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New Ross Piano Festival

New Ross Piano Festival

Sep 23-27, 2026 New Ross
Upcoming

The New Ross Piano Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary from September 23rd to 27th in New Ross, Ireland. This five-day music event features a diverse program of classical, folk, and jazz piano...

Music Piano +5
Climate Carnival

Climate Carnival

Sep 15-16, 2026 Stradbally
Ongoing

The Climate Carnival is an environmental festival held annually at Ballintubbert Gardens and House in Stradbally, Co Laois. This two-day event gathers climate leaders, scientists, activists, artists, farmers, and musicians to engage...

Environmental Festival Climate Action +7
Kilkenny Law Festival

Kilkenny Law Festival

Sep 25-27, 2026 Kilkenny
Upcoming

The Kilkenny Law Festival is an event held in Kilkenny city, Ireland, from Friday, September 25 to Sunday, September 27. It features 25 events across nine venues, exploring themes of justice, power,...

Law Justice +4
Climate Action Expo 2026

Climate Action Expo 2026

Oct 12, 2026 Letterkenny
Upcoming

The Climate Action Expo 2026, organized by Donegal County Council, is a free public exhibition taking place at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny on Monday, October 12, from 11 am to...

Exhibition Climate Action +6
Galway Comedy Festival

Galway Comedy Festival

Oct 20-26, 2026 Galway
Upcoming

The Galway Comedy Festival 2026 is a week-long celebration of humor taking place in Galway from October 20 to October 26. The event features a diverse lineup of 80 artists performing in...

Comedy Stand Up +3
Flora, Fauna and Fable

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

Festival of Ideas Drogheda

Sep 17-20, 2026 Drogheda
Upcoming

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
FBD National Dairy Show

FBD National Dairy Show

Oct 9-10, 2026 Millstreet
Upcoming

The FBD National Dairy Show is Ireland's premier dairy industry exhibition, held annually on October 9 and 10 at the Green Glens Arena in Millstreet, Co Cork. This significant event serves as...

Agriculture Dairy +5
Culture Night 2026

Culture Night 2026

Sep 18, 2026 Cork
Upcoming

Culture Night 2026 in Cork County will feature over 150 free events across its towns, villages, and islands on Friday, September 18th. Running from 4pm until late, this county-wide celebration highlights a...

Cultural events Arts +9