Calendar of Events

May – July 2013

Inishbofin Walking Festival @ Inishbofin
Friday @ 10:00 am – May 26, 2013 @ 3:00 pm
Inishbofin Walking Festival @ Inishbofin | Galway | Ireland
The Inishbofin Island Walking Festival is a unique opportunity to enjoy a weekend of walking in this stunning location with local experts on hand to [...]
Connemara Bog Week @ Letterfrack
Friday @ 12:00 pm – June 4, 2013 @ 1:00 pm
Connemara Bog Week @ Letterfrack | Letterfrack | Galway | Ireland
2013 promises to be another great year at the CEECC, with something for all ages. Our events are spread throughout the year and details will [...]
Ted Hughes Weekend @ Doonreagan
Friday @ 4:00 pm – May 26, 2013 @ 5:00 pm
Ted Hughes Weekend @ Doonreagan | Galway | Ireland
A celebration of the role played by Connemara in the life and work of Ted Hughes at Doonreagan, Cashel, Co. Galway, Ireland.
The Shenandoah Conservatory Jazz Ensemble @ Clifden Station House Hotel
Friday @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Shenandoah Conservatory Jazz Ensemble  @ Clifden Station House Hotel | Clifden | Galway | Ireland
The Shenandoah Conservatory Jazz Ensemble, was founded in the late 1950′s as one of the first collegiate jazz ensembles in the United States. They will [...]
Tour de Conamara – 2013 Celtic Series @ Connemara
Saturday – May 26, 2013 all-day
Tour de Conamara – 2013 Celtic Series @ Connemara | Ireland
The 2013 Celtic Series is four great cycling sportives taking place across four Celtic regions of Ireland, Wales, Brittany and the Isle of Man. [...]
Summer Turf Warrior @ Killary Adventure Centre
Saturday @ 11:30 am – 6:00 pm
Summer Turf Warrior @ Killary Adventure Centre | Leenaun | Galway | Ireland
Turf Warrior is a bog-crawling, wall-leaping, rope-swinging, bone chilling and extremely fun event. This is a Gaelforce event. We have invested heavily into our [...]
“Take Two”- Rosie McGurran & Gavin Lavelle Art Exhibition @ Connemara National Park
Sunday @ 6:00 pm – June 2, 2013 @ 6:00 pm
"Take Two"- Rosie McGurran & Gavin Lavelle Art Exhibition @ Connemara National Park | Letterfrack | Galway | Ireland
Rosie McGurran is a Belfast born artist who has been living in Roundstone Connemara for the last 10 years. She attended the Rupert Stanley College [...]
Clifden Weekly Lotto @ Clifden Station House Hotel
Monday @ 11:00 pm – May 28, 2013 @ 12:00 am
Clifden Weekly Lotto @ Clifden Station House Hotel | Clifden | Galway | Ireland
Clifden Weekly Lotto is run by Connemara Chamber of Commerce and supports the following: RNLI; Tidy Towns; Clifden Arts Week; GAA;  Playground; Fatima Hospital; Connemara [...]
Peter Bailey 10K Sky Road Run @ Clifden
Sunday @ 11:00 pm – June 3, 2013 @ 12:00 am
Peter Bailey 10K Sky Road Run @ Clifden | Galway | Ireland
Registration will take place in the Alcock and Brown Hotel at the town square in Clifden between 11.00 & 1.00 on the day of the [...]
Connemara Wild at Heart: Four Seasons Walking Festival @ Clifden
Monday @ 11:00 am – June 5, 2013 @ 7:00 pm
Connemara Wild at Heart: Four Seasons Walking Festival @ Clifden | Clifden | Galway | Ireland
Each all-inclusive hotel package features 2 or 3 nights with breakfast and dinner on one or two evenings in any one of the participating [...]
Creative Workshops @ Inishbofin House Hotel
Tuesday @ 11:00 am
Creative Workshops @ Inishbofin House Hotel | Galway | Ireland
Pottery / Ceramics, Screenprinting, Glass Fusing Workshops on Inishbofin Island Every Tuesday & Wednesday, 4th June – 28th August 2013. workshops are run by Island [...]
Irish Amateur Close @ Connemara Golf Club
Saturday @ 10:00 am – June 12, 2013 @ 6:00 pm
Irish Amateur Close @ Connemara Golf Club | Ballyconneely | Galway | Ireland
The Championship was first held in 1893 at Royal Portrush and has been played each year since, with the exception of the war years. Former [...]
Live With Intention Course @ Clifden
Monday @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Live With Intention Course @ Clifden | Galway | Ireland
Reach for Your Roots on Inishbofin @ Inishbofin
Saturday @ 10:00 am – June 20, 2013 @ 6:00 pm
Reach for Your Roots on Inishbofin @ Inishbofin | Galway | Ireland
This week long event will be of great interest to people whose ancestors came from Inishbofin or people who were born there. The week will [...]
Dusty Banjos Traditional Music Weekend @ Cleggan
Friday @ 6:00 pm – June 22, 2013 @ 7:00 pm
Dusty Banjos Traditional Music Weekend @ Cleggan | Cleggan | Galway | Ireland
The scenic fishing village of Cleggan in western Connemara will enjoy another rousing weekend of Irish traditional music, song and dance on June 21st to [...]
Gathering of the Crafters, Sat 29th June, 2013 @ The Square
Saturday @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Gathering of the Crafters, Sat 29th June, 2013 @ The Square | Clifden | Galway | Ireland
11am-4pm each day. Visit the Traditional Craft market at Clifden Town Square where you will find a delight of traditional Connemara crafts and crafters.
Claddaghduff Pony Show
This will in fact be the very first show in the Connemara Area for 2013,taking place as it does the week before The Maam [...]
Connemara Rugby Sevens @ Monastery Field
Friday @ 6:00 pm – July 7, 2013 @ 3:00 pm
Connemara Rugby Sevens @ Monastery Field | Clifden | Galway | Ireland
It is our pleasure to invite your club to the 2013 Connemara 7’s tournament.  The tournament will run over 3 days – Friday evening, all [...]
Maam Cross Pony Show @ Maam Cross
Sunday all-day
Maam Cross Pony Show @ Maam Cross | Maam Cross | Galway | Ireland
The annual Maam Cross Connemara Pony Show includes the following classes; Ponies Cattle Sheep Dogs
The Roundstone Pony, Dog, Sheep & Domestic Arts Show @ Farrell's Field
Sunday @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
The Roundstone Pony, Dog, Sheep & Domestic Arts Show @ Farrell's Field | Roundstone | Galway | Ireland
The Roundstone Pony, Dog, Sheep & Domestic Arts Show is a great day out for all the family, friends and visitors to Roundstone. We have [...]
Ballyconneely Pony Show @ Ballyconneely
Saturday @ 9:00 am – July 21, 2013 @ 6:00 pm
Ballyconneely Pony Show @ Ballyconneely | Ballyconneely | Galway | Ireland
The 28th Annual Ballyconneely Pony Show takes place on Saturday July 20th at 12pm-5:30pm and on Sunday July 21st at 10am-6pm, 2012 in Ballyconneely Village, [...]
Gathering of the Crafters, Sat 20th July, 2013 @ The Square
Saturday @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Gathering of the Crafters, Sat 20th July, 2013 @ The Square | Clifden | Galway | Ireland
11am-4pm each day. Visit the Traditional Craft market at Clifden Town Square where you will find a delight of traditional Connemara crafts and crafters.
The “Omey Dash” Triathlon @ Aughris Peninsula
Saturday all-day
The "Omey Dash" Triathlon @ Aughris Peninsula | Claddaghduff | Galway | Ireland
Open to all individuals or teams in any combination Minimum age 16 years – (with parental consent for anyone under 18) Entry Fee €50 per [...]
Festival of the Sea @ Cleggan
Saturday – August 26, 2013 all-day
Festival of the Sea @ Cleggan | Cleggan | Galway | Ireland
Find out everything about the Cleggan/Claddaghduff Festival of the Sea 2013! Photo: Fishermen returning with the day’s catch at Cleggan pier
Cashel Together @ Cashel
Saturday @ 10:00 am – August 4, 2013 @ 11:00 am
Cashel Together @ Cashel | Galway | Ireland
Cashel Together – A reunion gathering of families and friends from Cashel, Connemara will take place in the village from July 27th – August 4th [...]
Womens Adventure Race @ Killary Adventure Centre
Saturday @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Womens Adventure Race @ Killary Adventure Centre | Leenaun | Galway | Ireland
Are you afraid that adventure racing might not be for you? Do you fear lining up alongside growling men and Amazonian women? Not any [...]
Omey Races @ Omey Strand
Sunday all-day
Omey Races @ Omey Strand | Claddaghduff | Galway | Ireland
Omey Races 2013 will be held on the 28th of July on Omey Strand Claddaghduff, one week early due to tide times.
The Omey Races @ Omey Strand
Sunday @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
    The Omey Races @ Omey Strand | Galway | Ireland
Often referred to as ‘The other Galway Races’, the Omey Races take place annually on the strand at Omey Strand, Claddaghduff in Connemara. Re-established as [...]