30 Mai 12 - 03 Jun. 12

Listowel Writers' Week

Writers' Week takes place for five days in the end of May through June. From the country that produced Oscar Wilde and Bram Stroker, Writers' Week is devoted to the writer. It essentially aims to guide, direct and enthuse the emerging writer, to befriend the established writer and provide a practical platform for their artistic output. This ideal is achieved through competitions, publication of authors' work, workshops, seminars, lectures, readings etc.

31 Mai 12 - 04 Jun. 12

The Cat Laughs Festival

Held in Kilkenny for five days in the beginning of June, the Cat Laughs Festival is one of Ireland's favourite festivals because it makes people laugh. This festival has rapidly established itself as one of the best comedy festivals in the world. Attracting a host of the best national and international stand-up comedians and comedy improvisers, the comedy festival provides for simple fun and exhilaration. Fun and laughter are guaranteed with over 85 live performances in the relaxing surrounds of 14 of Kilkenny's best loved venues.

06 Jul. 12 - 15 Jul. 12

The Clonmel Junction Festival

The Clonmel Junction Festival is one of the most exciting and fastest growing festivals in Ireland. For nine days and nights in the beginning of June, the town of Tipperary in County Clonmel is transformed and animated by hand painted banners bedecking the town centre, daily street theatre and free live music events. However the real heart of the festival is in the theatres and music venues which host over 50 performances of top class Irish and International acts.