South Sligo Summer School (Scoil Samhraidh Shligigh Theas) is a long-running cultural festival and educational programme dedicated to traditional Irish arts, held each year in Tubbercurry, County Sligo. At its heart, it is a week-long summer school focused on traditional Irish music, song, and dance, welcoming participants of all ages and skill levels. Founded in […]
Over 50 Traditional Crafts and Heritage Demonstrations to Feature at Tubbercurry Old Fair Day Festival 2026 As Ireland celebrates Craft Month this August, Tubbercurry Old Fair Day Festival returns with one of the country's largest showcases of traditional skills and heritage, bringing together more than 50 craft and heritage demonstrations on Old Fair Day, Wednesday […]
The Tubbercurry Music Festival is a lively celebration of Irish culture set in the heart of County Sligo, where the rhythms of traditional music fill the streets each summer. Visitors are welcomed into a warm, community-driven atmosphere, with pubs and venues hosting talented musicians, impromptu sessions, and energetic performances late into the night. Beyond the […]
Set in the scenic countryside of County Sligo, the Cloonacool Sheep Festival offers visitors an authentic taste of rural Irish life, where tradition and community come together in a lively and welcoming celebration. This charming festival showcases the heritage of sheep farming through engaging sheep shearing displays and impressive sheepdog trials, while also featuring local […]
