The Best Folk Music Festivals in Ireland
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Check out our list of the best folk music festivals in Ireland! From the Galway International Arts Festival to the Cork Folk Festival, there’s something for everyone.
Doolin Folk Festival
Doolin Folk Festival is one of the most popular folk music festivals in Ireland. The festival takes place over three days in the small town of Doolin in County Clare. There is a wide range of music on offer at the festival, from traditional Irish folk to contemporary folk and world music. The festival also has a strong community feel, with many locals getting involved in the music and activities.
Ennis Trad Festival
The Ennis Trad Festival is one of the most well-known and loved folk music festivals in Ireland. The festival takes place in the town of Ennis in County Clare, and it attracts music lovers from all over the world. The festival takes place over four days in late October, and it features a wide range of traditional Irish music, song, and dance. There are also a number of workshops and competitions taking place during the festival.
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
The Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is the biggest and most prestigious traditional Irish music festival in the world. It is held annually in a different town or city in Ireland, normally during the second week of August. The festival attracts up to 400,000 visitors each year, many of whom camp on site for the week. The event is organised by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, an organisation dedicated to the promotion of traditional Irish music.
Cork Folk Festival
The Cork Folk Festival is one of the most popular folk music festivals in Ireland. It takes place every year in the city of Cork, in the south of the country. The festival attracts musicians from all over the world, and there are usually around 100 concerts taking place during the four-day event.
Willie Clancy Summer School
The Willie Clancy Summer School is Ireland’s premier traditional music festival, which takes place in the seaside town of Miltown Malbay, County Clare. Named after the famous uilleann piping maestro, the festival features a packed programme of concerts, ceilis, workshops and lectures. Visitors can also enjoy a wide range of traditional Irish food and drink at the many cafes, bars and restaurants in the town.
