Calendar of Events 2010
July
Galway Film Fleadh
Location: Galway City
Dates: Tue 06.Jul.2010 to Sun 11.Jul.2010
The Fleadh will present a programme of over 70 Irish and international features, coupled with a diverse range of events.
Galway Arts Festival
Location: Galway City
Dates: Mon 12.Jul.2010 to Sun 25.Jul.2010
Founded in 1978, Galway Arts Festival is Ireland’s leading multi-disciplinary arts festival.
Galway Races - Summer Festival Meeting
Location: Ballybrit
Dates: Mon 26.Jul.2010 to Sun 01.Aug.2010
www.galwayraces.com
Galway Races Summer Festival Meeting is Ireland's premier racing festival, with thousands of visitors and locals joining together. With a mixture of flat and national hunt racing, Galway Races attracts punters from all walks of life from the keen race-goer to the ordinary punter to experience this unique sporting event.
Macnas Festival Parade
Location: Galway City
August
Festival of the Connemara Pony & The Connemara Pony Show
Location: Clifden
The Festival of the Connemara Pony is a celebration of the Connemara Pony breed with week-long activities.
Cruinniu na mBad Festival
Location: Kinvara
Up to 100 unique Irish boats, the Galway Hookers, once the workhorses of the coast of Connemara and North Clare.
Galway Races Autumn Meeting
Location: Ballybrit
Dates: Sat 28.Aug.2010 to Mon 30.Aug.2010
A spectacular 4-day race meeting with a mixture of flat and national hunt racing.
Umbro Galway Cup Tournament
Location: Galway Outer City West -
Dates: Wed 04.Aug.2010 to Sat 07.Aug.2010
High quality football tournament for boys and girls, attracting teams form Ireland, North America, UK, Northern Ireland & Mainlan Europe.
September
Galway City Rat Race
Location: Galway City Centre -
Galway City Rat Race will be an urban adventure race in the medieval city, suitable for all levels of fitness.
Clarenbridge Oyster Festival
Location: Clarinbridge
Dates: Fri 10.Sep.2010 to Sun 12.Sep.2010
The Clarenbridge Oyster Festival has for many years been established as a premier event of top-class international entertainment.
Galway International Oyster Festival
Location: Galway City
Dates: Thu 23.Sep.2010 to Sun 26.Sep.2010
The Galway International Oyster Festival is a weekend of non-stop entertainment.
October
Clarinbridge Arts Festival
Location: Clarinbridge
Baboró - International Arts Festival for Children
Location: Galway City
Dates: Mon 11.Oct.2010 to Sun 17.Oct.2010
Baboró celebrates its 12th birthday in 2009, and will feature performances from a number of European countries.
Galway Races - October Bank Holiday Meeting
Location: Ballybrit
Dates: Sun 24.Oct.2010 to Mon 25.Oct.2010
A fantastic family weekend of great racing, fun and entertainment, the October Festival is surrounded with laughter and amusement.
Great Irish Beer Festival
Location: Headford Road
Beer lovers and connoisseurs will be excited to hear the beer festival takes place in The Black Box in Galway this October.
Galway Comedy Festival
Location: Eyre Square
Dates: Thu 21.Oct.2010 to Mon 25.Oct.2010
Comedy Show taking place in Galway City.
November
Spirit of Voice Festival
Location: Galway City
Dates: Thu 11.Nov.2010 to Sat 13.Nov.2010
The annual Spirit of Voice Festival is a cultural celebration of song and spoken word, and events will take place in various venues throughout the city.
December
