Irish horse fair calendar 2026
Every horse fair, sale and equestrian event listed for 2026 in Ireland and Northern Ireland: 13 fairs and 187 events, 87 with dates confirmed by the organiser or an official source. Tap a name for times, venue, map and directions.
Leinster: 67Munster: 65Ulster (9 counties): 33Connacht: 35
January 2026
| Dates | Fair or event | Where | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 31 Jan – Sun 1 Feb 2026 | Dublin Racing Festival Event | Leopardstown Racecourse, Foxrock, Co. Dublin | Leinster |
February 2026
| Dates | Fair or event | Where | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 3 February 2026 | Tattersalls Ireland Winter Flat & NH Sale Event | Tattersalls Ireland, Fairyhouse, Ratoath, Co. Meath | Leinster |
| Wed 11 – Thu 12 February 2026 | Goffs February P2P Sale Event | Goffs Kildare Paddocks, Kill, Co. Kildare | Leinster |
| Wed 11 – Thu 12 February 2026 | Goffs February Sale Event | Goffs Kildare Paddocks, Kill, Co. Kildare | Leinster |
April 2026
| Dates | Fair or event | Where | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 4 – Mon 6 April 2026 | Cork Easter Racing Festival Event | Cork Racecourse, Mallow, Co. Cork | Munster |
| Sat 4 – Mon 6 April 2026 | Fairyhouse Easter Festival Event | Fairyhouse Racecourse, Ratoath, Co. Meath | Leinster |
| Wed 15 – Sun 19 April 2026 | Millstreet Spring International Horse Show Event | Green Glens Arena, Millstreet, Co. Cork | Munster |
| Thursday 23 April 2026 | Goresbridge P2P & NH 3yo Store Sale Event | Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny | Leinster |
| Saturday 25 April 2026 | Wexford Summer Show Event unconfirmed | Wexford Equestrian, Wexford, Co. Wexford | Leinster |
| Tue 28 Apr – Sat 2 May 2026 | Punchestown Festival Event | Punchestown Racecourse, Naas, Co. Kildare | Leinster |
May 2026
| Dates | Fair or event | Where | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 3 May 2026 | Newmarket-on-Fergus Show Event unconfirmed | Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co. Clare | Munster |
| Sat 9 – Sun 10 May 2026 | Kingdom County Show Event unconfirmed | Kingdom County Show Grounds, Ballymacthomas, Tralee, Co. Kerry | Munster |
| Sun 10 – Tue 12 May 2026 | Killarney Racing Festival Event | Killarney Racecourse, Killarney, Co. Kerry | Munster |
| Sunday 10 May 2026 | Welsh Pony and Cob Society Championship Show Event unconfirmed | Kilbride Equestrian Centre, Callan, Co. Kilkenny | Leinster |
| Wed 13 – Sat 16 May 2026 | Balmoral Show Event | Balmoral Park, Lisburn, Co. Down | Ulster (9 counties) |
| Sat 16 – Sat 23 May 2026 | Ballyclare May Fair Fair | Ballyclare, Co. Antrim | Ulster (9 counties) |
| Sunday 17 May 2026 | Bandon Agricultural Show Event | Bandon, Co. Cork | Munster |
| Wed 20 – Sun 24 May 2026 | Millstreet International Horse Trials Event | Green Glens Arena, Millstreet, Co. Cork | Munster |
| Thu 21 – Fri 22 May 2026 | Tattersalls Ireland Breeze-Up Sale Event | Tattersalls Ireland, Fairyhouse, Ratoath, Co. Meath | Leinster |
| Sunday 24 May 2026 | Athenry Agricultural Show Event unconfirmed | Teagasc Mellows Campus, Athenry, Co. Galway | Connacht |
| Sunday 24 May 2026 | Marina Fay Memorial Show Event unconfirmed | Greenogue Equestrian, Tay Lane, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin | Leinster |
| Sunday 24 May 2026 | Midleton Show Event unconfirmed | Ballindenisk, Watergrasshill, Co. Cork | Munster |
| Thursday 28 May 2026 | Tattersalls Ireland May P2P & HIT Sale Event | Tattersalls Ireland, Fairyhouse, Ratoath, Co. Meath | Leinster |
| Saturday 30 May 2026 | Ballyconneely Performance Pony Show Event unconfirmed | Ballyconneely Community Field, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway | Connacht |
| Saturday 30 May 2026 | Ballymena Show Event | Ballymena, Co. Antrim | Ulster (9 counties) |
| Saturday 30 May 2026 | Belgooly Show Event unconfirmed | Ballingarry, Belgooly, Co. Cork | Munster |
| Sunday 31 May 2026 | Raheendaw Show Event unconfirmed | Raheendaw, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow | Leinster |
| Sunday 31 May 2026 | Westport Horse & Pony Show Event unconfirmed | Drummindoo Stud, Knockranny, Westport, Co. Mayo | Connacht |
June 2026
| Dates | Fair or event | Where | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 1 June 2026 | Leap Horse & Pony Show Event unconfirmed | Keamore, Leap, Co. Cork | Munster |
| Monday 1 June 2026 | Newcastlewest Agricultural Show Event unconfirmed | Shanagarry, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Munster |
| Fri 5 – Sat 6 June 2026 | Ballymoney Show Event unconfirmed | Ballymoney, Co. Antrim | Ulster (9 counties) |
| Saturday 6 June 2026 | Lurgan Show Event unconfirmed | Lurgan, Co. Armagh | Ulster (9 counties) |
| Sunday 7 June 2026 | Clonakilty Show Event unconfirmed | Clonakilty Showgrounds, Clonakilty, Co. Cork | Munster |
| Tue 9 – Thu 11 June 2026 | Goffs Arkle Sale Event | Goffs Kildare Paddocks, Kill, Co. Kildare | Leinster |
| Saturday 13 June 2026 | Armagh County Show Event | Gosford Forest Park, Markethill, Co. Armagh | Ulster (9 counties) |
| Saturday 13 June 2026 | Ballivor Horse Show Event unconfirmed | Coolronan, Ballivor, Co. Meath | Leinster |
| Sunday 14 June 2026 | Ballinalee Connemara Pony Show Event unconfirmed | Ballinalee, Co. Longford | Leinster |
| Sunday 14 June 2026 | Bishopsland Agricultural Show Event unconfirmed | Bishopsland, Caheragh, Drimoleague, Co. Cork | Munster |
| Sunday 14 June 2026 | Dundalk Show Event unconfirmed | Bellurgan Park, Dundalk, Co. Louth | Leinster |
| Sat 20 – Sun 21 June 2026 | Castle Irvine Horse and Pony Show Event | Castle Irvine, Necarne, Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh | Ulster (9 counties) |
| Sat 20 – Sun 21 June 2026 | Cork Summer Show Event unconfirmed | Cork Summer Showgrounds, Curraheen, Co. Cork | Munster |
| Saturday 20 June 2026 | Gorey Agricultural Show Event | Gorey, Co. Wexford | Leinster |
| Sunday 21 June 2026 | Athlone Show Event unconfirmed | Garnafailagh, Athlone, Co. Westmeath | Leinster |
| Tuesday 23 June 2026 | Spancilhill Horse Fair Fair unconfirmed | Spancilhill, Co. Clare | Munster |
| Wed 24 – Fri 26 June 2026 | Tattersalls Ireland Derby Sale Event | Tattersalls Ireland, Fairyhouse, Ratoath, Co. Meath | Leinster |
| Fri 26 – Sun 28 June 2026 | Irish Derby Festival Event | Curragh Racecourse, The Curragh, Co. Kildare | Leinster |
| Sat 27 – Sun 28 June 2026 | Charleville Show Event unconfirmed | Charleville Showgrounds, Charleville, Co. Cork | Munster |
| Saturday 27 June 2026 | Finn Valley Agricultural Show Event unconfirmed | Russel Bros, Killygordon, Co. Donegal | Ulster (9 counties) |
| Saturday 27 June 2026 | Killyleagh Show Event unconfirmed | Killyleagh, Co. Down | Ulster (9 counties) |
| Saturday 27 June 2026 | Newry Show Event unconfirmed | Bessbrook, Co. Armagh | Ulster (9 counties) |
| Sunday 28 June 2026 | Ballyfoyle Agricultural Show Event unconfirmed | Ballyfoyle, Co. Kilkenny | Leinster |
| Sunday 28 June 2026 | Corrandulla Show Event unconfirmed | Corrandulla, Co. Galway | Connacht |
| Sunday 28 June 2026 | Glencar Show Event unconfirmed | Lickeen Sportfield, Glencar, Co. Kerry | Munster |
July 2026
| Dates | Fair or event | Where | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 2 – Sat 4 July 2026 | Bellewstown Races Event | Bellewstown Racecourse, Bellewstown, Co. Meath | Leinster |
| Thu 2 – Sun 5 July 2026 | Millstreet Pony & Young Rider Grand Prix Show Event | Green Glens Arena, Millstreet, Co. Cork | Munster |
| Fri 3 – Sat 4 July 2026 | Omagh Show Event unconfirmed | Omagh, Co. Tyrone | Ulster (9 counties) |
| Saturday 4 July 2026 | Adamstown Show Event unconfirmed | Adamstown, Co. Wexford | Leinster |
| Sat 4 – Sun 5 July 2026 | Flavours of Fingal County Show Event unconfirmed | Newbridge House, Donabate, Co. Dublin | Leinster |
| Saturday 4 July 2026 | Killusty Pony Show Event | Killusty, Co. Tipperary | Munster |
| Saturday 4 July 2026 | North East Connemara Pony Breeders Show Event unconfirmed | Co. Meath | Leinster |
| Saturday 4 July 2026 | West Clare Horse Show Event unconfirmed | Tullabrack, Kilrush, Co. Clare | Munster |
| Sunday 5 July 2026 | Clonmel Show Event | Clonmel, Co. Tipperary | Munster |
| Sunday 5 July 2026 | Dunmanway Agricultural Show Event | Dunmanway, Co. Cork | Munster |
| Sunday 5 July 2026 | Enniscrone & District Agricultural Show Event unconfirmed | Castleconnor Sports Complex, Castleconnor, Co. Sligo | Connacht |
| Sunday 5 July 2026 | Longford Agricultural Show Event | Longford, Co. Longford | Leinster |
| Thursday 9 July 2026 | Bannow and Rathangan Show Event unconfirmed | Killag, Duncormick, Co. Wexford | Leinster |
| Saturday 11 July 2026 | Ardrahan Agricultural Show Event | Ardrahan, Co. Galway | Connacht |
| Saturday 11 July 2026 | Barryroe Show Event | Barryroe, Co. Cork | Munster |
| Sunday 12 July 2026 | Blennerville Pony & Agricultural Show Event unconfirmed | Blennerville, Co. Kerry | Munster |
| Sunday 12 July 2026 | Dungarvan Show Event unconfirmed | Ballygagin, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford | Munster |
| Sun 12 – Mon 13 July 2026 | Cahirmee Horse Fair Fair unconfirmed | Buttevant, Co. Cork | Munster |
| Mon 13 – Fri 17 July 2026 | Killarney Racing Festival Event unconfirmed | Killarney Racecourse, Killarney, Co. Kerry | Munster |
| Thursday 16 July 2026 | Carbery Show Event unconfirmed | Skibbereen, Co. Cork | Munster |
| Saturday 18 July 2026 | Carnew & District Agricultural Show Event unconfirmed | Umrigar, Carnew, Co. Wicklow | Leinster |
| Saturday 18 July 2026 | Castlewellan Show Event | Castlewellan Forest Park, Castlewellan, Co. Down | Ulster (9 counties) |
| Saturday 18 July 2026 | Clarecastle Agricultural Show Event | Clarecastle, Co. Clare | Munster |
| Sat 18 – Sun 19 July 2026 | Granard Agricultural Show Event unconfirmed | Showgrounds, Higginstown Park, Granard, Co. Longford | Leinster |
| Saturday 18 July 2026 | Inishowen Show Event unconfirmed | Riverdale, Carndonagh, Co. Donegal | Ulster (9 counties) |
| Saturday 18 July 2026 | Limavady Show Event unconfirmed | Limavady, Co. Derry | Ulster (9 counties) |
| Saturday 18 July 2026 | Sligo County Agricultural Show Event unconfirmed | Riverstown, Co. Sligo | Connacht |
| Sunday 19 July 2026 | Ballyvourney / Coolea Show Event | Ballyvourney, Co. Cork | Munster |
| Sunday 19 July 2026 | Dingle Show Event unconfirmed | Dingle Mart, Dingle, Co. Kerry | Munster |
| Sunday 19 July 2026 | Louisburgh Horse & Pony Show Event unconfirmed | Carramore, Louisburgh, Co. Mayo | Connacht |
| Sunday 19 July 2026 | Oldcastle Agricultural Show Event unconfirmed | Gilson Park, Oldcastle, Co. Meath | Leinster |
| Wed 22 – Sun 26 July 2026 | Millstreet International Horse Trials Event unconfirmed | Green Glens Arena, Millstreet, Co. Cork | Munster |
| Fri 24 – Sun 26 July 2026 | Tattersalls July Show Event | Tattersalls Ireland, Fairyhouse, Ratoath, Co. Meath | Leinster |
| Saturday 25 July 2026 | Antrim Agricultural Show Event | Shane's Castle Estate, Antrim, Co. Antrim | Ulster (9 counties) |
| Saturday 25 July 2026 | Corofin (North Clare) Agricultural Show Event unconfirmed | Corofin, Co. Clare | Munster |
| Saturday 25 July 2026 | Crossmolina Show Event unconfirmed | Ballina Road, beside Deel Rovers GAA, Crossmolina, Co. Mayo | Connacht |
| Saturday 25 July 2026 | Kilmacanogue Show Event unconfirmed | Enniskerry Horse Farm, Monastery, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow | Leinster |
| Saturday 25 July 2026 | Manorhamilton Agricultural Show Event unconfirmed | Bee Park Community Field, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim | Connacht |
| Sunday 26 July 2026 | Arva Agricultural Show Event unconfirmed | Arva, Co. Cavan | Ulster (9 counties) |
| Sunday 26 July 2026 | Erris Agricultural Show Event unconfirmed | Carne Airstrip, Belmullet, Co. Mayo | Connacht |
| Sunday 26 July 2026 | Midlands Connemara Pony Show Event unconfirmed | Mullingar Equestrian Centre, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath | Leinster |
| Sunday 26 July 2026 | Ossory Show Event unconfirmed | Coolfin, Co. Laois | Leinster |
| Sunday 26 July 2026 | Schull Agricultural Show Event unconfirmed | Schull Town Park, Schull, Co. Cork | Munster |
| Sunday 26 July 2026 | South East Clare Show Event | Bridgetown, Co. Clare | Munster |
| Mon 27 Jul – Sun 2 Aug 2026 | Galway Races Summer Festival Event | Galway Racecourse, Ballybrit, Co. Galway | Connacht |
| Wednesday 29 July 2026 | Clogher Valley Show Event unconfirmed | Clogher, Co. Tyrone | Ulster (9 counties) |
August 2026
| Dates | Fair or event | Where | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 1 August 2026 | Castlegregory Agricultural Show Event unconfirmed | Billy Bowler Memorial Showgrounds, Castlegregory, Co. Kerry | Munster |
| Sunday 2 August 2026 | Cashel Pony Show Event unconfirmed | Cloonisle, Cashel, Co. Galway | Connacht |
| Sunday 2 August 2026 | Claremorris Agricultural Show Event unconfirmed | Claremorris Athletics Ground, Claremorris, Co. Mayo | Connacht |
| Sun 2 – Mon 3 August 2026 | Glencolmcille Agricultural Show (Seó Talmhaíochta Gleann Cholm Cille) Event unconfirmed | Naomh Columba GAA grounds, Glencolmcille, Co. Donegal | Ulster (9 counties) |
| Sunday 2 August 2026 | Kildysart Show Event | Kildysart, Co. Clare | Munster |
| Sunday 2 August 2026 | Omey Races Event unconfirmed | Omey Strand, Claddaghduff, Co. Galway | Connacht |
| Monday 3 August 2026 | Bonniconlon Agricultural Show & Gymkhana Event | Bonniconlon, Co. Mayo | Connacht |
| Monday 3 August 2026 | Castleblayney Show Event unconfirmed | Blackhill, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan | Ulster (9 counties) |
| Monday 3 August 2026 | Castlerea Agricultural Show Event unconfirmed | Castlerea Mart, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon | Connacht |
| Monday 3 August 2026 | Meenacross Show Event unconfirmed | Meenacross, Dungloe, Co. Donegal | Ulster (9 counties) |
| Monday 3 August 2026 | North Tipperary Agricultural Show (Nenagh) Event unconfirmed | Nenagh, Co. Tipperary | Munster |
| Monday 3 August 2026 | Tinahely Show Event unconfirmed | Fairwood Park, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow | Leinster |
| Tue 4 – Wed 5 August 2026 | Clonmany Agricultural Show Event unconfirmed | Clonmany, Co. Donegal | Ulster (9 counties) |
| Wed 5 – Sun 9 August 2026 | Dublin Horse Show Event | RDS, Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin | Leinster |
| Saturday 8 August 2026 | Ardara Show Event unconfirmed | Pearse Memorial Park, Ardara, Co. Donegal | Ulster (9 counties) |
| Sunday 9 August 2026 | Tullamore Show Event unconfirmed | Butterfield Estate, Tullamore, Co. Offaly | Leinster |
| Mon 10 – Wed 12 August 2026 | Puck Fair Fair unconfirmed | Killorglin, Co. Kerry | Munster |
| Tuesday 11 August 2026 | Ballinamore Show Event unconfirmed | Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim | Connacht |
| Tue 11 – Thu 13 August 2026 | Tattersalls Ireland August NH Sale Event | Tattersalls Ireland, Fairyhouse, Ratoath, Co. Meath | Leinster |
| Wed 12 – Sun 16 August 2026 | Millstreet International Horse Show Event | Green Glens Arena, Millstreet, Co. Cork | Munster |
| Wednesday 12 August 2026 | Fair of Muff Fair unconfirmed | Kingscourt, Co. Cavan | Ulster (9 counties) |
| Thu 13 – Sun 16 August 2026 | Tramore August Festival Event | Tramore Racecourse, Tramore, Co. Waterford | Munster |
| Saturday 15 August 2026 | Cappamore Agricultural Show Event | Cappamore, Co. Limerick | Munster |
| Saturday 15 August 2026 | Roscommon Agricultural Show Event | Roscommon, Co. Roscommon | Connacht |
| Saturday 15 August 2026 | Tydavnet Show Event unconfirmed | Scotstown, Co. Monaghan | Ulster (9 counties) |
| Sunday 16 August 2026 | Ballyshannon Show Event unconfirmed | Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal | Ulster (9 counties) |
| Sunday 16 August 2026 | Bantry Show Event unconfirmed | The Beaches, Bantry, Co. Cork | Munster |
| Sunday 16 August 2026 | Mohill Agricultural Show Event | Mohill, Co. Leitrim | Connacht |
| Sunday 16 August 2026 | Mullagh Show Event unconfirmed | Mullagh Community Sportsfield, Mullagh, Co. Clare | Munster |
| Sunday 16 August 2026 | Tullow Show Event unconfirmed | Coppenagh, Tullow, Co. Carlow | Leinster |
| Tue 18 – Fri 21 August 2026 | Connemara Pony Show Event unconfirmed | Clifden, Co. Galway | Connacht |
| Wednesday 19 August 2026 | Bansha Show Event unconfirmed | Bansha, Co. Tipperary | Munster |
| Wednesday 19 August 2026 | Virginia Show Event unconfirmed | The Show Grounds, Virginia, Co. Cavan | Ulster (9 counties) |
| Thu 20 – Sat 22 August 2026 | Killarney Racing Festival Event unconfirmed | Killarney Racecourse, Killarney, Co. Kerry | Munster |
| Saturday 22 August 2026 | Ballygarvan Show Event unconfirmed | Ballygarvan GAA Club, Ballygarvan, Co. Cork | Munster |
| Saturday 22 August 2026 | Iverk Show Event | Piltown, Co. Kilkenny | Leinster |
| Saturday 22 August 2026 | Mountbellew Agricultural Show Event unconfirmed | Mountbellew Agricultural College, Mountbellew, Co. Galway | Connacht |
| Sat 22 – Tue 25 August 2026 | Ould Lammas Fair Fair | Ballycastle, Co. Antrim | Ulster (9 counties) |
| Sunday 23 August 2026 | Limerick Show Event | Limerick Racecourse, Greenpark, Patrickswell, Co. Limerick | Munster |
| Sunday 23 August 2026 | Moate Agricultural Show Event | Moate, Co. Westmeath | Leinster |
| Sunday 23 August 2026 | Swinford Agricultural Show Event unconfirmed | Cullane, Swinford, Co. Mayo | Connacht |
| Saturday 29 August 2026 | Elphin Agricultural Show Event unconfirmed | Elphin Mart, Elphin, Co. Roscommon | Connacht |
| Sunday 30 August 2026 | Clonshire Country Show Event unconfirmed | Clonshire Equestrian Centre, Adare, Co. Limerick | Munster |
| Sunday 30 August 2026 | Dualla Show Event unconfirmed | Dualla, Co. Tipperary | Munster |
| Sunday 30 August 2026 | Inniscarra Agricultural Show Event unconfirmed | Ballyanly, Inniscarra, Co. Cork | Munster |
September 2026
| Dates | Fair or event | Where | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 3 September 2026 | Tallow Horse Fair Fair unconfirmed | Tallow, Co. Waterford | Munster |
| Sunday 6 September 2026 | Ballinrobe Agricultural Show Event | Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo | Connacht |
| Sunday 6 September 2026 | Royal Meath Show (Trim) Event unconfirmed | Porchfield, Trim, Co. Meath | Leinster |
| Sunday 6 September 2026 | Scarriff Show Event unconfirmed | Scarriff Show Grounds, Fossabeg, Scarriff, Co. Clare | Munster |
| Sunday 6 September 2026 | Taispeantas Chois Fharraige (An Spidéal) Event unconfirmed | An Spidéal, Co. Galway | Connacht |
| Thursday 10 September 2026 | Laytown Strand Races Event | Laytown Strand, Laytown, Co. Meath | Leinster |
| Sat 12 – Sun 13 September 2026 | Irish Champions Festival Event | Leopardstown Racecourse, Foxrock, Co. Dublin | Leinster |
| Saturday 12 September 2026 | Strokestown Show Event unconfirmed | Bawn Street, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon | Connacht |
| Sunday 13 September 2026 | Clonaslee Show Event unconfirmed | Bellair, Clonaslee, Co. Laois | Leinster |
| Sunday 13 September 2026 | Monivea Show Event unconfirmed | Monivea, Co. Galway | Connacht |
| Sunday 13 September 2026 | Banagher Horse Fair Fair unconfirmed | Banagher, Co. Offaly | Leinster |
| Saturday 19 September 2026 | Irish Pony Foal Show Event unconfirmed | Creagh Equestrian Centre, Newtown Creagh, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway | Connacht |
| Sunday 20 September 2026 | Connemara Pony of the Year Show Event unconfirmed | Duffy's Equestrian Centre, Rockwood, Claregalway, Co. Galway | Connacht |
| Sun 20 – Sat 26 September 2026 | Listowel Harvest Festival Event | Listowel Racecourse, Listowel, Co. Kerry | Munster |
| Tue 22 – Thu 24 September 2026 | Tattersalls Ireland September Yearling Sale Event | Tattersalls Ireland, Fairyhouse, Ratoath, Co. Meath | Leinster |
| Mon 28 Sep – Thu 1 Oct 2026 | Goffs Orby Sale Event | Goffs Kildare Paddocks, Kill, Co. Kildare | Leinster |
October 2026
| Dates | Fair or event | Where | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 4 October 2026 | Glenamaddy Show Event unconfirmed | Glenamaddy Equestrian Centre, Glenamaddy, Co. Galway | Connacht |
| Sun 4 – Sun 11 October 2026 | Ballinasloe Horse Fair Fair | Fair Green, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway | Connacht |
| Thu 22 – Sun 25 October 2026 | Millstreet Autumn Show Event | Green Glens Arena, Millstreet, Co. Cork | Munster |
| Tuesday 27 October 2026 | Maam Cross Fair Fair unconfirmed | Maam Cross, Co. Galway | Connacht |
| Fri 30 – Sat 31 October 2026 | Down Royal Festival Event | Down Royal Racecourse, Maze, Co. Down | Ulster (9 counties) |
November 2026
| Dates | Fair or event | Where | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2 – Thu 5 November 2026 | Goffs Autumn HIT & Yearling Sale Event | Goffs Kildare Paddocks, Kill, Co. Kildare | Leinster |
| Monday 2 November 2026 | Castleisland Horse Fair Fair unconfirmed | Town streets, Castleisland, Co. Kerry | Munster |
| Tue 3 – Sun 8 November 2026 | Cavan Winter Horse Festival Event | Cavan Equestrian Centre, Cavan, Co. Cavan | Ulster (9 counties) |
| Saturday 7 November 2026 | Co. Clare Harriers Point-to-Point at Quakerstown Event | Quakerstown, Boston, Co. Clare | Munster |
| Sat 7 – Thu 12 November 2026 | Tattersalls Ireland November NH Sale Event | Tattersalls Ireland, Fairyhouse, Ratoath, Co. Meath | Leinster |
| Sunday 8 November 2026 | Duhallow Point-to-Point at Dromahane Event | Dromore, Dromahane, Mallow, Co. Cork | Munster |
| Sunday 8 November 2026 | Wexford Foxhounds Point-to-Point at Knockmullen House Event | Knockmullen House, New Ross, Co. Wexford | Leinster |
| Sunday 8 November 2026 | Kilconnell Horse Fair Fair unconfirmed | Village streets, Kilconnell, Co. Galway | Connacht |
| Mon 9 – Wed 11 November 2026 | Goresbridge Go For Gold Sale Event unconfirmed | Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny | Leinster |
| Saturday 14 November 2026 | North Down Foxhounds Point-to-Point at Kirkistown Event | Kirkistown, Portavogie, Co. Down | Ulster (9 counties) |
| Sun 15 – Sat 21 November 2026 | Goffs November Foal & Breeding Stock Sale Event | Goffs Kildare Paddocks, Kill, Co. Kildare | Leinster |
| Sunday 15 November 2026 | Golden Vale Point-to-Point at Turtulla Event | Turtulla, Thurles, Co. Tipperary | Munster |
| Sunday 15 November 2026 | Wicklow Foxhounds Point-to-Point at Fairwood Event | Fairwood, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow | Leinster |
| Saturday 21 November 2026 | West Waterford Point-to-Point at Kilphilbeen Event | Kilphilbeen, Ballynoe, Conna, Co. Cork | Munster |
| Sunday 22 November 2026 | Killinick Harriers Point-to-Point at Lingstown Event | Lingstown, Tomhaggard, Co. Wexford | Leinster |
| Sunday 22 November 2026 | Stonehall Harriers Point-to-Point at Moig South Event | Moig South, Askeaton, Co. Limerick | Munster |
| Sunday 22 November 2026 | Ennistymon Horse Fair Fair unconfirmed | Town streets, Ennistymon, Co. Clare | Munster |
| Wed 25 – Fri 27 November 2026 | Cavan November Horse Sales Event unconfirmed | Cavan Equestrian Centre, Cavan, Co. Cavan | Ulster (9 counties) |
| Sat 28 – Sun 29 November 2026 | Connemara Pony Sales November Sale Event | Connemara Pony Sales, Clifden, Co. Galway | Connacht |
| Sat 28 – Sun 29 November 2026 | Fairyhouse Winter Festival Event | Fairyhouse Racecourse, Ratoath, Co. Meath | Leinster |
| Saturday 28 November 2026 | Laois Foxhounds Point-to-Point at Ballygogue House Event | Ballygogue House, Ballacolla, Co. Laois | Leinster |
| Sunday 29 November 2026 | Carlow Farmers Point-to-Point at Borris House Event | Borris House, Borris, Co. Carlow | Leinster |
| Sunday 29 November 2026 | United Hunt Point-to-Point at Ballindenisk Event | Ballindenisk, Watergrasshill, Co. Cork | Munster |
December 2026
| Dates | Fair or event | Where | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 1 December 2026 | Goresbridge P2P & NH 3yo Store Sale Event unconfirmed | Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny | Leinster |
| Thu 3 – Sun 6 December 2026 | Cavan Christmas Horse Show Event | Cavan Equestrian Centre, Cavan, Co. Cavan | Ulster (9 counties) |
| Thu 3 – Fri 4 December 2026 | Goresbridge December Sport Horse Sale Event unconfirmed | Goresbridge Horse Sales, Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny | Leinster |
| Saturday 5 December 2026 | Goresbridge Broodmare, Foal & Yearling Sale Event unconfirmed | Goresbridge Horse Sales, Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny | Leinster |
| Saturday 5 December 2026 | United Hunt Point-to-Point at Boulta Event | Boulta, Ballynoe, Co. Cork | Munster |
| Sunday 6 December 2026 | Ballinagore Harriers Point-to-Point at Ballycrystal Event | Ballycrystal, Kiltealy, Co. Wexford | Leinster |
| Sunday 6 December 2026 | Louth Foxhounds Point-to-Point at Tattersalls, Fairyhouse Event | Tattersalls Ireland, Fairyhouse, Ratoath, Co. Meath | Leinster |
| Mon 7 – Thu 10 December 2026 | Goffs December NH Sale Event | Goffs Kildare Paddocks, Kill, Co. Kildare | Leinster |
| Sat 12 – Sun 13 December 2026 | Cavan Christmas Pony Show Event | Cavan Equestrian Centre, Cavan, Co. Cavan | Ulster (9 counties) |
| Tuesday 15 December 2026 | Tattersalls Ireland Sapphire Sale Event | Tattersalls Ireland, Fairyhouse, Ratoath, Co. Meath | Leinster |
| Sat 26 – Tue 29 December 2026 | Leopardstown Christmas Festival Event | Leopardstown Racecourse, Foxrock, Co. Dublin | Leinster |
| Sat 26 – Tue 29 December 2026 | Limerick Christmas Festival Event | Limerick Racecourse, Patrickswell, Co. Limerick | Munster |
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