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There are many events taking place in Connemara, which you may wish to attend whilst staying at Lough Inagh Lodge. All are located within easy driving distance.
Connemara 4 Seasons Walking Festival - March
Exploring the Western Island and Highland of Ireland with the Connemara Walking Centre exploring the heritage and landscape aof the bogs, mountains and islands of Connemara Contact Michael Gibbons, Connemara Walking Centre, Tel. 095 21379 www.walkingireland.com or walkwest@eircom.net
Mamean Pilgrimage - March
Mamean, St. Patrick's Day Mass: 1.30pm
Connemara International Marathon - March
Half Marathon, Full Marathon and On-Road Marathon. Entries will close when limit of 2,000 is reached. Info: www.connemaramarathon.com
Watercolour Painting Break - April
3-day watercolour break takes part in the very heart of Connemara overlooking Lough Inagh surrounded by the 12 Bens & Maam Turk Mountain Ranges. Details from Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel or Rosemary Burns Tel. 045 432104.
Connemara Bog Week - May
Ten day multi-layered festival - a celebration of landscape. Connemara walkabout, Fun Run, etc. Lots of traditional music.
Contact Leo Hallisey Tel. 095 41034 / 43443 lfrack@eircom.net
Connemara 4 Seasons Walking Festival - June
Exploring the Western Island and Highland of Ireland with the Connemara Walking Centre exploring the heritage and landscape aof the bogs, mountains and islands of Connemara. Contact Michael Gibbons, Connemara Walking Centre, Tel. 095 21379 www.walkingireland.com or walkwest@eircom.net
Roundstone Arts Week - June
A week full of music, art, theatre, children's events, culture and literature in ne of the most beautiful parts of Ireland.
Contact Arts Centre Tel. 095 35709 or www.roundstoneartsweek.com
Leenane Currach Racing - June date tbc
Traditional currach racing on the Killary Harbour. Large numbers of people gather to watch 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.
Contact Michael O'Toole Tel. 095 42323
Connemara Golf Club Open Week - June
Open week on the beautiful Championship Links Course in Ballyconneely
Contact Club House Tel. 095 23502
Ballyconneely Pony Show - July
Contact Noel Sweeney Tel. 087 667 4804
Galway Arts Festival - July
Galway City & County. Founded in 1978, Galway Arts Festival is Ireland's leading mulitdisciplinary arts festival, incorporating theatre, spectacle, dance, visual arts, music, literature & comedy. Since its inception, the Festival has become a platform for Irish & International artists of the highest quality and is now established as one of Europe's key cultural events. Contact Elizabeth Duffy Tel. 091 509700
Roundstone Regatta - July
Contact Michael King Tel. 087 673 8198
Croagh Patrick Pilgrimage -July
Murrisk, Westport, Co. Mayo. Annual National Day of Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick with services in Chapel on the summit. Contact Westport Tourist Office Tel. 098 25711
Galway Races Summer Festival Meeting - August
The Galway Races Summer Festival Meeting is Ireland's premier racing festival, a unique sporting and social event with thousands of visitors and locals together for fantastic racing, betting and socialising over the seven day festival. Tel. 091 753870 or www.galwayraces.com
Mass on McDara's Island - July
Boats depart from Half Mace Pier for Mass & Blessing of local fishing boats & fishermen
Furniture Exhibition - Connemara West Care Centre - July TBC
Letterfrack, Co. Galway. Contact Connemara Tourism Tel 095 22622
Mamean Pilgrimage - August
Mass @ 3.00pm
Cashel Pony Show - August
Contact Mairtin Nee Tel 087 2226668
Tour de Bog Cycle - August
Charity Cycle from Roundstone to Ballyconneely and back to Roundstone via the Bog Road.
Contact Richard de Stacpoole, Tel 095 35044 / 086 8215153
Clifden Pony Show Week - August
Other events during the week include seminars, reception for International Pony Breeders and Pony Sales. A week not to be missed for lovers of the beautiful Connemara Pony. Clifden Pony Show takes place Aug.
Contact Connemara Tourism Tel. 095 22622
Roundstone Summer Fest - August
A festival of fun and games for the young and the young at heart, which doubles as a four day charity fundraiser for The Lifeboats Services (RNLI). A weekend to sample the beauty of the village of Roundstone and the warmth and friendliness of its inhabitants. www.roundstonesummerfest.com
Renvyle Water Sports Day - August
Annual Fundraiser in aid of ISPCC & Child line. Activities include scuba diving, kayaking, boat rides raft race, pony rides, barbecue, children’s races & games, bouncy castle, tug-o-war and sheaf throwing. A great fun day for all the family.
Contact Patricia Keane, Telephone 095 41024
The Leenane Mountain Blackface Sheep Show - September
Contact Connemara Tourism 095 22622
Galway Races Autumn Meeting - September
This is a 3-day events comprising of 23 races of both Flat & National Hunt. A popular festival for the locals who can enjoy great racing, and numerous facilities including free seating in the Millennium Stand. Telephone No 091 753870 or www.galwayraces.com
Clifden Arts Week - September
A great celebration of the arts – music, poetry, lectures, exhibitions – now in its 28th year. A fantastic atmosphere in a wonderful location in the west coast of Ireland. Contact Brendan Flynn 095 21644
Connemara 4 Seasons Walking Festival - October
Exploring the Western Island and Highland of Ireland with The Connemara walking Centre exploring the heritage and landscape of the bogs, mountains and islands of Connemara. Contact Michael Gibbons, Connemara Walking Centre, Telephone No. 095 21379 www.walkingireland.com or walkwest@eircom.net
Maam Cross Fair - October
Old style selling of horses and ponies at the crossroads attracts people from all over the world. Trailers & Stalls line the road selling all kinds of bric-a-brac.
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