| The Republic of Ireland has the most breathtaking | | | | food festival that encompasses world class, locally |
| landscapes, fine food, comfortable and affordable | | | | produced cuisine, outstanding scenery and quality |
| accommodation. There is something for everyone | | | | family entertainment. Lively street shows, |
| from music concerts, national events to food and | | | | farmers market and foraging trails, food |
| drink festivals. Read more about its attractions in | | | | demonstrations with world class chefs and |
| March and April. | | | | competitions will allow you to enjoy this festival at |
| The best time to visit Ireland is spring, there are | | | | really good family friendly rates. |
| still not too many tourists and it is the best time | | | | If you are planning to stay in Ireland a bit longer, |
| to see the fresh, green blanket landscape as the | | | | then visit Ratoath and take a part in Fairyhouse |
| grass is the greenest that time. Therefore, just | | | | Easter Festival. The 2010 festival takes place |
| book your flight, rent a car (car hire Ireland is | | | | from Sunday 4th April to Tuesday 6th April. The |
| very easy and convenient form of transport) and | | | | Festival is characterised by plenty of |
| go explore the most unusual places within the | | | | entertainment, competitions, and live music. Easter |
| green blanket landscape... | | | | Sunday is Family Fun Day, with special offers at |
| March and April are the perfect months to visit | | | | the Fairyhouse restaurants. Easter Monday hosts |
| the country- enjoy the best traditional meals at | | | | 'the Most Stylish Lady' competition, sponsored by |
| the Food and Culture Festival in Sligo and Fairy | | | | Carton House Hotel. Whether you are looking for |
| House Easter Festival. | | | | a unique day out with colleagues, friends or family, |
| Sligo is a county name as well as name of its | | | | the festival has various facilities and hospitality |
| capital. County Sligo in the west coast province of | | | | options to suit everyone. |
| Connacht and has a long history of traditional | | | | Spring is definitely a great time to visit Ireland. |
| music and poetry (the poet and Nobel laureate | | | | After a long winter, gaze at the rainbows that |
| William Butler Yeats spent much of his childhood in | | | | show up during the spring in Ireland and make |
| northern Sligo and the county's landscapes were | | | | sure you make the most of your stay in this |
| the inspiration for much of his poetry). SO Sligo | | | | beautiful country. |
| Food and Culture Festival is an exciting and vibrant | | | | |