Festivals in Ireland – August 2017
As July draws to a close, and dare we say it, the end of summer is on the horizon, it is high time to get planning to make sure that the last of the fine weather doesn’t slip by.
No plans for August? No problem! Here we have compiled a list of Festivals for you to enjoy throughout the month of August. With all these interesting places to visit this summer sure won’t be a boring one.
By Catherina Arndt
Ballyshannon Folk Festival 2017
When? : 3rd August 2017 – 6th August
Where? : Co. Donegal
What? : Folk & Traditional Music
Price: €33 – €35
Boyne Music Festival 2017
When? : 4th August – 6th August
Where? : Drogheda, Co. Louth
What? : Chamber music, Poetry and Song
Price: €5 – €20
Spraoi 2017
When? : 4th August – 6th August
Where? : Spraoi, Co. Waterford
What? : Street Art & Music
Price: FREE
Birr Vintage Week and Arts Festival 2017
When? : 4th August – 11th August
Where? : Birr, Co. Offaly
What? : Antiques and fine art fair, live music, sporting and literary events, nightly pub entertainment
Price: FREE
Sean McCarthy Memorial Weekend 2017
When? : 4th August – 7th August
Where? : Finuge, Co. Kerry
What? : Storytelling Competition, Ballad Competitions, and Live Bands
Price: €20
Enniscorthy Rockin Food Fesitval 2017
When? : 4th August – 6th August
Where? : Enniscorthy, Co Wexford
What? : Free Live Music, Artisan Food, Craft & Beer Markets
Price: FREE
Castlepalooza 2017
When? : 4th August – 6th August
Where? : Charleville Castle, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
What? : Boutique Music & Arts Festival
Price: €59 – €159
Ireland Festival of Nations 2017
When? : 5th August
Where? : Dublin, D1
What? : Music, food, face-painting, traditional costume competition for kids, dance workshops, parade of nations, games
Price: FREE
Beatyard 2017
When? : 5th August – 6th August
Where? : Dun Laoghaire, Dublin
What? : 80+ music acts
Price: €5 (Kids) – €89
Clonmel Busking Festival 2017
When? : 10th August – 13th August
Where? : Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
What? : Music
Price: FREE
Carlingford Oyster Festival 2017
When? : 11th August – 14th August
Where? : Carlingford, Co. Louth
What? : Artisan Craft & Food Stalls
Price: FREE
Kilkenny Arts Festival 2017
When? : 11th August – 20th August
Where? : Kilkenny
What? : Musicians, performers, writers and artists
Price: FREE
Rose of Tralee International Festival 2017
When? : 16th August – 22nd August
Where? : Tralee, Co. Kerry
What? : Street entertainment, carnival, live concerts, theatre, circus, markets, funfair, fireworks and Rose Parades
Price: Varies
Inchigeela Festival 2017
When? : 17th August 2017 – 20th August
Where? : Inchigeela, Cork
What? : Music and fashion festival
Price: €15 – €25
The Big Grill Festival 2017
When? : 17th August – 20th August
Where? : Herbert Park, Dublin
What? : International BBQ festival
Price: €15 – €29
Dublin Quays Festival 2017
When? : 17th August – 20th August
Where? : Dublin
What? : Afternoons of spoken word, cultural talks, literary events, pop up performances and club nights
Price: Varies
