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10th March-30th October 2017
Address: Union Quay Cork City
Website: www.cit.ie
An enrolment information session for parents of new applicants for Musicianship Classes starting September 2017 will take place 7.30-8.30pm in the Curtis Auditorium at CIT Cork School of Music, Union Quay,...
[read more]19th September 2017
A fun day to encourage people to babble like buccaneers for the sheer, anarchic fun of it. It’s been celebrated by millions of people on all seven continents – yes, even at the South Pole – and on...
[read more]20th-24th September 2017
Website: www.clonguitarfest.com
Now in its 13th year, enjoy guitar workshops, live music trail and free performances from Irish and international artists, composers and bands. A great family festival with over 90% of events which are...
[read more]21st-24th September 2017
Website: www.cashelartsfest.com
A feast of visual artists, street performers, musicians, dance and puppet shows in Cashel, Co. Tipperary. Workshops are also in abundance with choral master classes, wood turning, fused glass, basket,...
[read more]21st September 2017
Website: www.internationaldayofpeace.org
This year’s United Nation’s theme is Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All. Special activities and celebrations will take place all across the world this weekend, including festivals,...
[read more]21st-24th September 2017
Website: www.macroomfoodfestival.com
The ultimate foodie and family affair! With Taste Trails, hula hoop workshop for kids, balloon making, face painting, market, Cork circus street theatre, schools cook-off, and secret supper & festival...
[read more]21st-24th September 2017
Website: www.circusfactorycork.com
Second weekend in a series of live circus events and workshops in Cork City with lots of family activities, youth workshops and free street theatre to enjoy!
[read more]22nd September 2017
Website: www.bco.ie
Drop-in Saturn-themed, hands on science explorations for 7-12 year olds at CIT’s Blackrock Castle Observatory from 6-8pm. From 6-7pm Cork Skeptics will talk about Saturn’s rings or if it’s all a...
[read more]22nd September 2017
Website: www.circusfactorycork.com
Don’t miss The Ballheads performance art at North Main Street Cork City as part of Culture Night 2017. FREE 20 minute street circus show with daring unicycle and bike stunts, tricks on a slack line and...
[read more]22nd-24th September 2017
Website: www.corkoysterfestival.com
Now in its 5th year, events take place throughout Cork city including the Metropole Hotel, with live music and an exciting food trail during the weekend.
[read more]22nd September 2017
Website: www.culturenight.ie
Over 3000 free events taking place throughout the country today from 5pm - 11pm. Museums, galleries, churches and buildings open their doors with free tours, talks, and performances for all to enjoy. Cork...
[read more]22nd September 2017
Website: www.glucksman.org
Join the fun after hours at the Glucksman Gallery Cork as they open our doors for Culture Night and invite all the family to submerge themselves in the aquatic adventures of free art workshops. Under the...
[read more]22nd September 2017
Website: www.hookheritage.ie
Hook Lighthouse Wexford will host its second ever Harvest Moon Celebration evening for sun, star and moon gazers and photographers from 5pm-10pm. 051-397055
[read more]23rd-24th September 2017
Website: www.childrensbooksireland.ie
This year’s theme at the Children’s Books Ireland conference is ‘Movement & Migration’ at the Light House Cinema Dublin. This year’s line-up includes Lucy Adlington, Cecelia Ahern, Amanda Bell,...
[read more]24th September 2017
Website: www.minimarathon.eveningecho.ie
Cork city’s 4 mile road race attracts around 10,000 thousand participants each year. Women of all abilities and ages raise funds for their chosen charity. Starting at 1pm at the city end of Centre Park...
[read more]24th September 2017
Website: www.giy.ie
Baketacular smells and smiling faces at this junior baking class for 6-12 year olds in Waterford City! Children will learn to make and bake goodies, sample their wares and take home recipes. 051 584411....
[read more]24th September 2017
Website: info@wsvrailway.ie
Meet the Mayfield Birds of Prey and the Teddy Bears at Waterford & Suir Valley Railway today in Kilmeadan Station Co. Waterford. Trains depart on the hours from 12noon to 5pm on Sunday, no advance bookings....
[read more]26th-26th September 2017
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Website: www.spaceweek.ie
Explore a new Space Week Resource: Engineering in space: Astronauts and the International Space Station. For Primary School teachers, activities most suited to 3rd class and up. Free, but pre-booking...
[read more]27th September-6th December 2017
Website: www.giy.ie
Wednesday afternoons from 3 - 4pm kids between 6 and 11yrs get the best introduction to growing, cooking and eating real food in Waterford City. 051 584411.
[read more]29th September-2nd October 2017
Website: www.corkfolkfestival.com
Annual music event with concerts from international, cutting edge and established artists take place in concert halls, music venues, in 30 bars and on the streets of Cork city. Workshops, traditional set...
[read more]29th September-1st October 2017
Website: www.dinglefood.com
A taste trail in over 60 outlets, sample local cuisine, and enjoy street entertainment, music and fun for families. Most events are free of charge, and some events have a small cover charge to cover costs....
[read more]29th September 2017
Website: www.hopeshop.ie
Annual Cork lunch in aid of the Hope Foundation at the Maryborough Hotel & Spa. With a drinks reception, fashion & beauty stands, prizes and luxury raffle. Tickets available from 021 4292990
[read more]29th September-1st October 2017
Website: www.circusfactorycork.com
Third weekend in a series of live circus events and workshops in Cork City with lots of family activities, youth workshops and free street theatre to enjoy!
[read more]30th September 2017
Plant a bee friendly pot from spring flowering bulbs at the Slug Club: Kids Gardening Club in Griffins Garden Centre Cork. Suitable for primary school age children - pre-booking essential on 087 9517574.
[read more]1st October-5th November 2017
Address: Co Wexford
Website: www.wexfordwalkingtours.net
Hear tales of the supernatural and sinister – learn the legends of Wexford’s ghostly ghastly past. (Not suitable for very young children). Pre-booking essential. Ghosts appear in all weathers and are...
[read more]4th-4th October 2017
Time: 7pm
Website: www.spaceweek.ie
The world premiere of Niamh Shaw’s next theatre show about her dream to go to Space. Its now 2036. She and her two other crew mates are on a long duration mission on Mars, investigating new ways...
[read more]4th-10th October 2017
Website: www.spaceweek.ie
Have you ever dreamed of going into space or working in the space industry? Have you ever wondered how it would feel to be weightless, well now is your chance!
Diving into Space is a unique event combining...
[read more]4th-10th October 2017
Website: www.spaceweek.ie
Using drama and improvisation, Dr Niamh Shaw’s workshop for children will explore the scale of the Universe and in partnership with 'Stargazer Lottie' doll, explore their...
[read more]4th-10th October 2017
Website: www.spaceweek.ie
DISCOVER YOUR UNIVERSE!
Space Week is YOUR week to focus on the wonders and realities of the universe around us.
Participate in Space Week and use the powers of creativity, critical...
[read more]8th October-12th November 2017
Website: www.bco.ie
Blackrock Castle Observatory has been training kids to be astronauts since 2007! The hugely popular Junior Space Camps are for kids aged 5-7 years with an intergalactic twist. Fun and hands-on workshops...
[read more]20th-31st October 2017
Address: 105 Patrick Street Cork City
Website: www.facebook.com/happyhalloween
Witch Hattie O’Goodspell, the good witch of Munster, will entertain visitors in her magical spooky home with her friends, the spooky skeletons, bonkers bats, and friendly ghosts and ghouls enjoying...
[read more]20th-31st October 2017
Address: Limerick City
Website: www.facebook.com/happyhalloween
Witch Hattie O’Goodspell, the good witch of Munster, will entertain visitors in her magical spooky home with her friends, the spooky skeletons, bonkers bats, and friendly ghosts and ghouls enjoying...
[read more]26th-26th October 2017
Time: 7.30pm
Website: http://www.theatreroyal.ie/events/jackula
Being a vampire sucks, but being Dracula’s younger brother is driving Jackula batty. Join Jackula on a spooktacular quest to step out of his older brother’s shadow and become the world’s...
[read more]27th-29th October 2017
Address: Yougal Co. Cork
Website: www.facebook.com/YoughalSpooktacular
Celebrate the ancient Irish Festival of Samhain with genuine pagan witches performing a real ceremony on the beach in the heart of medieval Youghal. Watch as the Witches of Youghal call An Bhean Uisce...
[read more]28th October-1st November 2017
Address: Dungourney Co. Cork
Website: www.leahysopenfarm.ie
Take a trip on the haunted hay ride, find your way to the witches’ lair in the spooky forest to make a magic spell, and enjoy fun Halloween games and scary stories (not too scary) at Leahy’s...
[read more]28th-31st October 2017
Address: Hook Co. Wexford
Website: www.hookheritage.ie
Halloween is just around the corner so make plans to discover the history and mystery of the 800-year-old Hook Lighthouse and celebrate a traditional Samhain Festival. Opening with a guided Sunset Tour...
[read more]28th October-4th November 2017
Address: Kenmare Co. Kerry
Website: www.kenmare.ie
Expect the unexpected at Kenmare’s Halloween Howl in Co. Kerry this mid-term break! Go wild and be prepared to be entertained and alarmed by ghostly things that go bump in the night in the scariest of...
[read more]28th October-5th November 2017
Address: Boyle, Co. Roscommon
Website: www.loughkey.ie
Halloween Lough Spookey Fest at Lough Key Forest & Activity Park in Boyle, Co. Roscommon takes place from 28th October – 5th November 2017! Fun family events include a themed Visitor Centre,...
[read more]28th-31st October 2017
Address: Nenagh Co Tipperary
Website: www.spleodar.ie
A family-focused arts festival now in its 17th year, catch the stage show Secret Garden by Broken Crow from Cork, a comical music event, and a special Little Piggy story with a Nenagh connection. Don’t...
[read more]28th-28th October 2017
Address: Kilmeadan Station Co. Waterford
Website: www.wsvrailway.ie
If you are brave enough, get into the spirit of Halloween at the Waterford & Suir Valley Railway in Kilmeadan Co. Waterford. Each year brave families visit the railway and take a thirty minute trip through...
[read more]29th-29th October 2017
Address: Co. Kerry
Website: www.facebook.com/Knocknagoshel Halloween Group
Are you brave enough to walk the famous ghost trail? If you’re feeling brave, join in the family fun annual ghost trail at the Knocknagoshel Halloween Festival in Co. Kerry. As seen on TV, only €5...
[read more]29th-30th October 2017
Address: Blackrock Cork
Website: www.bco.ie
Join in a Junior Space Camp with a Halloween twist for kids aged 5-7 years in CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory Cork. Make Monster Moons, Monster Volcano’s and Lava Lamps as well as the usual Magnet...
[read more]30th October-3rd November 2017
Address: Sundays Wells Cork City
Website: www.corkcitygaol.com
Cork City Gaol should be a definite on your list of things to do with the kids this Halloween mid-term break. Visit in fancy dress and join in the Black Cat treasure Hunt, face painting, balloon making...
[read more]31st-31st October 2017
Address: Cork City
Beasts, visionaries, ghouls and misfits: come feast your eyes with wild spectacles and ignite your imaginations. The renowned Dragon of Shandon is a spectacular celebration of Samhain taking place along...
[read more]31st October-2nd November 2017
Address: Waterford City
Website: www.giy.ie
Halloween is a family favourite and the humble pumpkin can be transformed into delicious food, seasonal art and gorgeous lanterns. Harvest & carve your own pumpkin and enjoy Halloween art & crafts in these...
[read more]31st October-3rd November 2017
Address: Lee Road, Cork City
Website: www.anyone4science.com
Are you brave enough for some spooky science this Halloween? Anyone 4 Science are running one day spooky science workshops for primary school age children in Midleton Educate Together NS (October 31st )...
[read more]31st October-3rd November 2017
Address: Mallow Co. Cork
Website: www.anyone4science.com
Are you brave enough for some spooky science this Halloween? Anyone 4 Science are running one day spooky science workshops for primary school age children in Midleton Educate Together NS (October 31st )...
[read more]31st October-3rd November 2017
Address: Midleton Co. Cork
Website: www.anyone4science.com
Are you brave enough for some spooky science this Halloween? Anyone 4 Science are running one day spooky science workshops for primary school age children in Midleton Educate Together NS (October 31st )...
[read more]2nd-30th December 2017
Time: 2.30pm or 8pm - check website for your date
Website: www.theatreroyal.ie
Waterford Panto Society presents the fairest Panto of them all – and the Seven Dwarfs in the Theatre Royal this December. Featuring all the spectacular lighting, costumes and scenery you have come...
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