The Irish festival of Lughnasa
Discover the origins, significance and traditions of Lughnasa in Ireland. A festival celebrating life, nature and the start of the harvest.
Irish celebrations : the must-haves
The Macnas Halloween Parade
Every year at Halloween, the Macnas Halloween Parade takes place, a major procession that attracts nearly 70,000 visitors! A unique and festive occasion!
Saint Patrick’s Day on Achill Island
St. Patrick's Day on Achill Island is celebrated in a different way! A time when tradition, music and emotion meet against a backdrop of wild Irish landscapes.
Aos Sí at Samhain: Why Ireland Feared the Fair Folk
Fairies with teeth, boundaries you did not cross and roads best avoided after dark: Samhain reveals the unsettling side of Ireland’s Aos Sí.
The Beltaine Irish festival
In Ireland, Beltaine is a Celtic festival that has survived the centuries. Still celebrated today, it takes place at the end of April and celebrates nature and fine weather.
Farmaphobia
Farmaphobia in Ireland is an opportunity to celebrate Halloween with a thrill-filled experience! Get ready to tremble with fear on this farm of horror!
Holly: an Irish Christmas tradition
Did you know that the Christmas holly wreath comes from an Irish tradition? Holly brings good luck and prosperity to the home!…
The New Year’s Day Swim at Achill Island
Discover the New Year’s Day Swim at Achill Island: a plunge into the Atlantic on January 1st at Dugort, festive atmosphere, icy challenge and charity fundraiser.
