West Coast Wonders: Make the Most of the Rest of Your Summer
From Sligo's Film & Folk Festival to Kerry's legendary Puck Fair - here are some dates for the diary to fill the last of the summer holidays with coastal day-trips out west.
Kenmare Arts Festival
Kenmare, Kerry, 3rd -17th August
This idyllic Kerry town goes all-out with their window displays for their annual festival. A hotspot for poets and painters, book into a workshop to get some tips from their local talent.
kenmareartsfestival.com
Puck Fair
Killorglin, Kerry, 10th-12th August
A right of passage for any self-respecting west coast native, they don’t make events like this anymore. Once in your lifetime you need to experience the crowning of the goat king in one of Ireland's longest running festivals.
Cork on a Fork Fest
Cork City, 13th-17th August
Pairing, tastings, workshops, trails, demos and tours, there’s a lot packed into this programme and even more top quality local grub to celebrate. So take a seat along the street and dine on the best seasonal ingredients.
Chamber Music on Valentia
Valentia Island, Kerry, 14th-17th August
This Maritime wonderland is like something out of a Wes Anderson movie, and a perfect location for a classy festival such as this. We’re looking forward to hearing fiddle player Ultan O’Brien who will hopefully be playing some pieces from his debut solo album release earlier this year, Dancing the Line.
chambermusiconvalentia.com
Strandhill Film & Folk Festival
Strandhill, Sligo, 29th-30th
We’re excited to return for the second year of this small but perfectly curated festival, run by a talented team of young locals including, film-makers Vincent Monahan, Alice Rosaline and Peter Clyne with musician Stephen O’Dowd. Think standout shorts and serious sessions.
strandhillfilmandfolkfestival.ie
From ‘Dickie to Richard’ – Richard Harris: Role of a Lifetime Exhibition, The Hunt Museum
Limerick City, until 16th November
The hometown of this legendary Hollywood actor is hosting an impressive retrospective. Expect to find memorabilia from his shinning career such as his Golden Globe, the iconic crown from Camelot and never-before-seen photographs and family film footage.
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