At Rath Cairn Gaeltacht · Rath Cairn, Athboy, Co. Meath
Feile na Gealai is a camping music festival celebrating contemporary Irish language culture, held in the unique setting of Rath Cairn, Ireland’s only Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking community) in Leinster. The 2026 lineup includes Jiggy, Huartan, Sexytadhg, Baby Guinness, and Grooveline. The festival draws attendees from across Ireland and Scotland and creates a party atmosphere deep in the Meath countryside.
Dates: weekend of 13-14 June 2026 (check feilenagealai.com for exact times)
Camping festival - bring your tent
Tickets and programme at feilenagealai.com
Rath Cairn is a small Gaeltacht community west of Navan near Athboy
Rath Cairn is about 15 km west of Navan off the R154. No public transport - a car or organised lift-share is needed.
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