Connemara Events 2009
A selection of exciting festivals, events and notable dates in Connemara during 2009
June | July | August | September | October | November | December
June
Tag Rugby Event
Date to be confirmed
Tag rugby on Omey Strand, a fun day out for all.
Website: www.irishrugby.ie
Connemara Golf Coarse open week.
13th until the 21st June
Open week in Connemaras famous Golf Coarse.
Contact: 095 23502 website: www.connemaragolflinks.com
Alcock and Brown Airshow Weekend
12th – 14th June
In the build up to the 90th anniversary of their historic flight, Clifden Chamber of Commerce is proudly hosting a Commemorative Weekend honouring the brave endeavours of John William Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown on their first non-stop transatlantic flight.
Contact: 087 0520295Website: www.clifden.ie
Roundstone Open Arts Week
26th June – 6th July
Set amid the stunning scenery of Connemara, the theme for 2009 Roundstone Arts Festival encompasses the sea, youth and the environment. Programme to include music, literature, dance and much more.
Contact: 095 35834Email: www.roundstone.ie
Patrun Inis Mor in the Aran Island
26th – 28th June
Patruin is a 3day festival consisting of sports, currach racing and hooker boat racing, tug of war and much more. It will be a fun filled weekend.
July
Roundstone Connemara Pony/Dog and Sheep Show.
12th July.
The 4th Annual Roundstone Connemara pony, dog and sheep Show to take place. A great day out is assured for competitors and spectators alike.
Contact: 095 35833Website: www.roundstoneevents.com
Macdaras Day in Carna.
16th July
Traditional festival. A celebration of irishness and the boating culture of Connemara.
Contact: 087 2168479
Ballyconneely Pony Show
19th July
The 27th year of the Ballyconneely Show in a beautiful part of Connemara renowned for its breeding of the celebrated Connemara Pony.
Contact: 087 667480
Western Veteran & Vintage Motor Rally in Clifden
24th – 26th July
This three day international event commences a static display of vintage and classic cars.
Contact: 091 523012 Website: www.wvvmc.com
Omey Races
25th July
Horse racing on the beautiful Omey Strand in Claddaghduff. A fun day out for all the family.
Contact: 095 22622Website: www.connemara-tourism.org
August
The Cashel Pony Show
2nd August.
A firm favourite of horse enthusiast’s young and old, featuring a wide variety of classes. Also a Dog show will be commencing at 2pm.
Contact: 087 6343299
The All Ireland Dog Show in Roundstone
3rd August.
The dog show is a day out for all the family where kids can bring there beloved pets to enter in the competition.
Website: www.roundstone.com
Tour de Bog Cycle
6th August
Annual 25km fun charity cycle for all ages through the majestic beauty of Connemara, from Roundstone to Ballyconneely and back to Roundstone via The bog road.
Contact: 095 35834 Website: www.roundstone.ie
Connemara Water sports Day in Renvyle
9th August
Annual Fundraiser in aid of ISPCC and Childline commencing at 1pm. Renvyle sports day is being held on Glassilaun Beach and has proved itself over the years to be a tremendous success and fun day out for all.
Contact: 095 41024
Jazz/ Blues Festival in Roundstone
13th -16th August
A fun filled 4 day Festival for all ages set in of the most beautiful unspoilt areas of Ireland.
Website: www.roundstonesummerfest.com
Roundstone Summerfest
13th – 16th August
A fun filled 4 day event for all ages set in the beautiful village of Roundstone.
Contact: 085 706635
Website: www.roundstonesummerfest.com
Festival of the Connemara Pony and Clifden Pony Show
16th – 21st August
The festival of the Connemara pony is a celebration of the Connemara breed with a week filled with activities.
Contact: 095 21868Website: www.cpbs.ie
Oughterard Agricultural Show
29th – 30th August
Show includes Connemara Pony Performance Championships, competitions to include ponies, donkeys, sheep, cattle, dogs, cats etc. A fun day out for the family.
Contact: 091 552462 Website: www.oughterardshow.com
September
Clifden Open Boat competition
Date to be confirmed.
Connemara Golf Coarse Open Week
5th – 13th September.
Open week in Connemaras famous golf coarse
Contact: 095 23502 website: www.connemaragolflinks.com
Clifden Arts Week
17th – 27th September
A great celebration of the arts, music, poetry, lectures and exhibitions. A fantastic atmosphere in a wonderful location in the west coast of Ireland.
Contact: 095 21644 Website: www.clifdenartsweek.ie
Roundstone Annual Supreme Champion of Champions Connemara Pony Show
13th September
The pony showing season of 2009 reaches its pinnacle at the 4th Annual Supreme Champion of Champions Show where 1st place winners of 2009 Connemara Pony classes countrywide compete for the title of Supreme Champion.
Contact: 095 35833 Website: www.roundstoneevents.com
October
Clifden Marconi Commemorative Weekend
16th -18th October
A celebration of the anniversary of the Marconi Connection, with many events taking place during the 4days in Clifden.
Contact: 087 2322451 Website: www.clifden.ie
Connemara Sea week in Letterfrack
16th – 26th October
A celebration of our marine heritage. Programme to include cultural events, book fairs and traditional music.
Contact: 095 43433 Website: www.ceecc.org
Maam Cross Fair
27th October
Old style selling of horses and ponies at the crossroads which attracts people from all over the world. Trailers and stalls line the road selling all kinds of brick- a- brac
Contact: 091 552216 Email: info@peacockes.ie
November
Oliver St John Gogarty Literary Festival
5th – 8th November
This event hosts a series of arts events at his former home, The Renvyle House Hotel
Contact: 095 43511 Website: www.renvyle.com
December
Clifden on Ice - to be confirmed
Clifden Christmas Markets - to be confirmed
Christmas Show @ The Station House Theatre
