- Connacht Fleadh 2026, Mohill (28 June – 5 July): A major celebration of Irish traditional music, song, and dance with competitions, céilís, sessions, concerts, workshops, and street performances across the town, drawing participants and visitors from across the province.
- An Tostal Festival, Drumshanbo (28 June – 4 July): A lively community festival featuring family fun, cultural activities, music, entertainment, and events that bring the town and surrounding area to life during the summer.
- Joe Mooney Summer School, Drumshanbo (18–25 July): A highly regarded traditional Irish music summer school and festival with instrument classes, singing, set dancing, concerts, recitals, lectures, and lively sessions in honour of the Leitrim piper Joe Mooney.
- Other recurring or smaller events include local markets, traditional music sessions, outdoor activities, and community gatherings during National Heritage Week in mid-August. Leitrim’s proximity to larger events in neighbouring counties also adds to the summer offering. Dates can vary slightly; check official sources such as Leitrim Tourism, Discover Ireland, or individual festival websites for the latest programmes, tickets, and updates.
Annual & recurring festivals
County Leitrim is famous for its creative community and its connection to the Shannon-Erne Waterway, hosting several intimate and long-standing arts and music festivals.
- Leitrim Drama Festival (March): A competitive amateur drama festival held at the Corn Mill Theatre in Carrigallen, featuring top theatrical groups from across the country.
- St. Patrick’s Day Parade (March): Traditional community celebrations held across the county, with the largest parades occurring in Carrick-on-Shannon and Manorhamilton.
- Carrick Water Music Festival (July): A premier summer event in Carrick-on-Shannon featuring a diverse mix of classical, jazz, and folk music performed at riverside venues.
- Ballinamore Free Fringe Festival (July): An independent, community-led arts festival in Ballinamore featuring underground music, theatre, and workshops.
- Joe Mooney Summer School (July): A world-renowned week of traditional Irish music, song, and dance held in Drumshanbo, attracting students and performers from around the globe.
- Ballinamore Family Festival (August): A long-running week of family-friendly entertainment, including street performances, live music, and children’s activities.
- Agricultural Shows (August): Traditional rural fairs held in towns like Mohill and Manorhamilton, showcasing livestock, local crafts, and home produce.
- Leitrim Glens Sportive (August): A major cycling event starting in Manorhamilton that takes riders through the scenic glens and valleys of North Leitrim.
- Iron Mountain Festival (September/October): A unique literary and music festival in Drumshanbo celebrating the creative links between the land, the people, and local heritage.
- Sligo-Leitrim World Music Festival (October): A collaborative event featuring international world music acts and workshops, often sharing venues across the county border.
- Carrick-on-Shannon Winter Fair (November): One of Ireland’s leading livestock sales and agricultural events, bringing farmers and traders to the town for over a century.
- Carrick-on-Shannon Christmas Market (December): A festive weekend featuring local artisan stalls, live carols, and the official switching on of the town’s Christmas lights.
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