January 2013
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25th – 27th January 2013
Music for Galway’s Midwinter Festival returns to the Town Hall Theatre in January to celebrate the great composer Beethoven and his connection to Ireland and Galway with a three day midwinter festival.
more info: www.musicforgalway.ie
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February 2013
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Safety Direct Galway International Rally
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02nd – 03rd February 2013
The rally has a notable place in Ireland’s road racing history, as it was the 1st round of the Irish Tarmac Championship which was first held in 1978. Today, the rally serves as the season opener for the championship.
more info: www.galwayinternationalrally.com
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21st – 24th February 2013
The Fr. Ted Festival which is popularly known as Ted Fest, is a celebration of the life of comedian Dermot Morgan and his 1990′s cult TV sitcom Father Ted
more info: www.tedfest.org
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Corofin Trad Festival
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25th February – 03rd March 2013
Traditional Music with various sessions in the local pubs and a Concert nightly in Teach Ceoil. For the programme of events see festival website.
more info: www.corofintradfest.com
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March 2013
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Head of the River Rowing Regatta
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09th March 2013
This year the Head of the River will be organised by NUIG Boat Club and Tribesmen,
more info: www.galwayheadoftheriver.ie
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Players Tour Championship Grand Finals
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12th – 19th March 2013
Nine of the world’s top ten ranked snooker stars are among the 32 competitors who have qualified to contest the Players Tour Championship Grand Finals in Galway in March.
more info: www.worldsnooker.com/tickets
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St. Patricks Festival
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16th – 18th March 2013
St Patrick’s Festival in Galway is a platform to showcase local artists and community groups. The event aims to celebrate Galway’s diverse culture and talent through an inclusive programme of events.
more info: www.stpatricksfestivalgalway.com
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April 2013
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Connemara International Marathon
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7th April 2013
2013 is the 12th Connemara Marathon and a celebration night will be held in both Galway and Clifden. Comprising of a Half Marathon, a Full Marathon and a 39.3 mile Ultra Marathon all taking place in April. Book early to avoid disappointment.
more info: www.connemaramarathon.com
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Galway Food Festival
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28th March - 01st April 2013
Celebrating Galway as a good food destination, 2013 will be the second year of the Galway Food Festival and is sure to build on the success of the 2012 event.
more info: www.galwayfoodfestival.com
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Lughnasa Festival at Craggaunowen
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April 2013
Come and experience Ireland’s history and heriatge from Bronze Age to Medieval Times in Craggaunowen, Quin, Co. Clare. The Lughnasa event features a fantastic array of costumed re-enactors depicting life in Ireland from the Bronze Age to Medieval times.
more info: www.shannonheritage.com
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Cuirt International Festival of Literature
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23rd – 28th April 2013
The Cúirt International Festival of Literature is Ireland’s premier literary event. The festival annually brings approximately sixty authors of local, national and international repute to Galway for readings, workshops, discussions, book signings and much, much more.
more info: www.cuirt.ie
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May 2013
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An Tostal Salthill
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05th May 2013
An Tóstal is a celebration of local currach racing traditions and the Galway hooker racing and much more. Many boats are expected to participate in races including the average 33 – 44ft boat known locally as na báid mhóra to smaller boats such as the 28-33ft known as leathbháid and also the gleoiteoga. As well as water activities such as sand castle competitions, tug of war and other games will take place on Trá na mBan in Salthill throughout the day. Everybody welcome to this wonderful day out!
more info: www.antostalsalthill.com
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Connemara Adventure Challenge
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11th May 2013
The race has three disciplines: Trail / Mountain Running, Kayaking and Cycling. The course will be exceptional, the scenery spectacular, so now all that’s needed is good weather. The Connemara Adventure Challenge is 31km in total and it is open to racers of all levels.
more info: www.gaelforceevents.com/connemara
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Galway Early Music Festival
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09th – 12th May 2013
The Galway Early Music Festival celebrates old world music and arts and features concerts, workshops, street performances of music, dance and historical re-enactment.
more info: www.galwayearlymusic.com
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Galway County Fleadh
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Mid May 2013
The Galway County Fleadh will take place in Clifden in mid May, 2013. This will be the first round of competitions on the path to the All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in Cavan in August. Events will include competitions, music concert, music sessions and lots more.
more info: www.clifdencomhaltas.com
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Tour de Conamara
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25th May 2013
Tour de Conamara is the Irish leg of a new international cycling sportive held in Clifden Connemara, with the option of 140km and 80km routes. A 14km Family cycle with free cycling tuition for kids will be hosted during the weekend making it a cycling weekend with something for everyone.
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June 2013
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Connemara Rough Diamond Adventure
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01st June 2013
Connemara Rough Diamond adventure race involves a beach run, an assault course, a bike ride and a mountain race.
more info: www.connemararoughdiamond.com
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Galway Sea Festival
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31st May – 02nd June 2013
A new festival celebrating Galway’s status as a maritime city is to take place this summer as part of tourism initiative The Gathering. The inaugural Galway Sea Festival will run over the June Bank Holiday Weekend with a focus on maritime activities and will feature family events, including seafood trails, music, dance and entertainment.
more info: www.galwayseafestival.com
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Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon Festival
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02nd June 2013
The first Markel Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon Festival takes place on Sunday, 02nd June, amidst the stunning surroundings of one of Ireland’s hidden castle treasures overlooking Europe’s largest privately-owned lake, just outside Gort, Co Galway. The race has a distance for all levels, whether first timers or elites.
more info: www.castletriathlonseries.co.uk
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Galway Sessions
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June 10th – 17th 2013
Traditional music sessions taking place in multiple venues in Galway City, including the Crane Bar, Róisín Dubh, Monroe’s Tavern, The Quays, Tigh Neachtáin, Tigh Cóilí, Taffees, Massimo’s, and Áras na Gael.
more info: www.galwaysessions.com
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Galway Bike Festival
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June 2013
Galway Bike Week 2013 takes place in June with cycling events all over Galway county, organised the local authority, community groups, charities and cycling groups.
more info: www.galwaycycling.org
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July 2013
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Roundstone Connemara Pony, Dog & Sheep Show
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14th July 2013
The 8th Annual Roundstone Connemara Pony, Dog & Sheep Show takes place in mid-July, 2013, at the Showground. The main event, the Connemara Pony Show, consists of 20 in-hand classes showcasing all ages and varieties of Connemara Pony.
more info: www.roundstoneevents.com
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Galway Film Fleadh
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9th – 14th July 2013
Film festival for feature films and shorts. 2013 marks the 25th Galway Film Fleadh, and the central goal of the festival remains unchanged: to bring together audiences and filmmakers within an intimate environment and share a common experience.
more info: www.galwayfilmfleadh.com
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Galway Fringe Festival
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15th – 28th July 2013
Running in parallel with the Galway Arts Festival, the Galway Fringe Festival aims to provide a platform for local artists, writers, playwrights, poets, actors and musicians to perform and showcase new work.
more info: www.galwayfringe.ie
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15th – 28th July 2013
One of Europe most inventive, vibrant & colorful events. A truly international celebration of the performing and visual arts which takes place in and around Galway City each July.
more info: www.galwayartsfestival.com
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Galway Garden Festival
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6th – 7th July 2013
Galway Garden Festival is held in the beautifully restored Claregalway Castle in mid July. Nursery suppliers from across Ireland will share a wealth of planting experience with all who browse the plant stalls’ Celebrated gardeners will provide advice and the work of organisations such as Bóthar, The Beekeepers Federation, and The Organic Centre, Co Leitrim, can be appreciated at the stands in the castle grounds.
more info: www.galwaygardenfestival.com
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29th July – 4th August 2013
Galway Race course, Ballybrit, Galway. Ireland’s premier horse racing festival. Adrenalin-pumping action, heart-stopping finishes and breath-taking fashion, you are at the Galway Races.
more info: www.galwayraces.com
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August 2013
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Connemara Pony Show
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15th – 18th August 2013
Premier show for Connemara Ponies in Ireland for breeders and owners from home and overseas. The annual Connemara Pony Festival & Show in Clifden, Co Galway attracts visitors from all over the world.
more info: www.cpbs.ie
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Streets of Galway 8k Road Race
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August 2013
Galway’s most popular athletic event, the Streets of Galway 8k Road Race is in it’s 28th year the event will include more than 2,000 runners.
more info: www.runireland.com/events/streets-galway
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Gaelforce West & Get Out There Adventure Festival
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August 2013
Gaelforce West is the largest one day adventure race of its kind in the world. It is a multi-sport adventure race involving cycling, running, hiking and kayaking. The course of approximately 67km stretches from the stunning Glassilaun beach to Westport. En route there are some significant obstacles to cross, including Killary Harbour and the famous holy mountain of Croagh Patrick. The event is designed for solo competitors, but you can run it with a buddy or training partner.
more info: www.gaelforceevents.com
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Cruinniu na mBad Festival
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August 2013
Up to 100 unique Irish boats, the Galway Hookers, once the workhorses of the coast of Connemara and North Clare, will gather for a weekend of racing and celebration at Cruinniú na mBád (Gathering of the Boats) festival in Kinvara, Co. Galway, in August.
more info: www.kinvara.com/cruinniu/index.html
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Galway Heritage Week
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August 2013
Galway’s rich heritage is set to be celebrated in a range of events across the city and county as part of National Heritage Week. Over 100 different events are planned from Ballinasloe to Inishbofin and will take in everything from genealogy workshops to talks on the history of the Connemara pony.
more info: www.heritageweek.ie
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September 2013
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Galway Races Autumn Meeting
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September 2013
Adrenalin-pumping action, heart-stopping finishes and breath-taking fashion; you are at the Galway Races.
more info: www.galwayraces.com
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Clarenbridge Oyster Festival
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September 2013
Great food, great Guinness, great music and entertainment all in a splendid marquee on the banks of the Claren River which flows through the village of Clarenbridge on the edge of Galway Bay.
more info: www.clarenbridge.com
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Galway Americana Festival
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September 2013
The title of this years festival is ‘Go Wild In The West!’ which involves a series of gigs and sessions in a variety of venues in the most happening part of Galway town; the West End!
more info: www.galwayamericanafestival.com
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Galway Culture Night
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September 2013
The event is now in its eigth year provides free access to museums, galleries, theatres and public buildings.
more info: www.galwayculturenight.com
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September 2013
On the last weekend of September each year, the picturesque town of Galway hosts the Galway International Oyster Festival, one of the biggest events in Ireland’s social calendar. A feast of live entertainment, gourmet food, fine wine and of course Oysters and Guinness are enjoyed by some 10,000 people with guests and luminaries from all over the world.
more info: www.galwayoysterfest.com
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Guinness Live in Galway’s Latin Quarter
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26h September 2013
Now in its 3rd year, Guinness Live in The Latin Quarter will be a four day music festival featuring an extensive line-up of national and local acts in a series of intimate free gigs in venues and pubs throughout the city’s Latin Quarter, with more than 50 live performances over four nights.
more info: www.thelatinquarter.ie
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October 2013
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October 2013
The Galway Theatre Festival, now in it’s sixth year, will take place throughout the city with the inclusion of more venues than before;
more info: www.galwaytheatrefestival.com
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October 2013
The Galway Jazz Festival returns for its ninth year, with an expanded programme with shows to be held in An Taibhdhearc, Druid Theatre, The Black Cat in Salthill, the Meyrick Hotel,
more info: www.galwayjazzfest.com
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October 2013
Ireland’s premier international arts festival for children and families runs in Galway city and county in mid October, featuring Theatre, Dance, Literature, Music, Puppetry, Workshops and Visual Art for all ages. everyone with beautiful exhibitions, readings and workshops. Come to Galway to experience this delightful Festival and explore this beautiful family-friendly city.
more info: www.baboro.ie
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