Connemara Events 2010

Connemara Coastal Cottages has holiday home cottages throughout Connemara so whatever event you attend in Connemara during 2010, we have a cottage for you. Here are a selection of the exciting festivals, events and notable dates in Connemara during 2010

January

Clifden Comhaltas Monthly Traditional Music Sessions
Date: 8.30pm, 22nd January 2010 – Lowry’s Bar Clifden
An evening of Irish music, song and dance with young and senior members of Clifden Comhaltas
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February

Clifden Comhaltas Monthly Traditional Music Sessions
Date: 8.30pm, 26th February 2010 – Griffin’s Bar Clifden
An evening of Irish music, song and dance with young and senior members of Clifden Comhaltas
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March

Clifden Comhaltas Monthly Traditional Music Sessions
Date: 8.30pm, 26th March 2010 – Guy’s Bar Clifden
An evening of Irish music, song and dance with young and senior members of Clifden Comhaltas
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Connemara Pony Spring Festival
Date: 28th March 2010
The annual stallion parade at the Clifden Showgrounds among a host of other events around this date
http://www.cpbs.ie/

April

Roundstone Easter Egg Hunt
Date: 5th April 2010
Roundstone
This year the annual Easter Egg hunt, for children u-12, will take place at 2pm at Errisbeg House. Phone Richard Duke de Stacpoole at 086 821 5153 for details.
http://www.roundstone.ie/events/

Connemara International Marathon
Date: 11th April 2010
The Annual Connemara International Marathon or ‘Connemarathon’. A half, full, and ultra marathon event through the heart of scenic Connemara
Maam Cross
http://www.connemarathon.com/

Clifden Trad Festival * New Festival!
Date 23rd April – 26th April 2010
A weekend of the very best of Irish music song and dance with local and visiting artists to include pub music sessions, concerts, music and dance workshops, outdoor entertainment and much more
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Leenane Walking Festival
Date: 1st May to 2nd May 2010
This walking festival with something for all levels of walkers -as Leenane is situated on the edge of Killary Harbour and surrounded by mountains in all directions.
http://adventure.ireland.ie/Search-Results/Details.aspx?touristItemID=73027

May

Connemara Adventure Challenge 2010
Date: 8th May 2010
http://www.gaelforceevents.com/connemara/
An exciting race with 3 disciplines; trail/mountain running, kayaking and cycling in Connemara.

Connemara Mussel Festival
Date: May 2010 - To be confirmed
www.connemaramusselfestival.com

Inishbofin Half-Marathon
Date: 14th May 2010
Set on Inishbofin Island, a weekend of fun and challenge awaits participants in the 5th Annual Inishbofin Half-Marathon.
Inishbofin
http://www.croi.ie/events/inishbofin-half-marathon-2010

Clifden Comhaltas Monthly Traditional Music Sessions
Date: 4th Friday of every month
Venue: To be confirmed
Location: Clifden
An evening of Irish music, song and dance with young and senior members of Clifden Comhaltas
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Country, Jazz & Blues Festival
Date: May 2010
Location: Clifden

June

The Roundstone Children's Fun Run
Date: 2nd June 2010
Location: Roundstone
http://www.roundstone.ie/events/

24 Hour Cycle Challenge
Date: 19th June 2010
http://www.gaelforceevents.com/cyclewest/
A 24hr Cycle Challenge incorporating a 24hr Mountain Bike Challenge and a 24hr Road Bike Challenge.

Connemara Bog Week in Letterfrack
May – June 2010 – Dates to be confirmed
A ten day multi- layered authentic festival. A celebration of Landscape. Traditional music in pubs throughout Connemara.
Contact: 095 43443 Email: Leo.Hallissey@gmail.com

Roundstone Arts Week
Date: 25th June - 5th July 2010
The 2010 Roundstone Art's Week
http://www.roundstoneartsweek.net/

Clifden Comhaltas Monthly Traditional Music Sessions
Date: 4th Friday of every month
Venue: To be confirmed
An evening of Irish music, song and dance with young and senior members of Clifden Comhaltas
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July

Roundstone Traditional Irish Nights
Date: 7th July - 25th August 2010
A Traditional Night of Music, Song & Dance performed in the Roundstone Community Centre every Wednesday during July & August. The performance begins @ 8.30 p.m. sharp and finishes @10.00p.m. Hosted by Christina Lowry, phone: 095-35865
http://www.roundstone.ie/events/

Roundstone Connemara Pony, Dog & Sheep Show
Date: 11th July 2010
Venue: The Showgrounds, Farrell’s Road
Location: Roundstone
http://www.roundstoneevents.com/

MacDara's Island Pilgrimage
Date: July 16th 2010
Location: Carna
More info: Pat Conneely | Tel: 087 2871012

Roundstone Regatta
Date: July 17th - July 18th 2010
The Roundstone regatta promises to be bigger and better this year. It is a two day event in Roundstone
More info: Michael King | Tel: 087 6738198 | info@roundstoneregatta.com
www.roundstoneregatta.com

Ballyconneely Pony Show
Date: July 2010
The Ballyconneely Show in a beautiful part of Connemara renowned for its breeding of the celebrated Connemara Pony.

Omey Races
Date: July 2010
Claddaghduff
Horse racing on the beautiful Omey Strand in Claddaghduff. A fun day out for all the family.

August

Festival of the Connemara Pony Show and Clifden Pony Show
Date: August 2010
The festival of the Connemara pony is a celebration of the Connemara breed with a week filled with activities.
http://www.cpbs.ie/

All-Ireland Dog Show
The All-Ireland Dog Show held at the Roundstone Pony Show grounds
Date: 2nd August 2010
Location: Roundstone
http://www.roundstoneevents.com/

Gaelforce West
Date: 21st August 2010
http://www.gaelforceevents.com/west/
A multi-sport adventure race involving cycling, running, hiking and kayaking in Connemara and along the west coast.

Roundstone Summerfest 2010
Date: 12th – 15th August 2010
A weekend festival where people can come and sample the beauty of the village of Roundstone and the warmth and friendliness of the inhabitants and fellow visitors.
Location: Roundstone
More details: Kieran Delapp 087 9601960 & Thomas King 085 7066535
http://www.roundstonesummerfest.com

Oughterard Agricultural Show
Date: 28th August – 29th August 2010
Show includes Connemara Pony Performance Championships, competitions to include ponies, donkeys, sheep, cattle, dogs, cats etc. A fun day out for the family.
www.oughterardshow.com

The Roundstone Tour De Bog
Date: 5th August 2010
The annual fun cycle race from Roundstone to Ballyconneely and back via the bog road. The time to be confirmed.
More details : Richard de Stacpoole | 086 8215153
www.roundstone.ie

September

Clifden Arts Week 2010
Date: September 16th – September 26th 2010
A great celebration of the arts, music, poetry, lectures and exhibitions. A fantastic atmosphere in a wonderful location in the west coast of Ireland.
www.clifdenartsweek.ie

Roundstone Registered Connemara Pony Fair
Date 18th September 2010
http://www.roundstoneevents.com/

All-Ireland Supreme Champion of Champions, Connemara Pony Show
Date 12th September 2010
http://www.roundstoneevents.com/

October

Maam Cross Fair
Date: October 2010 - Date to be confirmed
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: +353 (0) 91 552 306 Email: info@peacockes.ie

Connemara Sea Week 2010
October 2010 - Date to be confirmed
The annual 10 day festival of the sea in celebration of our marine heritage. Programme to include cultural events, book fairs and traditional music.
www.ceecc.org
Leo.Hallissey@gmail.com
Tel: 353-(0)95-41034

November

December

Clifden Christmas Markets

Christmas Events @ The Station House Theatre

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