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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

Athlone Little Theatre's 90th Anniversary Celebrations

Aug 15 - Dec 31, 2026 Athlone

Ongoing

Athlone Little Theatre will commemorate its 90th anniversary with a series of events held in Athlone, Ireland, from August to December 2026. The celebrations will include an exhibition, a remembrance service, a...

Theatre Anniversary +5

National Culture Night group exhibition

Sep 18 - Oct 18, 2026 Letterkenny

Upcoming

The National Culture Night group exhibition at Letterkenny's Regional Cultural Centre features a diverse collection of artistic works, including pieces by Lifford-based artist Norman Gibson.

Art exhibition Culture Night +3

Love Beyond the Species and the Sexual

Jul 26 - Sep 19, 2026 Skibbereen

Ongoing

“Love Beyond the Species and the Sexual” is a new solo exhibition by Cork visual artist Siobhán McGibbon, held at Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre in Skibbereen, Ireland. Running from July 26...

Exhibition Art +9

The Roundstone Storytelling Festival

Sep 18-20, 2026 Roundstone

Upcoming

The Roundstone Storytelling Festival takes place from September 18 to 20, 2026, in Roundstone, County Galway. Created by Bog Bodies Press, the three-day event explores storytelling and literature through performances, talks, open...

Storytelling Literature +7

Clonakilty International Guitar Festival

Sep 16-20, 2026 Clonakilty

Starts today

The Clonakilty International Guitar Festival is a five-day music festival held in Clonakilty, West Cork, Ireland, from September 16 to September 20, 2026. Its 22nd edition transforms the town into “Guitartown,” with...

Music festival Guitar +6

Tuam Mother and Baby Home Exhibition

Jun 30 - Sep 30, 2026 Galway

Ongoing

The Tuam Mother and Baby Home Exhibition, titled “Survivor Stories: Tuam and Ireland’s Institutional Past,” is a public exhibition at Galway City Museum running from 30 June to 30 September 2026. It...

Exhibition History +3

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

Athlone Little Theatre's 90th Anniversary Celebrations

National Culture Night group exhibition

Love Beyond the Species and the Sexual

The Roundstone Storytelling Festival

Clonakilty International Guitar Festival

Tuam Mother and Baby Home Exhibition

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