Spring Festivals

Now that the days are beginning to get longer it’s time to look forward to some of the beer festivals coming your way over the next few months.

Cask and Winter Ales Festival, Cork, 15-17 February
At the opening event of the 2013 Irish beer calendar, The Franciscan Well will be hosting a celebration of cask-conditioned Irish beer, as well as strong and warming winter ales. Beoir members can avail of a couple of free drinks at the Friday evening session by showing a membership card at the bar.
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Irish Craft Beer Village, Dublin, 14-18 March
A five-day spectacular in the Dublin docklands as part of the overall St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Featuring live music, artisan food and a wide range of beers from the independent Irish breweries.
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Easter Beer Festival, Cork, 30-31 March
One of Ireland’s longest running beer festivals and always well attended by the breweries. Expect a mix of old favourites from around the country as well as new release beers and festival specials. Hosted by the Franciscan Well, it opens at 2pm on both days and admission is free.

Lots more beer festivals are planned for the summer and autumn in different parts of the country. Watch our events board and calendar for details as we get them.