WHERE
Ireland's National Concert Hall: fine food and marvellous music
WHEN
June to August
WHERE
Dublin
NEAREST AIRPORT
Dublin
THE OFFER
Start your weekend in Dublin with a Friday evening concert by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra and dinner from just €45 per person. Or pop in for lunch and a concert on Tuesdays for just €15.
Project: a hot date with Dublin!
WHEN
All year round
WHERE
Dublin
NEAREST AIRPORT
Dublin
THE OFFER
Feel the buzz of Dublin's most colourful destination in Temple Bar's historic cobbled streets. Two nights' B&B in a boutique hotel, pre-theatre meal and tickets to a show from just €115pp.
Cork Midsummer Festival: a worldwide Top 10 city
WHEN
12 - 27 June
WHERE
Cork
NEAREST AIRPORT
Cork
THE OFFER
A Lonely Planet Top 10 City to Visit. Cork will win you over with its unique mix of contemporary style and old world charm. Save on your stay in June when its action-packed Festival of the Senses takes over the city.
Kilkenny Arts Festival: Kilkenny in carnival mood
WHEN
6 - 15 August
WHERE
Kilkenny
NEAREST AIRPORT
Waterford, Dublin, Cork
THE OFFER
See beautiful Kilkenny in carnival mood as it celebrates Ireland's oldest arts festival with a wealth of inspiring events day and night. And you'll save on your stay in one of the town's top ten hotels.
Wexford Festival Opera: one of the world's best loved festivals
WHEN
16 - 30 October
WHERE
Wexford
NEAREST AIRPORT
Waterford, Dublin
THE OFFER
Voted one of the world's best small festivals and a Top 3 destination for music lovers by Frommer's Travel Guides, Wexford Festival Opera offers you opera, champagne and a choice of top hotels for a truly memorable short break.
Siamsa Tire: home of traditional Irish culture
WHEN
May to September
WHERE
Tralee, County Kerry
NEAREST AIRPORT
Kerry
THE OFFER
Save on your stay in one of beautiful Kerry's best hotels, dine royally and revel in the richness of Irish culture at Ireland's National Folk Theatre. And then why not linger to enjoy the legendary landscapes of the South West.
Galway Arts Festival: excitement around every corner
WHEN
12-15 July
WHERE
Galway
NEAREST AIRPORT
Galway
THE OFFER
You'll love the pretty medieval streets that come alive with hundreds of magical performances for 14 days and nights. Have fun in this warm-hearted city and save on your stay with some great deals.
Abbey Theatre: at the heart of Irish culture
WHEN
20 July - 25 September
WHERE
Dublin
NEAREST AIRPORT
Dublin
THE OFFER
A perfect break for lovers of culture and history. See a classic portrait of Irish life at a turning point in Ireland's history by one of the world's greatest playwrights. Then save on your stay in Dublin's landmark hotels.
ABSOLUT Fringe: unashamed, unadulterated, unmissable
WHEN
11 - 26 September
WHERE
Dublin
NEAREST AIRPORT
Dublin
THE OFFER
See the cool side of Dublin most tourists miss! Comedy, theatre, dance, music and loads of free outdoor events. This is a great value festival - get tickets from just €5 and 10% off your accommodation.
Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival: Dublin loves drama!
WHEN
30 September - 17 October
WHERE
Dublin
NEAREST AIRPORT
Dublin
THE OFFER
Want a bit more drama in your life? Then come to the theatrical capital of Europe and get blown away by the best theatre in the world. Choose from over 300 performances around the city.