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1. Now in its 14th year, The Christmas Market Galway will once again fill the city centre with Joy and light and laughter, with over 50 wooden chalets lining the square offering scrumptious seasonal treats and a large variety of crafts. It will be back in its regular home of Eyre Square from Friday, November 8th to Tuesday, December 31st.

2. Sound of Belfast kicks off from 7-17 Nov, this annual festival truly captures the heart and soul of the vibrant city. With an impressive line-up of 82 events spread across 43 venues across Belfast, this festival is a testament to the city's thriving and diverse musical landscape.

3. Ireland will take on New Zealand in rugby at a sold out Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Friday 8th November in the first of four big matches in Ireland’s Autumn Nations Series. Following the All Blacks, they will face Argentina, Fiji and Australia. An epic November awaits!

1. Dublin

🎶 Rejjie Snow is at 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin on Wednesday 6th November. By most metrics, Rejjie Snow appears to be a rap artist and that's technically true, however he doesn't see it that way, and in any case the simplicity of the label (or any label, really) obscures what makes him different, which is pretty much everything.

🎅 Direct from the West End and after two sell-out tours of Europe, the ultimate feel good Irish-inspired Christmas show, Fairytale of New York is back in Dublin with an even bigger production in The Gaiety from 7-9 Nov. Get your tickets here.

📚 The Dublin Book Festival is one of Ireland's most vibrant book festivals, with over 80 events around Dublin City across 5 days, showcasing and celebrating Ireland's writers, illustrators and publishers, in a festive and welcoming environment. 6 - 10 Nov.

⚽️ Shamrock Rovers take on welsh side The New Saints FC in the UEFA Conference League this Thursday 7 Nov in Tallaght Stadium. Tickets.

🏰 Ireland’s largest, award winning light show experience returns to three locations nationwide this November-January including Malahide Castle & Gardens for a 4th year. From 7 Nov to 5 Jan, Wonderlights will transform venues into dazzling landscapes with spectacular lighting displays and immersive projections.

2. Ulster

🎤 Nish Kumar returns to the Ulster Hall, Belfast on 9 Nov for a night of laughter and controversy! ‘Kumar is a commanding, self-knowing storyteller who threads big jokes through even the knottiest moments… roaringly funny’ ★★★★ The Times.

🎹 Magical Mozart by Candlelight is coming to The Theatre on the Mill in Antrim. From the producers of a Viennese Strauss Gala, stars of the West Ends “PHANTOM“ star in this sumptuous fully costumed show immersing us in the wonderful music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart on 5th November.

🎭 The Newtownabbey One-Act Drama Festival is on this Thursday in the Courtyard Theatre, Antrim. It’s an annual festival of excellent drama that presents some of the best one act plays from amateur dramatic groups from Northern Ireland and beyond. The Newtownabbey Drama Festival was started in 1982!

3. Connacht

🔭 Galway Science & Technology Festival starts on Nov 10th! The aim of the Festival is to inspire young people to develop an interest in science & technology and consider these fields for their future studies and career. The festival engages with people of all ages and encourages them to be curious and interested in the world around us.

🏃‍♀️ On 9 Nov, there is a unique event based in the adventure capital of Ireland, Westport. Westport Sea2Summit is a race that incorporates all the thrills that Westport has to offer; Croagh Patrick, Clew Bay, the Sheaffry Mountains and the new Greenway.

🩰 Don’t miss Nutcracker Sweeties - this year’s must-see Christmas event! Join Ciara & Fionn on their Christmas adventure with Ballet Ireland’s Nutcracker Sweeties in Town Hall Theatre, Galway on 8th & 9th Nov.

4. Leinster

🏠 From 6 - 8 Nov, The Big House is an original play written by Conor McGinnity, An Táin Arts Centre’s Inaugural Writer In Residence 2020 and produced in association with An Táin Arts Centre in Co. Louth.

⭐️ Fight2Flight Theatre’s latest offering is Declan’s Got Talent: a new dark comedy about a man trying to prove to himself and his constant companion that he has got what it takes. Takes place on Tuesday 5 Nov in Longford.

🎙️ Also in Longford on 9 Nov, Bruised Orange is Ireland’s premier John Prine Tribute band. Boasting some of Ireland’s most experienced musicians each member brings a unique set of talents and abilities to the group which provides for a unique live John Prine experience.

📖 The annual International Shackleton Autumn School is the leading event based on Ernest Shackleton's legacy. Join in to celebrate Shackleton from 8-10 November in Athy, Co. Kidlare - There’s lectures, workshops, book launches, arts events and film, plus indoor and outdoor activities!

🎤 A Million Medleys, the superb new show from Irish Country Star Michael English is at National Opera House Wexford on the 9th of November.

5. Munster

🎬 Discover film and reimagine the world with Cork International Film Festival which runs from Nov 7th to 17th. Ireland's largest and longest running film festival takes place in Cork every November, creating a unique shared cultural experience, rooted in Cork, open to the world.

💃 Don't miss Gerry Guthrie who hosts a night of dancing in the Gleneagle Ballroom as part of their Country Music Festival on Thursday 7 November.

🎸 Ronnie Drew was a founding member of ‘The Dubliners’, the leaders in a folk revival that would bring the Irish group to massive audiences world wide. An intimate journey through the Dubliners' best loved music with Phelim Drew. A night of song, story and music awaits at Saint George's Arts and Heritage Centre in Cork on 8 Nov.

⚜️ On 8 Nov, join Waterford Treasures, as they celebrate their 25th anniversary, to hear international experts from around the world share their research into Waterford’s international connections with England and Europe and the Americas, East Indies and Caribbean, including the question of involvement in the slave trade.

Hidden Gem 🔍

🎵 De Ziah & Date take a cello and guitar on a new journey in the picturesque setting of Myross Church of Ireland in the beautiful fishing village Union Hall, Cork.

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