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TradFest Fingal

5 days of events

21st Jan 2026
Wednesday
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22nd Jan 2026
Thursday
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23rd Jan 2026
Friday
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24th Jan 2026
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25th Jan 2026
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Festival Venues

From castles to cathedrals, churches to community centres, TradFest events can be found in some of the most beautiful settings Dublin has to offer. Both the city and county boast buildings of architectural beauty, and filling these special spaces with live music makes for a memorable experience.

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Fingal Venues

If it’s a concert in a castle you’re looking for, consider heading to our North Dublin venues. Fingal is home to Ardgillan, Malahide and Swords Castle, while the region itself boasts pristine beaches, rolling hills, and vibrant urban centres. Fingal derives its name from the Gaelic words ‘Fine Gall’, or ‘land of the fair-haired stranger’ in reference to the Vikings who settled there.

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Fingal County Council

TradFest and Fingal County Council first teamed up in 2021, with the collaboration being a cornerstone of the festival’s growth throughout the wider Dublin area.

From the marvellous Malahide to beautiful Balbriggan, discover everything Fingal has to offer this January.

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Fingal Venues

Ardgillan Castle

Sitting on 194-acres of spectacular parklands overlooking the Irish Sea, Ardgillan Castle has been part of the North County Dublin landscape since 1738. Although it’s referred to as a castle, it’s actually a large country-style house, only half an hour from the city.
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Donabate-Portrane Community Centre

The Donabate-Portrane Community Centre provides a range of recreational, educational, and social activities and services. Its dedicated team offers a safe and welcoming environment to people of all ages and abilities.
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Draíocht

Draíocht means ‘magic’ in Irish, and Draíocht in Blanchardstown provides a space where everyone has the opportunity to enjoy and be enriched by the arts. The purpose-built facility boasts two theatres, two galleries, an artist’s studio and workshop.
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Lusk Community Cultural Centre

The Lusk Community Cultural Centre is a focal point for residents to meet and partake in a variety of activities and exhibitions. After a 17-month refurbishment, it was transformed from a state of dereliction to a state of the art space to welcome the entire community.
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Malahide Castle

Malahide Castle was gifted by King Henry II to the Talbot family in 1185, with it playing an important part of Ireland’s political and social landscape. The last of the Talbots moved out in 1973, with it becoming one of the country’s most popular music venues.
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Millbank Theatre

Those behind productions at The Millbank Theatre have worked on a voluntary basis since it opened in 1988. It’s owned and operated by Rush Dramatic Society, which was founded in 1927, and has since played a pivotal role in Ireland’s arts and culture scene.
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Seamus Ennis Arts Centre

Named after one of the greatest uilleann pipers of all time, The Seamus Ennis Arts Centre is an award-winning performance venue in the rural village of The Naul. Steeped in history, it’s seen by many as a hidden gem in North County Dublin.
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St. Macullins Centre

Malahide Castle was gifted by King Henry II to the Talbot family in 1185, with it playing an important part of Ireland’s political and social landscape. The last of the Talbots moved out in 1973, with it becoming one of the country’s most popular music venues.
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Swords Castle

Swords Castle has sat at the bottom of the town’s main street for over 800 years, with the castle itself the former residence of the Medieval Archbishop of Dublin. After renovations in the 1990s, it has been used for films and music events.
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The Abbey Tavern

The Abbey Tavern is one of the oldest pubs in Ireland, located in the charming and quaint fishing village of Howth. It’s nestled against the ancient ruins of Howth Abbey, and offers a genuine atmosphere of old Ireland.
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