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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

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

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

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

Grand Glamorous Fashion Show

Sep 12 - Nov 6, 2026 Nenagh

Ongoing

The Grand Glamorous Fashion Show is an annual charity event in Nenagh that showcases regional fashion, millinery, and accessories. Benefiting the Mid-Western Cancer Foundation, the 2026 program features a festive launch night...

Fashion Charity Event +5

MusicTown 2026 – A Celebration of Philip Lynott

Sep 28 - Oct 4, 2026 Dublin

Ongoing

MusicTown 2026 is a week-long festival in Dublin dedicated to the life and legacy of Irish music icon Philip Lynott. Taking place from September 28 to October 4, 2026, the event commemorates...

Music Rock +6

Athlone Little Theatre's 90th Anniversary Celebrations

Aug 15 - Dec 31, 2026 Athlone

Ongoing

Athlone Little Theatre will commemorate its 90th anniversary with a series of events held in Athlone, Ireland, from August to December 2026. The celebrations will include an exhibition, a remembrance service, a...

Theatre Anniversary +5

Castleconnell Autumn Concert Series

Aug 25 - Nov 24, 2026 Castleconnell

Ongoing

The 2026 Castleconnell Autumn Concert Series is a four-part musical season held at All Saints Church in Castleconnell, Limerick. Running monthly from late August through November, the event showcases high-caliber classical and...

Music Classical Music +6

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