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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

Harvest Sessions

Oct 2-3, 2026 Louth

Upcoming

Harvest Sessions is a free two-day touring cultural event that brings live music and performances to four specific communities across County Louth. Utilizing a unique mobile stage known as Festival in a...

Music Folk +5

Selfbuild Extend and Renovate Show

Oct 3-4, 2026 Bekan

Upcoming

The Selfbuild Extend and Renovate Show is a two-day exhibition for homeowners in the Connaught region, taking place at the University of Galway Connacht GAA Air Dome in Bekan. Scheduled for October...

Exhibition Renovation +6

Gearr film festival

Oct 8-11, 2026 Cork

Upcoming

The inaugural Gearr Film Festival is a four-day event showcasing short films from local, Irish, and international talent. Held at The Arc Cinema on Leeside in Cork, Ireland, the festival opens on...

Film Festival Short Films +3

Joyce Brothers Music Festival

Oct 8-11, 2026 Kilfinane

Upcoming

The Joyce Brothers Music Festival is a four-day cultural event in Kilfinane that honors the legacy of 19th-century music collectors P.W. and Robert Dwyer Joyce. Held in October, the festival features traditional...

Traditional Music Irish Heritage +6

Dromineer Nenagh Literary Festival

Oct 11, 2026 Nenagh

Upcoming

The Dromineer Nenagh Literary Festival features a special bilingual evening at the Nenagh Arts Centre on October 11, 2026. Renowned musician and activist Brendan Begley will perform music and share stories from...

Literary Festival Traditional Music +5

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in Concert

Oct 11, 2026 Dublin

Upcoming

A live film-in-concert event for "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" will take place in Dublin. This production features over 200 musicians and singers, including the RTE Concert...

Film Concert Orchestral Music +4

NYPD GFC v An Garda Síochána Exhibition Match & Community Day

Oct 13, 2026 Clones

Upcoming

The NYPD GFC v An Garda Síochána Exhibition Match & Community Day is a special event held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at St. Tiernach's Park in Clones. This community day celebrates...

Cultural events Gaelic Football +7

Foxford Traditional Weekend

Oct 15-18, 2026 Foxford

Upcoming

The Foxford Traditional Weekend is a four-day annual festival celebrating traditional Irish music, song, dance, workshops, and community events in Foxford, County Mayo, Ireland. The 2026 edition is scheduled to take place...

Traditional Music Irish Culture +7

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

Imagine Arts Festival

Oct 20-25, 2026 Waterford City

Upcoming

The Imagine Arts Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026, running from October 20 to 25 across Waterford City. This milestone edition features a diverse multidisciplinary program including music, theatre, visual arts,...

Arts Music +7

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

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