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Week 1 (1st - 5th October)
26th September – 5th October
Kilkenny Celtic Festival, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny
Encouraging a deeper appreciation of all things Celtic, expressed in Irish language song, music, sport and food.
www.celticfestival.ie
25th September – 12th October
The Ulster Dublin Theatre Festival, Dublin
The festival is committed to presenting the finest of international and Irish work.
www.dublintheatrefestival.com
3rd – 5th October
Sligo Traditional Singing Weekend, Rosses Point, Co. Sligo
A weekend of traditional singing, lectures, workshops and guided tours.
www.sligotradsingers.ie
3rd – 12th October
Westport Arts Festival, Westport Town, Co. Mayo
Variety of high quality arts events from a wide range of the arts spectrum.
www.westportartsfestival.com
4th – 12th October
Ballinasloe Horse Fair and Festival, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway
A 9-day event to cater for equestrian lovers, family entertainment, music and fun.
www.ballinasloeoctoberfair.com
Week 2 (6th – 12th October)
25th September – 12th October
The Ulster Dublin Theatre Festival, Dublin
The festival is committed to presenting the finest of international and Irish work.
www.dublintheatrefestival.com
3rd – 12th October
Westport Arts Festival, Westport Town, Co. Mayo
Variety of high quality arts events from a wide range of the arts spectrum.
www.westportartsfestival.com
4th – 12th October
Ballinasloe Horse Fair and Festival, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway
A 9-day event to cater for equestrian lovers, family entertainment, music and fun.
www.ballinasloeoctoberfair.com
9th – 12th October
Féile Frank McGann, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon
A festival of traditional Irish music, song and dance established to honour the memory of one of Ireland’s best
loved musicians.
www.feilefrankmcgann.com
9th – 12th October
Galway International Swing Dance Festival, Galway, Co. Galway
The festival has secured internationally-renowned performers and teachers who have an immediate woldwide
following in the popular swing and jazz scene.
www.galwayswing.com
10th – 12th October
Charles Macklin Autumn School, Culdaff village, Inishowen, Co. Donegal
A weekend of art, traditional music and drama to delight the discerning traveller.
www.charlesmacklin.com
11th – 12th October
Carlow Autumn Walking Festival, Co. Carlow
A great opportunity for beginner, experienced or advanced walkers to enjoy the challenge of Carlow’s
mountain treks or the peace of its woodland and forest parks.
www.carlowtourism.com
12th – 19th October
Corona Cork Film Festival, Cork City, Co. Cork
Irish and International features, documentaries, shorts. Music Events, Slow Food on Film, drive-In Movies, Family
Screenings.
www.corkfilmfest.org
Week 3 (13th – 19th October)
12th – 19th October
Corona Cork Film Festival, Cork City, Co. Cork
Irish and International features, documentaries, shorts. Music Events, Slow Food on Film, drive-In Movies, Family
Screenings.
www.corkfilmfest.org
13th – 19th October
Baboró Int. Arts Festival for Children, Galway City and County
Seven-day international arts festival for children and families, showcasing Irish and International theatre, dance,
music, literature and visual art.
www.baboro.ie
15th – 19th October
6th Samhain International Poetry Festival, Gortahork, Co. Donegal
Festival includes poetry recitals, concerts, workshops and art exhibitions and also includes the €6,000 Smurfit Poetry
Competition.
www.samhainpoetry.com
16th October – 2nd November
Wexford Festival Opera, Wexford, Co. Wexford
Wexford Festival Opera returns with numerous events scheduled to take place in new Wexford Opera House.
www.wexfordopera.com
16th October – 2nd November
Wexford Fringe Festival, Wexford Town and surrounding areas
An eclectic mix of fun and interesting arts and cultural events for all the family.
www.wexfordfringe.ie
Week 4 (20th – 26th October)
16th October – 2nd November
Wexford Fringe Festival, Wexford Town and surrounding areas
An eclectic mix of fun and interesting arts and cultural events for all the family.
www.wexfordfringe.ie
21st – 23rd October
Nelius O'Connor Traditional Festival, Knocknagoshel Village, Co. Kerry
A traditional music weekend in honour of a popular accordion player.
22nd – 27th October
Clones Film Festival, Clones, Co. Monaghan
Celebrating the best of Irish and International film in a unique and intimate setting in Clones.
www.clonesfilmfestival.com
23rd – 27th October
Sligo Live, Sligo Town and County
Experience the excitement of Irish and international, traditional and contemporary music (roots & branches).
www.sligolive.ie
24th – 26th October
Savour Kilkenny Gourmet Food Festival, Kilkenny City and County
A celebration of food, from the local producer to the table, a gastronomic weekend!
www.kilkennytourism.ie
24th – 27th October
Cork Jazz Festival, Cork City, Co. Cork
Ireland’s leading jazz festival – presenting over 1,000 musicians in 80 venues citywide.
www.guinnessjazzfestival.com
24th – 27th October
Halloween Howls Comedy Festival, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Portlaoise we’ll be settling into a rib tickling feast of Comedy from some of the best comedians in
the business. This will be your chance to see these comedians in probably some of the most intimate
venues you could find.
www.halloweenhowls.ie
24th – 27th October
Ernest Shakleton Autumn School, Athy, Co. Kildare
Celebrate the life and work of the great Antarctic explorer in the area of his birth. A variety of artistic,
educational and musical events will take lace over the duration of the Autumn School.
www.athyheritagecentre-museum.ie
24th – 27th October
Virginia Pumpkin Festival, Virginia, Co. Cavan
A weekend filled with live music and street entertainment. Fireworks display at Lough Ramor lakeshore with live
music and food.
24th – 28th October
The Sligo Festivals of Baroque Music, Sligo, Co. Sligo
The Festival the Irish Times called: “The best line-up of Baroque music the country has ever seen… a truly
extraordinary weekend.” Now in its 13th year.
www.modelart.ie
24th October – 2nd November
Imagine - Waterford Arts Festival, Waterford City, Co. Waterford
IMAGINE is a unique celebration of the arts in Waterford city. It provides an opportunity for everyone
to experience and participate in a broad range of creative arts.
www.waterfordartsfestival.com
Week 5 (27th – 31st October)
16th October – 2nd November
Wexford Festival Opera, Wexford, Co. Wexford
Wexford Festival Opera returns with numerous events scheduled to take place in new Wexford Opera House.
www.wexfordopera.com
16th October – 2nd November
Wexford Fringe Festival, Wexford Town and surrounding areas
An eclectic mix of fun and interesting arts and cultural events for all the family.
www.wexfordfringe.ie
24th October – 2nd November
Imagine - Waterford Arts Festival, Waterford City, Co. Waterford
IMAGINE is a unique celebration of the arts in Waterford city. It provides an opportunity for everyone
to experience and participate in a broad range of creative arts.
www.waterfordartsfestival.com
31st October – 1st November
Hallowfest, Tallaght, Dublin
A magical celebration for all the family.
www.hallowfest.ie
31st October – 2nd November
Halloween Festival Weekend, Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal
A weekend of ghoulish madness including scary storytelling, pumpkin carving, children’s fancy dress party, adult
fancy dress competition, torchlight procession and firework spectacular.
www.dunfanaghy.info
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