I’ve got a fairly lengthy travel bucket list, but Ireland is right at the top. I have fantasies of drinking amazing ales in rowdy pubs and seeing the next big musicians before they break. Not to mention that hearing an Irish accent makes me weak at the knees. If you’re as besotted with Ireland as I am, you’ll want to get to the 2018 Magners Sydney Irish Festival this November.
You can expect a healthy dose of Irish culture, with amazing food and drink, competitive hurling, and music. The incomparable Damien Dempsey will headline. I saw him perform with Glen Hansard a few years back and he knocked my socks off. Speaking of, after binge-listening to his new album, I am crossing my fingers Glen might be part of the forthcoming artist announcements. Organisers, please make it happen! We’ll also enjoy traditional Irish music from Lúnasa and the celebrated “atmosfolk” of Saint Sister. The festival is set to be great fun for all ages, with face painting, amusement rides, and kids activities as well.
The Magners Sydney Irish Festival hits Sydney Olympic Park on November 10 and 11. Tickets are on sale now from Ticketmaster.
Image used with permission from Ferris Davies PRM