Summer in Ireland means two things; we will get a total of four days sunshine, and more importantly we get some amazing music festivals delivered right to our doorstep. This year we’ve got our sights set on Bulmers Live at Leopardstown. Running from Thursday 9th June-Thursday 11th August, the summer-long festival is set to be packed with a variety of entertainment to keep everyone happy, from fashion awards to amazing gigs. The official line up is enough to get us chomping at the bit (excuse the pun), with acts such as Hermitage Green, Booka Brass and The Boomtown Rats to mention a few. Throw in great food and a chance to watch the races and we’re pretty much sold! Here are five great reasons to go to Bulmers Live at Leopardstown. 1. Dare to Be Different Style Awards The Beacon Hotel is back again this year to sponsor the Dare 2B Different Style Awards. The winners will be judged on a weekly basis by a line-up of famous faces including, Lisa Fitzpatrick, Lorraine Keane, Triona Mc Carthy, Holly White, and Michelle Mc Grath. With a chance to win €2,000 worth of prizes you’d be an eegit not to enter online here. 2. The Racing Whether you’re into horse racing or not there is something about the electric atmosphere in Leopardstown on race day. Before you know it you’ll be screaming at your horse to hurry up as it crosses the finish line. via GIPHY 3. The Music Now in its eighth year, this year’s festival has produced an absolute cracker of a line-up. Cavan foursome, The Strypes, will be playing at Leopardstown following their sold out gigs in the UK and Europe. Trust us you won’t want to miss them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCdxkq7DHxM Video Via YouTube 4. The Food Foodies of Ireland unite! Bulmers live at Leopardstown has given us something to get salivating over. The festival will see an array of different food stalls alongside Leopardstown’s own bars and restaurants. Gif via giphy 5. The Craic Bulmers Live at Leopardstown is guaranteed to be a great day out. Grab a group of friends get your glad rags on and enjoy a music festival with a difference. Tickets for Bulmers Live at Leopardstown start at just €18. For more information click here.