
Summer Events in Ireland: July & August 2026
Looking for a reason to get away this summer? Start with these confirmed July and August 2026 events across Ireland.

Looking for a reason to get away this summer? Start with these confirmed July and August 2026 events across Ireland.

The May Bank Holiday has a habit of sneaking up on people. If you’re thinking of getting away, here are a few events across Ireland worth planning around, from festivals in Dingle and Bray to walks and theatre in Connemara and Dublin.

See Dingle from a different angle with Dingle Dolphin Boat Tours. Cruise through Dingle Bay, spot local wildlife and take in the peninsula’s coastline from the water, with 10% off tours for Trident Holiday Homes guests.

Friday the 13th might be unlucky for some, but not this time. We’re giving away 2 tickets to see David Byrne live at the 3Arena, Dublin.

Ireland’s lakeside gem has done it again. Terryglass, County Tipperary, has won Gold at the 2025 Entente Florale Europe Awards in Slovenia – celebrating its beauty, sustainability, and proud community spirit on the shores of Lough Derg.

This winter, Waterford’s cobbled streets will sparkle once more as Winterval 2025 fills the city with lights, music, markets, and family fun. Meet Santa, explore the festive fairground, and discover magical moments across Ireland’s oldest city. Stay nearby in Dunmore East, Passage East, Woodstown, or Ardmore with Trident Holiday Homes – the perfect base for your festive getaway.

With support from Trident Holiday Homes, Inbhear Dee Athletics Club in Wicklow brought their “Field of Dreams” to life. This new training ground is more than a track – it’s a community-powered project showing what’s possible when determination, teamwork, and sponsorship come together.

Ireland invented Halloween; Wednesday perfected it. Follow her deadpan trail through 2025’s best fright nights – Bram Stoker Festival, The Nightmare Realm, Dragon of Shandon, Spike Island After Dark and more – with tips on castles, prisons and pumpkin patches from Dublin to Kerry. Planning a getaway? Trident Holiday Homes has stays close to Ireland’s spookiest festivals and haunted sites.

Don’t miss your chance to win the ultimate family day out at Bord Bia Bloom 2025! Our exclusive competition includes a family pass, delicious lunch, and free parking – everything you need for a memorable summer day at Ireland’s favourite garden and food festival in Dublin’s Phoenix Park. Enter now for your chance to enjoy Bloom with the whole family!

International Coffee Day, celebrated annually on October 1st, is a global tribute to the art, culture, and passion behind the coffee cup. It’s a day where coffee lovers unite to appreciate their favorite brew, whether it’s a morning espresso, an afternoon latte, or a cosy cappuccino.