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Finally get organised in 2026 with our favourite Irish calendars and planners

Task managers on your laptop and calendars on the phone may be handy tools for getting organised, writes Ruth O’Connor, but sometimes a good old fashioned calendar or planner on the wall is the easiest way to stay on track.

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The ‘A Daily Cloud’ Calendar by Chris Judge

One of Ireland’s most well loved illustrators and authors, Chris Judge, brings his witty and heartfelt A Daily Cloud project to a 2026 calendar designed to make you smile. The project, which he started during lockdown, now has a fanbase of over 656k on Instagram alone thanks to the mix of Chris’s observational humour, a love of nature and the universality of clouds. Designed and printed in Ireland this calendar will cheer you up each morning no matter how busy your schedule.

€25 plus shipping from adailycloud.com

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The Forget-Me-Not Family Calendar by Bold Bunny

If you have kids then this calendar can be a life saver with 850 stickers covering everything from swimming and drama to appointment reminders. If your days aren’t spent tripping over Lego, but you still want to keep your plans in check, then the Bold Bunny Grown-Up edition is the one for you. The adult version swaps out the child-centred chaos for adult priorities making it perfect for couples, housemates or the happily solo.

€29.95 plus P&P at boldbunny.ie

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Irish Design Shop’s ‘Lovely Stuff’ Calendar

Irish Design Shop’s annual calendars have become a key aspect of many homes over the years. Their 2026 calendar is a collaborative project with illustrator Conor Nolan with layout and design by Eamonn O’Sullivan at Anchor Studio. The ‘Lovely Stuff’ calendar is a stylish celebration of Ireland containing 12 illustrations that draw on some of Ireland’s rich history, locations, traditions and figures. The result is 12 illustrations of saints, scenes and stories which have been perforated so that they can be enjoyed as prints when the year has come to an end.

€30 ex-shipping at irishdesignshop.com

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The Traditional Irish Song Calendar 2026  

The Traditional Irish Song Calendar 2026 is a limited-edition wall calendar that guides readers through a year of Ireland’s singing tradition, featuring over 300 songs connected to historic dates, festivals and seasonal moments. Each month highlights a featured traditional song alongside rare archival photographs, with the gorgeous addition of QR codes which link to exclusive recordings and an online song archive.

€36 including shipping at songcalendar.ie

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The much-loved calendars by photographer Giles Norman in Kinsale are a year-long journey through the world as seen through the photographer’s lens. Choose from eight collections: Abstracts, Ireland, Kinsale, People, Seascapes, Waves, West Cork and the Wild Atlantic Way — each capturing the light, colour and character that define his work. 

€38 from the Giles Norman Gallery and from gilesnorman.com

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Kevin Lowry’s Painterly 2026 Calendar

Immerse yourself in the dramatic landscapes of Ireland’s coast and beyond with Bundoran-based Kevin Lowery’s 2026 limited-edition calendar, featuring 12 striking artworks painted over the past year. Perfect for getting organised this year, this lovely calendar transforms each day into a moment inspired by the spirit of the sea. 

€29.99 from and Kevin’s gallery and from kevinlowery.ie 

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Peter O’Toole’s 2026 Cork Calendars

Peter O’Toole’s 2026 Cork Calendars celebrate the city from two angles: its streets, buildings and everyday scenery in the Cork 2026 Calendar, and its much-loved pub culture in the Cork Pubs 2026 Calendar which includes familiar spots such as The Abbey Tavern, Fred Zeppelins, Ryan’s Bar and Arthur Mayne’s to name but a few. Both calendars are printed on high-quality photo-silk stock and feature stunning photography that captures the atmosphere and character of Cork throughout the year.

€19.99 plus shipping from peterotoole.ie  

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Ha’penny Design’s Irish Locations & Landmarks  Calendar

Ha’penny Design’s 2026 Irish Locations & Landmarks wall calendar and family planner is designed and made in Ireland and features 12 colourful original illustrations of well-loved locations from around Ireland. All products are packaged in plastic-free, biodegradable materials getting a green star from us.

€20 with free shipping across Ireland hapennydesign.com 

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The Seanfhocail Calendar by Prints of Ireland

The 2026 Seanfhocail Wall Calendar by Prints of Ireland brings a well-loved Irish proverb with its English language translation to every month of the year making it a favourite with fans of the language at home and overseas. With the resurgence of interest in the Irish language, this is a great calendar for Gaeilgeoirs, new language learners or anyone trying to use a cúpla focal around the house.

€20 ex. shipping from printsofireland.com 

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SIAR Photography’s 2026 Landscapes of Ireland Calendar
SIAR Photography’s 2026 Landscapes of Ireland Calendar brings a unique husband-and-wife collaboration to life while showcasing iconic Irish locations from the Cliffs of Moher to the rugged Dún Chaoin Pier. SIAR’s calendar is printed in Ireland and available from a number of stockists countrywide including Chou’s Cottage (Tipperary), By Design (Limerick) and The Irish Chandler Shop (Clare).
€15 plus shipping from siarphotography.ie

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Seasonal Irish Fruit & Veg Calendar by Claire Schorman
Celebrate the rhythm of the Irish seasons with this 2026 Irish Fruit & Veg Calendar by Irish illustrator Claire Schorman. The calendar features twelve vibrant illustrations of locally grown produce – from beetroot and carrots in winter to strawberries and tomatoes in summer. Designed to bring colour, charm and a touch of mindfulness to your wall, this A4 calendar doubles as a set of collectible art prints when the year is done. Perfect for food lovers, gardeners, Irish language enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates sustainable living.
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