Festivals

You may be wondering what festivals in Ireland you may attend as you plan your trip to Ireland. For starters, Ireland is a small country with only a few large cities. Dublin hosts the majority of Ireland's main festivals. Outside of Dublin, Ireland is dominated by charming villages, making it difficult to obtain parking and/or housing on short notice.

If you plan beforehand, you'll be able to get a front-row seat in the heart of the action. Where else in the world would a goat be crowned king? Killgorin, in Kerry's heartland, hosts the Puck Fair every August 10th, 11th, and 12th.

A puck (or male goat) defended the neighboring community from pillaging, according to one common version of the story. Raiders discovered a herd of goats grazing on the mountainside as they took over the nearby settlements. Attend the Dublin St. Patrick's Day Parade on or around March 17 for the biggest, loudest, and most proud honor to St. Patrick. And there are many other festivals waiting for you to discover.