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Clare Health and Wellbeing Age Expo

Oct 1, 2026 Ennis

Upcoming

The Clare Health and Wellbeing Age Expo is an annual event held in Ennis that provides essential information and support for older people and their families. Scheduled for October 1 at Treacy’s...

Health Wellbeing +6

Kingfishr at Thomond Park

Jul 10, 2027 Limerick

Upcoming

Irish trio Kingfishr will perform a major headline concert at Limerick's Thomond Park on July 10, 2027. This large-scale outdoor show is part of a series of massive Irish dates scheduled for...

Live music Concert +4

John McCarthy’s Circus Bar Archive Showcases the Great John Duffy and Sons

Aug 15 - Sep 30, 2026 Limerick

Ongoing

This free exhibition at Limerick Museum highlights the history of the John Duffy and Sons Circus, one of Ireland's most famous traveling shows. Featuring artifacts from the John McCarthy Circus Bar Archive,...

Exhibition History +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

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

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

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 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

Imagine Arts Festival

Oct 20-25, 2026 Waterford City

Upcoming

The Imagine Arts Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026, running from October 20 to 25 across Waterford City. This milestone edition features a diverse multidisciplinary program including music, theatre, visual arts,...

Arts Music +7

Inter-county boxing match: Cork vs Louth

Oct 24, 2026 Cork

Upcoming

An inter-county boxing match between Cork and Louth is set for Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Na Piarsaigh GAA Complex Fair Hill in Cork. This event is the first of four...

Boxing Sport +2

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