Ireland Music Week1-3 October, venues across Dublin city, more info hereIrish Music Week continues to champion gender-balanced lineups and emerging voices, with 50 fresh names on the lineup to showcase their sound over the course of the event. Highlights include God Knows, Florence Road, Pôt-Pot, and Thanks Mom. Highlights include a masterclass on The Conscious Body in Motion from Stephan Herwig, Dances Like a Bomb from Junk Ensemble, and Satiri, a powerful and poetic dance performance created by renowned Italian choreographer Virgilio Sieni. Ballina Fringe Festival3-12 October, Ballina, more info hereBallina Fringe Festival celebrates creativity, community and place on the Wild Atlantic Way. Ballina will come alive with theatre, music, film, literature, and street art — showcasing local talent and welcoming artists from across Ireland and beyond.