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Fontaines D.C. headline show at Slane Castle

Jun 26, 2027 Slane, Leinster

Upcoming

Irish rock band Fontaines D.C. will headline two concerts at Slane Castle in Slane, County Meath, Ireland, on Saturday, June 26, 2027, and Sunday, June 27, 2027. The shows feature special guests...

Music festival Rock Music +2

Remembering the Armada 2026

Sep 17-20, 2026 Grange

Upcoming

Remembering the Armada 2026 is a four-day cultural and historical festival held in County Sligo, Ireland, from September 17 to 20, 2026. The event commemorates the Spanish Armada ships that were wrecked...

Heritage History +8

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

Amble at Thomond Park

Jul 3, 2027 Limerick

Upcoming

Irish folk trio Amble will perform a major headline concert at Thomond Park in Limerick on July 3, 2027. The performance is a central part of the band's largest tour across Ireland...

Music Concert Folk Music +2

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

Ballyhoura Walking Festival

Oct 8-11, 2026 Ballyhoura Country

Upcoming

Celebrating its 30th anniversary in October 2026, the Ballyhoura Walking Festival offers over 40 guided routes across the Ballyhoura and Galtee ranges. The four-day event in counties Limerick and Cork features endurance...

Walking Hiking +7

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

11th Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival

Oct 13-18, 2026 Letterkenny

Upcoming

The 11th Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival is scheduled from October 13 to 18, 2026, in Letterkenny, Ireland. This annual festival offers a rich program celebrating literature, poetry, music, film, history, and...

Literary Festival Literature +8

Castlerea Youth Stage School Performances: The Wind in the Willows and Wonderland the Musical

Mar 13-14, 2027 Castlerea

Upcoming

Castlerea Youth Stage School will present two musical performances at the Trinity Arts Centre in Castlerea on March 13th and 14th, 2027. The junior group will perform "The Wind in the Willows,"...

Musical Theatre Youth Performance +3

Boney M. The Final Curtain Tour

Oct 25, 2026 Dublin

Upcoming

Disco icons Boney M. are set to return to Dublin for their first Irish headline performance in over a decade. The concert, part of "The Final Curtain Tour," will take place at...

Disco Live music +3

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