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A short list of festivals and cultural events active this weekend in Éire.

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Sep 19, 2026 Waterford

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The Omega Three Orchestra returns to Waterford's Garter Lane Arts Centre for a live performance on Saturday, September 19. This eight-piece ensemble offers a signature blend of folk, blues, and acoustic music...

Live music Folk +5

Community Wellbeing Day

Sep 19, 2026 Ballyduff

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West Waterford Mental Health Awareness hosts a free Community Wellbeing Day at the Ballyduff GAA Grounds on Saturday, September 19. The event encourages social connection and positive mental health through a series...

Mental Health Wellbeing +6

Brickyard 10th Birthday Weekend

Sep 19-20, 2026 Dundrum

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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

Flora, Fauna and Fable

Sep 1-30, 2026 Mountmellick

Ongoing

The "Flora, Fauna and Fable" exhibition is an art display featuring the works of four Laois-based artists: Honor Hales, Margaret Hennessy, Mags LaBoss, and Martin Moore. It showcases a diverse range of...

Art exhibition Mixed Media +4

Festival of Ideas Drogheda

Sep 17-20, 2026 Drogheda

Ongoing

The Festival of Ideas Drogheda is an interdisciplinary celebration taking place from September 17 to 20 in Drogheda, Ireland. Held across multiple venues, the festival explores themes of dereliction, vacancy, and revitalisation...

Urban Planning Architecture +8

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

Cork Boxing Breakfast

Sep 19, 2026 Blarney

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The Cork Boxing Breakfast is a community gathering for boxing enthusiasts. Scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 10 AM, the event will take place at the Muskerry Arms Restaurant in Blarney,...

Boxing Community Event +2

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

Idir Charraig agus Áit Bhog

Aug 29 - Oct 30, 2026 Dungloe

Ongoing

This debut public art exhibition at The Arcade in Dungloe features the work of Sinéad Ní Bhaoill. The collection consists of fine art ceramics developed during a month-long residency in west Donegal,...

Art exhibition Ceramics +5

An Evening with the Legendary Mr Pussy and Friends

Sep 19, 2026 Cork

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An Evening with the Legendary Mr Pussy and Friends is a one-night variety show at The Everyman Theatre in Cork. Hosted by the iconic Irish drag pioneer Mr Pussy, the event features...

Drag Variety Show +6

'Memory in the Landscape' exhibition

Aug 27 - Oct 22, 2026 Kilcormac

Ongoing

‘Memory in the Landscape’ is a solo art exhibition by Offaly artist Esther Lambe, hosted at the newly refurbished Fiesta Hall in Kilcormac. The collection features a variety of paintings inspired by...

Art exhibition Painting +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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