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Live Music
45 events

Kimmie Rhodes

Sat 9 May, 20:00 The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre
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Zoé Basha & Band

Fri 15 May, 20:00 The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre
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Seisiún Óige – A Session for Young Musicians

Sun 17 May, 15:00 The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre
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Traditional Irish Music Slow Session with Paudie O'Connor

Sun 17 May, 19:00 Naul Village
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Route 66 Big Band Live in Concert

Sat 9 May, 20:00 Main Auditorium
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The Summer Country Show

Tue 19 May, 20:00 Main Auditorium
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Queen Flash

Wed 13 May, 20:00 Malahide Castle
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Summer Sessions at the Castle

Fri 15 May, 19:00 Malahide Castle
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Summer Concerts at Malahide Castle

Sat 16 May, 18:00 Malahide Castle
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The Wran

Fri 22 May, 21:00 Abbey Tavern, Howth, Dublin
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K2 80s and 90s Club Night

Fri 22 May, 21:00 Abbey Tavern, Howth, Dublin
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Allied Irish Bandits

Fri 22 May, 21:30 O’Connells East Pier, Howth, Dublin
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Dublin City Rounders

Fri 22 May, 22:00 Harbour Bar, Howth, Dublin
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The Guilty Party

Sat 23 May, 19:00 Crabby Jo's, Howth, Dublin
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Havana Roots

Sat 23 May, 20:00 Abbey Tavern, Howth, Dublin
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The Mafia Cats

Sat 23 May, 21:00 Wrights Findlaters Bar, Howth, Dublin
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353 Samba Club

Sat 23 May, 22:00 McNeills, Howth, Dublin
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Luka Bloom

Sun 24 May, 18:00 St. Mary’s Church, Howth, Dublin
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Kila

Sun 24 May, 20:00 Abbey Tavern, Howth, Dublin
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Songs From Howth

Sun 24 May, 21:00 Harbour Bar, Howth, Dublin
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Zoe Basha & Band

Fri 15 May, 20:00 Seamus Ennis Arts Centre, Naul, Dublin
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Traditional Irish Music Slow Session With Paudie O'Connor

Sun 17 May, 19:00 Seamus Ennis Arts Centre, Naul, Dublin
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TSEAC Singing Session

Thu 21 May, 19:00 The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre
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The 4 of Us

Fri 22 May, 20:00 The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre
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The Summer Country Show

Tue 19 May, 20:00 Main Auditorium
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Queen Flash

Thu 21 May, 20:00 Malahide Castle
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Summer Sessions at the Castle

Sat 23 May, 19:00 Malahide Castle
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Summer Concerts at Malahide Castle

Sun 24 May, 18:00 Malahide Castle
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Blanchardstown Festival of Brass

Sun 24 May, 12:00 Blanchardstown
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The Wran

Fri 22 May, 21:00 Abbey Tavern, Howth, Dublin
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K2 80s and 90s Club Night

Fri 22 May, 21:00 Abbey Tavern, Howth, Dublin
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Allied Irish Bandits

Fri 22 May, 21:30 O’Connells East Pier, Howth, Dublin
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Dublin City Rounders

Fri 22 May, 22:00 Harbour Bar, Howth, Dublin
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The Guilty Party

Sat 23 May, 19:00 Crabby Jo's, Howth, Dublin
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Havana Roots

Sat 23 May, 20:00 Abbey Tavern, Howth, Dublin
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The Mafia Cats

Sat 23 May, 21:00 Wrights Findlaters Bar, Howth, Dublin
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Luka Bloom

Sun 24 May, 18:00 St. Mary’s Church, Howth, Dublin
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Kila

Sun 24 May, 20:00 Abbey Tavern, Howth, Dublin
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Songs From Howth

Sun 24 May, 21:00 Harbour Bar, Howth, Dublin
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Route 66 Big Band Live in Concert

Sat 9 May, 20:00 Main Auditorium
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High Point University Chamber Singers with Lorica

Wed 13 May, 19:30 The Lark Concert Hall, Balbriggan
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Africa Day Celebration

Sat 23 May, 11:00 Balbriggan Library, Balbriggan
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Maritime by Night — Howth Maritime & Seafood Festival

Sat 23 May, 20:00 Howth promenade venues, Howth
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AC/DC Tribute – Rosie's Damnation

Sat 16 May, 19:30 Peacocks Bar & Lounge, Swords
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IIMS Summer Gala 2026

Sun 17 May, 20:00 The Lark Concert Hall, Balbriggan
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Arts & Culture
37 events

Ulster American

Wed 6 May, 20:30 Millbank Theatre, Rush, Co. Dublin
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Ulster American

Thu 7 May, 20:30 Millbank Theatre, Rush, Co. Dublin
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Ulster American

Fri 8 May, 20:30 Millbank Theatre, Rush, Co. Dublin
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Ulster American

Sat 9 May, 20:30 Millbank Theatre, Rush, Co. Dublin
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Ulster American

Sun 10 May, 20:30 Millbank Theatre, Rush, Co. Dublin
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Ulster American

Mon 11 May, 20:30 Millbank Theatre, Rush, Co. Dublin
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Ulster American

Tue 12 May, 20:30 Millbank Theatre, Rush, Co. Dublin
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Ulster American

Wed 13 May, 20:30 Millbank Theatre, Rush, Co. Dublin
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Ulster American

Thu 14 May, 20:30 Millbank Theatre, Rush, Co. Dublin
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Ulster American

Fri 15 May, 20:30 Millbank Theatre, Rush, Co. Dublin
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Ulster American

Sat 16 May, 20:30 Millbank Theatre, Rush, Co. Dublin
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Ulster American

Sun 17 May, 20:30 Millbank Theatre, Rush, Co. Dublin
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Ulster American

Mon 18 May, 20:30 Millbank Theatre, Rush, Co. Dublin
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Ulster American

Tue 19 May, 20:30 Millbank Theatre, Rush, Co. Dublin
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National Drawing Day Workshop with Nunce McAuley

Sat 16 May, 00:00 Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin
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Drum Lampshade Making with Michelle Power - Balbriggan

Sat 9 May, 10:00 Balbriggan Library
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Bookbinding Workshop with Lynn Cahill - Swords

Sat 9 May, 10:45 Swords Library
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Drum Lampshade Making with Michelle Power - Donabate

Sat 9 May, 14:00 Donabate Library
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Memoir Writing with Anne McDonald - Swords

Mon 11 May, 11:00 Swords Library
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It is Never too Late to Be a Poet with Felicia McCarthy - Donabate

Wed 13 May, 18:00 Donabate Library
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Éilís Ní Dhuibhe, Laureate for Irish Fiction, in conversation with Caitriona Lally

Wed 13 May, 19:00 Swords Library
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It is Never too Late to Be a Poet with Felicia McCarthy - Howth

Thu 14 May, 10:00 Howth Library
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Memoir Writing with Anne McDonald - Malahide

Mon 18 May, 18:30 Malahide Library
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Dylan Moran Live

Fri 15 May, 00:00 Roganstown Hotel
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Al Porter Algorithm

Sat 9 May, 20:00 Abbey Tavern, 28 Abbey St, Howth, Dublin, Ireland
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Viking Display

Fri 22 May, 19:00 The Bloody Stream, Howth, Dublin
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Ulster American

Wed 20 May, 20:30 Millbank Theatre, Rush, Co. Dublin
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Spectrum Sketch - Drawing in Colour Workshop with Cormac Dennis

Sat 16 May, 11:00 The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre
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The Charlie O'Leary Story + Q&A

Wed 20 May, 19:30 Main Auditorium
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Bookbinding Workshop with Lynn Cahill

Sat 23 May, 11:00 Malahide Library
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Malahide Camera Club ‘Cold and Colourful Waters’ – An Evening with Nigel Motyer

Tue 19 May, 00:00
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A Stitch in Time Festival – Balbriggan

Sat 23 May, 00:00 Balbriggan
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Author talk: Éilís Ní Dhuibhne with Catriona Lally

Wed 13 May, 19:00 Skerries Library, Skerries
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Film: 'Ocean with David Attenborough'

Tue 12 May, 00:00 Skerries and Blanchardstown
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Howth Castle Tours

Sun 10 May, 10:00 Howth Castle
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Photography Workshop

Fri 15 May, 11:00
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Dave McSavage – The Occasional Ride Tour

Sun 17 May, 19:00 The Abbey Tavern, Howth
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Family Friendly
8 events

Céilí Beag

Fri 15 May, 11:00 The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre
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The Toddler Take Over 2026

Thu 14 May, 10:00 All Spaces
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National Drawing Day - Messy Drawings

Sat 16 May, 13:00 Ground Floor Gallery
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Family Day Art Sessions with artist Corrina Askin National Drawing Day - Messy Drawings

Sat 16 May, 13:00 Ground Floor Gallery
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Starkids on Stage 2026

Fri 22 May, 19:30 Main Auditorium
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Toddler Time with Sarah Sparkles

Tue 26 May, 11:00 Blanchardstown Library
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Bike Week 2026: Family Fun Day

Sat 9 May, 12:00 Learn 2 Cycle Track, Blanchardstown
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Baby Market Dublin

Sun 10 May, 12:00 Applewood Community Centre, Swords
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Other
7 events

The Hunt Dinner Party: A Night of Intrigue & Elegance

Tue 12 May, 19:00 Malahide Castle
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Sunrise Tours

Sun 17 May, 07:00 Malahide Castle
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Pop Up Gaeltacht

Thu 21 May, 17:30 The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre
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The Hunt Dinner Party: A Night of Intrigue & Elegance

Wed 20 May, 19:00 Malahide Castle
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Sunrise Tours

Mon 25 May, 06:00 Malahide Castle
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Business Growth Day

Sun 17 May, 09:00 Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown, Tyrrelstown
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Creative Brainwaves Fingal

Fri 22 May, 11:00 Carnegie Free Library, Swords
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Food & Drink
6 events

Artisan Food Fair

Sun 10 May, 11:00 The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre
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Sourdough Workshop

Sun 10 May, 14:00 The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre
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Tour and Whiskey Tasting

Thu 14 May, 18:00 Malahide Castle
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Tour and Whiskey Tasting

Fri 22 May, 18:00 Malahide Castle
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Howth Maritime and Seafood Festival

Fri 22 May, 00:00 Howth
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An Evening with Donna Hay

Sat 9 May, 19:00
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Outdoor & Wellness
6 events

GUIDED GARDEN TOUR – EARLY SUMMER

Tue 12 May, 00:00 Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin
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Ardgillan 5k Parkrun

Thu 14 May, 09:30 Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin
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Bee Walk and Talk

Sun 17 May, 14:00 Skerries
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Introduction to Foraging Workshop

Sat 16 May, 00:00 The Herb School
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Guided Garden Tour

Tue 12 May, 11:00 Ardgillan Castle Gardens
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Malahide Lions Club Adult CPR & AED Training

Sat 9 May, 10:00 Malahide Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Malahide
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