Get a head start of summer festival fever

Missing out on Ed Sheeran in Páirc Uí Chaoimh? Not to worry, Ciara McDonnell has plenty of options for the May bank holiday weekend.

Get a head start of summer festival fever
Sat, 28 Apr, 2018 - 01:00

Missing out on Ed Sheeran in Páirc Uí Chaoimh? Not to worry, Ciara McDonnell has plenty of options for the May bank holiday weekend.

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<p>Although there has been a slow start to the holiday bookings this year, short-haul destinations in particular continue to perform strongly with Irish holidaymakers. Picture: iStock</p>

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