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The Comeraghs Wild Festival 2026 has unveiled the second major announcement in its 2026 programme, confirming an enchanting new live music event set to take place on Sunday, the 12th of July at Woodhouse Estate in Stradbally, Co Waterford. Titled ‘An Evening of Song and Story’, this special open-air concert promises to be one of the most atmospheric and memorable experiences of the summer festival.

It's time for our weekend roundup! Here's what's on this weekend, between Friday the 17th and Sunday the 19th of April across Ireland. We've got a great lineup of things to do, from a felt keychain workshop, to the Five Lamps Arts Festival and much, much more. Felt Keychain Workshop, Dublin - 18.04 Make your own unique keychains with felt and beads in this beginner friendly workshop. Get creative and craft your own adorable felt keychains for your bags, keys or ready to gift

Waterford’s summer events calendar is set for another major boost as The Reg has officially announced the return of its hugely popular summer music festival 'The Churchyard Sessions', bringing 23 nights of free live music to Bailey’s New Street from May through September 2026.

A March 2026 report on dream destinations found that Japan appears in travelers’ wish lists more often than any other country. With international tourism surpassing pre-pandemic levels for the first time, a new study by the digital entertainment platform JB.com shows which countries are trending among travelers right now.

Noah Kahan has announced his return to Dublin with two headline shows at 3Arena this November, marking one of the most anticipated live music events of the year.

Mount Congreve Gardens in Waterford, one of the Great Gardens of the World, has announced the return of Restival 2026, its annual wellness festival, taking place over the May Bank Holiday weekend on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May.

As the four Artemis II astronauts journey home after travelling farther from Earth than any humans in history, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is inviting holidaymakers to enjoy a space adventure of their own – in Florida!

TasteWaterford.ie is offering visitors a new way to discover Ireland’s oldest city with the launch of three immersive food tours, bringing Waterford’s past and present to life through storytelling, local flavours and the people behind them, across both the city’s streets and surrounding landscapes.

Motorists travelling along the M7 motorway this week have been met with an unusual sight, not just slow-moving convoys of tractors and trucks, but now a portable toilet being delivered directly to the protest route, a signal that demonstrators are preparing to stay.

Visit Waterford has welcomed the news that the county has once again secured top recognition from Condé Nast Traveller, marking a second consecutive year of international acclaim as Waterford is named top of the “7 Wonders of Ireland” for 2026. The announcement builds on a strong run of global recognition for the destination and reinforces Waterford’s growing reputation among international travellers seeking authentic, experience-led destinations. The 2026 list highlights loc

The National Football League announced that Las Vegas will host Super Bowl LXIII in 2029 at Allegiant Stadium.

Ryanair has expanded into shipping by launching its own cruise division. Europe’s largest airline is looking at the move in a bid to offset any prospect of lost business due to the current annual cap on passenger numbers using Dublin Airport. Ryanair is understood to have completed its first vessel and is now expected to apply for a ferry licence, at the very beginning of April, for Ireland-UK and Ireland-Spain routes, where it directly competes with the likes of Irish Ferri

The white Lotus is set to return for season 4 and this time it set against the glittering backdrop of the French Mediterranean. The glamorous murder mystery drama will be set at none other Chateau de la Messardiere , the crown jewel overlooking St Tropez. It is the ultimate Riviera fantasy.

If there’s ever been a good excuse to revisit the world of Hannah Montana, this is it. With the show hitting its 20th anniversary, there’s a wave of nostalgia going around, and honestly, it’s well deserved. From beach days to chaotic pier trips, the series gave us a version of California that felt equal parts glamorous and completely carefree. And the best part? You can still visit some of those places today.

Rugged Atlantic coastlines, rolling green landscapes, exhilarating adventures, vibrant city streets, and food worth travelling for - Cork is shaped by big landscapes, big flavours, and even bigger characters.

Today, Bealtaine Festival, Ireland’s national celebration of the arts and ageing, reveals its highly anticipated 2026 programme. Kicking off on the 1st of May, this Age & Opportunity initiative brings together artists, communities, and audiences for a full month of arts, entertainment and community. From the start of the month, events unfold nationwide in arts centres and community spaces, alongside online workshops and screenings, ensuring audiences everywhere can take part.

Legally Blonde The Musical arrives in the capital for a limited run from 7-18 July 2026. This ultimate feel-good rom-com, based on the award-winning film, follows Elle Woods on her transformation from It Girl fashionista to legal ace at Harvard Law School, all in the name of love.

Since it opened in 2019 in Longford Forest, Centre Parcs has been a huge success with families and kids. Now just 7 years later it has gone through a €100 million euro facelift and some of the new additions are hugely impressive. The site has gone through a major transformation, including the addition of 83 new lodges, facility upgrades, and a new zipline experience. The refurbishments mean that the holiday resort will now be able to house around 3,500 guests. Longford Forest

It's time for our weekend roundup! Here's what's on this weekend, between Friday the 13th and Sunday the 15th of March across Ireland. We've got a great lineup of things to do, from the Belfast Children's Festival to the beginning of St. Patrick's day celebrations and much, much more.

'Punch' the little monkey from the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan has quite literally broken the internet over the weekend with the love for his stuffed monkey toy or you may call it his 'emotional support animal' - here's how you can visit him!