Ireland’s Unique, Off-Beat, & Often-Missed Sites
The nearby dolmen holds our attention, as does the local music session.
We can’t resist haunted pubs, beloved movie locations, and shops run by colorful locals.
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Ancient Tomb: Rear Cross, Co Tipperary
Located just outside the village of Rear Cross on the road between Limerick and Thurles, this 4,000-year-old neolithic structure is among the oldest in Ireland. It is called Shanballyedmond Court...
In the Burren? Eat at Kilshanny House!
Located along the N67 between Lisdoonvarna and Ennistymon, the village of Kilshanny is 'blink and you'll miss it' small. The largest building in this wee village is Kilshanny House - the local pub...
Celtic Christmas Boutique: Wauwatosa/Milwaukee, Wisconsin — USA
Organized by the same folks who host Milwaukee's Irish Fest, the Celtic Christmas Boutique brings together a variety of Irish-themed artisams and vendors for an intimate event at the lovely...
Weston Irish Festival – Weston, Missouri – USA
Mid-October brings a bit of Ireland to Weston, Missouri. https://westonirish.com/festival-info/ Leave your comments and recommendations for this festival in the comments below.
Irish Book Arts & Music Celebration: Chicago, IL
Featuring more than 30 authors as well as music, dance, film, and visual arts, the Irish Books Arts & Music Celebration gives audiences the chance to meet contemporary creatives with connections...
Irish Fall Festival: North Wildwood, New Jersey — USA
Organized by the Cape May Ancient Order of Hibernians, this festival lights up the Jersey shore and bills itself as "largest Irish Festival on the East Coast." www.cmcaoh.com/festival.html Leave...
Kansas City Irish Fest: Kansas City, Missouri — USA
During the first weekend in September, Kansas City becomes a haven for all things Irish. The festival is now 10 years old and has half a dozen music stages, cultural and heritage stages, a massive...
Buffalo Irish Festival: Buffalo, New York – USA
The city of Buffalo goes Irish in late August for their festival. www.buffaloirish.com/irishfestival.htm
Irish Fest: Milwaukee, Wisconsin – USA
It's not difficult to believe that Milwaukee Irish Fest is the world's largest after visiting. The 75 acre Festival Park in Milwaukee is packed full of music, culture, shops, stages, food,...
An Rí Rá Montana Irish Festival: Butte, Montana — USA
Montana has a strong Irish community, made up of those whose forbears came to work the mines and ride the ranges in this western place and those who have followed in recent times. In midsummer they...
