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Young traditional musicians playing flute, fiddle and guitar in Belfast, featured in an Irish Tourist Radio graphic for Fleadh Belfast 2026.

Over 800,000 Tourists? Organisers Say Belfast’s 2026 Fleadh Could Be City’s Biggest Ever

Belfast’s 2026 Fleadh could shatter every record—800,000 visitors, £60M impact, and a city forever changed. This is no ordinary festival.
A female golfer in a pink skirt and white jacket putts a golf ball on a lush green toward a yellow flag, with the historic, turreted Adare Manor stone building in the background under a clear blue sky.

Ryder Cup 2027: Ireland-Only Ticket Window Opens First, But Matchday Seats Are Scarce

Irish residents get first access to Ryder Cup 2027 tickets, but matchday seats are already vanishing. Will you miss out?
A man and woman sit outdoors on a sunny day, enjoying street food from white takeaway containers. The man wears a red quarter-zip sweater and the woman wears a light blue shirt with a black backpack. They are surrounded by vibrant green plants and large decorative red flower sculptures.

Ireland’s 33 Best Food and Drink Festivals This Year, Are You Missing the Real Standouts?

From oyster championships to farm-to-table feasts, Ireland’s food festivals go far deeper than you’d expect. Are you missing the best ones?
Promotional banner for the 32nd Micho Russell Music Festival Weekend featuring traditional Irish musicians, a tin whistle player, and a coastal village at sunset.

Ireland’s Quiet Village Hosts Global Stars for 32nd Micho Russell Music Festival Weekend

While tiny Doolin village hosts Grammy winners at the Micho Russell Festival, its authenticity outshines Ireland’s massive festivals. Music still lives where the legend’s grave faces the sea.
Crowds at a vibrant Irish festival in 2026 with fireworks, stage lights, a Ferris wheel, hot air balloons and coastal cliffs under a dramatic evening sky.

Why Ireland’s 2026 Festival Lineup Might Be The Most Dazzling and Unmissable Ever

From Donegal to Cork: Ireland’s 2026 festival scene pairs Nicki Minaj with traditional pipes in castles, national parks, and pubs. Music lovers will kick themselves for missing this once-in-a-generation lineup.
Traditional Irish musicians performing at Fleadh Cheoil 2013 in Derry City, playing guitar, flute, accordion and banjo before a street audience.

Belfast Prepares for Its First Fleadh Cheoil, and a £60m Crowd Surge of 700,000

Belfast’s historic first Fleadh Cheoil will flood the city with 700,000 visitors and a staggering £60 million windfall in just eight days. The cultural tsunami arrives August 2026.
northern ireland family events

Northern Ireland’s Wildest Family Events Before School Starts, Have You Missed the Best Ones?

Last-minute family adventures in Northern Ireland before school bells ring – dinosaurs, princesses, and mud-covered learning experiences await. Your kids might never forgive you for missing these.
A vibrant Irish music festival crowd under summer skies, with a large outdoor stage set against green fields.

From Trucks to Main Stages: How Irish Music Festivals Earned Their Place in 2025

From flatbed trucks to carbon-neutral gatherings, Ireland’s music festivals have evolved beyond recognition. Rural cow pastures now fuel national economies while Fontaines D.C. shares stages with Nelly Furtado. Irish festival culture has forever changed.
festival profits under pressure

Why Ireland’s Booming Music Festival Industry Leaves Organisers Bleeding Cash

Ireland’s festivals attract millions while organizers bleed money. Behind the mud, music, and €14.7 million in funding lies a paradoxical industry where 90% attendance barely covers costs. Financial disaster lurks behind every rain cloud.

Tiny Irish Village Set to Morph Into a Sci-Fi Wonderland for Star Wars Mega Festival

This tiny Irish village isn’t just transforming into a Star Wars wonderland—it’s creating the ultimate collision between ancient landscapes and galactic fantasy. The force awakens in Portmagee May 2025.