Get set for adventure, culture, music, and fun
Planning a visit to Ireland in 2025? There’s a host of incredible events, activities and immersive experiences to enjoy throughout the island.
What better way to celebrate Valentine’s weekend in February than with a trip to The Outing, Ireland’s amazing LGBTQ+ matchmaking festival, which takes place in County Clare?
Sports enthusiasts can come and see Ireland take on some of the world’s best teams in the super-competitive 6 Nations Championship 2025. And don’t forget — there’s a lot more to a rugby weekend in Ireland than just the game!
Ireland’s must-do list is incomplete without including the wonderful St Patrick’s Day celebrations in March. Expect the traditional parade, great music, arts, culture and more in cities and towns across the island.
Time your visit for July and join the pros at golf’s ultimate challenge — The 153rd Open in Royal Portrush. Beyond the course, the spectacular Causeway Coast awaits, filled with must-sees including the Giant’s Causeway and Mussenden Temple.
Family fun awaits at the newly opened Westport Adventure Park in County Mayo. Set in the historic estate of Westport House, this adrenaline-filled park is home to zip-lines, climbing walls, aerial trekking and Ireland’s largest net park.
Looking for a chance to recharge your batteries in the midst of nature? Get yourself to Lough Erne in the Fermanagh Lakelands, named one of Lonely Planet’s Most Relaxing Destinations in the World for 2025.
In 2024, Ireland welcomed its first marine national park in County Kerry – Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí. The park is a wonderland of natural landscapes and precious habitats along the Kerry coastline and on the Dingle Peninsula, with highlights including Skellig Michael, Conor Pass and Mount Brandon. It’s a must for nature lovers.
Ireland’s restaurant scene continues to go from strength to strength with Michelin stars awarded to three new eateries in 2024: D’Olier Street in Dublin, The Bishop’s Buttery in Cashel Palace Hotel in County Tipperary, and Homestead Cottage in Doolin. Belfast boasts a host of lauded eateries including OX, The Muddlers Club and Deanes at Queens.
De Barra’s unassuming pub in the County Cork town of Clonakilty is famous for its folk and traditional Irish music, and now it’s been named by Lonely Planet on its list of the 10 Best Music Venues in the World for 2025.
Did you know Halloween began in Ireland? The Púca Festival is a folklore-infused celebration of the original birthplace of Halloween, while Derry Halloween has captured the imagination of visitors to the famous Walled City for over 35 years.
Which of these experiences are you adding to your Ireland travel bucket list?
