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This
is our guide to the main events happening in Galway during the year.
We
do our best to ensure that details of events are correct at
time of inclusion.
You are advised to contact the organisers to confirm
details before making travel arrangements.
MARCH
17 March
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Parade through the streets of Galway.
Web: www.stpatricksgalway.com
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APRIL
22 - 27 April
Cúirt International Festival of Literature
Literary festival.
Web: www.galwayartscentre.ie
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MAY
16 - 18 May
The Galway Early Music Festival
Featuring concerts, workshops, street performances of music, dance and historical re-enactment.
Web: www.galwayearlymusic.com
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JUNE
Events not yet announced.
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JULY
8 – 13 July
Galway Film Fleadh
Film festival for feature films and shorts.
Web: www.galwayfilmfleadh.com
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14 – 27 July
Galway Arts Festival
One of Europe's most inventive, vibrant & colourful events. A truly international celebration of the performing and visual arts which takes place in and around Galway City each July.
Web: www.galwayartsfestival.ie
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28 July – 3 August
The Galway Races – Summer Festival Meeting.
Galway Racecourse, Ballybrit, Galway.
Ireland's premier horse racing festival.
Web: www.galwayraces.com
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AUGUST
21 August
Connemara Pony Show
Clifden, Co Galway. Premier show for Connemara Ponies in Ireland for breeders and owners from home and overseas.
Web: www.cpbs.ie
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14 - 17 August
Roundstone Summer Festival
Roundstone, Co Galway. A weekend where people can come and sample the beauty of the village of Roundstone and the warmth and friendliness of its inhabitants.
Web: www.roundstonesummerfest.com
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SEPTEMBER
12 – 14 September
Clarenbridge Oyster Festival
Clarenbridge, Co. Galway
Great food, great Guinness, great music and entertainment all in a splendid marquee on the banks of the Claren River which flows through the village of Clarenbridge on the edge of Galway Bay.
Web: www.clarenbridge.com
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8 – 10 September
Galway Races – Autumn Festival Meeting
Galway Racecourse, Ballybrit, Galway
Web: www.galwayraces.com
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18 – 28 September
Clifden Arts Week
Clifden, Connemara, Co. Galway
Web: www.clifdenartsweek.ie
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25 - 28 September
Galway International Oyster Festival
Galway City
Music, song, dance and food, and oysters, of course!
Web: www.galwayoysterfest.com
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OCTOBER
13 - 19 October
Baboró - International Arts Festival for Children
All day at all the major venues in Galway City. National and International theatre, puppetry, music, dance etc. for children. Including family events and workshops.
Web: www.baboro.ie
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26 – 27 October
Galway Races October Bank Holiday Weekend Meeting
Galway Racecourse, Ballybrit, Galway
Web: www.galwayraces.com
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