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Pool Party & Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day & Pool Party on August 27th at 10am – 4pm
This event is not to be missed as there will be a host of activities such as Inflatable Obstacle Course, Water Dunk Tank, Children’s Work Shops, BBQ and more….
Energie Fitness Clu, Parkwest, Clondalkin
27-Aug
FREE
Canal Bank Market
Outdoor summer Canal Bank Markets at the beautiful canal bank location on Portobello Square.
27-Aug
FREE
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Edition)
This summer, the Light House Cinema in Dublin embarks on a Lord of the Rings marathon screening to mark 15 years since the last installment of the renowned trilogy hit cinemas. The marathon begins with the extended edition of the The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring so celebrate this anniversary with fellow fans of the series on a dedicated day complete with hobbit themed menu available at the Light House Cinema.
Market Square, Smithfield
27-Aug
€8/€10
Family BBQ with Puppet Theatre
Celebrate summer at The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre’s family BBQ, complete with a wonderful marionette theatre production for young and old. The Moon & Sixpence Puppet Theatre company will put on a cheeky production of Red Riding Hood complete with the classic characters with the addition of a talking dustbin.
Naul, Fingal
28-Aug
FREE
People’s Photography Exhibition
The largest outdoor photographic exhibition in Ireland is coming back to the iconic railings of St Stephen’s Green. Get outdoors for some fresh air and even fresher perspectives at the People’s Photography Exhibition.
St Stephen's Green
27
th & 28
th August
FREE
Family Comedy Weekend
Laughter and fun are at the heart of every family, so bring yours out to the lovely grounds of Farmleigh in Dublin’s Phoenix Park for a few giggles and a great time at Family Comedy Weekend.
Phoenix Park
27
th & 28
th August
FREE
National Heritage Week 2016
National Heritage Week is coordinated by The Heritage Council and its aim is to build awareness and education about our heritage thereby encouraging its conservation and preservation. Each year, during the last week of August, many national and hundreds of local community organisations participate by organising events throughout the country. Many of the events that take place during the week are free and the programme highlights the abundance of great work that is carried out in all communities in Ireland to preserve and promote our natural, built and cultural heritage.
Dalkey Lobster Festival 2016
Calling all seafood fanatics! The Dalkey Lobster Festival returns this month - Friday 26th, Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th August 2016. Hosted in the beautiful heritage town of Dalkey, Co. Dublin, this festival is a unique fusion of incredible local seafood and the best of current global jazz musicians, making the Dalkey Lobster Festival a fantastic weekend for all the family with plenty to see, do and eat including lots of free events to take part in across the three days.
26 – 28 August
FREE
All-Ireland Women Ultimate Frisbee Championships
Uproar are proud to host the 2016 Women's All-Irelands in Maynooth, Co. Kildare. The event will be held on the South Campus pitches, where previous tournaments include Open Outdoor IV's 2012, Mixed All-Irelands 2012 and Women's IV's/Devs 2016
Maynooth University, Maynooth
27-Aug
FREE
Roots Revival Festival 2016
Ireland's most unique 5k fun run in inflatable sumo suits.
Bray Seafront, Wicklow
28-Aug
Spectators
FREE
FREE Boat Trip
Trips will start at the Lockgates, Oldbridge Sealock - Lock 1 and run along this stretch of the waterway. All are welcome. Safety equipment will be provided.
28-Aug
FREE
Monivea Fair
Events range from funfair, bonny baby, kiddies disco and fancy dress competition to threshing and vintage display, poultry show, rare birds display, butter making, wood turning and wood carving, the all-important sheep show
Loughrea, Co. Galway
28-Aug
FREE
Loughrea Medieval Festival 2016
Loughrea Medieval Festival is a fun and educational family free event, which will take place from Friday, 26th August to Sunday 28th August, 2016 in Loughrea, County Galway, as part of The Irish Walled Towns Network celebrations of National Heritage Week.
26 – 28 August
FREE
Doolin Craft Beer and Roots Festival 2016
20+ Craft Breweries from around the country, Great Local Food and Cracking bands. What a recipe for a great weekend.
26 – 28 August
Tickets from €10
Summer Family Farm
Pop in with your little ones for
Free Face Painting on Saturday the 27th of August & Sunday 28th of August! Guests will include rescue donkeys, a mini pony, chickens, ducks, geese and of course our own rabbits, guinea pigs, hedgehogs and Terry the tortoise. We will also have our resident Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches, Sonic the hedgehog and Millie & Lillie the Giant Millipedes. Call in to our Award Winning store anytime to view these cute furry pets. Everything is 100% free & everyone is welcome!
26 - 28 August
FREE
Old Head of Kinase Lighthouse Open Days
Visit this marvellous Lighthouse on the liminal place which is the beautiful Old Head of Kinsale
27-Aug
€ 10
Charlie Chaplin Comedy Film Festival 2016
The Charlie Chaplin Comedy Film Festival is packed with workshops, circus performances, street entertainers, art exhibitions, amusement rides, film competition screenings and pop up improvised comedy.
Waterville, Kerry,
26 – 28 August
Various FREE activities & events
Irish Guide Dogs Open Day
Jungle gym play area, farmers market, dog demos & lots, lots more!
Model Farm Road, Cork
FREE
Coolwater Garden
Coolwater Garden is doing a half price entry fee next weekend, the 27th & 28th of August
Coolwater Garden, Fedamore, Limerick
€3 per person 27 - 28 August
Dualla Show
The 22nd Dunmore East Bluegrass Festival kicks off in the Spinnaker Bar, Dunmore East non Thursday, August 25th and heralds the start of three days of great bluegrass bands, playing almost 50 FREE gigs in the villages’ pubs, restaurants and hotels.
Dunmore, Waterford
26 - 28 August
Various FREE gigs
Waterford Walls
#WaterfordWalls is Ireland's biggest Street #Graffiti Art Festival, running 25-28 August 2016. Join professional artists as they flood Waterford with colour
Waterford City
26 – 28 August
FREE
22nd Guinness International Dunmore East Bluegrass Festival
Fans of bluegrass, honky-tonk, blues, country, rhythm 'n' roots are in for a musical treat as the Guinness International Bluegrass Festival returns for the 22nd year to the South East this summer. The festival takes place in Dunmore East, the picturesque Co. Waterford seaside village from August 25th to 28th and the 2016 line-up is as impressive as ever. Dunmore East plays stage to a host of international, national and local bluegrass, country and blues acts in a festival that's not to be missed!
26 - 28 August
Various FREE gigs
Belfast Mela Festival
There will be more than a taste of the exotic in store this summer as Northern Ireland's biggest celebration of cultural diversity prepares to celebrate its tenth anniversary in colourfully eclectic style
Botanic Gardens, Belfast
27 - 28 August
From £4
Strong Man Competition
Strongman competition Feats of human strength and endurance will be played out in some of Belfast's most historic venues when the Rudridge Ultimate Strongman Giant Weekend takes over the city this August.
Friday 26th August - Titanic Quarter -1pm- FREE Admission Saturday 27th August - Crumlin Road Gaol -1pm- On line deal - Admission £8.00 per person
Kids under 12 Free, Gate admission £10 per person
Annual Road Racing Exhibition: Road Warriors
The excitement of motorcycle road racing is celebrated in this display of leathers, helmets, trophies and memorabilia from famous riders past and present. Discover the exciting stories of the motorcycle riders who compete on public roads at the North West 200, Ulster Grand Prix, Isle of Man TT and other famous races.
Ballymoney Museum
26 - 27 August
FREE
Footsteps in the Forest - Lúnasa Festival
Slieve Gullion Forest Park has been chosen to host the annual meeting of the woodland, sea-world and forest folk! Such excitement at the honour! Walk the trail, guided by tricksie pathfinders, and meet them all. Have you heard about the Birdman of Slieve Donard? or the Tree Family from Castlewellan? Did you know that Newry Mourne and Down District is home to these magical marvels? Well, seeing is believing!
Slieve Gullion Forest
26 - 27 August
FREE
Pirate Adventures in Limavady
As part of Children's Month, The Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre welcome you to the magical world of Mr Hullabaloo, the amazing storyteller. Come enter a world of Pirate coves and Mermaid Lagoons with Mr Hullabaloo and his colourful puppet friends.
Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre, Limavady
27-Aug £4
A Taste of Donegal
Donegal Town
Adults €5 per day Children €1 per day
Summer Jazz Series
Castle Ward’s annual jazz series continues throughout August. Bring a rug and a picnic and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in a tranquil and beautiful setting listening to the sounds of jazz. It’s the perfect way to spend.
Castle Ward, Co Down
27 - 28 August
FREE
Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages
Sat 27 Aldo's Magic Show and Glitter Tattoos
Sun 28 Crafts, Falconry Display and Ulster-Scots Agency Entertainment
Groomsport, Co Down
27 - 28 August
FREE