http://www.sleepzone.ie/ Sleepzone Hostel Events RSS 2.0 Feed. Please visit http://www.sleepzone.ie/ for more information. en-gb Copyright 2010 Sleepzone Hostel. All Rights Reserved. Fri, 10 Sep 2010 4:20:55 GMT 60 http://www.sleepzone.ie/images/pageElements/logoRSS.gif http://www.sleepzone.ie/ http://www.sleepzone.ie/Roundstone_Registered_Connemara_Pony_Fair/Default.784.html September 18th 2010 - The Roundstone Registerd Connemara Pony Fair will take place on Saturday, 18th September, 2010, beginning at 08.00. Foals must be on halters. Entry fee: €20. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:55:46 GMT http://www.sleepzone.ie/Clifden_Community_Arts_Week/Default.783.html September 16th-26th 2010 - Clifden Community Arts Week is celebrating its 33rd anniversary in 2010, and is a great celebration of the Arts which includes poetry reading by Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney, lectures, recitals, traditional music with Scullion, a concert with Finghin Collins on piano and Christian Benda on cello, comedy with Colin Murphy, all enjoyed in a wonderful relaxed atmosphere in one of the most beautiful places on the West Coast. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:53:07 GMT http://www.sleepzone.ie/Roundstone_Annual_Supreme_Champion_Connemara_Pony_Show/Default.782.html September 12th 2010 - the Pony Showing Season of 2010 reaches its pinnacle at the 5th Annual Supreme Champion of Champions Show, where 1st place winners of 2009 Connemara Pony classes countrywide, compete for the title of Supreme Champion. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:30:51 GMT http://www.sleepzone.ie/Oughterard_Agricultural_Show/Default.781.html August 28th & 29th 2010 - The activities taking place on Saturday are entirely devoted to the International Connemara Performance Championships. The show on Sunday includes Connemara Pony Performance Championships, competions to include ponies, donkeys, sheep, cattle, dogs, cats, as well as domestic arts, flowers and horticulture. Also Irish music and dancing. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:19:54 GMT http://www.sleepzone.ie/Gaelforce_West_2010/Default.780.html August 21st 2010 - Gaelforce West is the largest one day adventure race of its kind in the world. It is in its fifth year year in 2010 with last year seeing 2500 competitors taking part. This year the event is open to 3000 competitors. The race is a multi-sport adventure race involving cycling, running, hiking and kayaking. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:18:11 GMT http://www.sleepzone.ie/Clifden_Connemara_Pony_Show/Default.779.html August 19th 2010 - part of the Festival of the Connemara Pony. The highlight of the week is the Connemara Pony Show on Thursday 19th August, this is a world famous event attracting visitors from all over the world. With a history dating back to 1924, there are over 400 ponies on show. It is the largest display of Connemara Ponies anywhere in the world. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:46:29 GMT http://www.sleepzone.ie/Festival_of_the_Connemara_Pony__the_Connemara_Pony_Show_2010/Default.730.html August 16th - 22nd 2010. The Connemara Pony is a distinctive breed with excellent qualities: strong, intelligent and very hard working, perfect for the wild unforgiving landscape of Connemara, the Galway region that gave them their name. Their genial disposition makes them excellent pets while their powerful build makes them good jumpers and great show ponies. This year's Festival of the Connemara Pony kicks off at the Showground, Clifden, County Galway and is a week-long celebration of this much-loved creature. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:16:49 GMT http://www.sleepzone.ie/Roundstone_Summerfest/Default.778.html August 12th - 15th 2010 - a fun-filled four-day festival for all ages, set in one of the most beautiful and unspoilt areas of Ireland. The backdrop to the festival is traditional Irish music and there are gigs and sessions ongoing each day from morning until late at night. Rock, pop, folk and jazz are just some of the genres represented to ensure all tastes are looked after! Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:07:45 GMT http://www.sleepzone.ie/Connemara_Watersports_Day/Default.777.html Annual Fundraiser in aid of ISPCC & Childline commencing at 13.00. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:40:52 GMT http://www.sleepzone.ie/All_Ireland_Open_Dog_Show/Default.776.html The fourth annual All Ireland Open Dog Show, sponsored by the Western Veterinary Clinic starts at 12.00 noon on Monday, 2nd August, 2010. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:39:39 GMT http://www.sleepzone.ie/Omey_Races/Default.775.html Omey Races (horse racing on the beach) on Omey Strand Omey is a tidal island located near Claddaghduff, a few miles from Clifden, in the western edge of Connemara. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:37:27 GMT http://www.sleepzone.ie/Ballyconneely_Pony_Show/Default.774.html Held on the third Sunday in July, this is the 28th year of the Ballyconneely Pony Show. Held in the village of Ballyconneely, a beautiful part of Connemara renowned for its breeding of the celebrated Connemara Pony, its many attractions make it a great day out for all the family. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:16:02 GMT http://www.sleepzone.ie/Roundstone_Regatta/Default.773.html July 17th & 18th 2010 - the Roundstone Regatta is one of the oldest, if not the oldest, traditional sea festivals in the West of Ireland, dating back to the 1890s. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:35:48 GMT http://www.sleepzone.ie/Roundstone_Connemara_Pony_Dog__Sheep_Show/Default.772.html July 11th 2010 - the 5th Annual Roundstone Connemara Pony, Dog & Sheep Show takes place on Sunday, 11th July, 2010. The main event, the Connemara Pony Show, consists of 20 in-hand classes showcasing all ages and varieties of Connemara Pony. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:54:26 GMT http://www.sleepzone.ie/Roundstone_Open_Arts_Week/Default.771.html June 25th - July 4th 2010 - Set amid the stunningly-beautiful scenery of Connemara, the Roundstone Open Arts Week will include a programme of music, literature, dance and much more - something for everyone. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:51:53 GMT