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1st - 9th July 2023

Willie Clancy Summer School Miltown Malbay 2023

July 2023- the Willie Clancy Summer School promotes the study, practice and appreciation of Irish traditional music, song and dance. The school was established in 1973 to commemorate the Miltown Malbay uilleann piper, Willie Clancy, and `to promote the study, practice and appreciation of Irish traditional music song and dance.
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24th- 25th Sept 2023

Burren Peaks Walking Festival 2023

September 24th -25th 2023 - this festival weekend promises a real taste of the Burren and offers guided hill and lowland walks varying in distance and grade catering for all walkers. Enjoy walking in this wonderfully rich unique limestone pavement with its Karst landscape, grykes, clints, paths, and green trail roads…..the land of the fertile rock with its precious and delicate terrain.
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17th - 30th July 2023

Galway International Arts Festival 2023

The Galway International Arts Festival, founded in 1978, is a multidisciplinary arts festival producing and presenting an international programme of theatre, spectacle, dance, visual arts, music, literature and comedy.
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28th of April- 1st May 2023

Connemara Mountain Walking Festival 2023

Formerly Leenane Mountain Walking Festival, celebrates it’s 12th anniversary. Each year the organisers offer stunning walks to suit all abilities and like the name states, they bring people to the summits of the local mountains. Leenane is situated in a unique region of Ireland, where the mountains roll down to the sea and where there are an abundance of mountain ranges to choose from. There will be entertainment throughout the weekend finishing with the much loved Céili.
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23rd of April 2023

Connemarathon 2023

The Connemara International Marathon comprises a Half, Full and Ultra marathon on a course through the dramatic scenery of Connemara. Now in its seventeenth year this event attracts thousands of participants. The Connemara Hostel is the ideal base from which to participate in or watch this amazing marathon.
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September 22nd - 24th 2023

Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival 2023

September 22nd-24th 2023 - 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.
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Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival 2023

4th - 30th Sept 2023 - Throughout the month of September, the spa town of Lisdoonvarna close to the Burren in Co. Clare, celebrates the world famous Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival with music and lots of fun. The Burren Hostel is perfectly located just off the main town square, making it a great base to be close to the action!
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4th-9th of July 2023

Galway Film Fleadh 2023

The Galway Film Fleadh is Irelands best loved film festival. It takes place over six days every July. This well known Fleadh attracts directors, actors, cinematographers and artists of all generations.
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2nd - 5th of March

Ted Fest 2023

Ted Fest takes place March 2nd to the 5th on Inis Mór (Inishmore). It celebrates the hit sitcom Father Ted. Taking place over four days, this event will include a number of competitions some of which are familiar to viewers of the hit TV show such as, The Lovely Girls Competition and The Craggy Cup.
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31st July - 6th August 2023

Galway Races Summer Festival 2023

31st July - 6th August 2023- The Summer Festival Race Meeting at the Galway Races is renowned worldwide for its electric atmosphere, excellent racing and infectious sense of fun.
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November 2023

Turf Warrior Challenge 2023

The Turf Warrior Challenge takes place on the banks of the Killary Fjord. The Course is 10km of swinging, jumping and climbing your way through forests, bogs and rivers.
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April 3rd-9th 2023

Cúirt International Festival of Literature 2023

Cúirt International Festival of Literature features an eclectic and exciting rang of Irish and International writers for which Cúirt is renowned. (Image: Boyd Challenger)
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May 2023

Cliffs of Moher Seabirds Festival 2023

During the month of May one of Ireland's most outstanding natural wonders is the host of sea birds of seabirds found nesting at the Cliffs of Moher. Over 60,000 seabirds can be seen at the Cliffs of Moher druring the breading season including Puffins,Guillemots, Razorbills, Kittiwakes and Fulmars nesting at different levels of the cliffs.
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April 22nd 2023

KILFENORA TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 2023

Kilfenora is one of Ireland’s most famous music locations and its annual traditional music festival takes place at the end of April showcasing the best traditional music the banner county has to offer!
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June 2nd- 5th 2023

Connemara Bog Week 2023

Located in Renvyle, Connemara Bog Week celebrates all that is unique about the Connemara landscape. Daily guided walks in the Connemara National Park. Kylemore Abbey Concerts in the Gothic Church. Connemara Walkabout on the June bank holiday weekend. Letterfrack Poetry Trail. Plenty of mighty music with pub gigs & sessions. Just a 10 minute drive from The Connemara Hostel.
Tour de Conamara
27th May 2023

Skoda Tour de Conamara 2023

The 2023 Skoda Tour de Conamara is a cycling event which offers participants the choice of 140km or 80km routes through magnificent coastal, lakeland, valley and mountainous vistas. The Connemara Hostel welcomes cyclists and their friends and family. A wide range of music and entertainment options will be hosted in the area so come along, have a great cycle and a very enjoyable weekend altogether.
Clifden Arts Festival
14th Sept - 24th Sept 2023

Clifden Arts Festival 2023

Now in its 41st year Ireland's longest running community arts festival is 10 days of Music, Theatre, Art Exhibitions, Street Performances, Parades and lots more. Not to be missed.
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22nd July 2023

Connemara Adventure Challenge 2023

This event is an adventure challenge with 3 disciplines; trail/mountain running (walking and jogging also accepted!), Kayaking and cycling. The whole challenge will operate from the Killary Adventure Centre which is a short walk from The Connemara Hostel.
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27th May 2023

Clare Burren Marathon Challenge 2023

May 27th 2023 - The Clare Burren Marathon Challenge is a road, green road and trail challenge. Enjoy some of Europe's most unique landscapes and see the riches of the Burren in Bloom. Each participant has a choice of a full, half or mini marathon on the day.

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