Check out our guide to a list of major events and festivals taking place in Dublin and Tallaght.
What's on in Dublin and Tallaght- Festivals & Events
Shamrock Rovers Football Matches
Location: Tallaght Stadium Book a hotel room near Tallaght Stadium and the Shamrock Rovers At the heart of the Tallaght community are a group of dedicated supporters of the Shamrock Rovers Football club. Matches are a monthly occurrence and are an excuse for a night out with friends. Match fixtures can be found for this year here. The […]
Discover dinosaurs weekend
Date: 3 March 2018 - 4 March 2018 Location: Dublin Zoo – Zoorassic Park Price: Zoo Entry Fee Dublin Zoo is one of the highlights of visiting the Phoenix Park in the city. Year round you will find that there are many events taking place
Leopardstown Racing
Date: 4 March 2018 - 4 April 2018 Location: Leopardstown Racecourse Price: €12 – €15 Leopardstown racecourse is at the centre of the racing community. This year there are many events taking place here including the Tri Equestrian National Hunt Finale and the Spin 1038 Student Raceday
St. Patricks Day Festival
Date: 17 March 2018 Location: Tallaght Price: FREE Just like every other true Irish town, Tallaght are having their annual St. Patricks Day Parade. Celebrating our country and our culture is the main aim of the day with festivities kicking off early with the parade and the spending the rest of the day with family and friends.
World Irish Dancing Championship 2018 @ Citywest hotel
Date: 26 March 2018 - 1 April 2018 Location: City West Hotel Price: N/A Book a hotel room near the World Irish Dancing Championships World Irish Dancing Championships 2018 will take place in City West Hotel and Conference Centre, Dublin from Monday 26th March 2018 to Sunday 1st April 2018 inclusive Maldron Hotel Tallaght conveniently located less than 6km from Citywest hotel on the N81 and less than 2km […]
Punchestown Racing Festival
Date: 24 April 2018 - 28 April 2018 Location: Punchestown Racecourse Price: €30-€50 The Punchestown Races are well-known in the Irish sporting events calendar. The festival is seen to be one last celebration to mark the end of the jump season.
Irish Sugarcraft Show
Date: 28 April 2018 - 29 April 2018 Location: City West Hotel Price: €10 The Irish Sugarcraft show is Ireland’s largest sugarcraft event. This unique show showcases the brilliance and talent of some of the best sugarcraft that this country has on offer.
Forbidden Fruit
Date: 2 June 2018 - 4 June 2018 Location: Royal Hospital Kilmainham Price: €64.50 Forbidden Fruit is returning for its 8th year as one of Dublin’s main music events this year. Many acts are set to take to the stage this year with the line up growing from last year as usual.
Longitude
Date: 13 July 2018 - 15 July 2018 Location: Marlay Park Price: Weekend €189.50 / 2 Day €129.50 / Day €69.50 Longitude is one of Irelands biggest music events of the Summer. This 3-day festival comprises of non-stop music all day with many big artists hitting the stage.