BALLINAKILL

Feb 3rd - Feb 5th
TARÉIS NA FÉILE BRIDE

Weekend festival and conference. Contact: Leo Hallissey, Conamara Environmental Educational & Cultural Centre, Letterfrack, Co. Galway Phone No. 095 41034/43443
email: [email protected]

May 26th - June 5th
BOG WEEK

Éamon de Buitléar probably Irelands best known and well based Naturalist and filmmaker will open this years Bog Week. This annual event which takes place in the Quaker of village of Letterfrack will have its usual electric mix of music, art, wildlife and sport.

"This festival provides a space in which the whole community young and old can express themselves in a variety of different ways" says Leo Hallissey local teacher and festival director.

Ten day multi-layered festival – celebration of landscape – Conamara walkabout, Fun Run etc lots of traditional music. Contact: Leo Hallissey, Conamara Environmental Educational & Cultural Centre, Letterfrack, Co. Galway Phone No. 095 41034/43443 email [email protected]

May 29th Fun Run

3rd, 4th, 5th June
CONNEMARA WALKABOUT

Three days of gentle exploration of landscape in the company of poets, painters, musicians, scientists it all kicks off on Saturday 3rd 10 .am. Letterfrack N.S. Co. Galway for further information contact Leo Hallissey CEECC Letterfrack Phone No. 095 41034/43443 or email [email protected]

July - August Wenesday evenings Talks in The Connemara National Park.

Guided Walks and Art in the Park.

July- August Furniture Exhibition - Connemara West Centre.

July - August Tuesday Nights, Seisun, music and song, Teach Ceoil Tully.

October 20th - 30th
SEAWEEK
A celebration of our Marine Heritage – conference, cultural events, book fairs all wrapped in mighty music. Contact: Leo Hallissey, Conamara Environmental Educational & Cultural Centre, Letterfrack, Co. Galway Phone No. 095 41034/43443 email [email protected]

Last Friday of every month except June July August, Nine Fridays Music Session Letterfrack National School.

Bingo every Thursday night in Letterfrack.

BALLYCONNEELY

Ballyconneely Oyster Festival July 4th - 8th

Ballyconneely Pony Show July 16th
Contact: Noel Sweeney 087-6674804

Bingo every Tuesday night.

CASHEL

July Cashel Regatta.

August 7th Pony Show Cashel

August 14th Sea Fishing Competition.

CLEGGAN / CLADDAGHDUFF

May 29th Fun Run

June Lake Fishing Aughrisbeg.

July 25th Claddaghduff Pony Show.

July 29th Omey Races - Omey Strand, Claddaghduff.

1st week in August: Cleggan Festival of the Sea.

CLIFDEN

March 2nd - 12th & June 4th - 7th Connemara Four Seasons Walking Festival

March 17th  Saint Patrick's Day Parade - Clifden town 12 noon.

April - Fishing competition, Clifden Trout Anglers

May 13th - 16th Connemara Pony Sale.

May - June  Connemara Garden Trail - gardens open throughout the month and in various locations.

May to October - Baskethouse Open Mic, every Thursday night.

July 13th - 14th Clifden Regatta

August 14th - 18th
Clifden Pony Show Week with Pony Show on 17th: Other events during the week include; Seminar, Reception for International Pony Breeders; and Pony Sales: A week not to be missed for lovers of the beautiful Connemara Pony.
Contact: Mairtin Nee 087 2226668


September 5th - 10th Clifden Arts Week

October 29th - 31st Pony Sales

INISHBOFIN

May 12th - 14th
INISHBOFIN ARTS FESTIVAL
Contact: Simon Murray, 095-45861
Music, Craic, and entertainment

July 3rd- 7th
INISHBOFIN SUMMER SCHOOL
A week long exploration of the wonderful island of Inishbofin in the company of a multi disciplined team. Great music and singing on the island. Contact: Leo Hallissey, Conamara Environmental Educational & Cultural Centre, Letterfrack, Co. Galway Phone No. 095 41034/43443
email [email protected]

LEENANE

June 18th
Leenane Curragh Racing
Contact: Michael O’ Toole: 095-42323.
Traditional Curragh racing can be seen on Killary Harbour. Large numbers of people come to see teams of rowers compete on the fjord. The competitors travel from all along the West Coast to demonstrate their skill and prowess in the use of these ancient sea-fishing boats.

September 10th
The Leenane Mountain Blackface Sheep Show

October 20th
Leenane Ram Fair

February 27th - 28th Connemara Marathon

March 17th Mass at Maumeen.

April 18th Station's of the Cross at Maumeen.

August 3rd Pattern Day Mass at Maumeen.

Frist Tuesday after the October Bank Holiday Weekend
Maam Cross Fair
Old style selling of horses and ponies at the crossroads attracts people from all over the world. Trailers and stalls line the road selling all kinds of bric-a-brac.

RENVYLE

August 20st
Renvyle Watersports Day
Contact: Patricia Keane: 095-41024.
Annual Fundraiser in aid of ISPCC & Childline: Activities include, scuba-diving, kayaking, boat rides, raft race, pony rides, barbecue, children’s races and games, bouncy castle, tug o war, and sheaf throwing. A great fun day for all the family.

ROUNDSTONE

June 25th Fun Run Roundstone

June 24th - July 2nd
Roundstone Arts Week
Contact: Richard de Stacpoole: 095-35834

July 6th - Sept 1st Irish Nights Every Wednesday.

July 23rd & 24th Roundstone Regatta

Roundstone Summerfest: 11th - 14th August

August 7th
TOUR DE BOG CYCLE
Charity cycle from Roundstone to Ballyconneely and back in to Roundstone via the Bog Road; 7th August: Contact: Richard de Stacpoole: 095 35044/086 8215153

August 17th-20th
Roundstone Summerfest
Contact: Thomas King: 087 9962424: Web address: www.roundstonesummerfest.com Fantastic weekend of music, craic, activities and entertainment.

Late August Landlubbers Race.

1st weekend in September
Roundstone Community Games: Contact: Richard de Stacpoole: 095-35044/086 8215153

3rd Weekend in December
Roundstone Christmas Fair