Weekend Guide: 9 of the best events happening across Ireland

Féile Binn Éadair: Trad Festival Howth

24-27 May, Howth, more info here

Comprising four headline shows and 27 free gigs across one weekend, Féile Binn Éadair is a (mostly) free Irish and traditional music festival in the fishing village of Howth. The full lineup includes Sharon Shannon, Kila, Scullion, Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin, Billy Treacy and The Scope, Saltaire, Buíoch, Gatehouse, and many, many more.

Hen’s Teeth x Bahay launch

25 May, Hen’s Teeth, Dublin, more info here

Hen’s Teeth have announced their official food partner, Bahay, a Irish-Filipino food project that’s been looking for a long-term home for a while now, and will be taking over the kitchen at Dublin 8 event space and cultural spot from this Saturday. Bahay has become known as one of Ireland’s most exciting food concepts, bringing a delicious take on Filipino and Southeast Asian flavours and the best Irish ingredients to festivals and pop-ups across the country since 2021.

Subtle Poison pop-up shop, yoga class, and rollerskating workshop

25 May, Fade Street Studios, Dublin, more info here

Subtle Poison is an independent Irish brand that embodies independence, freedom and a sense of adventure through its distinct colourful and bold clothing empowering the wearer to be the best version of themselves, with sustainability values at its core. Hosting a pop-up shop this weekend, there’ll be music, tarot readings from Realtai Readings, and a chance to see and try on the pieces in real life. The morning will also consist of a yoga class and a dance skate workshop — there’s a lot happening, so make sure to head along!

CNW HipHop and R+B Brunch Party

25 May, Hyde Dublin, more info here

Summer Time Magic: Miami Summer Edition is right around the corner, so get ready to soak up the sun and feel the heat with this great Chicken N’ Waffles event. Dress to impress in your freshest summer attire; neutral tones, beachy whites, and laid-back elegance, because the Hyde rooftop will be the place to be on 25 May.

Street Feast 2024

25 & 26 May, across Ireland, more info here

An annual celebration of community spirit, Street Feast returns for another weekend of street parties and neighbourhood feasts across Ireland. Inviting you to get together with your neighbours, share some food and enjoy some conversation and camaraderie this summer, you can organise your own feast at home, in your front garden, on streets and greens, in car parks, laneways, local parks and community centres. You just have to register and you’ll receive a free party pack complete with bunting, posters, invites, stickers, and a DIY guide.

Fastnet Film Festival

Until 26 May, Schull, Cork, more info here

As part of Fastnet Film Festival, That They May Face The Rising Sun will be screened on the outdoor screen in the park in Schull, with an introduction from the Director Pat Collins. This multi award winning film is an adaptation of the final novel from John McGahern, one of Ireland’s greatest novelists, and captures a year in the life of a rural, lakeside community in Ireland in the 1970s.

Rock Against Homelessness

26 May, 3Olympia Theatre, more info here

The Sunday Independent’s Rock Against Homelessness in aid of Focus Ireland returns for its ninth year in 3Olympia Theatre, with Grammy Award winner Corinne Bailey as headline act. The gig will also feature a glittering array of talent including Toshín, Aimée, The White Horse Guitar Club and Isaac Butler. The evening will be once again MCed by Laura Whitmore.

Mother Presents: Daytime Dance Party at the George

26 May, The George, Dublin, more info here

Bringing the dancefloor to the daytime, Mother DJs Ghostboy & Rocky T Delgado alongside the incredible Glamo, Billy Bunzari and Conor Behan will be joined by some of our drag sisters and queer dance family for massive one off daytime collaboration with a staple of the Dublin scene, The George. Across indoor and outdoor dance floors, with live performances from Shaqira Knightly, Anziety, Viola Gayvis & Avatar Guille and dancing from the Mother Dancers; Tanya Doyle, Jose Galang, Paul Shego and Peter Toohey and more.

Victor Mee Auctions Summer Garden Sale

10am – 5pm, Saturday May 25, 12pm – 6pm Sunday May 26, 10am – 5pm, Monday May 2, Victor Mee Auctions Ltd, Cloverhill, Cavan, more info here

Auctioneer Victor Mee’s annual Summer Garden Sale attracts bidders from across the world, with exterior architecture up for previews before the online auction commences on Tuesday, May 28. A giant 7ft high bronze crab, a cast iron statue of a pig, a rare 19th century Italian Carerra marble bath and an ornate bandstand all the way from the grounds of St. Louis Convent in Monaghan are some of the more unusual lots available for preview this weekend. “In over 40 years, this is the first time that we’ve hosted a 7ft bronze crab, that we expect to reach between €8,000 – €12,000,” says Victor Mee, “and there’s also an exceptional wrought iron English Victorian style glasshouse that would be a stunning addition to a large garden in the country. The rareness of our finds is exactly why we attract buyers from across Ireland and further afield. They come to our auctions to discover pieces that are unique finds and ‘one-offs’ that each have their own back stories, transcending current trends.”