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Ballyhoura Walking Festival

Oct 8-11, 2026 Ballyhoura Country
Upcoming

Celebrating its 30th anniversary in October 2026, the Ballyhoura Walking Festival offers over 40 guided routes across the Ballyhoura and Galtee ranges. The four-day event in counties Limerick and Cork features endurance...

Walking Hiking +7
FBD National Dairy Show

FBD National Dairy Show

Oct 9-10, 2026 Millstreet
Upcoming

The FBD National Dairy Show is Ireland's premier dairy industry exhibition, held annually at the Green Glens Arena in Millstreet, County Cork. Taking place on October 9 and 10, 2026, the event...

Agricultural Show Dairy Farming +4
Wexford Festival Opera

Wexford Festival Opera

Oct 15, 2026 Wexford
Upcoming

Wexford Festival Opera, an internationally renowned music event, celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, showcasing a program of opera productions. The festival gets underway on October 15th at Ireland’s National Opera House...

Music festival Opera +3
Homegrown festival

Homegrown festival

Oct 16-19, 2026 Virginia
Upcoming

A high-end culinary retreat hosted by chef Richard Corrigan at Virginia Park Lodge in County Cavan. The weekend festival brings together acclaimed British and Irish culinary stars for collaborative dining experiences, live...

Culinary Food Festival +4
Galway Comedy Festival

Galway Comedy Festival

Oct 20-26, 2026 Galway
Upcoming

The Galway Comedy Festival, held from October 20 to 26, 2026, transforms Galway into a hub of humor for seven days and nights. This event showcases approximately 80 artists performing in 60...

Comedy Festival +5
Savour Kilkenny Food Festival

Savour Kilkenny Food Festival

Oct 22-26, 2026 Kilkenny
Upcoming

The Savour Kilkenny Food Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary from October 22nd to 26th, 2026, in Kilkenny, Ireland. This annual event features over 100 market stalls, celebrity chef demonstrations, unique dining experiences,...

Food Festival Culinary +5
Lú Festival of Light 2026

Lú Festival of Light 2026

Oct 23-26, 2026 Drogheda
Upcoming

Lú Festival of Light 2026 is a four-day cultural celebration that transforms the historic streets and landmarks of Drogheda with immersive light projections and storytelling. Held over the October Bank Holiday weekend,...

Light Festival Irish Mythology +8
Dublin Book Festival

Dublin Book Festival

Nov 4-8, 2026 Dublin
Upcoming

The Dublin Book Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary from November 4 to 8, 2026, with a program featuring more than 120 events. Held across various locations in the city, the festival brings...

Literature Books +8
Footprints of Giving 2026

Footprints of Giving 2026

Nov 12, 2026 Letterkenny
Upcoming

Footprints of Giving 2026 is a free community gathering in Letterkenny that celebrates regional generosity through diverse storytelling and connection. Hosted at An Grianán Theatre on November 12, the event highlights various...

Community Storytelling +5
Dingle Film Festival

Dingle Film Festival

Nov 13-15, 2026 Dingle
Upcoming

The Dingle Film Festival, in its fourth edition, is scheduled to take place from November 13 to 15, 2026, across various venues in Dingle, Co Kerry, Ireland. The festival showcases a program...

Film Festival Cinema +5