Festivals and Music

Music is good for the soul and there are plenty of options of easy listening from the island of Ireland. Renowned for their traditional ballads and reels, local Irish music has continued to pay homage...

Shrove Tuesday, more affectionately known as Pancake Day, is a day where pancakes are served for every meal? When is Pancake Tuesday, you ask? It is celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday - the first...

Cairo is the capital of Egypt and is one of the oldest cities in the world, so it might be difficult to navigate it in one day or decide exactly what you want to see....

Irish singer and songwriter Niall Horan was born on the 13th of September 1993 in Mullingar, Ireland. He became a popular singer as a member of the band One Direction. In 2010, he participated as...

If you are planning to visit the vibrant city of Belfast, Northern Ireland’s capital city this autumn, you’ll not be disappointed by wants on offer. One very popular and always exciting event is the Belfast...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSkVFfeXgxk The best evening of the year in Belfast is happening this Friday the 20th: Culture Night. This year’s Culture Night has the theme of ‘Pride’ and the concept will be seen throughout the performances and...

In the valley that saw the song, ‘Danny Boy’ conceived, one of Ireland’s most celebrated music festivals is back this summer - Stendhal. A lineup of events that has boasted international stars to local legends,...

Summertime in Ireland means festivals are in full swing, from music festivals, art festivals, family events and more, there is so much to enjoy this summer in Ireland. The annual International Street Arts Festival; Spraoi...

Dublin has always been famous for its literary history and a close-knit relationship with some of the most well-known writers of our time. One of those writers is the famous Irish novelist James Joyce, whose...

Snow Patrol are an alternative rock band from Bangor, County Down. They formed in Dundee, Scotland in 1994 and rose to prominence in the “post-Britpop” era. The band are most famous for their world-renowned track...

Every August, the sleepy, seaside town of Bangor comes alive with excitement and purpose at the arrival of the Open House Festival. With an array of events including music acts, spoken word events, food and...

Summertime is fast approaching and this means an amazing selection of Irish summer festivals to enjoy. As the weather starts to get nicer (we hope but the Irish weather can be very temperamental at times),...