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Sep 18-20, 2026 Dublin

Upcoming

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

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

DeVere’s Design Auction

Nov 3, 2026 Dublin

Upcoming

DeVere’s Design Auction is an event in Dublin featuring a curated collection of mid-century and modern design pieces. Hosted at The RHA Gallery on November 3, the auction offers a variety of...

Design Auction +5

“Always the Weird Girl” exhibition

Sep 18-19, 2026 Dublin

Upcoming

“Always the Weird Girl” is a two-day fashion and design exhibition held at Trinity College Dublin to commemorate the ten-year anniversary of the Joanne Hynes x Dunnes Stores collaboration. The event showcases...

Fashion Exhibition +4

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

Heineken® GREENLIGHT x Seeking Judy

Sep 17, 2026 Dublin

Upcoming

Heineken® GREENLIGHT x Seeking Judy is an exclusive event held in Dublin on September 17, celebrating a collaboration between Heineken® GREENLIGHT and Irish fashion label Seeking Judy. The event will feature a...

Cultural events Fashion +4

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

The World's Most Inspiring Gardens with Diarmuid Gavin

Sep 19, 2026 Waterford

Upcoming

Renowned garden designer Diarmuid Gavin hosts a garden design masterclass at the Best Tile showroom in Waterford. The session explores the vision and techniques behind celebrated international gardens, offering practical advice for...

Gardening Garden Design +6

Omega Three Orchestra

Sep 19, 2026 Waterford

Upcoming

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

Upcoming

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

Raise a Glass: Heritage Bar Walking Tour

Sep 17, 2026 Waterford City

Upcoming

The "Raise a Glass: Heritage Bar Walking Tour" is a guided exploration of Waterford City's historic pubs, delving into their history, heritage, and the characters associated with them, including visits to three...

Heritage Tour Walking Tour +5

Bricktoberfest

Sep 26, 2026 Dundrum

Upcoming

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

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