Back in action!

Drake and Joseph Havlat, and many more. Visit westcorkmusic.ie/ chamber-music-festival

Dromcollogher Festival

June 24th - July 3rd

The 80th Dromcollogher Carnival celebrations will take place this year in Co Limerick. This festival is one of the longestrunning festivals in Ireland taking place over 10 nights every summer, with a focus on family fun and a carnival.

Over the 10 nights, there will be entertainment for all age groups. From DJs on the street, street entertainers, kids’ day, street dancers, and adult fancy dress. Plus, there’s bubble football, dog shows, talent competitions for children and adults, motorbike parades and much more. The whole family will love it! Visit facebook.com/dromcollogher.carnival

Galway Film Fleadh

July 5th - July 10th

Ireland’s leading film festival, which has been the place of discovery of new Irish cinema and talent, is once again taking place in Galway for the 34th time.

Galway Film Fleadh will return with inperson screenings, and online and in-cinema screenings for the 2022 Fleadh. In-person screenings will take place in the heart of Galway city, as Pálás Cinema will reopen its doors in time for the Fleadh.

Each year, Galway invites luminaries of the silver screen to impart their knowledge. Past guests include Michael Fassbender, Florence Pugh, Martin Sheen, Saoirse Ronan, and more. This year, the guest is TBD, but it is sure to be as incredible as in previous years! Visit galwayfilmfleadh.com

Galway International Arts Festival

July 11th - 24th

Experience 14 days of extraordinary this July 11th-24th at the multidisciplinary Galway International Arts Festival. The line-up includes live music, theatre, opera, visual arts, street spectacle, dance, discussion, and comedy.

Founded in 1978, Galway International Arts Festival (GIAF) develops and produces new work that tours nationally and internationally; and presents a major discussion platform, First Thought Talks. Along with the multidisciplinary line-up, the live music line-up includes performances from the legendary Pixies, The Flaming Lips, and Kaiser Chiefs among others. Not to mention the art and theatre performances throughout the two weeks. It can’t be missed! Visit giaf.ie to read the full programme line-up and to buy tickets

Listowel International Storytelling

Festival

September 15th - 18th

The 4th annual Listowel International Storytelling Festival at Kerry Writers’ Museum will take place this year in midSeptember. Every September, the heritage town of Listowel welcomes Irish and international storytellers and musicians for a community gathering full of tales, recitations, music, songs, and ballads. The

2022 festival will feature a packed programme of events including storytelling sessions and workshops, story and history walks, children’s events, and music sessions. Acclaimed Storyteller in Residence at the Kerry Writers’ Museum Maria Gillen is the Artistic Director for the festival and will use her expertise to make this a fantastic festival for all the family. Visit kerrywritersmuseum.com/ storytelling-festival

Dingle Food Festival

September 30th - October 2nd

The Dingle Food Festival takes place on the first weekend in October every year in the beautiful fishing town of Dingle on the Dingle Peninsula in Co Kerry. Locals call it ‘The Best Weekend of the Year’ as the town comes alive with locals and tourists alike. Highlights of the festival include cookery demonstrations, food trails, over 50 market stalls, workshops, street entertainment, childrens’ events, wine tastings, and much more.

Why not try The Taste Trail during the festival? You can book taste trail tickets and then visit over 70 venues around the town offering tastings of the best food and drink the Peninsula has to offer.

Visit dinglefood.com