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Halloween in Limerick 2026

Oct 11 - Nov 1, 2026 Limerick

Upcoming

Halloween in Limerick 2026 is a three-week festival running from October 11 to November 1 across Limerick City and County. Supported by Fáilte Ireland, the program celebrates the region's Samhain roots through...

Halloween Samhain +8

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

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

Frankie Gavin: Dolores Keane Tribute Show (Ennis)

Feb 19, 2027 Ennis

Upcoming

Frankie Gavin performs a tribute concert to his former De Dannan bandmate Dolores Keane at glór in Ennis. The performance celebrates Gavin's 50-year career as a leading figure in Irish traditional music.

Irish Traditional Music Tribute Concert +4

WCFE 120-year anniversary gala performance

Feb 25, 2027 Waterford

Upcoming

The WCFE 120-year anniversary gala performance showcases music, dancing, and theatrical acts by students from the theatre and event production course. It is held at the Theatre Royal in Waterford.

Cultural events Gala +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

FBD National Dairy Show

Oct 9-10, 2026 Millstreet

Upcoming

The FBD National Dairy Show is Ireland's premier dairy industry exhibition, held annually at the Green Glens Arena in Millstreet, County Cork. Taking place on October 9 and 10, 2026, the event...

Agricultural Show Dairy Farming +4

Three-day Festival of Boxing

Apr 23-25, 2027 Cork

Upcoming

The Three-day Festival of Boxing is a commemorative sports event scheduled for April 2027 in Cork, Ireland. Celebrating over a century of local boxing heritage, the festival features a headline senior tournament...

Boxing Sports +4

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

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

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

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

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