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Little of this had changed by the time of the Norman invasion of Ireland in the 12th century. These uniquely Irish sports are deeply loved, with local pride on full display during the All-Ireland Championships. GAA clubs actively welcome international members for hurling and football – you don't need to be Irish to play, and local clubs are highly sociable. Dublin has multiple Michelin-starred restaurants, a diverse international food scene driven by its multicultural population, and an outstanding brunch culture.

Entertainment The movie that drove Ryan Tubridy to walk out of the cinema Celebrity 2FM'S Carl Mullan bursting with pride as wife Aisling takes on major challenge Entertainment The top crime/horror podcasts that will be certain to make you quiver this Halloween Sport Snooker player Mark Allen responds to support after interview with Irish presenter Rachel Casey Kim Kardashian cuts glam figure in YSL at premiere of All's Fair Season 2 Joe Duffy on health battle and how his children never traded in on his famous name

• Bill Bailey returns with new show, Vaudevillean Before streaming, before tv, before cinema, before even radio… There was Vaudeville!
• Decorated with numerous accolades, including an MBE in the 2024 New Year’s Honours list and inclusion in the 2025 Sunday Times Young Power List, Anna has become one of the most visible and exciting figures in classical music today.
• Entertainment Irish presenter Rachel Casey on the sport women secretly love
• The park will be transformed for the first time with spectacular lighting, Christmas-themed carousels, and choral performances from Sing Ireland.

And this time, it’s the beloved classic Cinderella – the timeless fairytale where dreams really do come true! Ireland’s funniest panto is back after last year’s sell-out season! Bill Bailey returns with a show that celebrates this great tradition, as the versatile multi-instrumental, multi-lingual, purveyor of hu Enthralling family fun, to divert and transport from the tribulations of daily life! A celebration of comedy, songs, and multifarious skills.

MOVING SIGNATURES returns for a new series uniting Slow Looking art tours and movement workshops in response to works in IMMA’s new exhibition, TECHNOLOGIES OF PEACE. The Bad Witch is up to mischief making gruesome dishes including her speciality, Witches’ Pie. Travel aboard the Spookwood Express, venture deeper into the forest, and discover a spellbinding experience filled with surprises, laughter, and Halloween wonder. As the forest’s magic begins to unravel, you’ll be tasked with collecting special ingredients needed to help restore balance to the enchanted woodland. The festival culminates on Saturday 31 October with the Big Scream Carnival, featuring a parade, Halloween activities, movies , Zombie Land and a sensory-friendly hour for families seeking a quieter experience. The Irish Film Institute’s annual celebration of the terrifying, the gory, the wince-inducing, and the uncanny returns with IFI Horrorthon 2026, running Thursday, October 22nd to Monday, October 26th.

A majority of the population support the ban, including a significant percentage of smokers. Belfast has a unique underground club scene taking place in settings such as churches, zoos, and crematoriums. Many larger pubs in cities eschew such trappings entirely, opting for loud music, and focusing more on the consumption of drinks, which is not a focus of traditional Irish culture. In tandem with these developments, the last quarter of the century saw the emergence of a new Irish cuisine based on traditional ingredients handled in new ways. The proliferation of fast food has led to increasing public health problems including obesity, and one of the highest rates of heart disease in the world. In addition to Irish food, meals eaten in Ireland may include pizza, curry and Chinese food, with some west African dishes making an appearance lately.

What’s On: October 2026 — Ireland’s Events Worth Exploring

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• Art Source is the most exciting art event of the year, featuring 175 Irish & International artists & galleries gathering together to showcase PAINTING, SCULPTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY, ILLUSTRATION, P
• Dublin Book Festival is one of Ireland’s biggest and most dynamic literary festivals, celebrating Ireland's writers, illustrators and publishers.
• 2FM'S Carl Mullan bursting with pride as wife Aisling takes on major challenge

TV & Film RTÉ's new true crime series tells the story of five sisters who took on the IRA Louis Walsh gives major Westlife update and reveals little-known secret about how group was formed Kyla Cobbler reveals she's expecting first baby with husband in sweet social post

• This Christmas, the Gate Theatre invites audiences to step into the world of Bedford Falls with a stage production of the timeless classic, It’s a Wonderful Life.
• Dublin regularly hosts free concerts, open-air markets, gallery openings, workshops and community festivals.
• In partnership with principal sponsor Microsoft, the AI Awards is more than an awards ceremony; it is a gathering of Ireland’s thriving AI community.
• Cheerful Earful is the global festival of funny podcasts.

Saoirse Ronan breaks silence on husband Jack Lowden’s James Bond rumours

Smith made the comments during an interview with pop megastar Lipa at the capital’s Southbank Centre on Saturday. Stars Josh Brolin, Tom Everett Scott and Michael Gladis share their praise with Brigid Boden for Irish writer and director Colin Broderick's new movie Emerald City hosted by Josh Brolin and presented by Irish Screen America. Legendary guitarist and musical director Gerry Leonard chats to Brigid Boden about his days with David Bowie and gives us a behind the scenes account of his incredible journey working with one of the greatest artists of all time.

This was the prime-time entertainment of its day. Bill Bailey returns with new show, Vaudevillean Before streaming, before tv, before cinema, before even radio… There was Vaudeville! Directed by Ciarán Kelly and featuring alto soloist Leanne Fitzgerald and organist David Leigh, this is a lovely night out in city centre Dublin. This Christmas, Sammy Sausages & Buffy take flight in Aladdin – A Sammy & Buffy Adventure … a whirlwind of laughs, music and magical mayhem for the whole family. This ‘genuinely funny' (Time Out) show features all the iconic moments you love, plus fabulous new songs and dazzling dance numbers!

• Trouble can come at you from all directions in the marathon, particularly on a blustery day, which also means nothing ever is decided for certain until the finish line.
• Opened in 2013 in the infamous town centre of Dundrum, it sets a standard that is carried throughout all of our rinks to ensure an unforgettable experience.
• Amongst the Republic of Ireland's Roman Catholics, weekly church attendance has declined sharply over the past few decades, from 87% in 1981, to 60% in 1998, to 30% in 2021.
• Ireland has also proved a popular location for shooting films with The Quiet Man (1952), Saving Private Ryan (1998), Braveheart (1995), King Arthur (2004) and P.S.
• The most active categories are music, comedy, workshops, with popular venues including 3Olympia Theatre, 3Arena Dublin, Wigwam Dublin.
• RTÉ's new true crime series tells the story of five sisters who took on the IRA

Thalia Heffernan steps out with GAA boyfriend Conor Meyler on red carpet for new film

Following the success of our inauguaral Dublin event last year, we are delighted to be returning this November for a very special evening at The Sugar Club. With frolics and mayhem and of course Panto merriment, follow Robin’s journey as he knocks the deviou Decorated with numerous accolades, including an MBE in the 2024 New Year’s Honours list and inclusion in the 2025 Sunday Times Young Power List, Anna has become one of the most visible and exciting figures in classical music today.

Manchester United board hold crisis talks over Carrick’s future and Howe approach

Enjoy a weekend filled with creativity, community and connection at our 2025 Christmas Fair. Rather than presenting one unified version, the concert takes you on a seasonal journey, alternating between Vivaldi's vivid Baroque original and Richter's contemporary reimagining. A birthday celebration turns febrile when a rural Irish family address their sister’s relationship with a refugee. EXILE is a unique collaborative production, merging theatre and music to explore the extraordinary life of Fenian, poet, convict, journalist and orator John Boyle O'Reilly from Dowth County Meath. The Magnificent explores the tensions and tenderness between them, as the consequences of their careers, lives and choices come knocking.

People can also try something new at our various family friendly workshops for all ages and enjoy festive music, hot drinks and treats. In ADRIFT, Kinahan explores the ironic rise of Irish anti-immigrant sentimen Through the eyes of their new nurse, Rose, we discover these unforgettable women who are complicated, contrary, and full of stories.

Kilkenny great Richie Power tasted managerial success as ZNAKI FM Launches Irish Edition, Expanding Its Global News and Entertainment Network he led Shelmaliers to the Wexford SHC title with a two-point victory over Rathnure St Anne’s on Sunday. Thousands of homes and businesses left without power following Storm Boelo Ethiopian athletes claim men's and women's titles at Dublin Marathon

"Clubbing" has become a popular phenomenon amongst young people in Ireland during the celtic tiger years. Many modern pubs, not necessarily traditional, still emulate traditional pubs, only perhaps substituting traditional music for a DJ or non-traditional live music.citation needed Typically pubs are important meeting places, where people can gather and meet their neighbours and friends in a relaxed atmosphere; similar to the café cultures of other countries. "Pub culture" refers to the habit amongst Irish people of frequenting public houses (pubs).

Funeral details confirmed for Michael Flatley's 'beautiful and elegant' wife Niamh Late Late Show line-up revealed with legendary Irish rocker and Celebrity Traitors star topping the bill Beoga to discuss Ed Sheeran fall-out on The Late Late Show among star-studded line-up The Emmerdale star and Jowita Przystal danced the jive to a mash-up of Fatboy Slim’s The Rockafella Skank and The Knack’s My Sharona. The Royal Ulster Academy’s 145th exhibition reveals the extraordinary talent and emotional power of art in Northern Ireland

There will be a range of events and activities taking place during Art Source including workshops, demonstrations and talks. An uplifting celebration of community and friendship where everyone Founded in 2022, it takes over stages in London, Melbourne, and New York every Autumn, giving audiences the chance to see their favourite fun

Join us on Saturday 7th November 2026 for a spectacular day of discovery. The Let’s Talk Science Festival is back at the Rediscovery Centre -and we are diving once again into the wonders of science, sustainability, and curiosity! For the first time since 2023, BEATLES DAY is returning to Dublin. Dublin is set to transform on Saturday 7 November, as Dublin By Night Fest returns to kick off Winter in Dublin. It serves as a showcase for various tattoo styles, including traditional, blackwork, and photorealism, offering live tattooing, competitions, and entertainment for all attendees

Events Thalia Heffernan proudly supported by boyfriend Conor and mum Susan at film premiere Sport Cavan woman battling incurable cancer takes on Dublin marathon after completing 600 races Entertainment Kim Kardashian cuts glam figure in YSL at premiere of All's Fair Season 2 Entertainment Joe Duffy on health battle and how his children never traded in on his famous name THE new series has been pushed back amid allegations of bullying, gruelling shoot and shocking conditions.