Festival celebrating culture of Ireland and other Celtic nations to take place in Carlow

A festival celebrating the cultural links between Ireland and other Celtic nations is taking place in Carlow this month. 

The International Pan Celtic Festival is coming to Carlow from 11th - 16th April for a celebration of links between Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Brittany, Cornwall and the Isle of Man. 

The family-friendly event will feature musicians and choirs, singers and dancers, bands and storytellers from the participating Celtic nations coming together to share their culture and the languages of Alba, Cymru, Kernow, Mannin, Breizh and Éire. 

Activities during the week include seisiúns, céilí dancing, native language workshops, storytelling, competitions and much more. 

The festival was first held in Killarney in 1971 and is now governed by an International Council with six national committees. 

The International Pan Celtic Festival comes to #Carlow from 11th – 16th April 2023 for a celebration of the cultural links between Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Brittany, Cornwall & the Isle of Man!
Info & booking at https://t.co/gxl7foj9GN @PanCelticCarlow @allaboutcarlow pic.twitter.com/zhi6n3A5l6

— CarlowCountyCouncil (@Carlow_Co_Co) March 30, 2023

A number of other Celtic festivals and events were established or revived in its wake, such as Kan ar Bobal in Brittany, Lowender Peran in Cornwall, Pan Celtic Reunion in Wales, and the revival of An Cruinneach in The Isle Of Man. 

Tickets for the 2023 event in Carlow can be purchased on arrival at the Pan Celtic festival office and at the door of all events.