Through September 1

11th annual Newport Waterfront Irish Festival

401 846-1600 | www.newportfestivals.com

One of the region’s best Irish festivals held over Labor Day weekend, bringing together great musicians, dancers, and family activities.
Check for various times each day

ICONS Festival - 18th Annual Irish Connections Festival

Irish Cultural Centre of New England
200 New Boston Drive, Canton
617 610-4951 | www.iconsfestival.com

Top musicians, singers and dancers gather for three days of exceptional music of Ireland and other Gaelic-influenced cultures. Also on display, cultural exhibits, lectures, vendors, food courts and family activities.
Purchase tickets here in mid May.
Full details to come.

Inroads Ireland's GO NORTH Tour

$1,700 | Itinerary here | 1-888-220-7711 | www.InroadsIreland.com

Come along with Inroads Ireland's tours off the beaten track as we travel in small groups (16 or less) on Ireland's back roads.The one-week bus tour takes you to Northern Ireland and the NW part of the Republic of Ireland. The north of Ireland is a place of exceptional beauty full of great idealists, literary greats, and a causeway built by a giant! Get the inside scoop on Belfast from a cabbie on a behind the scenes drive through divided Protestant and Catholic communities. Walk atop the ancient city walls of Derry and view its magnificent protest murals. Explore the rugged coastline and mountains of Donegal down to County Mayo, Yeats country! Enjoy an optional hike to the top of Ireland's great holy mountain, Croagh Patrick, and marvel at the spectacular views.

September 30-October 7

Inroads Ireland's GO SOUTH Tour

$1,700 | Full itinerary here | 1-888-220-7711 | www.InroadsIreland.com

Come along with Inroads Ireland's tours off the beaten track as we travel in small groups (16 or less) on Ireland's back roads. The one week bus tour takes you to southern and western Ireland where you'll experience eons-old tombs, stone circles, Norman towers, and a 14th Century castle. Stay overnight on the Aran Islands, stay in colorful, small towns like Clonakilty and Dingle and support local economies. You'll walk the land and have Ireland forever in your heart.