festivals and fairs athy

Heritage festival with re-enactment of two viking raids, falconry displays, rare viking horses, major crafts fair, early Irish living history village, raft race, viking funeral, warrior competition, parades - and much more. This festival usually takes place in the summer....

The Water Festival is a two day event designed to encourage people to enjoy the river, canal in all its aspects. Activities include heritage , boats, hovercrafts, canoes, raft races, rowing , puppet shows, heritage workshops, quiz , safety and rescue demonstration....