festivals and fairs galway

The event attracts teams from all over Europe and North America. With categories for pros and amateurs this is sure to be a high-quality spectacle. The amateur teams come from all over and include both boys and girls team, while the academy teams include Glasgow Celtic and Bohemians so you can be sure of seeing the best in soccer on display....

Youth oriented community based to promote arts in the town to younger people. Art/theatre workshops at the making on a floating theatre and art camps in the town also music and comedy gigs and fireworks display. Poetry, storytelling and art exhibits....

Remembering Lady Augusta Gregory's influence on the Irish Literary Revival with lectures and a walk. 28.09.2007 to 30.09.2007 limited places available - please book in advance....

This four day of non-stop fun and craic is definitely one to enjoy for all the family as the celebrations take place in one of Irelands few remaining unspoilt environments. There is plenty of Irish music to keep you dancing all the nights away and there is loads to keep the kiddies entertained as well with a treasure hunt, under-12 soccer and plenty more....

Ballygar Carnival has been an annual event since 1945. It is a festival of entertainment for all ages. Events include, dancing, discos, funfair, street entertainment, fancy dress, country fair and sport tournaments....

If you come to this festival you will be taking a step back in time. This event celebrates all the aspects of the city during the medieval and renaissance periods. There will be concerts in the styles of the time and plenty of street theatre to really get you into the feel of it....

With the recently refurbished Eyre Square, the Parade returns to the heart of Galway City. With expectations of upwards of 50,000 spectators, there will be much merriment and entertainment for everyone, young and old. With the success of the walking floats in the last few years, the theme is continued this year with a ban on vehicles into the city, with the exception of vintage cars....

Now in it's 5th year Tuam Arts Festival is produced by award winning Earwig Arts with a mix of local, national and international spectacle, theatre, music, comedy literature , visual arts and family events....

This is Ireland's premier show of Connemara Ponies, featuring dancing contests, a craft fair, and a dog show....

This festival takes place in late July - early August. Pub events nightly, card game, quiz, soccer, GAA, childrens fancy dress, pavement art, walking treasure hunt, bicycle treasure hunt, car treasure hunt and loads of fun items....