Westport Folk and Bluegrass Festival
June
This festival invades the local pubs over three days to bring folk and bluegrass music to the town of Westport.
South Sligo Summer School
July
Head to the town of Tubbercurry and indulge in the delights of Irish music and dance. Local pubs host concerts and tutorial sessions, where you can have a go at the tin whistle and bodhrán; an Irish drum.
Ballina Salmon Festival
July
Heritage Day is a highlight of this eight day festival, when locals dress up in 19th century costumes to celebrate everything that’s salmony and fishy. Fireworks add the the fun of the street parties and art celebrations, in addition to fishing competitions and raft races on the Moy River.
Croagh Patrick Pilgrimage
July
The last Sunday of July sees tens of thousands undertake an extraordinary pilgrimage to the holy Croagh Patrick mountain, many shirtless and barefoot.
Castlebar International Four Days Walking Festival
July
Explore this beautiful part of western Ireland with other ramblers at July’s walking festival, taking in the mountains, river, bogs and loughs as you go.