Irish Festivals & Traditions

Explore prehistoric Ireland with us at ancient monuments. Learn more about the Summer and Winter Solstices right here.

From match making to oyster eating and the occasional crowning of a goat. Irish festivals are known for their quirkiness and craic. When most people think of Irish festivals they immediately think of St Patrick's Day. However we have chosen to focus on another 5 must visit Irish Festivals that we feel are must visits for your tour of Ireland.

Bike, kayak or eat your way across the Wild Atlantic Way which runs from Malin Head in Co. Donegal to The Old Head of Kinsale in Co.Cork. In Vagabond we partake in a number of activities along the breathtaking Wild Atlantic Way. Below are a few of our favourite activities including the Galway Oyster Festival, kayaking while for foraging for seaweed and indulging in luxurious seaweed baths .

Feb 29th, according to tradition in Ireland is the day on a leap year, a women can drop down on one knee to propose.