festivals and fairs cork

Events include: the best dressed dog and cat, bonny baby, clothesline, tractor and trailer and superman competitions, obstacle trails, sheaf throwing, crazy golf, horse shoe pitching, traditional Irish dancing and set dancing.This festival is normally held around the end of July- beginning of August....

This international seven-a-side rubgy competition is the largest of its kind in Europe. Teams will be competing over the May Bank Holiday weekend in the picturesque coastal town of Kinsale in South County Cork.
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Family based festival maintaining links with Skibbereen's emigrants and promoting free street entertainment for all, plus organised musical events. This event is held at the end of July/ start of August....

For the weeks approaching Christmas, where would you be without a visit for all the family to see Santa? You will be treated by a visit by Mrs Claus and several of their hard-working elves. Take a trip over to the Christmas Markets with the Swiss style stalls, live crib, carol singing and much more of the festive spirit....

An annual fun filled festival hosted by the Crosshaven Vintners which brings together approx 60 traditional sailing crafts. This is a rare opportunity for the traditional sailors to show off their boats which are steeped in history....

The Sam Maguire Festival Weekend is a celebration and tribute to the man whom the All Ireland Football Cup is called after. It involves events for both young and old....

The Festival of the Carberies is held at Leap and Glandore, County Cork. There will be various different events held during this period. This is sure to be a great family occasion. Please phone for further information....

The festival is a celebration of the visual and performing arts.
Events include displays by local artists, historical walking tours of Buttevant and the Ballyhoora Mountains, concerts, plays and traditional music sessions.
Each year a pageant commemorating an event in the town’s history is performed in the streets....

This traditional festival is sure to have something for all, it is guaranteed craic and ceoil (music) with workshops in music song and dance being hosted by some of the country's best traditional artists. The aim of Feile Atha Da Chab is to promote and celebrate Irish traditional music and song. The weekend offers concerts, children's sessions, impromptu pub sessions and various workshops....

Saint Stephens Day in Carrigaline is a very special time. There are large crowds of people in the town for the traditional South Union Hunt and the exceptionally colourful Wren Boys Street Festival....