Beyond the beats: Alternative Irish festivals focusing on wellness, connection and self

Here are some Irish festivals taking an alternative approach this summer

In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of people prioritising wellness, particularly the younger demographics who are redefining wellness as a daily practice.

In today’s world, it has become increasingly difficult to make ‘real’ connections and we sometimes struggle to take time away from our phone screens.

In addition, factors such as higher burnout levels and increased exposure to health-related content on social media have fuelled the increase in the number of people prioritising wellness, particularly the younger demographics - Gen Z and millennials - who are redefining wellness as a daily practice.