If you are considering a trip to Ireland and are wondering what to see and do, you might find some inspiration in these events happening this fall. The galas we have listed below are not to be missed and provide an excellent opportunity to experience Irish culture.

Dingle Food Festival

Every year on the first weekend of October, the Dingle Food Festival takes place on the Dingle Peninsula along the Wild Atlantic Way in the lovely fishing village of Dingle. Residents and tourists worldwide enjoy the festival, which runs on a non-profit basis. Some festival highlights include Taste Trails, Whiskey/Wine Tastings, Live Entertainment, over 50 market stalls filled with delicious foods and much more. If you want a taste of Ireland, this is the place for you.

Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

Over the October Bank Holiday weekend, the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival will take place in Cork City, Ireland, and this year will be the 43rd year of the festival. A fusion of jazz music will occur at various indoor locations throughout the city during the festival, which many enjoy. This event has hosted many jazz legends and is a jazz festival renowned for its friendliness. Not only is this festival one of the most significant jazz events in Ireland, but it is also a major cultural event in Ireland.

Cork Film Festival

This festival has been one of Ireland's leading cultural events since 1956, with a devoted and ever-growing audience made up of the general public, cinema enthusiasts, and filmmakers. This year's Cork Film Festival will take place from the 10th until the 20th of November and will take place around various locations, including the Cork Opera House. This year marks the 67th edition of the festival. It features an exciting mix of world cinema, Hollywood films, documentaries, and short films worldwide, making it a major showcase of Irish film production.

Killarney Christmas Market

The Killarney Christmas Market is the largest in County Kerry and will take place every weekend in December, starting from the 3rd to Christmas Eve on the 24th. There are stalls where visitors can buy local Irish goods, high-quality food and handmade goods made by local artisans. Visitors can cosy up under a warm blanket with mulled wine while enjoying a horse-drawn carriage ride adding to the Christmas spirit and ambience. This market is the perfect winter wonderland during your Ireland trip.

Dublin Docklands Christmas Festival

The Dublin Docklands Christmas Festival has been running since 2014 and is a highly successful event in Dublin during the Christmas season, attracting locals and tourists alike. This year's festival will take place around George's dock and its surrounding areas to create a truly festive atmosphere filled with fairy lights, carol singing, fairground rides and lots of shopping opportunities. That's not all because visitors can also enjoy mulled wine and various festive foods.

Conclusion

There is so much to do and see in Ireland that you will want to keep going back each year to try different events. Whilst you wait for your next Ireland trip, try playing the Irish Cheers slot and start familiarizing yourself with Irish signs and folklore.

UPCOMING GALAS IN IRELAND THIS FALL