Fleadh Cheoil Cavan August 13 - 22, 2011
Traditional Irish Festival. A cultural celebration of music, song and dance. Running since 1954.
Cavan town, Co. Cavan

Feakle Festival August 3 - 8, 2011
International festival of traditional Irish music.
Feakle, Co. Clare

Vantastival April 29 - May 1, 2011
New 3 day family-friendly music festival. Live music & entertainment for campervan, motorhome and motor scooter enthusiasts.
Dunany Estate, Co. Louth

Electric Picnic 2, 3, 4 September 2011
Ireland’s Boutique Arts & Music Festival.
Stradbally Hall Estate, Stradbally, Co. Laois.

The Body and Soul Gathering 18 and 29 June 2011
A collaboration of artists, musicians, poets and performers in a chilled-out, enchanted environment!
Ballinlough Castle, Co. Meath.

Cois Fharraige Surf and Music Festival 9, 10, 11 September 2011
A three day music and surf extravaganza featuring live music from the best of Irish and international acts combined with west coast sea culture.
Kilkee, Co. Clare.

Castle Palooza 30 & 31 July 2011
Ireland's most intimate Music & Arts festival set in breathtaking surroundings.
Charleville Castle, Tullamore, Co. Offaly.

The Life Festival 27 - 29 May 2011
An eclectic mix of music; Electronic, Progressive, Breaks, D&B, Electro, Minimal Techno, Dub with alternative therapies and circus performers.
Belvedere House, Park & Gardens, Co. West Meath.

Oxygen Festival 7 - 10 of July 2011
Europe's favorite Rock & Roll Festival. Oxygen plays host to around 100 acts of almost every genre possible, playing over five main stages.
Punchestown Racecourse, Co. Kildare.

Temple Bar Tradfest 26 - 30 January 2011
Irish Music & Cultural Festival. Enjoy toe tapping Jigs and Reels, Pipers, Céilí, Craft Fair, Irish Cultural Workshops and Family fun.
Temple Bar, Co. Dublin.

Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival September/October
This 150-year-old matchmaking festival is the subject of folklore and draws singles from all over the world for music and lots of fun.
Lisdoonvarna close to the Burren in Co. Clare.

St Patrick's Festival 2010 16 - 20 March 2011
Music, street theatre, family carnivals, comedy, street performances, dance, night spectacles .... culminating on the 17th March with the world famous St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Dublin City, Co. Dublin.

The Phoenix Festival 7th - 8th May 2011
An action packed festival programme of extreme, arts, music & heritage events takes place in Tullamore each July.
Tullamore, Co. Offaly.

Spraoi Festival 29 - 31 July 2011
An annual riot of colour, energy and excitement that transforms the streets and quays of Waterford city into a giant stage for street arts acts from all over the world.
Waterford City, Co. Waterford.

Galway International Oyster Festival 22 - 25 September 2011
For the best in gourmet seafood, live music and the best Guinness in town, it has to be the Galway Oyster Festival.
Galway city, Co. Galway.

Cork Midsummer Festival 2011 11 - 26 June 2011
A jam-packed two weeks, with experiences to appeal to everyone. Events, gigs, and performances spanning across theatre, dance, music, and art.
Cork City, Co. Cork.

The Irish Open Golf Championship 28 - 31 July 2011
One of the oldest professional golf championships in the world. The 2009 event is likely to have added appeal for Irish golf fans as it will give them a chance to see local hero and twice winner of the British Open Padraig Harrington in action.
Baltry Golf Club, Co. Louth.

Punchestown Racing Festival 3 - 7 May 2011
Enjoy the thrills and spills of the Irish National Hunt Festival. The highlight of the racing & social calendar and one of Ireland's most glamorous occasions.
Punchestown Racecourse. Naas, Co. Kildare

West Cork Motor Rally 19 & 20 March 2011
Petrolheads from all over Ireland head south to this long established rally. Events take place on the narrow, winding and very beautiful roads around the West-Cork town of Clonakilty.
Clonakilty, Co. Cork.