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Eve Stafford: Movies & Musicals

Oct 4, 2026 Adare

Upcoming

Limerick soprano Eve Stafford presents her third annual autumn concert, "Movies & Musicals," at Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel in Adare, Ireland, on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The concert features a program of...

Classical Music Concert +4

Féile an Fhómhair

Sep 25 - Oct 4, 2026 Carlow

Ongoing

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...

Traditional Culture Irish Language +6

Louth Community Expo

Sep 30, 2026 Dunleer

Starts today

The Louth Community Expo is an event showcasing community, voluntary, social inclusion, and environmental organizations from across County Louth, Ireland. It provides an opportunity for visitors to meet local groups, discover available...

Community Event Expo +5

Limerick Mental Health Week 2026

Oct 4-10, 2026 Limerick

Upcoming

Limerick Mental Health Week 2026 returns for its 22nd anniversary from October 4 to October 10, centered on the theme "Connecting Communities." Organized by the Limerick Mental Health Association, the week-long festival...

Mental Health Wellness +5

Ballinasloe Horse Fair and Festival

Oct 4-12, 2026 Ballinasloe

Upcoming

The Ballinasloe Horse Fair and Festival in County Galway is one of Europe’s oldest and most significant equestrian events, with roots stretching back to the 18th century. It attracts tens of thousands...

Horse Fair Traditional Festival +7

Bressie & Irish Chamber Orchestra Special Concert

Oct 4, 2026 Limerick

Upcoming

Musician and mental health advocate Niall Breslin, known as Bressie, performs a collaborative concert with the Irish Chamber Orchestra at the University Concert Hall in Limerick on October 4, 2026. The performance...

Concert Orchestral Music +4

Ryder Cup Live at the Castle

Oct 4, 2026 Limerick

Upcoming

Ryder Cup Live at the Castle is a concert event held at King John's Castle in Limerick on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Featuring Irish bands The Coronas and BIIRD, and hosted by...

Music Concert +8

Tuam Mother and Baby Home Exhibition

Jun 30 - Sep 30, 2026 Galway

Ongoing

The Tuam Mother and Baby Home Exhibition, titled “Survivor Stories: Tuam and Ireland’s Institutional Past,” is a public exhibition at Galway City Museum running from 30 June to 30 September 2026. It...

Exhibition History +3

Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival

Sep 1-30, 2026 Lisdoonvarna

Ongoing

The Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival is a historic, month-long social event held annually throughout September in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare, Ireland. Celebrating over 160 years of tradition, it is renowned for its unique matchmaking...

Matchmaking Traditional Festival +8

Kildare Readers Festival

Oct 1-11, 2026 Kildare

Upcoming

The Kildare Readers Festival is a free 10-day literary celebration held in various venues across County Kildare, Ireland. Running from October 1 to October 11, 2026, the event features a diverse program...

Literary Festival Irish Language +6

LASTA Festival

Sep 1-30, 2026 Laois

Ongoing

The LASTA Festival is a multi-disciplinary arts event, curated by young people aged 18-26, held at the Dunamaise Arts Centre in Laois throughout September. The program includes an art exhibition, a professional...

Arts Festival +7

Allow to Fallow, Allow to Fall Low

Sep 9 - Nov 15, 2026 Athlone

Ongoing

Visual artist Fiona Kelly presents 'Allow to Fallow, Allow to Fall Low,' a solo mixed media exhibition at the Luan Gallery in Athlone. Running from September 9 to November 15, 2026, the...

Exhibition Visual Arts +6

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