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Best time to visit
50 things to do in Ireland
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Ballinasloe Horse Fair & Festival
One of the largest and oldest horse festivals in Europe
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Gaelic Football
Play football in Gaelic way—try the same game but with far different system of rules
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Blackberries
Get a taste of Ireland's most favourite blackberries and seasonal desserts with them
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Laytown Beach Races
Check out the only officially approved beach horse race in Europe!
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Irish Bog Snorkelling Championship
Dive into childhood with the muddiest race on Earth
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Loughcrew Equinox
The ancient tombs of Loughcrew are aligned perfectly with equinox sunrise and have been a sacred place for Gaelic culture, especially during this occasion
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Hurling Season
Check out traditional Gaelic ball-sport at the football pitch but with a hockey stick in hands
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Watching Puffins
Set off for your birdwatching journey across Ireland to spot puffins on the coast
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Winter
Humid and cold season with possibly negative temperatures but without much snow
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Surfing the Perfect Wave
Unwrap your sense of adventure in Ireland's surfing destinations
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Vee Pass Rhododendrons
The Vee is famous all over Ireland for its panoramic views, particularly thanks to blooming rhododendrons
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Primrose Blooming Season
Meet the begining of spring with hundreds of tiny primroses
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St. Patrick's Day in Ireland
Explore the top five Irish cities to celebrate St. Paddy's
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Lambing Season
Head to Ireland for the cutest experience of seeing woolly sheep babies
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Loganberries
Another sweet reason to visit Ireland are loganberries at the end of summer
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Fuchsia Flower
Tiny red and purple flowers that cover the island's valleys throughout summer months
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Sea Pinks Blooming Season
Visit the Dingle Peninsula when Sea Pinks flower and it might become your most colourful Ireland's experience
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Sea Kayaking
If you long for a relaxed and sightful sea kayaking experience without rapid current and swells, enjoy it during summertime!
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Bloomsday Festival
All Ulysses fans should at least once spend June 16th in Dublin
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Longitude Festival
Dublin's biggest outdoor music event with hip-hop and R&B vibes
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Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival
Fed up with Tinder? Try Europe’s biggest singles festival with lots of country music and booze
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Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
The competition celebrating traditional Irish music and culture
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Forbidden Fruit Festival
Music, art, fashion and good vibes in the center of Dublin
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Dublin Horse Show
A prestigious equestrian competition with some of the richest prizes in the world
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KBC Dublin Marathon
Feel high with the views of the ancient city while participating in this amazing running event
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Christmas Markets
Immerse yourself in a festive atmosphere and check out traditional Irish gifts
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Northern Lights in Ireland
Ireland has a good geographical position to view aurora borealis
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Conor Pass
Buckle up for Ireland's highest mountain pass with breathtaking views
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Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival
See some Irish craic while indulging in famous Galway Bay oysters
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Kitesurfing & Windsurfing
Pack the thickest wetsuit and discover cold-water Ireland
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Emery Celtic Cross
A giant Celtic cross of trees can be spotted from the sky above an Irish forest
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Dublin New Year's Eve
Get to the streets with thousands of Dubliners to celebrate the New Year with music and fireworks
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Cherry Blossoms in Dublin
Take a delightful stroll around the city when its cherry trees are in full bloom
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Wild Lights Dublin Zoo
Embark on a magical worldwide adventure in the Dublin Zoo
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Belfast Christmas Market
Get the ultimate Christmas experience at this Christmas market
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Mount Stewart Festival of Lights
Meet a fascinating display based on the Son et Lumiere show in France