There are many festivals throughout the year that celebrate arts, music and culture. The Irish language is often at the heart of these events. Many of these are suitable for the whole family; don't miss out on a fantastic chance to enjoy the wide range of art, music and workshops.
Ireland plays host to many festivals throughout the year, many of which are a celebration of the Irish language, arts, music, and culture. You can find these Irish language festivals all over the country, in the cities and in the countryside, and you’ll find a range of different themes and celebrations at these festivals. One of the largest Irish language festivals would be Oireachtas na Samhna, which is a celebration of the Irish language and its culture and is held in November every year, while other Irish language festivals will focus more so on music; there is even an Irish language tent and stage at Electric Picnic!
Other smaller Irish language festivals are happening all through the Summer; such as Féile na Gealaí or Liú Lúnasa, which are growing more and more every year.
Many of these are suitable for the whole family with various forms of entertainment provided, such as Irish language clowns, drumming, dancing and many other workshops and shows for all ages.
Don’t miss out on a fantastic chance to enjoy the wide range of Irish language festivals that could be happening near you.
Féile Ealaíne an Earagail | Donegal | http://www.eaf.ie/ |
Féile na Gealaí | Rath Cairn | Féile na Gealaí ar Facebook |
Féile Ealaíona Cheatharlach (Éigse) | Carlow | http://carlowartsfestival.com/ |
Féile Hay | Meath | Suíomh gréasán |
Navan Choral Festival | Navan | www.navanchoralfestival.com |
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann | Year dependant | Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann ar Facebook |
Fleadh Scannán na Gaillimhe | Galway | http://www.galwayfilmfleadh.com/ |
Scoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair | Donegal | http://www.scoilgheimhridh.com/ |
Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy | Clare | Suíomh gréasán |
Féile Scéalaíochta Chléire | Clare Island | http://capeclearstorytelling.com/ |
Féile Trad | Dingle | http://dingletradfest.ie |
Liú Lúnasa | Belfast | Liú Lúnasa ar Facebook |
IMRAM | Dublin | imram.ie |
Imagine | Waterford | http://imagineartsfestival.com/ |
Éigse Dhiarmuid Ui Shúilleabháin | Cúil Aodha/Baile Mhúirne | http://www.eigse.ie/ |
Éigse Eatharlaí | Tipperary | http://www.eatharlai.ie/failte.html |
Féile Bheag Filíochta | Baile an Fheirtéaraigh | http://www.feilebheagfiliochta.com/ |
Féile Scannaíochta Chiarraí | Kerry | http://www.kerryfilmfestival.com/ |
Scoil Acla | Achill Island | http://scoilacla.ie/ |
Scoil Cheoil na Botha | Scotstown | http://anbhoth.ie/ |
Spleodar | Nenagh | http://nenagharts.com/index.php/spleodar/ |
Féile Ealaíona Chathair na Mart | Westport | http://westportartsfestival.com/ |
Oireachtas na Gaeilge | Year dependant | http://www.antoireachtas.ie/ |