Uisneach Inn, Killare, Co Westmeath – Bealtaine, May 4/5 2013

Fire Ceremonies and Parade

Line-up additions

The line-up for Festival of the Fires just got even hotter with the addition of more acts to the bill. On top of the previously announced acts, we are delighted to announce that PADDY CASEY, PREACHER'S SON, THE REVELLZ and none other than the current European Marching Band Champions THE MULLINGAR TOWN BAND have all joined the growing musical line-up →


Additional musical acts!

We are delighted to announce that due to MASSIVE public demand, the brilliant KÍLA will be re-joining us on the Hill of Uisneach this Bealtaine. The band, who triumphed on the main stage last year, are bringing their full show back to the same stage, where they will usher in the fire ceremony and parade with their sparkling blend of →


Ireland’s most family-friendly festival

Festival of the Fires prides itself on being one of Ireland's most family-friendly festivals, a fact that was recognized by the Irish Times when they reviewed the event last year. This year, we are continuing our commitment to making this an event for all the family, and to that end all children under the age of 12 are allowed free admission to the →


Festival of the Fires 2011 – first details

Festival of the Fires 2011 is to be ignited on the Hill of Uisneach in Co Westmeath and at over 100 sites nationwide at Bealtaine, the dawn of the summer on Saturday April 30th until the morning of Sunday May 1st. We can confirm that the musical headliners for the event are The Saw Doctors. This will be the ONLY appearance →