We're heading into September but there is no sign of an Indian summer...yet! However, the cooler weather shouldn't mean that the fun has to stop.
Every weekend, there are events and activities in every county to suit all tastes with loads of fun things to do in Ireland listed on YourDaysOut.ie. This weekend is no different.
There are sports, charity runs, live music, comedy, food, agricultural shows, harvest festivals and even some fairies!
1) Camogie All-Ireland Finals Croke Park
Kilkenny may win regular hurling titles but last year's camogie victory was the first All-Ireland for the County since 1994. They hope to retain the title in a repeat of last year's final against a strong Cork side, featuring in their fourth consecutive final having tasted victory in 2014 & 2015.
2) Waterford Harvest Festival
Three days of fun foodie activities for all in Waterford...not to be missed! There are loads of events and activities lined up for all ages including demonstrations, talks, tastings and a Junior HQ with fun activities for children.
3) The Great Pink Run Dublin & Great Pink Run Kilkenny
The 6th annual Great Pink Run will take place in The Phoenix Park on Saturday, 9th September and in the grounds of Kilkenny Castle on Sunday, 10th September.
It's not a race and you can run, jog or walk around the course.
Last year, 6,000 people raised €230,000 to help fund breast cancer research in Ireland and organisers are hoping the beat those numbers this year.
4) The Enchanted Fairy & Elf Festival
Dust off your fairy wings and fancy dress costumes and help raise €30,000 in one weekend for Sensational Kids by supporting The Enchanted Fairy & Elf Festival at Rathwood.
A fun family day has been organised on Saturday and Sunday with loads of entertainment and activities.
All proceeds from this event will be donated to Sensational Kids to help provide vital affordable and accessible Early Intervention & Assessment services, such as speech & language and occupational therapy.
5) Carnival of Colours
The 10th annual two-day circus, music and arts festival in St.Columb's Park, Derry with circus and street theatre shows, walkabout characters, music for local artists, arts and crafts, dance and circus workshops, storytelling, carnival games and a family cabaret, 'Sunday Night at the Carnival'.
6) Airfield Estate Festival of Food
Engage with local food producers and enjoy the very best of Irish food and drink over a weekend packed with fun activities for all the family all based around the theme Food Literacy: Unearthing the Knowledge Gap.
7) Dingle Trad Fest
The 7th Dingle Trad Fest takes place from the 8th-10th of September with host a series of concerts, session trail and dance workshops.
8) Dunmore Gardens Harvest Fair
The traditional walled garden and Georgian Country house dates back to 1742 and is a perfect location for a Harvest Fair.
On the day, expect a fun filled line up of artisan food makers, craft producers, street food vendors, kids activities, music and a craft beer festival.
9) Strokestown Show
Celebrating its 151st year, the Annual Strokestown Agricultural & Industrial Show takes place over two days in the grounds of Strokestown Park and The Irish National Famine Museum in Roscommon.
There will be plenty of competitions and events over the both days including Best Dressed Lady and Glamorous Granny Competitions.
10) Clonaslee Show
The first Clonaslee show was held on November 1st, 1948 and continues to be popular with competitions, entertainment, exhibitions, excitement and family fun.
11) Glenties Harvest Fair
The Glenties hosts and entertains locals and visitors with a fun festival featuring live music, games, entertainment, stalls and even an appearance from the Crafty Cockney, Darts legend Eric Bristow.
12) 12th Lock Harvest Festival
A fantastic fun-filled festival with a food village, vintage stalls, arts and crafts, face painting and lots more in Castleknock this weekend.
13) Elemental Festival
The Limerick Arts and Culture Festival returns after a break this year. This year's event includes more child-friendly events with workshops from Jim Parkyn of Aardman animation studio and family performance from local theatre group Lumen.
14) Feast
Feast, formerly the Midleton Food and Drink Festival continues over the weekend, bringing together a mouth-watering array of food produced by local growers in the region as well as some treats from further a field.
But it's not just the food; there will also be balloon artists, jugglers, stilt-walkers, face painters, puppet shows, live music and much more.
15) The Laughter Lounge | Bulmers Comedy Festival
It might be September but there's no need for the long face. Bulmers and the Laughter Lounge have announced the return of the Bulmers Comedy Festival this weekend. This post-summer spectacular will feature a tremendous line-up of at least 16 top comedians, from both Ireland and further afield.
Shows every Thursday, Friday and Saturday throughout the month, from September 8th to October 1st.
A bonus event - Fundraising Quiz: Friday September 7 only
There's a fundraising quiz taking place to help those affected by the floods in Inishowen, Donegal. Organised by Donegal Association Dublin the event is on in Dublin's DTwo from 6pm, and the quiz kicks off at 7.30pm, maximum five people per team.
Three things to do next week:
1) All Ireland Football Final, Croke Park
Over 80,000 football fans will descend on Croke Park on Sunday, 17th September, to see if Mayo can banish the curse of 1951 or will Dublin claim their third title in a row.
2) A Taste of West Cork
There will be 230 events from Bandon to Beara all next week with the Festival Finale on Main Street, Skibbereen from 12-4 on Sunday 17th with tastings, live music, demonstrations and a children's entertainment area.
3) Clifden Arts Festival
The longest running community arts festival in Ireland, Clifden Community Arts Festival, now heading into its 40th year will take place from September 14-24 with a mixture of music, theatre, film, talks, walks and lots of family fun too.
