What to do in Longford

Between Monday, September 14, 2026 and Friday, November 13, 2026

100 local events, concerts, festivals and things to do in and around Longford, Ireland.

Club 30+ : CAVAN (The Imperial)

Sep 19Get ready to dance the night away with the over 30s crew at Club 30+ in Cavan Town ! it's going to be a night to remember!

Bone Machine plays the music of Tom Waits

Sep 19Bone Machine is a band of internationally renowned touring and recording musicians that perform a rebrand, melancholic, and punk jazz set.

Sep 19In just 12 months, Irish band Keywest have grown from 25,000 to over 230,000 Instagram followers, a testament to their powerful live performances, genuine connection with fans, and word-of-mouth buzz across Europe and beyond. But for all the numbers, Keywest's story is still rooted where it began on the street. This five-piece band built their reputation as full-time buskers, performing on city corners day after day, forging a deep, loyal fanbase the old-fashioned way. And while they’ve gone on to achieve multiple No.1 albums and singles, millions of streams, and radio airplay across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, they still regularly return to the streets, not only for promotion, but because it’s part of who they are. Fully independent once again, Keywest are hitting a new stride. Their most recent sold-out tour across Ireland, the UK, and mainland Europe proved that the same authenticity that draws a crowd on the street can just as easily fill venues across the continent. They’ve even caught the eye of industry icons like Sheryl Crow and Nancy Cartwright (the voice of Bart Simpson), who’ve publicly shown their support yet the band remain grounded, focused on the music and the community around it. Keywest offer something rare: the reach and polish of a major act, with the heart and hustle of true street performers. Whether on a festival stage or a pavement corner, their connection with audiences is immediate and unforgettable.

Christy Moore in Cathair na Gaillimhe

Sep 18🎶 The Ultimate Christy Moore Experience LIVE at Leisureland—This Friday, September 18, 2026! 🎶 It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Christy Moore is hitting Leisureland on Friday, September 18, 2026, and with a setlist that includes chart-topper

Sep 17The Lemonheads returned in 2025 with Love Chant (out via Fire Records, October 24th), their first studio album in nearly two decades - a bold, melodic reaffirmation of Evan Dando’s singular songwriting voice. Written across continents and recorded primarily in São Paulo, Brazil, where Dando now resides, Love Chant finds the frontman reconnecting with longtime collaborators while introducing new creative voices. It’s a record of fresh starts and familiar sounds - emotionally raw, melodically rich, and unmistakably Lemonheads. The new album features contributions from J Mascis (Dinosaur Jr), Juliana Hatfield, Tom Morgan, Bryce Goggin, Erin Rae, and Nick Saloman of The Bevis Frond. It’s a diverse but coherent work - from the full-throttle hooks of “Deep End” to the spectral softness of “The Key Of Victory,” and the Modern Lovers-like drive of the title track. Co-released alongside Dando’s forthcoming memoir Rumours Of My Demise (via Faber, November 6th), Love Chant marks both a return and a reckoning - the sound of an artist who’s lived, lost, and located the thread once again. Formed in Boston in 1986, The Lemonheads have long thrived on that intersection between chaos and charm. With a revolving cast built around Dando’s melodic instincts and ragged charisma, their early punk roots were forged across three scrappy albums on local label Taang! before signing to Atlantic Records and releasing 1990’s Lovey. It was on tour for that record in Australia where Dando connected with Tom Morgan and future bandmate Nic Dalton - a meeting that reshaped the band’s songwriting and sound. Their commercial breakthrough came with 1992’s It’s A Shame About Ray and 1993’s Come On Feel The Lemonheads, both records that married punk energy with melodic pop, and established Dando as one of alternative rock’s most compelling figures. National TV appearances followed, and so did the tabloid glare - by the late ’90s, the music sometimes took a backseat to Dando’s unpredictable, chaotic public persona. He disbanded The Lemonheads in 1997 following a turbulent performance at Reading Festival. In 2003, he released his acclaimed solo album Baby I’m Bored - quieter and more introspective, it hinted at a new phase. But it wasn’t long before The Lemonheads were reborn. In 2006, a self-titled album marked a head-on collision of wordy ’70s punk and cosmic country, followed by Varshons (2009) and Varshons 2 (2019), two mixtape-like collections of cover versions that spanned Townes Van Zandt to GG Allin, Leonard Cohen to The Bevis Frond - always with the same emotional clarity and melodic magnetism that defines Dando’s output. Over the years, The Lemonheads’ shape has shifted - Descendents, Dinosaur Jr, Blake Babies and members of Fuzzy have all passed through the ranks - but at its core has always been Dando’s songwriting: wry, vulnerable, catchy, and true. With Love Chant, that core burns brightly once more. Recent years have only deepened the band’s influence. Artists like Courtney Barnett, Waxahatchee, Phoebe Bridgers and MJ Lenderman cite The Lemonheads as touchstones, covering their songs and praising their emotional candor and melodic economy As Record Collector noted, “The Lemonheads have always been recognised as purveyors of grade-A pop punk.” Or, in Rolling Stone’s words: “Few bands have been able to walk the line between the angst of grunge and the warmth of folk quite as elegantly as The Lemonheads.”

Robyn Hitchcock

Oct 9Coldplace - The World's Leading Tribute to Coldplay produce a stunning live concert performance celebrating the music of one of the most successful bands of all time. The only tribute to have worked for Coldplay, this outstanding band leads you through all of your favourite Coldplay hits from the last 20+ years, from Yellow to Higher Power, The Scientist to A Sky Full of Stars, Fix You to their latest smash hit My Universe. This world class show faithfully recreates the magic and spectacle of Coldplay's record breaking live tours. Formed by Coldplay fans, for Coldplay fans, their attention to detail and accuracy has been enrapturing audiences for over 17 years. The show features a feast for the eyes as well as the ears - lasers, synchronised lighting, confetti, video and even the Xyloband LEDS wristbands that have become synonymous with Coldplay concerts.

Jake Xerxes Fussell

These Charming Men

Sep 22Portland, Oregon-based singer-songwriter, Laura Veirs, blends the poetic sensibilities of folk with the rough edges of indie rock. Her career has seen her collaborate with luminaries such as kd lang, Neko Case, Sufjan Stevens, Jim James, The Decemberists, Bill Frisell and many more. 2026 sees Laura return with her new album, Temple Songs— her first in four years and the first she has written, recorded, arranged, produced and performed entirely on her own. It captures a songwriter in peak form. The album is intimate, dreamy, brave and quietly defiant, built around Veirs’ intricate fingerstyle nylon-string guitar, vulnerable vocals and bold electric guitar embellishments. The new songs lend themselves perfectly to being performed live in a stripped-back form, with Laura accompanied only by Karl Blau on electric guitar.

Sep 24Close your eyes and pull like a dog,” was the answer once given by Irish Olympic rowers Gary and Paul O’Donovan in a 2016 interview, when asked to describe their game plan for an upcoming race. The phrase – previously non-existent – caught on and has since become cultural shorthand for the straightforward tenacity required to do pretty much anything. For Dublin-based four-piece The Scratch, the phrase came to represent a collective headspace going into their forthcoming album – titled Pull Like A Dog, scheduled for release on 6th March 2026 via Sony Music Ireland. “It’s just another way of saying ‘send it’ and see what happens,” Daniel “Lango” Lang (cajón, percussion, lead vocals) explains. “It’s a motivating phrase we needed, at the time, to inspire a bit of gusto.” When a video of the band playing at the Rory Gallagher International Festival in Ballyshannon went viral in 2017, it brought opportunities for The Scratch to become a much bigger project than they initially envisaged. Signed to Sony Music Ireland, The Scratch’s second album Mind Yourself (2023) debuted at #1on the Irish Vinyl Charts, #3 on the IRMA Weekly Album Chart, was nominated for Irish Album of the Year at The Choice Music Prize, plus an appearance on Ireland’s #1 TV show The Late Late Show. Additionally, the band has garnered support from the likes of BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 6, plus most recently, their music featured in Netflix’s brand-new drama series House of Guinness, from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight. In a league of their own when it comes to live performances, the high-voltage folk-metal band have been busy touring the past few months. From hitting the road with the Dropkick Murphys across the US, packing-out festival sets across Europe, supporting Dermot Kennedy in Australia and performing at the UK’s Download Festival, the band are showing no signs of slowing down. The band’s third album Pull Like A Dog is a refinement of the acoustic/electric, folk/metal fusion they laid out on Mind Yourself, resulting in the band’s most polished, high-octane album to date. “As a band, this feels like a new beginning,” says Conor (guitar, backing vocals). “I think the changes we’ve faced have given us a lot of room to grow, maybe into roles we felt were off limits before. Openness, perseverance, and positivity – this album embodies all of that.” The Scratch is Conor Dockery, Cathal McKenna, Daniel Lang, and Gary Regan.

Sixpence None the Richer

Sep 25Close your eyes and pull like a dog,” was the answer once given by Irish Olympic rowers Gary and Paul O’Donovan in a 2016 interview, when asked to describe their game plan for an upcoming race. The phrase – previously non-existent – caught on and has since become cultural shorthand for the straightforward tenacity required to do pretty much anything. For Dublin-based four-piece The Scratch, the phrase came to represent a collective headspace going into their forthcoming album – titled Pull Like A Dog, scheduled for release on 6th March 2026 via Sony Music Ireland. “It’s just another way of saying ‘send it’ and see what happens,” Daniel “Lango” Lang (cajón, percussion, lead vocals) explains. “It’s a motivating phrase we needed, at the time, to inspire a bit of gusto.” When a video of the band playing at the Rory Gallagher International Festival in Ballyshannon went viral in 2017, it brought opportunities for The Scratch to become a much bigger project than they initially envisaged. Signed to Sony Music Ireland, The Scratch’s second album Mind Yourself (2023) debuted at #1on the Irish Vinyl Charts, #3 on the IRMA Weekly Album Chart, was nominated for Irish Album of the Year at The Choice Music Prize, plus an appearance on Ireland’s #1 TV show The Late Late Show. Additionally, the band has garnered support from the likes of BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 6, plus most recently, their music featured in Netflix’s brand-new drama series House of Guinness, from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight. In a league of their own when it comes to live performances, the high-voltage folk-metal band have been busy touring the past few months. From hitting the road with the Dropkick Murphys across the US, packing-out festival sets across Europe, supporting Dermot Kennedy in Australia and performing at the UK’s Download Festival, the band are showing no signs of slowing down. The band’s third album Pull Like A Dog is a refinement of the acoustic/electric, folk/metal fusion they laid out on Mind Yourself, resulting in the band’s most polished, high-octane album to date. “As a band, this feels like a new beginning,” says Conor (guitar, backing vocals). “I think the changes we’ve faced have given us a lot of room to grow, maybe into roles we felt were off limits before. Openness, perseverance, and positivity – this album embodies all of that.” The Scratch is Conor Dockery, Cathal McKenna, Daniel Lang, and Gary Regan.

Katzye The Tribute Experience

And So I Watch You From Afar & Caspian

How I Became A Wave

Nov 6How I Became A Wave is the solo project of Cork-based artist Pat Carey, formerly of the acclaimed indie band, The Hard Ground. Blending literary and natural world influences with lush strings and steel pedal guitars, the music of How I Became A Wave speaks to the soul through considered lyrics and quietly rousing melodies. This is aggressively quiet music that by its very nature provides an antidote to the cacophony of today’s world. Drawing inspiration from writers like Mary Oliver, Eavan Boland, Max Porter, Sylvia Plath, Seamus Heaney, Doireann Ní Ghríofa and Sara Baume, and musical influences such as Paul Buchanan, Bon Iver, Big Thief, Nils Frahm and Anaïs Mitchell, How I Became A Wave reflects on love, loss and the quiet significance of everyday moments. How I Became A Wave’s forthcoming debut album features contributions from some of Ireland’s most respected musicians, including Carey’s former Hard Ground bandmates Davie Ryan and Hugh Dillon, pianist Rory McCarthy, cellists Laura McFadden and Aoife Burke, and multi- instrumentalist Brian Casey, among others. RTÉ Concert Orchestra composer Cormac McCarthy has arranged a number of pieces on the album. Each musician brings a quiet depth to the record, enriching its layered, reflective sound. Live support slots with Joan Shelley, Lisa Hannigan, Villagers, Gemma Hayes, Niamh Regan, Ailbhe Reddy, John Spillane and more further cement the quality of this project, demonstrating the backing it has received from some of the genre’s most respected artists. Festival appearances at Your Roots Are Showing, Quiet Lights and Sounds From A Safe Harbour have continued to build momentum, introducing the work to new audiences. In addition to new single ‘Sea Swell’, the album features previously- released singles ‘05:00’, ‘Fading Out’ and ‘Cycles’, all of which have received strong support from the likes of RTÉ Radio 1, BBC Radio Ulster, Red FM, Galway Bay FM, The Irish Independent, Nialler9, Genuine Irish, Hot Press, Golden Plec and more. How I Became A Wave was recently named in the Irish Independent’s Ones to Watch for 2026. They wrote: “Pat Carey makes music that quietly acknowledges the strength it takes to be vulnerable, and the comfort that comes from creativity and collaboration” – perfectly summing up the ethos of this project, which has been a long time in the making.

Sep 27JONY is a highly popular artist and the creator of hit songs like "Kometa", "Kamin", "Titry", "Love Your Voice", "Alleya", and many more. His music attracts over 4 million monthly listeners and has gained immense popularity not only in Eastern Europe but far beyond its borders! The artist has relea

The Paul Weller Experience

Oct 3The Paul Weller Experience 50 Years of Weller Classics (1977–2027) A full-throttle celebration of Paul Weller — spanning the iconic sounds of The Jam, The Style Council, and his legendary solo career. Expect timeless classics including Going Underground, A Town Called Malice, That’s Entertainment,

Celebrating 35 Years of Nevermind with LOUNGE ACT

Sep 25*CELEBRATING 35 YEARS OF NEVERMIND* LOUNGE ACT are bringing a special show to Celebrate the 35th anniversary of Nirvana's groundbreaking 2nd album 'NEVERMIND.' The show consists of the Nevermind album being performed it's in entirety and then a 12 - 15 song set of Nirvana hits, deep cuts and b-sid

Tin Whistle Workshop - Tom Gavin

Sep 19Join us for traditional Irish music workshops in St. Oliver's Community College (A92 D766) from 11am - 2pm. Beginner/intermediate level.

All That Glitters Burlesque and Cabaret presents: THRILLER NIGHT

Oct 24Get ready to dance and scream at All That Glitters epic Thriller Night!

Drogheda Songwriting Festival 26th - 27th Sept 2026

Sep 26Two days of songwriting & creativity. Bigger & better than ever ! Get inspired. Collaborate & Create something new with top class mentors.

Gearoid McCarthy In Concert

Feach Family Day 2026

Oct 17Join Féach for the day, hear wonderful speakers, meet the service providers, chat with parents and let the kids be entertained!

All-Island Food Networks Gathering 2026

Sep 22The Centre of Food Culture Ireland is delighted to be hosting an All-Island Food Networks Gathering 2026 on Tuesday 22nd September 2026.

SMOKIE SHOW FOR SHAMROCK LODGE ATHLONE

Oct 24SMOKIE, This Spirt of Smokie act will leave you reliving those golden 70's & 80's with Hits Like Living Next Door to Alice, Mexican Girl.

DIRE STRAITS John Illsley – MULLINGAR ARTS CENTRE – Friday 16th October 2026

Oct 16Founding member of one of the greatest rock bands in history, John Illsley is coming to the Mullingar Arts Centre this October for an incredible live show celebrating the timeless music of DIRE STRAITS. As the legendary bass player and a cornerstone of the band’s unmistakable sound, John Illsley wa

The Love Hungry Farmer

Sep 18BACK FOR 1 NIGHT ONLY Presented by City Theatre Dublin. Directed by Michael Scott John Bosco McLaine is a man who has never lain down with a woman, but has had romantic blood pulsing through his veins all his life. Always an optimist, and virgin in equal measure, he embarks on a search for an ide

The Noughties - Live at The Chambers Bar!

Sep 18A high energy tribute night celebrating the biggest 2000s indie rock anthems. Live, loud and full of nostalgia.

IrBEA's 25th National Bioenergy Conference - Biomethane and Biofuel

Oct 8The IrBEA’s 25th National Bioenergy Conference – Biomethane & Biofuels showcasing the sector in Ireland at a time of increased investment

Tommy Fleming - The Encore Tour

Oct 4For over 35 years, Tommy Fleming has been honing his craft and entertaining the masses with his extraordinary talent. His worldwide success has made him a household name in many homes across the globe and his fanbase is growing year on year. It’s not hard to see why; music is a universal language and one Tommy is undoubtedly fluent in. The one comment that is repeated from Dublin to Darwin and beyond, is the incredible effect Tommy’s voice has as he turns each song into his own with his unique and powerful style - touching emotions in you that only music can reach. While Tommy’s music may be difficult to classify, fans use such words as “deeply emotional, romantic and sincere” to describe the feelings it evokes. One reviewer described his music as falling into a genre of Symphonic Pop that still awaits a name. A Tommy Fleming concert is a musical experience not to be missed that has a universal appeal to all ages and backgrounds. Tommy is famous for his own arrangement of “Danny Boy”, “Isle of Inisfree” and “Hard Times” - all songs that you know and love but have never heard until you hear Tommy Fleming’s versions. He also covers songs from “You Raise Me Up”, “Bridge over Troubled Waters”, “From a Distance” and “Something Inside so Strong” along with many more contemporary numbers. Such is his success, he has also toured with the great Elaine Paige and Kenny Rogers in recent years and recorded duets with Vince Gill, Christy Hennessy, Phil Coulter, Lucie Silvas, Cara Dillon, Eleanor Shanley, De Dannan and Mark Vincent to name but a few. Tommy will be joined by his band for this special tour not to be missed.

54th Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships

Sep 19The 54th Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships 2026 - We are so pleased & excited to be able to announce that in September 2026 (19th - 25th), the skies above Lough Key Forest & Activity Park (our launch site), Boyle, Co. Roscommon will once again be filled with the beautiful sight of doze

Eddi Reader in Sligo

Sep 24🎤 Experience Eddi Reader Live at Hawks Well Theatre on Thursday, September 24, 2026! 🎤 The countdown has begun! Eddi Reader is taking over Hawks Well Theatre on Thursday, September 24, 2026, and with hits like Patience of Angels, Comin' Through the Rye / Dram Behind the Curtain and Wild Mountains

Tina Turner Tribute - Proud Mary & City Limits Band /Sligo

Oct 25"Simply The Best" Tribute to The Rock Icon Tina Turner. Starring Amanda Lane & The Amazing City Limits Band.

CELEBRITY BALAYAGE: Glamour is a State of Mind

Sep 14Colouring technique course showcasing the secrets of the perfect balayage

Its Our Birthday Show

Sep 18The drag gods have brought 3 Virgos into one huas so lets celebrate it.

SafePass Training Maynooth | SOLAS Certified Course + Card

Sep 29A one-day health & safety course giving construction workers in Ireland essential knowledge of safe practices on site.

Karma Police - Live At The Chambers Bar

Sep 25Karma Police bring the sound of Radiohead to life at The Chambers Bar. All the hits, big energy and a great night guaranteed

Dew Drop Comedy club, September 19th

Sep 19We're back after the summer break with another 3 fantastic comedians!

Eddi Reader in Blanchardstown

Sep 17🎶 Get Ready for Eddi Reader Live at TBA on Thursday, September 17, 2026! 🎶 This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. Eddi Reader is set to light up TBA with their unforgettable sound on Thursday, September 17, 2026. With fan-favorite hits like Patience of Angels, Comin

Nov 7Event Description 🎉 ZimVibes – Charity's 45th Birthday Celebration 🇿🇼 Get ready for an unforgettable night as we celebrate our entertainment Guru's 45th birthday with the biggest Zimbabwean-themed party of the year! ZimVibes is all about good music, great company, and celebrating our Zimbabwean c

DMODE - The Ultimate Depeche Mode Experience

Oct 9DMODE The Ultimate Depeche Mode Experience: DMODE are Irelands No.1 Depeche Mode experience, this homage to the Basildon boys spans everything from electro-pop classics like New Life right through to Enjoy the silence and beyond, Sound and visually it's a must for fans of Depeche Mode, concentrating

Always Children First: Child Safeguarding Awareness Training

Oct 10Always Children First: Child Safeguarding Awareness Training Foundation Level

Country Startime Concert The Tullamore Court Hotel.

Sep 28Get ready for a night of great tunes and good vibes at the Country Startime Concert in The Tullamore Court Hotel!

Masterclass with Sanna Atherton

Sep 27Join Sanna Atherton for a fun and interactive session where you'll level up your skills and get inspired!

SMOKIE SHOW BACK IN PORTLAOISE

Oct 25SMOKIE, This Spirt of Smokie act will leave you reliving those golden 70's & 80's with Hits Like Living Next Door to Alice, Mexican Girl.

Foy Vance in Cathair na Gaillimhe

Oct 30🎶 Don't Miss Foy Vance Live in Galway on Friday, October 30, 2026! 🎶 Are you ready to experience Foy Vance like never before? With chart-topping hits like She Burns, Sapling and Guiding Light and 245.6K+ devoted fans, Foy Vance is taking over Town Hall Theatre this Friday, October 30, 2026, and t

Sixpence None The Richer Live at Róisín Dubh

Sep 25Sixpence None the Richer are renowned for their distinctive blend of indie-rock and introspective songwriting. With a gorgeous sound that is anchored in Leigh Nash’s unmistakable vocals and Matt Slocum’s intricate guitar work, their live performances leave audiences completely captivated. Tickets €

Somewhere Down The Road - Irish Farewell Tour

Nov 8A true icon of the folk world, Ralph McTell brings more than five decades of timeless songwriting to Ireland for his final national tour — Somewhere Down the Road, a landmark moment in an extraordinary career. McTell’s tour coincides with the release of a special new album, The Timedrift of the R

The Beat in Cathair na Gaillimhe

Oct 29🎶 Don't Miss The Beat Live in Galway on Thursday, October 29, 2026! 🎶 Are you ready to experience The Beat like never before? With chart-topping hits like The Tears of a Clown, Ranking Full Stop and Side To Side and 162.4K+ devoted fans, The Beat is taking over Monroe's Live this Thursday, Octobe

The Total Stone Roses & Oaysis Live in Galway

Nov 5The UK’s BEST Stone Roses Tribute return to the stage! If you love I Am The Resurrection, Made Of Stone, Fools Gold, Waterfall, She Bangs The Drums and many more then do not miss this exclusive opportunity to hear your favourite Stone Roses anthems performed live by the UK’s finest tribute! Support

The Frank & Walters Acoustic

Oct 2The Frank & Walters acoustic live at The Chambers Bar, Mullingar, Friday 1st October.

Tina Turner Tribute - Proud Mary & City Limits Band / Mullingar

Oct 24"Simply The Best" Tribute to The Rock Icon Tina Turner. Starring Amanda Lane & The Amazing City Limits Band.

Michael McGovern

Oct 25Glasgow-born singer-songwriter Michael McGovern blends poetic lyricism with folk roots, evolving beyond his acclaimed debut Highfield Suite. His new album Thin White Road showcases full-band arrangements, literary influences, and viral single ‘Evelyn‘, cementing him as a compelling new contemporary folk voice. Michael’s poetic lyrics and fingerpicked nylon-string guitar craft a deeply emotional folk sound. His debut album, Highfield Suite (2021), recorded during isolation in 2020 and produced by Bill Shanley, earned critical praise across the UK and Ireland. Including BBC Album of the Week, RTE Lyric feature, and an “unexpected gem” nod from folk legend Paul Brady. His new album Thin White Road marks a confident step forward, expanding on his folk roots with full-band arrangements, layered harmonies, and touches of saxophone and strings. The breakout single ‘Evelyn‘ went viral in early 2025, sparking a wave of online covers. The album draws on literary influences like Laurie Lee, Hunter S. Thompson, and T.S. Michael’s live shows are celebrated for their emotional impact and warmth. Thin White Road confirms him as one of the most compelling new voices in contemporary folk.

Halloween - Exclusive Wee Psychic Night - Drogheda

Oct 29Its Halloween Psychic Medium Fiona Stewart Williams is at Scholars Townhouse Hotel for an upfront and personal evening with a tiny audience

Daoirí Farrell

Oct 30Dubliner, singer and bouzouki player Daoirí Farrell holds two prestigious BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and three nominations in the RTÉ Folk Awards. He has toured and played festivals across the world as well as touring the UK with the all-star Transatlantic Sessions and the USA as guest vocalist for Lúnasa. ‘The torch bearer for Irish folk song.’ The Irish Times

Rugged Little Pill - Alanis Morissette Tribute Live at the Chambers Bar

Oct 30Don’t miss Rugged Little Pill, the ultimate Alanis Morissette tribute – live at The Chambers, Friday 30th October. Doors 9pm!

Ronstadt - The Venue Ratoath Co.Meath

Oct 31Ronstadt - Irelands Premier Linda Ronstadt Tribute.

BRAKE LOOSE live @Toales (Dundalk)+Mr.Pink + Killjoy + Mirrorglass + Aergia

Nov 6BRAKE LOOSE Live at Toales - Dundalk. Get ready for an EPIC night of pure and raw RocknRoll with us! 'Life is Chaos' IE/EU Winter Tour.

Echos of Pink Floyd - Live At The Chambers Bar!

Nov 6Get ready to vibe with some classic Pink Floyd tunes live and loud, bringing those legendary echoes straight to you!

Sinéad Culbert -I'm no Wonder Woman in Clane

Sep 25Sinéad Culbert: I’m No Wonder Woman In her brand new stand up show, one half of comedy duo DirtBirds, Sinéad Culbert explores the extreme dangers of growing up in the 80’s, the pitfalls of parenting, the myths about marriage and the genuine joy of not giving a shit ! Tickets at Venue & @tickets

Chris Kent That’s All I Need Now! Sat 17th Oct S0LD 0UT

Oct 17Chris Kent That’s All I Need Now! Saturday 17th October Doors 7:30PM S0LD 0UT Chris Kent is back with a brand new show packed with his signature laid-back storytelling and brilliantly relatable observations. Between kids’ activities taking over the calendar, the modern world diagnosing absolutely

Tommy Fleming: Encore Tour

Oct 4Nearby AttractionsTommy Fleming has 9 upcoming events.Note: Under 18s with an adult 18+Ticket Limit9 per person, per household

Tradoodle puppet-making workshop with Anne Cradden

Sep 18Get ready for a burst of creativity and fun as you dive into the world of imaginative puppet-making. Suitable for children ages 7+

HTAI Conference & Membership 2026/27

Oct 9Join us at the HTAI National Conference 2026 for a great weekend of history learning, networking, and fun! Membership 2026/27 also on sale.

McGoldrick's Reunion

Oct 25Cast your mind back to the early 1990's when McGoldrick’s was Castlebar's living-room. We're bringing it back for one unforgetable night!

Legendary Bon Jovi Fri 30th Oct, 2026

Oct 30Legendary Bon Jovi Friday 30th October Doors 8PM https://spiritstore.ie/event.php?eventID=LBonJ26 Legendary Bon Jovi Tribute (ex-Slippery When Wet), currently Ireland’s #1 Bon Jovi tribute act, return to Dundalk to administer some more ‘Bad Medicine’ to those who have managed to ‘Keep the Faith’ s

Sep 18Looking for a fantastic night out in 2026? Well look no further - our next Gala Ball is on Friday, 18th September in Lough Erne Resort. We will be dancing the night away to the fabulous PowerStruggle. Are your crew celebrating a special anniversary in 2026? This is a great reason to re connect and c

RTE Jr 'Joe The Magician - LIVE!'

Oct 4It’s Joe the Magician from ‘Dizzy Deliveries’ on RTÉjr! And he’s bringing his spectacular children’s comedy magic and illusion show back to Claremorris Town Hall Theatre for an afternoon of mind boggling fun! Joe’s show fuses laugh out loud comedy magic with absolutely jaw dropping spectacular illu

Dressage at Home and International Residential Camp

Sep 25‼️BOOKING NOW OPEN FOR OUR LEGENDARY 2026 RESIDENTIAL CAMP 😁 ‼️ Dressage at Home and International are delighted to announce the return of their Residential Camp for 2026 to again be held at the magical Castle Irvine (Necarne!) 🙌 All of the lessons will take place with a BHS and certified coaching

Seamus Fogarty Live at The Linenhall Arts Centre

Nov 12Seamus Fogarty hails from County Mayo in the west of Ireland, and was raised on Irish folk music and experimental electronica. His songs are a strange and hearty stew, taking traditional structures and compositions and amping up, warping, distorting, and misshaping them with layers of electronic dis

Paddy Casey Live in Lucan - Oct 2

Oct 2Paddy Casey Live Courtney's of Lucan - Oct 2nd Having been at the forefront of the Irish music scene since his multi platinum selling debut album ‘Amen (So Be It)’, Paddy Casey’s career has taken him all over the globe touring with acts like The Pretenders, R.E.M, Ian Brown, Blondie and Tracy Chapman to name a few. Closer to home he has played all over Ireland, including a sold out Dublin Castle, RDS and a record-breaking week long run in The Olympia Theatre, alongside special guest spots with U2, Pearl Jam, Bob Dylan and more. Paddy Casey’s hugely successful debut album ‘Amen (So Be It) achieved many international highlights including tracks being featured in hit television shows such as ‘Dawson's Creek’ and ‘Roswell’ alongside extensive American and European tours. Further establishing himself as one of the country's most successful artists, his second album ‘Living’ went on to become one of the biggest ever selling albums in Ireland (approximately 15 times platinum). This was followed by the release of ‘Addicted To Company, Part 1’, with this album seeing Paddy Casey continue to tour across America, performing on The Late Show with David Letterman, securing a week-long slot on MTV and even managing to have drinks with Beyonce and Jay Z along the way. After the release of this album Paddy Casey decided that it was time to part ways with his record label and go independent in order to let himself and his music veer off in any direction the wind carried them, resulting in his first release ‘The Secret Life Of’ - a resounding success with the album reaching platinum status. ‘Won’t Take Much’ the brand new single from Paddy Casey is set for release across all digital platforms with ‘Turn This Ship Around’ . This is the music headliner for Dublin Comedy Festival, sposored by Rockshore.

Just One Direction Club Night- 3rd October @ Garbo's Venue Castlebar

Oct 3JUST 1D CLUB NIGHT IS COMING TO CASTLEBAR CO.MAYO FOR THE FIRST TIME ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 10TH !

Circular Economy in Action Conference: Rethink, Repair, Reuse

Oct 17Discover practical circular economy solutions, inspiring speakers, local case studies and actions for a greener future.

Bridge of Song - September

Sep 16Intimate performances from the Contemporary Folk World

Decorate, Plant & Grow Workshop

Sep 23Join us for a relaxed evening of painting, planting, and socialising at Bridge Street

Friday Evening Rest & Restore - Yoga & Cacao by candlelight (in Mayo)

Sep 25Join me for a relaxing Friday evening of cacao, slow flow & restorative yoga & meditation, to recharge your mind, body, and soul

Monthly Inner Pulse Sound Bath - Castlebar

Oct 3A 90-minute sound bath with gentle guided breathing. Nothing required - just receive.

Inclusive Soccer Blitz

Oct 6Get ready for a fun-filled day of soccer where everyone is welcome to play and have a blast together!

Building Sustainable Peace in a Digitally Transformed World – Peace Seminar

Sep 21International Day of Peace Seminar exploring peace building, EU cooperation, Finland's experience and women in politics and peace.

MONAGHAN Holistic & Psychic Fair in Monaghan

Nov 8Psychic reading. Healers. Crystals and angel shop Over 20 stands showcasing, Some of Ireland's top Mediums, Psychics, Tarot, and Angel card readers offer One-to-One private & personal readings on the day. A wide range of treatments, advice, and information is available on the day provided by a sel

Visit to The Mummers at Aughakillymaude

Oct 17Come and find out about Mumming, an an ancient folk tradition. Enjoy these short, rhyming plays with your fellow IWAI members. Provisional itinerary: Meeting at Knockninny Jetty for transfer to Derrylin.

Ro Boyle On Tour 'SHOWED UP ' Monaghan

Oct 30Stand Up Special.Come and see Ro Boyle show himself up. Also featuring support from Irelands Only Catholic Orangeman. An epic night awaits

An Evening With Kristin Hersh Thursday 8th October

Oct 8An Evening With Kristin Hersh Thursday 8th October Doors 7:30PM Tickets on sale st 11am Wed 25th March at https://spiritstore.ie/event.php?eventID=KHersh26 Kristin Hersh shares brand new single ‘Sundial’, a dark, quietly haunting new single offering the first glimpse of new music with a full album

Sin & Tonic – The Unmasked Players

Sep 26The Unmasked Players present SIN & TONIC by Fiona Hoban A sudden death sends shockwaves through a quiet village, shaking its close-knit community to the core. Neighbours rally together for the traditional Irish wake. At first, it’s an evening of shared grief and cups of tea. But the calm is sho

2026 Irish Concert Tour - Iontas Theatre, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan

Sep 17Irish music star Michael English is delighted to announce a brand-new Irish concert tour for 2026 – and he’s bringing his spectacular live show to The Iontas Theatre, Castleblayney on Thursday 17th September. Tickets (32.50) on sale now from reception – 042 9753400 or click the link for online tick

Tommy Fleming - The Encore Tour

Oct 15For over 35 years, Tommy Fleming has been honing his craft and entertaining the masses with his extraordinary talent. His worldwide success has made him a household name in many homes across the globe and his fanbase is growing year on year. It’s not hard to see why; music is a universal language and one Tommy is undoubtedly fluent in. The one comment that is repeated from Dublin to Darwin and beyond, is the incredible effect Tommy’s voice has as he turns each song into his own with his unique and powerful style - touching emotions in you that only music can reach. While Tommy’s music may be difficult to classify, fans use such words as “deeply emotional, romantic and sincere” to describe the feelings it evokes. One reviewer described his music as falling into a genre of Symphonic Pop that still awaits a name. A Tommy Fleming concert is a musical experience not to be missed that has a universal appeal to all ages and backgrounds. Tommy is famous for his own arrangement of “Danny Boy”, “Isle of Inisfree” and “Hard Times” - all songs that you know and love but have never heard until you hear Tommy Fleming’s versions. He also covers songs from “You Raise Me Up”, “Bridge over Troubled Waters”, “From a Distance” and “Something Inside so Strong” along with many more contemporary numbers. Such is his success, he has also toured with the great Elaine Paige and Kenny Rogers in recent years and recorded duets with Vince Gill, Christy Hennessy, Phil Coulter, Lucie Silvas, Cara Dillon, Eleanor Shanley, De Dannan and Mark Vincent to name but a few. Tommy will be joined by his band for this special tour not to be missed.

An Evening With Kristin Hersh

Erne MRC Annual Exhibition

Sep 19The Erne MRC once again host their popular exhibition much welcomed back for 2025 at ST Macartin’s Cathedral Halls! Visitors can enjoy a large and varied timetable of displays including, static aircraft, farming models, model vehicles, railways and Lego. Younger modelers can get hands on with kids f

80’s Icon Show

Oct 16Dust off the shoulder pads and crank up the synths — the 80s Icons Show is rolling back into the Ballina Arts Centre for its third epic night on Friday, 16th October! Prepare to be transported to the era of neon dreams and chart-topping legends as the stage lights up with the greatest hits of Duran

'From Start to Finnish' Tales Under the Eaves

Sep 19Spend an evening of storytelling and music in the unique surroundings of Bessmount House.

Matilda the Experience - Hillgrove Hotel Monaghan

Nov 8This Christmas, step into a world where books come to life and magic fills the air.

Mini MeXx Halloween Party 2026

Oct 23Mini MeXx Halloween Party 2026 - Friday 23rd of October 2026