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Dublin Festival of History

Dublin Festival of History

Sep 28, 2026 Dublin
Recently ended

The Dublin Festival of History is an annual cultural celebration featuring over 300 free events across various venues in Dublin. Organized by Dublin City Council and Dublin City Libraries, the festival brings...

History Cultural events +10
ISLA Festival

ISLA Festival

Sep 27, 2026 Athy
Recently ended

The annual ISLA Festival is a celebration of Irish Sign Language (ISL) and Deaf culture, taking place on Sunday, 27 September in Athy. The event features a headline performance by internationally renowned...

Irish Sign Language Deaf Culture +6
Kilkenny Law Festival

Kilkenny Law Festival

Sep 25-27, 2026 Kilkenny
Recently ended

The Kilkenny Law Festival is a cultural event held in Kilkenny city, Ireland, from Friday, September 25 to Sunday, September 27. Featuring 25 events across nine venues, the festival aims to make...

Legal Education +3
New Ross Piano Festival

New Ross Piano Festival

Sep 23-27, 2026 New Ross
Recently ended

The New Ross Piano Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary from September 23rd to 27th in New Ross, Ireland. This five-day music event features a diverse program of classical, folk, and jazz piano...

Music Piano +5

Bricktoberfest

Sep 26, 2026 Dundrum
Recently ended

Bricktoberfest is an annual Oktoberfest-inspired event held at Brickyard in Dundrum, Ireland. It features steins, bratwurst, a special Oktoberfest-inspired menu, and a selection of German beers.

Food Festival Beer Festival +4

KWWSPCA Book Sale

Sep 25-26, 2026 Kilcullen
Recently ended

The KWWSPCA Book Sale is a large-scale community fundraiser held in Kilcullen to support animal rescue operations. This event offers a diverse selection of books for readers of all ages and interests,...

Book Sale Fundraiser +5
Concert secret de U2 à Mount Temple

Concert secret de U2 à Mount Temple

Sep 25, 2026 Dublin
Recently ended

On September 25, 2026, the Irish rock group U2 performed an unannounced 35-minute concert at Mount Temple Comprehensive School in North Dublin. The event celebrated the 50th anniversary of the band’s formation,...

Concert Rock +5
Charity Concert for Cancer and FND

Charity Concert for Cancer and FND

Sep 25, 2026 Athy
Recently ended

Athy Choral Fusion is hosting a charity concert on September 25, 2026, at Scoil Phádraig Naofa in Athy. The event aims to raise funds for cancer treatment and awareness for Functional Neurological...

Charity Concert +3
Art, Colour, Texture and Design

Art, Colour, Texture and Design

Sep 4-24, 2026 Mountrath
Recently ended

Artist Ger Molloy presents her first solo exhibition, "Art, Colour, Texture and Design," featuring vibrant semi-realistic and abstract works. The exhibition runs from September 4 to September 24, 2026, at the Gallery...

Exhibition Art +4

Brickyard 10th Birthday Weekend

Sep 19-20, 2026 Dundrum

Brickyard in Dundrum celebrates its 10th anniversary with a special weekend event from September 19-20, 2026. The celebration includes a party with live music and drinks on Saturday, followed by an outdoor...

Anniversary Party +4

Minima 30-year journey exhibition

Sep 18-20, 2026 Dublin

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, contemporary design repository Minima is hosting a special exhibition at its Hanover Quay showroom in Dublin from September 18 to 20. The event features a photographic collaboration...

Design Exhibition +5