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Bualadh Bos Children’s Festival

Oct 1-10, 2026 Limerick

Upcoming

The Bualadh Bos Children’s Festival returns to Limerick from October 1 to 10, 2026, featuring over thirty performances of theatre, dance, music, and visual art. The festival is designed specifically for young...

Children S Festival Arts +7

Éigse Michael Hartnett Literary Festival

Oct 1-4, 2026 Newcastle West

Upcoming

The Éigse Michael Hartnett Literary Festival is a four-day literary and cultural event held in Newcastle West, Ireland, from October 1 to October 4, 2026. The festival opens with an EU-themed parade...

Literary Festival Literature +8

Harvest Sessions

Oct 2-3, 2026 Louth

Upcoming

Harvest Sessions is a free two-day touring cultural event that brings live music and performances to four specific communities across County Louth. Utilizing a unique mobile stage known as Festival in a...

Music Folk +5

Selfbuild Extend and Renovate Show

Oct 3-4, 2026 Bekan

Upcoming

The Selfbuild Extend and Renovate Show is a two-day exhibition for homeowners in the Connaught region, taking place at the University of Galway Connacht GAA Air Dome in Bekan. Scheduled for October...

Exhibition Renovation +6

Gearr film festival

Oct 8-11, 2026 Cork

Upcoming

The inaugural Gearr Film Festival is a four-day event showcasing short films from local, Irish, and international talent. Held at The Arc Cinema on Leeside in Cork, Ireland, the festival opens on...

Film Festival Short Films +3

Joyce Brothers Music Festival

Oct 8-11, 2026 Kilfinane

Upcoming

The Joyce Brothers Music Festival is a four-day cultural event in Kilfinane that honors the legacy of 19th-century music collectors P.W. and Robert Dwyer Joyce. Held in October, the festival features traditional...

Traditional Music Irish Heritage +6

Shopping Spraoi

Oct 9, 2026 Buncrana

Upcoming

Shopping Spraoi is a popular preloved clothing market organized by Spraoi agus Spórt, where individual sellers offer second-hand garments from their personal collections. The event promotes sustainable fashion by giving clothes a...

Preloved Fashion Shopping +4

Dromineer Nenagh Literary Festival

Oct 11, 2026 Nenagh

Upcoming

The Dromineer Nenagh Literary Festival features a special bilingual evening at the Nenagh Arts Centre on October 11, 2026. Renowned musician and activist Brendan Begley will perform music and share stories from...

Literary Festival Traditional Music +5

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in Concert

Oct 11, 2026 Dublin

Upcoming

A live film-in-concert event for "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" will take place in Dublin. This production features over 200 musicians and singers, including the RTE Concert...

Film Concert Orchestral Music +4

NYPD GFC v An Garda Síochána Exhibition Match & Community Day

Oct 13, 2026 Clones

Upcoming

The NYPD GFC v An Garda Síochána Exhibition Match & Community Day is a special event held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at St. Tiernach's Park in Clones. This community day celebrates...

Cultural events Gaelic Football +7

Foxford Traditional Weekend

Oct 15-18, 2026 Foxford

Upcoming

The Foxford Traditional Weekend is a four-day annual festival celebrating traditional Irish music, song, dance, workshops, and community events in Foxford, County Mayo, Ireland. The 2026 edition is scheduled to take place...

Traditional Music Irish Culture +7

The Hillside Gathering

Oct 18, 2026 Cork

Upcoming

The Hillside Gathering is an exclusive four-hand dinner scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Cork. Held at the Panorama restaurant, the event features a collaborative menu prepared by executive chef Martin...

Food Festival Gastronomy +3

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