This week we have lots of great festivals for all tastes. The Dingle Peninsula Food Festival, Ennis Food Festival, Taste of Monaghan Festival of Food, Open House Dublin Dromineer Literary Festival and the Helly Hansen Killarney Adventure Race are just some of the great festivals coming up at the start of October.
Dingle Peninsula Food Festival 2013 - October 4th – 6th, Dingle. Co Kerry
Highlights of the 2013 Dingle Peninsula Food Festival include a taste trail in over 60 outlets, where festival goers can purchase taste tickets and sample local cuisine delights in locations that vary from pubs and galleries to shop and restaurants.Read more.
Ennis Food Festival 2013 - 4th - 6th October , Ennis Co. Clare
A celebration of food from near and far over a busy weekend of festive fun for all ages. With opportunities for you to meet producers, learn from guest chefs, pick up entertaining and cookery tips and recipes and indulge your taste buds! From October 4th to 6th. Read more.
The Taste of Monaghan Festival 2013 - 4th - 6th October, Monaghan
The 5th Taste of Monaghan Festival will be a joyful and inclusive community event. The programme includes showcases of local produce by internationally acclaimed producers, S.M.Es and artisan producers, a series of cookery demonstrations by top chefs, lots of tastings and samples, educational talks and presentations and activities for all the family. Read more.
Open House Dublin 2013 - 4th - 6th October, Dublin
Open House Dublin is the biggest celebration of architecture in Ireland presented by the Irish Architecture Foundation. Over one weekend (4th - 6th October), almost 100 buildings of all types and periods will open up their doors to allow citizens and visitors to explore the architecture of their city. Read more.
Helly Hansen Killarney Adventure Race 2013 - 5th October, Killarney Co. Kerry
The Helly Hansen Killarney Adventure Race is an epic one day multi adventure sport race taking place in the adventure capital of Ireland, Killarney, Co. Kerry. The race gives competitors the chance to run, hike, cycle and kayak some of the most dramatic, breath taking and remote scenery in the world. Read more.
Dromineer Literary Festival 2013 - 3rd - 6th October, Nenagh, Co Tipperary
And last but not least, the Dromineer Literary Festival takes place in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary from October 3rd – 6th and aims to showcase local and international talents. With support from the Arts Council, the Arts Office of North Tipperary County Council and the generosity of local sponsors, the festival committee have planned an exciting programme for 2013 that will include established and emerging writers. Read more.
