Get set for a busy month …
Waterford Harvest Festival | September 5-7
Seasons of mists and mellow fruitfulness mean that September is full of harvest festivals – one of the most popular being in Co Waterford where highlights include a Food History of Waterford City Walking Tour with Jack Burtchaell, Yoga Breakfast and even a Bridgerton Symphonic. Armagh’s Food and Cider Weekend is one of the most popular foodie events in Northern Ireland, where family-friendly experiences include an authentic Mexican banquet, a sushi cookery class, and the ever-popular Tayto Tours.
ReRuns, Dublin 2 | September 7-8
We’re perusing the bargains at David Marshall Salon on Fade Street. It’s a chance to bag preloved designer pieces from Victoria Beckham, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Diane von Furstenberg and Chloé. @reruns.ie
Sounds from a Safe Harbour Festival, Co Cork | September 11-14
Actor Cillian Murphy is artist in residence and co-curator of SFSH25, which sees the European premier of his film Steve, based on the bestselling novel by Max Porter. Celebrating ten years since its inception as a biennial festival, it’s set to captivate audiences with music, dance and conversation as an unforgettable experience in the west. @soundsfromasafeharbour
Sculpture in Context, National Botanic Gardens, Co Dublin | September 4-October 10
This exhibition celebrates a milestone 40 years with featured artists Róisín De Buitléar, Ester Barrett, Fiona Smith, Ayelet Lalor, Ray Delaney and Helen Merrigan Colfer, among others. @nationalbotanicgardens_ireopw
Dublin Fringe Festival | September 6 to 21
Opening this week with Birds, an Irish-international dance troupe taking a birds-eye view of the world, exploring current affairs through a unique show blending contemporary dance, circus artistry and something called KRUMP – an energetic, expressive hip-hop dance style characterised by intense, sharp, and exaggerated movements like stomps, chest pops, and arm swings. We’re intrigued! @dublinfringefest
IMMA’s Earth Rising Festival, Dublin 8 | September 12-14
This festival features over 50 free events designed to inspire, including restorative installations, talks and workshops.
Irish Champions Festival, Co Dublin & Kildare | September 13-14
The pinnacle of the Irish flat racing season takes places across two spectacular days at Leopardstown on September 13 and The Curragh on September 14. The event features the best Irish racehorses, trainers and jockeys taking on their global counterparts, featuring six Group 1 contests including the last Classic of the season, a fantastic line-up of fashion, live entertainment and delectable food and beverage options. It’s guaranteed to be one of the best sporting and social weekends of the year.
Listowel International Storytelling Festival, Co Kerry | September 18-21
Hosted by Kerry Writers’ Museum in Listowel, the town will welcome storytellers from Ireland, the UK, US, Spain and Morocco for four days of live performances, music, folklore talks, poetry, creative workshops, and family-friendly events.
Clifden Arts Festival, Co Galway | September 17-28
We’re always up for a visit to Connemara where this year’s festival includes performances by Cork’s White Horse Guitar Club, Hot House Flowers and All Folk’d Up, offering a lively take on trad music. Novelist Donal Ryan joins the literary line-up alongside a reading with playwright Marina Carr and poet Mary O’Malley. The visual arts programme is a journey in itself: Eoin O’Malley’s storm paintings are based on meterological maps, painted by mouth, while Japanese land artist Mayumi Nakabayashi will transform St Mary’s Chapel into a sanctuary of natural mandalas, inviting visitors to witness and take part in the creative process.
Culture Night | September 19
Don’t miss designer Helen Steele and members of new female trad supergroup Biird during the twentieth edition of Culture Night. Look out for other highlights on thegloss.ie …
3Arena Private Members Clubs, Dublin 1 | September 24
If you’re booking a concert at 3Arena, its Private Members Clubs has been completely reimagined by Ellis Design Studio – think retro music aesthetic meets modern energy. It’s set to become one of the most exciting ways to experience a gig in Dublin. The new space will be unveiled on September 24 and has been inspired by the energy and excitement of live performance, within the landmark 13,000-seat amphitheatre – which is one of the top ten busiest music arenas in the world by ticket sales.
Write by the Sea Festival, Co Wexford | September 26-28
We’re heading to the quaint village of Kilmore Quay where guest speakers include novelists Wendy Erskine, John Banville and Christine Dwyer Hickey, along with poet Paula Meehan.
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