Julia Labedz

To our loyal readers, thank you for joining us on countless journeys across Ireland, exploring its festivals, enjoying its delicious cuisine, and discovering its hidden gems. We wish you and your families a fabulous, warm and very Merry Christmas.

A unique and historic event is set to take place at the oldest intact operating lighthouse in the world this New Year’s Day. At 1 pm on January 1st, the 800-year-old Hook Lighthouse in County Wexford will host the Dunbrody Archers for a traditional Arrow ceremony, reviving a centuries-old custom.

It's time for our weekend roundup! Here's what's on this weekend, between Friday the 21st and Sunday the 23rd of November across Ireland. We've got a great lineup of things to do, from Winterval in Waterford to the Ballymaloe Craft Fair and much, much more.