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Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival

Sep 1-30, 2026 Lisdoonvarna

Ongoing

The Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival is a historic, month-long social event held annually in September in the village of Lisdoonvarna, County Clare, Ireland. For over 160 years, it has celebrated traditional matchmaking through live music and social dancing across multiple venues. The festival...

Matchmaking Traditional Festival

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,”...

Exhibition History

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...

Exhibition History

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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....

Theatre Anniversary

Castleconnell Autumn Concert Series

Aug 25 - Nov 24, 2026 Castleconnell

Ongoing

The 2026 Castleconnell Autumn Concert Series is a four-part musical season held at All Saints Church in Castleconnell, Limerick. Running monthly from...

Music Classical Music

'Memory in the Landscape' exhibition

Aug 27 - Oct 22, 2026 Kilcormac

Ongoing

‘Memory in the Landscape’ is a solo art exhibition by Offaly artist Esther Lambe, hosted at the newly refurbished Fiesta Hall in...

Art exhibition Painting

Idir Charraig agus Áit Bhog

Aug 29 - Oct 30, 2026 Dungloe

Ongoing

This debut public art exhibition at The Arcade in Dungloe features the work of Sinéad Ní Bhaoill. The collection consists of fine...

Art exhibition Ceramics

LASTA Festival

Sep 1-30, 2026 Laois

Ongoing

The LASTA Festival is a multi-disciplinary arts event, curated by young people aged 18-26, held at the Dunamaise Arts Centre in Laois...

Arts Festival

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Limerick Jazz Festival

Sep 23-27, 2026 Limerick

Ongoing

The Limerick Jazz Festival is a five-day music event in Limerick, Ireland, celebrating John Coltrane's centenary with world-class...

Jazz Music festival

New Ross Piano Festival

Sep 23-27, 2026 New Ross

Ongoing

The New Ross Piano Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary from September 23rd to 27th in New Ross, Ireland....

Music Piano

Féile an Fhómhair

Sep 25 - Oct 4, 2026 Carlow

Ongoing

Féile an Fhómhair is a 10-day bilingual autumn festival in Carlow that celebrates Irish heritage through a variety...

Traditional Culture Irish Language

KWWSPCA Book Sale

Sep 25-26, 2026 Kilcullen

Ongoing

The KWWSPCA Book Sale is a large-scale community fundraiser held in Kilcullen to support animal rescue operations. This...

Book Sale Fundraiser

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National Public Libraries Open Day 2026

Sep 26, 2026 Meath

Starts today

National Public Libraries Open Day is a nationwide celebration of Ireland's library network, designed to showcase the diverse resources available to the...

Library Family friendly

ISLA Festival

Sep 27, 2026 Athy

Upcoming

The annual ISLA Festival is a celebration of Irish Sign Language (ISL) and Deaf culture, taking place on Sunday, 27 September in...

Irish Sign Language Deaf Culture

Midlands Home Show

Sep 27, 2026 Mullingar

Upcoming

The Midlands Home Show is a home improvement exhibition in Mullingar that brings together architects, builders, designers, and suppliers to support homeowners...

Fair Home Improvement

Dublin Festival of History

Sep 28, 2026 Dublin

Upcoming

The Dublin Festival of History is a city-wide cultural celebration featuring over 300 free events, including talks, debates, and tours across various...

History Dublin