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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

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

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

Liberty Park lunchtime market

Sep 9 - Oct 7, 2026 Dublin

Ongoing

The Liberty Park lunchtime market is a weekly pilot food event held in Dublin 1. Running on Wednesdays from September 9 to October 7, 2026, the market offers a variety of international...

Street Food Market +3

Dublin Theatre Festival: Animals

Sep 23 - Nov 7, 2026 Dublin

Ongoing

A new theatrical production titled 'Animals' is coming to the Abbey Theatre as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival. Based on the short fiction of Blindboy Boatclub, the play is a provocative...

Theatre Performing Arts +3

Special Concert to Launch Friends of Esker Arts

Sep 29 - Oct 4, 2026 Tullamore

Starts today

The Esker Arts Centre in Tullamore, Ireland, will host a special concert and a production of the Olivier Award-winning tragicomedy 'Stones in His Pockets' from September 29 to October 4, 2026. This...

Cultural events Concert +3

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