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Féile an Fhómhair

Name: Féile an Fhómhair
Start: 2026-09-25
End: 2026-10-04
Location: Carlow

Féile an Fhómhair is a 10-day bilingual autumn festival in Carlow that celebrates Irish heritage through a variety of cultural and community events. Organized by Glór Ceatharlach, the event promotes the Irish language through music, traditional sean-nós dancing, art competitions, and family-oriented activities.

Date: Sep 25 - Oct 4, 2026
Location: Carlow
Status: Ongoing

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Event summary

Highlights

Lá Teaghlaigh (Family Fun Day) at Carlow Town Hall
Carlow Set Dancing Weekend with live céilí bands
Irish-language film screenings at IMC Cinema
Bilingual guided walk along the Barrow Track

The festival features a diverse program starting with school table quizzes and a dedicated Family Fun Day at Carlow Town Hall, which includes storytelling, drumming, and face painting. A significant highlight is the annual Carlow Set Dancing Weekend held at the Seven Oaks Hotel, featuring nightly céilís and workshops for both beginners and experienced dancers.

Educational and social events are integrated throughout the schedule, including screenings of Irish-language films at the IMC Cinema and bilingual conversation sessions at local cafes and bars. The festival also incorporates the Autumn Walking Weekend, offering guided hikes and a leisurely bilingual walk along the Barrow Track from Milford to Carlow.

The celebration concludes with a Harvest Bounty Day at the An Gairdín Beo community garden. This closing event provides talks, a petting zoo, and musical performances, rounding out a week of activities designed to engage the public with Irish culture and language in everyday settings.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Carlow; www.carlow-nationalist.ie
Area for browsing nearby events: Carlow

Organizer — source statement: Organised by Glór Ceatharlach and running from 25 September to 4 October; www.carlow-nationalist.ie

Before attending

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