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Ireland in June is something magical. With long daylight hours, blooming landscapes, and festivals popping up everywhere, it’s the perfect time to explore the island. Whether you’re planning a long weekend or a full escape, here are some top things to do during the holidays in Ireland this June.
- Attend a Summer Festival
Ireland loves a festival, and June is packed with them:
Cork Harbour Festival is Ireland’s premier maritime celebration, spanning 10 days from 24th May to 2nd June with 80+ events across Cork City and County. The festival showcases the Cork Harbour Community through thrilling water adventures, heritage tours, cultural experiences, and family fun. Try powerboating, scuba diving, coastal bike tours, or enjoy, sea session sing alongs, storytelling and much more – there is something for everyone. One event not to be missed is Ocean to City – An Rás Mór on 31st of May, Ireland’s largest rowing and paddling race, bringing 500 participants and 200 boats to the harbor. You can participate or just watch.
Later in the month Cork Mid-summer festival takes place from 13th to 22nd June. Held every year, with great performances by local and national artists you’ll get to see performances in forts, churches, and on the streets! Showcasing emerging artists from Ireland and all around the world, the festival is designed for audiences of all ages
Cork has a great selection of top quality caravan & camping parks. Book in for a few nights and travel to one of the many events taking place in the city during June.
Killarney plays host to Bikefest from 30th May to 1st June. This is a must-attend annual international festival attracting all brand of motorcycle enthusiasts. It is a free open event. Biking enthusiasts can hit the open road:
- Guided Ride-Outs – Join fellow bikers on scenic routes led by experienced marshals. Stress-free and stunning.
- Unguided Ride-Outs – Grab a map and hit the open road at your own pace.
You will be spoilt for choice with the top caravan & camping sites in Kerry. Stay in Killarney, the Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula or Tralee and tour the Kingdom.
Galway Folk Festival takes place from 4th to 8th June. The city comes alive with music, stories and song and plays host to over 50 artists from around the world. The festival features intimate gigs, foot stamping sessions and opportunities to discover new talent. On Saturday and Sunday they have a free daytime programme.
Book a few nights away in one of the quality caravan & camping sites in Galway and don’t forget to “watch the sun go down in Galway Bay”
Westport Folk and Bluegrass Festival is a 3-day event from 5th to 8th June featuring top acts from Ireland, Europe and the USA and includes concerts, pub sessions, workshops, a square dance, gospel hour, luthier showcase. The programme includes four fully-seated concerts as well as informal pub gigs, sessions, and collaborative events. You will also get to experience a square dance, workshops, gospel hour, luthier showcase, education exhibition, and record fair
Pitch up in Westport or one of the many other great sites in Mayo and enjoy the craic.
The Kilkenny Cat Laughs Comedy Festival 2025 takes place over the June Bank Holiday weekend, from Friday, May 30th to Monday, June 2nd. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this iconic festival continues to be a cornerstone of Ireland’s comedy scene, renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and stellar line-ups.This year’s festival boasts performances from top comedians including Jason Byrne, Kyla Cobbler, Neil Delamere, Emma Doran, Gearóid Farrelly, David O’Doherty, Chris Kent, Deirdre O’Kane, and Shane Todd as well as 12 up & coming comedians from Ireland, England and Scotland.
Don’t forget to book your pitches at one of the great sites in Kilkenny and enjoy the laughs
The Wake the Giant Festival takes place Warrenpoint Co. Down on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 June. This annual event, inspired by the tales of the legendary giant Fionn mac Cumhaill, promises a weekend filled with activities and entertainment for all ages. Warrenpoint Municipal Park will be transformed into the Land of Giants, offering a vibrant festival atmosphere that includes – Giant Games in the Kid’s Zone, Walkabout Characters and Giant Food Village. There is an extensive line-up of traditional and contemporary music performances with local bands and buskers.
Book a few nights away in one of the sites in Down or other areas in Northern Ireland and watch off for the giants.
As well as these top festivals there is so much else to do around Ireland in June.
- Hit the Beaches
Ireland’s coast comes alive in June. Head to:
Derryane Beach, Kerry – This is a sheltered sandy beach with a natural harbour. Access is by a narrow road off the Ring of Kerry which may not be very suitable for a caravan or motorhome. Better just to bring the car!
Keem Bay (Achill Island) for wild swimming. One of the most picturesque small beaches in Ireland, its sparkling turquoise waters and spectacular horseshoe shaped bay will take your breath away. The beautiful beach is backed by grassy slopes and the bay is sheltered on either side by cliffs
Strandhill Beach, Sligo – With its dramatic swells and clean breaks, Strandhill Beach is one of the best spots in the country for surfing. As well as being an extremely popular surfing spot, Strandhill has a number of amazing walks taken from Strandhill Beach to Culleenamore Strand and also to Killaspubrone
Morriscastle Beach, Wexford – also known as the ‘Golden Mile’. As well as being fantastically long, Morriscastle Strand has lovely, fine golden sand. Bordered by dunes offering shelter from the breeze, this is an ideal beach for children to play
Portsalon Beach, Donegal – also known as Ballymastocker Strand, is one of the country’s most breathtaking beaches. Once voted the second most beautiful beach in the world, Portsalon in Donegal draws visitors from far and wide and its views of the Inishowen Peninsula are simply unrivalled.
Cranfield West Beach, Down – this south facing beach boasts the majestic Mourne Mountains as a backdrop. Cranfield Beach is an inclusive beach which allows people of all ages and abilities to take part, have fun, and be included. Inclusive beaches offer free beach equipment loan schemes including all-terrain wheelchairs and mobility aids. Membership is free and is available through the Mae Murray Foundation.
Tip of the day – Bring a wetsuit – the sea is chilly, but refreshing!
Find out great spots to pitch up in beach locations around Ireland
- Celebrate the Summer Solstice
Celebrate the ancient Irish connection to the solstice by visiting Newgrange, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While the official summer solstice experience is lottery-based, June offers beautiful views of the Boyne Valley and guided tours through the prehistoric passage tombs. Visitor access to Newgrange is only by guided tour from the Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre on the south side of the river Boyne. Nearby The Loughcrew Cairns are one of Ireland’s archaeological treasures and can be found just 3km east of Oldcastle, County Meath.
Tip: Check out solstice-themed events in local towns
Pitch up in Meath and have direct access to Loughcrew Ancient Passage Tombs
- Cycle the Greenways
June is a great time to cycle through Ireland’s Greenways, traffic-free paths that cut through scenic landscapes. Ireland’s Greenways and trails are a great way to see some of the most beautiful and unspoilt parts of the country. You can cycle on these dedicated routes without the having to deal with cars, buses, vans, etc. which make them very safe for everyone to enjoy
The Old Trail Rail Greenway is 42km and is part of the Royal Canal Greenway. The trail is entirely car-free and mostly flat making it a leisurely cycle for bike riders of all ages. The section from Athlone to Moat is just 8km long.. With lots of entry and exit points, you can hop on and off to explore the villages and attractions along the way. If you are spending a few days in Meath, Westmeath or Roscommon you will be able to access the route in a number of locations.
The Kingdom of Kerry Greenway consists of two routes that follow the old Limerick to Kerry railway line, the Tralee to Fenit route and the Listowel to Abbeyfeale route. Tralee to Fenit is a 13.6km route along the Wild Atlantic Way, starting in Tralee and finishing in the coastal village of Fenit. The Listowel to Abbeyfeale route, in County Limerick, is 16km long. It connects with ‘The Limerick Greenway’ at Abbeyfeale, and continues on for 40km through the three key market towns of Abbeyfeale, Newcastle West and Rathkeale, and North from Rathkeale to the townland of Ballingarrane. Choose one of the great caravan & camping sites in Kerry to pitch up for a few days and travel some or all of the Kingdom of Kerry Greenway
The Waterford Greenway stretches from Waterford City Quays to Dungarvan. You can access the Greenway from a number of points along the route. Whilst the total route is 45km long you can do as much or as little as you want. The section from Dungarvan to Durrow is particularly lovely and is just 10km long. Pitch up for a few nights at any of the sites in Waterford including three sites in Dungarvan close to the Greenway or at the seaside town of Tramore and cycle parts of the route over different days.
The Great Western Greenway stretches for 42km through some of Ireland’s most beautiful scenery from Westport on the mainland all the way to Achill Island. Experience exceptional views of Croagh Patrick, deserted villages, national parks and some of the most stunning coastline in the west along the route. You can rent a bike in the nearby towns and villages including Westport, Newport, Mulranny and Dooagh and if you want to only cycle part of the route you can arrange for a pick-up service to bring you back to Westport. Pitch up for a few days at the start of the route in Westport or Castlebar or stay for a few nights on Achill Island and travel into Westport on the route. There are top quality caravan & camping sites through Mayo which give you easy access to this spectacular route
Many offer e-bike rentals and picnic stops along the way.
- Explore the forests around Ireland
In Ireland there are nearly 3000 recreational forests nationwide, including 3,000km of way marked walking trails. The parks offer a wonderful selection of facilities including children’s playgrounds, picnic sites, marked walking and cycling trails alongside the beautiful scenic woodlands. They are ideal places to take the family and have a ramble, spot some nature, have a picnic if the weather permits, spot wildlife, and do some fun outdoor activities and games. AND, the good thing is they are free to visit (there may be a small parking fee in some places). Recreational maps are available at each site and also can be downloaded from the Coillte website. Some caravan & camping parks are located with or very close to the forests around Ireland and are a great place to pitch up for a few nights.
Camping Ireland has so much information to help you plan your caravan & camping trip away. The website is very user-friendly and has a number of great features which makes it very easy to navigate. You can add filters to your selection. This will allow you to get information on parks that are specific to your needs.
You can filter for sites as follows:
Camping type – camping, glamping, mobile home hire, etc.
Holiday type – beach holiday, countryside, family-friendly, dog friendly, etc.
Facilities – beach nearby, playground, games room, shop, etc.
County
Region – Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland’s Ancient East, Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, Dublin or Northern Ireland
Many sites offer online booking which will help you secure your pitch at the click of a button.
Whatever you want Camping Ireland has something to suit everyone. Enjoy the independence and flexibility that camping in Ireland can offer in quality approved sites. We look forward to welcoming you to Ireland’s outdoor living.
