7 Events In Ireland For People Who Aren't Going To EP This Weekend
Events in Ireland you'll appreciate
Boom! It's that time of year again, when it's all line-up this, camping that. If you're among the lone festival rangers who won't be making an appearance at Electric Picnic this year, stop crying. We have tracked down bigger and better events in Ireland that are happening this weekend.
Okay, we're over stating it a little. We've tracked down events in Ireland that are happening this weekend.
Music
What's on?
Whelan's Trad & Folk Festival
Where?
Wexford's street, Dublin 2
When?
All weekend, Friday - Sunday, 8pm
What will it cost me?
Absolutely nothing
The succession of gigs across the weekend will feature quality Irish music with 20 acts expected to perform across 3 stages. This sounds too good to miss if you're in and around city but don't take our word for it, have a look for yourself.
What's On?
Cian Ducrot
Where?
Cyprus Avenue, Caroline Street, Cork
When?
Saturday, 2nd of September at 8pm
What will it cost me?
€10.00, not including booking fee
From busking to garnering over 2 million views online, the Cork native has also released his own EP. If you want to see him in action - bearing in mind you have to be over 18 - check out the deets here.
Music and then some..
What's On?
Open Mic Night
Where?
Roisin Dubh, Lower Dominick Street, Galway
When?
Sunday, 3rd of September at 9pm
What it will it cost me?
It's free, goddamit
If you have a hidden talent the world just needs to see or you just want a bit of craic, than check it out.
Best of all, there's a €100 prize up for grabs.
Food
What's On?
Urban Food Fest
Where?
The Milk Market, Limerick
When?
Friday, 1st of September, 5pm-9pm
What will it cost me?
Your diet if you have one.
Get the inside track on the best food and drink in town. The fest will also have a voucher system on the go so people can buy tasters or full portion plates. Have a look here.
What's On?
Hooked 2017
Where?
Killybegs, Donegal
When?
Saturday, 2nd of September
What will it cost me?
Nothing but your time
Aimed at adults and kids, the annual festival is all about the seafood with chowder samples, seafood cookery demonstrations complete with mackerel filleting speed trials (there's a sentence I never thought I'd say) and lots more.
For more info, click here.
The Arts
What's On?
The production 'Blink'
Where?
Central Arts, Parade Quay, Waterford
When?
Friday, 1st of September, 8pm-10pm
What will it cost me?
€13.12 – €16.25
If you're keen to explore your cultural side, get your tickets here. Classed as a 'dysfunctional, voyeuristic, quirky love story' it could be an interesting one.
Science
What's on?
Sonic Bike Experience (Ya Slip Ta Bang)
Where?
The Science Gallery Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin
When?
Friday-Sunday, 12:30pm
What will it cost me?
Free - the bikes can be rented for nothing for up to 1 hour
As part of the current 'Sound Check' exhibition in the Science Gallery, you can rent out bikes and see the Capital in a whole new light. Described as an:
Interactive composition mapped over the streets of Dublin that will unfold for you as you ride ‘sonic bikes’ along specific routes of the city. The electronic music, the composition tells the story of recovering heroin addict Lucy Dolan as she returns to the city, revisiting important places in her life
Check out the deets here.
Interested in showing your face at any one of these events in Ireland? Start making plans now.