HAPPENING in Ireland’s county Mayo
Onóir Concert (31 January 2026): A performance by the popular Irish music group Onóir at the…
Yearly Archives: 2026
HAPPENING in Ireland’s county Louth
Féile na Tána (26 January–3 February 2026): A traditional Irish music and culture festival held across…
HAPPENING in Ireland’s county Longford
Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre Exploration: Ongoing throughout January 2026, near Keenagh. Discover this Iron Age…
HAPPENING in Ireland’s county Limerick
All We Have Are Days Festival: 30 January – 2 February 2026, various venues across…
HAPPENING in Ireland’s county Leitrim
Tommy Fleming Concert: 10 January 2026, The Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon. An evening of powerful performances…
HAPPENING in Ireland’s county Laois
Winter Walks in Slieve Bloom Mountains: Ongoing throughout January 2026, various trails including Glenbarrow and…
HAPPENING in Ireland’s county Kilkenny
The Boomtown Rats Concert: 31 January 2026, The Hub at Cillin Hill, Kilkenny City. A…
HAPPENING in Ireland’s county Kildare
Brigid 2026 – Spirit of Kildare Festival: 29 January – 2 February 2026, various venues…
HAPPENING in Ireland’s county Kerry
Cirque: Wicked Wizard of Oz: 2–3 January 2026, Gleneagle INEC Arena, Killarney. A spectacular circus-style…
HAPPENING in Ireland’s county Galway
Music for Galway Midwinter Festival: 23–25 January 2026, Town Hall Theatre, Galway City. A three-day…
HAPPENING in Ireland’s county Fermanagh
Winter Exhibitions and Tours at Enniskillen Castle: Ongoing throughout January 2026, Enniskillen Castle, Enniskillen. Explore…
HAPPENING in Ireland’s county Dublin
Holiday World Show: 23–25 January 2026, RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin. A vibrant travel exhibition featuring destinations…
HAPPENING in Ireland’s county Down
Festive Sauna at Groomsport: Until 2 January 2026, Groomsport Harbour, Groomsport (Ards and North Down).…
HAPPENING in Ireland’s county Donegal
Atlantic Irish Fest: 17–21 January 2026, various locations across Donegal. A four-day celebration of Irish…
HAPPENING in Ireland’s county Derry
Autumn/Spring Heritage Lecture Series: Various dates in January 2026 (e.g., 8 January, 22 January), St…
HAPPENING in Ireland’s county Cork
Cinderella Pantomime: Ongoing until 11 January 2026, Everyman Theatre, Cork City. A family-friendly traditional pantomime…
HAPPENING in Ireland’s county Clare
Hedge School Doolin: 25–27 January 2026, Doolin. A weekend of intimate traditional music sessions, workshops,…
HAPPENING in Ireland’s county Cavan
The Three Amigos: 12 January 2026, Hotel Kilmore, Cavan Town. A popular Irish country music…
HAPPENING in Ireland’s county Carlow
Acts of Motherhood Exhibition: Ongoing until 11 January 2026, VISUAL Centre, Carlow Town. A landmark…
HAPPENING in Ireland’s county Armagh
Astro Tours: 10 January 2026, Armagh Observatory and Planetarium. A guided evening tour exploring historic…
8.3m seats scheduled on international flights to/from Spain in January
Spain’s aviation sector kicks off 2026 on a high note, with over 8.3m seats scheduled…
Regional airports warn of rising airfares in 2026
Regional airports across Europe have warned of rising charges in 2026, stemming from increases in…
Windstar’s newbuild Star Seeker begins maiden voyages
Windstar Cruises’ newest vessel Star Seeker has commenced operations on 31 December 2025. The ship…
US TSA reports record-breaking year-end holiday travel
The USA’s TSA reports potentially record passenger numbers over the year-end holidays to 31 December…
Seven cruise ships gather in Rio de Janeiro for New Year’s Eve
Seven cruise ships anchored off Copacabana to watch the Rio de Janeiro new year fireworks,…
TAP Air Portugal launches a multi-destination end of year sale
Campaign offers return fares from €129 Economy, €459 Business from Dublin to Lisbon. Destinations include…
WATCH: New Year celebrations in Dún Laoghaire & Daingean Uí Chúis
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HAPPENING in MALTA this January
Malta welcomes travellers in January 2026 with mild weather that makes exploring the islands a…
Leitrim Council turns down permission for glamping site in Aghacashel
Leitrim County Council has refused permission for a glamping site in Aghacashel. Although the application…
Street art route to boost tourism in Jaén province in 2026
A vibrant urban art initiative is transforming rural Jaén into a must-visit destination for cultural…
HERE are the most anticipated hotels scheduled to open in France in 2026
There are 26 notable hotel openings across France in 2026, focusing on rehabilitated historic properties,…
HERE are the most anticipated hotels scheduled to open in Spain in 2026
Here are the most anticipated hotels scheduled to open in Spain in 2026, selected based…
HERE are the most anticipated hotels scheduled to open in Portugal in 2026
Here are the most anticipated hotels scheduled to open in Portugal in 2026, selected based…
HERE are the most anticipated hotels scheduled to open in Italy in 2026
Here are the most anticipated hotels scheduled to open in Italy in 2026, selected based…
HERE are the most anticipated hotels scheduled to open in Greece in 2026
Here are the most anticipated hotels scheduled to open in Greece in 2026, selected based…
Here are the most anticipated hotels scheduled to open in Germany in 2026
Here are the most anticipated hotels scheduled to open in Germany in 2026, selected based…
Here are the most anticipated hotels scheduled to open in Scotland in 2026
Here are the most anticipated hotels scheduled to open in Scotland in 2026, selected based…
Here are the most anticipated hotels scheduled to open in England in 2026
Here are the most anticipated hotels scheduled to open in England in 2026, selected based…
Sad News: Juan Ramón Ferreira, Granada’s tourism and culture councillor
On the eve of the new year, Granada is mourning the sudden death of Juan…