Saint Patrick's day is a truly Irish holiday, but its joyous and festive nature has taken the world by storm.

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.

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.