festivals and fairs roscommon

Knockcroghery Fair is a traditional country fair. It aims to keep the traditional agricultural aspects, sheep and horse fair. Provides entertainment for all the family. Always looking for new novel entertainment, ideas and events....

Castlerea, the centre of the West, now boasts one of the most successful Summer Festivals in Ireland. With Irelands Top Bands performing on the street. Castlerea International Festival hosts one of the best street carnival parades in Connaught. Additionally, we have lots of sport for children, great music and a lively evening programme for all the family....

Parish weekend which local people living away come home to meet old friends, enjoy the events laid on which include a fair day, youth football and other small novelty events held in local pubs,...

A festival that commemorates the life of Josie McDermott. Events include concerts, Irish dancing and talent competitions. The main event is the traditional flute competition.

This is held on the May Bank Holiday Weekend....

This featival is held on the August. The festival commemorates the life of the blind Irish bard- Turlough O' Carolan.  The following event are taking pace in the town of Keadue during the festival;
concerts, ceilis, set dancing, harp competition with prizes, tuition in harp, flute and tin whistle and set dancing workshop....

Earthsong is a family based camp offering a 100% safe place for adults and children to explore their creativity and have fun. Where we can share cultural gifts, healthy lifestyle options, peace, and learn to respect each other and the environment.

This event normally takes place in mid July for a week.
Contact the number above for more information....

The festival involves creating a Vi-king Life style village complete with Vi-king craftsmen and traders. Battle re-enactments scenes. Falconry and Long Boat racing.

This festival takes place on the first week in July....

This festival is to commemorate the life of Douglas Hyde whom was the first President of Ireland and was also the founder of the Gaelic League. Hyde had a strong interest in the Irish language, music and cultral and this is celebrated in a annual festival.
The week long festival of traditional Irish music, art and culture is held at the start of evey July .
Tuition is given in Tin Whistle, Flute, Fiddle, Piano and Button Accordion and lots more each morning, with le...

Fun filled family orientated arts festival, with lots of activities for all ages. Come and join the fun!
Music, Gormet food, drama, recitals, arts exhibitions, workshops and many more events....