Ireland: Events in August

Hey guys! Can you believe it's August already? Just feels like yesterday that summer just started. Craziness. July went so quickly and it just feels like summer just slipped away! It's Autumn now. But there is still another few weeks left until school and universities are back in action, so I'd say make the most of the next few weeks before your days are spent studying and in a rut trying to get everything done.
As similar to last month, I'm here to list out a few events coming up that I think are worth taking a look at! Enjoying summer doesn't necessarily mean to fly out to a beach and spend big money. Going to events and having fun can making the most of summer!
Anyway, enough gibber jabber. Here is some cool events happening across Ireland, and a few international events that would be worth checking out!

Munster:

• 3-8 August: Feakle Traditional Music Festival, Feakle, Co. Clare. A festival that's about 30 years old. for a few days each August the village becomes a place where traditional music, dancing and friends meet in the village of Feakle. Music is a big part of culture in the village, so this festival is important as it celebrates the tradition of music in Feakle. http://www.feaklefestival.ie/
• 10-12 August: Puck Fair 2016, Killorglin, Co. Kerry. Puck Fair is said to be one of the oldest festivals in Ireland. with documented history dating a good 400 years! Crazy, right? This event is one that I find real cool and quirky. A goat will be crowned king during this festival. Yeah, a goat. This festival has a lot of fun stuff to look forward to including: Day/Night concerts, firework displays, horse fair and and parade. Killorglin is a coastal town. Fresh seafood from the River Laune and artisan, locally sourced food is popular in the area. http://puckfair.ie/
• 14-22 August: Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann. Ennis, Co. Clare is one of the biggest celebrated Traditional Irish music festivals that garners crowds locally, nationally and internationally. For many, it's the culmination of months of preparation, practice and perfecting their pieces. It's a celebration of sorts for trad music, dancing, workshops and singing. It brings so much to an area, including events to be enjoyed during the festival. http://www.fleadhcheoil.ie/
• 17-21 August: Masters of Tradition, Bantry, Co. Cork. An event celebrating trad music, like the West Cork Music Festival. http://www.westcorkmusic.ie/mastersoftradition/
• 25-28 August: Charlie Chaplin Comedy Film Festival, Waterville, Co. Kerry. is a four day event that is packed with circus performances, street entertainers, film competition screenings, impromptu comedy performances and so much more. The final day sees a performance from Bagatelle. The event is a homage to Charlie Chaplin. http://chaplinfilmfestival.com/

Connaught:

• 6-10 August: Tubbercurry Old Fair Day Festival, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo. One of the oldest crafts festivals in Ireland, focusing on heritage, crafts and culture with family friendly events. "Relive Yesteryear" with rustic displays of buttermaking, weaving, pottery making and so much more. Stalls and displays open during the event. Tubber is close to Sligo town. It would be worth while to visit and see the surrounding areas! http://www.oldfairday.ie/
• 7-14 August: Ballinamore Family Festival, Co. Leitrim. A family fun event in Co. Leitrim. Free open air concerts and appearances from Irish Country music stars including Mike Denver, Robert Mizzell and Cliona Hagan. https://www.facebook.com/events/300921976912519/
• 12-21 August: Belmullet Gala Festival, Bellmullet, Co. Mayo. This festival is another family friendly event including Heritage Day and other fun events. Fishing competitions, treasure hunts, pig racing, busking, water sports and so much more. http://belmulletfestival.ie/
• 15-21 August: Galway Pride Festival. One of the staple events in Galway's event calendar. With a thriving LGBT community. Events are ran throughout Galway City with some special guests, amazing sponsors and what are said to be some kick-ass parties. The Grand Marshall for the Pride Parade is social media personality James Patrice, who features on TV3's Xpose, RTE Two and a fixture on RTE One's social media. Also named to appear is Irish comedienne Kathrine Lynch, known for her RTE hit show- Katherine Lynch's Wonder Women and other hit shows. I'm sure it's going to be a massive success! With Event Manager, Bruce Henry at the helm, I'm sure it'll be fantastic. A quote Bruce (Chairperson)- "This year will be the largest Pride Festival in 27 years and is jammed with great workshops for everyone and great parties. For all the details, go to www.galwaypridefestival.com" https://www.facebook.com/galwaypridefest
• 20-28 August: Galway Heritage Week. Galway's vast heritage is set to be celebrated across the country with so many events across the city and county from Ballinasloe to Inishbofin. Everything from genealogy to history will be celebrated during the week. 

Leinster: 

• 5-14 August: Kilkenny Arts Festival. This festival, since it's inception, has garnered talent from the finest musicians, artists, writers and performers in Ireland's medieval city. Classical music is at the heart and foundation of the festival. Alfred Brendel and Joshua Bell being a few names to mention as performers. Open air productions of Shakespeare and Poetry have become a popular part of the programme. For all you literature and classical lovers, it's certainly an event for you! http://www.kilkennyarts.ie/
• 6-7 August: Dublin Comic Con, Dublin Convention Centre. The most outrageous and unique convention to grace Dublin. Cosplay and costumes will lace the center as well as guests and fun stalls. Some names announced include: Brian Krause (Charmed), Scott Wilson (The Walking Dead), Paul McGann (8th Doctor- Doctor Who) and others. http://dublincomiccon.com/
• 12-14 August: Blue, Roots and Brass Festival. A celebration of the three genres of music that has been coming to center stage recently, not just in Ireland but all over the world. The event takes place in the Camden Quarter, Dublin which includes 4 stages and 2 venues. Support from local businesses and Failte Ireland is placing this event on the map as one of Dublin's coolest free events. http://www.whelanslive.com/index.php/blues-roots-brass-festival-3/
• 20 August: OurLand Festival. A brand new family friendly festival with singer, Mundy and Phil Smyth, star of RTE's Insiders who will join a line-up of great acts for the festival set against the backdrop of Lough Boora Discovery Park. The festival has 4 themed stages. Energy, Air, Earth and Fire. http://www.loughboora.com/events/ourland/

Ulster:

• 5-7 August: SunflowerFest, Hillsborough, Co. Down. A music festival with 100+ performances of music, comedy and dance. Along with food stalls, this festival is set to be a good one.
• 11-14 August: Carrickmacross Arts Festival, Monaghan. This festival returns this year with a line-up of Art, Music, Drama, Comedy, Food stalls and many more. This event was set up to showcase the talent and uniqueness of Monaghan and the surrounding counties. Just 45 minutes from Dublin and an hour from Belfast. This event is a perfect stop-by and see event. http://www.carrickmacrossartsfestival.com/
• 12-13 August: Taste of Cavan 2016. An event to showcase the cuisine and diversity of local produce in County Cavan and gives visitors the chance to purchase from Cavan fair. Food demonstrations happening throughout the event and some of Ireland's famed chefs making appearances. https://www.facebook.com/TasteofCavan/
• 14 August: Richhill Music in the Park, Richhill Park, Armagh. In it's fifth year, and attracting audiences to Richhill Recreation Center. 
• 26-28 August: A Taste of Donegal. Set in Donegal Town, this three day event is a celebration of great food and drink with stands, demonstrations, tastings, entertainments and more. http://www.atasteofdonegal.com/

International Events to check out:

• 10-17 August: Szigit Festival, Budapest. Hungary. This event is on the NGO Island and looks like it's an amazing festival with so many cool amazing performers. For example. Rihanna, Jess Glynne, Sia, Muse, Afrojack and more are set to perform. Check out the link for more: http://szigetfestival.com/
• 12-14 August: London Craft Beer Festival. For the fourth year, the London Craft Beer Festival is back at Oval Space, London. The international line-up of breweries include Buxton, Brew Dog and Magic Rock breweries. http://www.londoncraftbeerfestival.co.uk/
• 13 August: Appelsap Fresh Festival, Flevopark, Amsterdam. This festival represents everything fresh. Cool drinks, fresh food and fresh music. A line-up of some locally grown talented DJ's. Be sure to check out the line-up and check ticket availability. http://appelsap.net/festival/
• 31 August: Tomatina Festival, Valencia, Spain. The last Wednesday in August in Valencia. The weeklong festival features music, parades, dancing and fireworks. The festival features a tomato fight, the night before the participants take part in a paella cooking contest. http://www.latomatina.org/tomatina-festival/

These are just a few events to check out over the next month! I'm tempted to get to all of them! Be sure to enjoy the rest of the summer break guys and have fun!

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