festivals and fairs galway

This is one of the rare free air shows in Europe and as such makes for a really fun day for all the family. The event draws up toward of a 100,000 a year and it is easy to see why. If you are free on Saturday afternoon why not drop by and possibly see the pilots practising....

Events take place throughout the summer in Oughterard, Co. Galway. The miraculous rise of the Mayfly from the lake bed attracts Anglers from all over the world. Many come to participate in the International Golfing and Angling Competition held in May.

The Curragh Racing Championships take place in June and attract competitiors from all over Ireland. June is also the date for Open Week at the Oughterard Golf Club. Nationally renowned is the Oughterard Agricultural Show, one of the...

Festival of Traditional music, song, céilí, workshops, competitions including golf and events for children. Also an Irish and Brazilian cultural display. Festival runs from: 26.10.2007 to 29.10.2007. Alternate contact number: 091 632370....

Now in it's 5th year Tuam Arts Festival is produced by award winning Earwig Arts with a mix of local, national and international spectacle, theatre, music, comedy literature , visual arts and family events....

The literary festival is the premier such event in the country. There are about 60 authors coming from all over the country and abroad and joining their local counterparts for readings, discussions, book signing and writing workshops. There will be something for all literary tastes so you can be sure an interesting time....

This annual event is one of the largest in the area but with its setting in Connemara giving it the edge it can easily be said to be the most beautiful. With a dog show, a craft show and lots more there is fun to be had for all the family....

A celebration of the start of the oyster season. World famous Clarenbridge Oysters, wonderful food and drink, grat music and craic and all in the lovely village of Clarenbridge on the edge of Galway Bay....

One of, if not the, oldest regatta traditions still going in the west of Ireland for over a hundred years, the Roundstone Regatta features all traditional Irish vessels. With race categories for all ages, this is an event for all the family and there will also be plenty of on-shore entertainment as well....

The event attracts teams from all over Europe and North America. With categories for pros and amateurs this is sure to be a high-quality spectacle. The amateur teams come from all over and include both boys and girls team, while the academy teams include Glasgow Celtic and Bohemians so you can be sure of seeing the best in soccer on display....

This four day of non-stop fun and craic is definitely one to enjoy for all the family as the celebrations take place in one of Irelands few remaining unspoilt environments. There is plenty of Irish music to keep you dancing all the nights away and there is loads to keep the kiddies entertained as well with a treasure hunt, under-12 soccer and plenty more....