It is a three-day music and song festival which takes place in a different town each year where there are music and singing competitions for all grades and ages. The increasing standards of Irish Pubs have meant that they are now more popular than ever as places of entertainment. No matter where the visitor travels he is likely to be able to experience music, singing and dancing of a mainly Irish character in happy and convivial surroundings. The pub is an integral part of the Irish social scene where the visitor is as welcome as the regular customer. Nowadays most pubs serve tea, coffee and sandwiches and an increasing number provide good and economical lunches which many visitors find more suitable to their needs especially if they are touring and staying in bed and breakfast accommodation.
Festivals are beneficial in that they help to spread tourists throughout the country.
Click here for GoIreland's comprehensive listing of festivals. The sheer number of attractions that Ireland has to offer will ensure that the visitor will never be stuck for something to do. The majority of Ireland's attractions have been created by the wonders that nature has bestowed on this little country. Man's developments cannot match those of nature in their capacity to take your breath away. Modern structures tend to focus on indoor activities that the visitor can engage in when the weather becomes unpleasant.