspired the likes of Swift, Wilde, Yeats, Joyce and Heaney.

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TV & Film

You've seen them on the big screen. Now experience Ireland's landscapes for yourself, visiting the sets of Game of Thrones, Star Wars and other classics.

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Castles & History

An ancient world awaits you. From within the stones of Ireland's ancient castles and monuments, the legends of ages past will reveal themselves to you.

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Outdoor Pursuits

Don't forget your camera as you head outdoors in Ireland. Some magnificent landscapes await you whether you're walking, cycling, sailing or climbing.

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Island Life

As well as being an Island itself, Ireland is surrounded by smaller islands with tiny populations and fascinating backstories. We're working our way through them!

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Photography

As well as being an Island itself, Ireland is surrounded by smaller islands with tiny populations and fascinating backstories. We're working our way through them!

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News & Events

Find out what's coming up and what's been going down in Ireland. Everything from family days and food festivals to St Paddy's and Storm Ophelia.

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