Plan your visit

Keeping it Green

As a festival that celebrates nature, we ask people to join us in considering the impact that the choices they make have on the environment. So we ask you to please use public transport or car share where possible, reduce, reuse, recycle and follow the Leave No Trace code observing the seven principles:

1) Prepare and plan ahead
2) Think of others
3) Respect farm animals and wildlife
4) Walk and camp on durable ground
5) Leave what you find
6) Dispose of your waste properly
7) Minimise the effects of fire.

Accessibility

At The Shaking Bog, we are committed to being as accessible and as inclusive as possible. Other than the nature trails, all of our venues are accessible. If you have any specific requests, do not hesitate to contact us at shakingbog@gmail.com, and we will do our absolute best to fulfil them.

Public Transport

Dublin Bus - Route 44  - this runs mostly on the half hour from the Bog Meadow and through the village centre. It travels through Dundrum and the city centre, terminating at the DCU campus on the north side of the city. Timetable available here

L15 Bus - an hourly bus that departs from Bray DART station and runs through Enniskerry Village and up to the terminus at Shop River (stop 4108, Enniskerry Golf Club), further up the valley.

Timetables, along with real time information and more can be accessed on the Transport for Ireland app.

Weather advice

If you’re planning to attend outdoor events, please come prepared for all weather and wear sturdy footwear. Midges can be plentiful, especially on cloudy days and in the evenings. Please come prepared with long trousers, sleeves, hats and insect repellent.

Food

There are many food options available to visitors in Enniskerry. Feel free to grab a coffee or a sandwich at one of our local cafés, or enjoy a pint or a bite to eat in the Enniskerry Inn. The nearby Powerscourt House & Gardens and Powerscourt Hotel also boast a wide range of food & drink options. You can also venture further to the historic Johnny Foxes pub to enjoy the traditional food and atmosphere. If you are seeking more variety, Bray is not far away and has many cafés and restaurants.

Things to do

We do hope you choose to spend the day in the beautiful surroundings of Enniskerry, going to multiple events from our action-packed festival programme. If you find yourself with a few hours in between, there is lots to do in the area.

Visit Powerscourt Waterfall, Ireland’s highest waterfall. More information ↗︎

Visit The Powerscourt Distillery for a tour and whiskey tasting. More information ↗︎

Enjoy a leisurely walk around the beautiful Powerscourt Gardens. More information ↗︎

Take the 185 bus to Bray for a refreshing sea swim.

Take a hike along part of the Wicklow Way in the mountains outside the village.

Explore the unique woodlands at Knocksink Wood Nature Reserve.

Accommodation

If you’d like to become a fully fledged Shaking Bog fan and join us for the entire weekend, here are some accommodation options:

Knockree Hostel - this An Óige hostel has reopened for business and is nestled in the heart of the Glencree Valley, offering shared accommodation at a very reasonable rate. More information ↗︎

Coolakay Guest House - this family friendly B&B, situated on the way to Powerscourt Waterfall, offers good value accommodation. More information ↗︎

Summerhill House Hotel- one of our festival sponsors, located very near St Patrick’s Church and a stone’s throw from the village centre. More information ↗︎

Powerscourt Hotel - if you want to treat yourself to a five star experience then Powerscourt Hotel is a good option. More information ↗︎