Events Near Our Galway Hotel
Connemara International Marathon 01st April 2012
2012 is the 11th Connemara Marathon and a celebration night will be held in both Galway and Clifden. Comprising of a Half Marathon, a Full Marathon and a 39.3 mile Ultra Marathon all taking place in mid April. Book early to avoid disappointment.
www.connemaramarthon.com
Cuirt International Festival of Literature 26th - 29th April 2012
The Cuirt International Festival of Literature is Ireland's premier literary event. This festival annually brings aproximately sixty authors of local, national and international repute to Galway for readings, workshops, discussions and book signings.
www.galwayartcentre.ie/cuirt/literature.html
Feile na Ceardlainne April 2012
Feile na Ceardlainne is a festival of craft, running in late April at Spiddal Craft & Design Studios. There will be a host of free craft, music and dance events for all ages during the Easter holidays including free craft workshops in pottery, kite making, tai chi, glass making and much more.
Connemara Adventure Challenge 12th May
The race has three disciplines: Trail/Mountain Running, Kayaking and Cycling. The course will be exceptional, the scenery spectacular, so now all that's needed is the good weather. The Connemara Adventure Challange is 31km in total and it is open to racers of all levels.
www.gaelforceevents.com/connemara
Galway Early Music Festival May 2012
The Galway Early Music Festival featuring concerts, workshops, street performances of music, dance and historical re-enactment.
www.galwayearlymusic.com
Little Havana Festival 01st - 3rd June 2012
Cuban-inspired music, dance, street entertainment, art and cultural events feature in the busy programme of on street and on premise activity, creatin a unique opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in a colourful Cuban atmosphere reminiscent of Havana itself. An electric and fun-filled Latin Street Party, its three day programme of free events will bring the rythms and sounds of Havana to the medieval streets of Galway.
www.galwaysessions.com
Connemara Rough Diamond Adventure 02nd June 2012
Connemara Rough Diamond adventure race involves a beach run, an assault course, a bike ride and a mountain race.
www.connemararoughdiamond.com
International Quilt Festival of Ireland 7th - 12th June 2012
This 6 day festival will take place on the NUIG campus, not only will it feature a dedicated Quilt Village but there will also be a Farmer's Market, a Brown Bread Shop and Chocolate stand. There will be hands-on quilting classes and an impressive dining pavillion. All this and much more will make the Quilt festival a must see and must do experience.
www.iqfoi.com
Galway Sessions June 2012
Traditional music sessions taking place in multiple venues in Galway City.
www.galwaysessions.org
Galway Bike Festival June 2012
Galway City will host the new Galway Bike Festival with a week long programme of cycling events for all age groups throughout the city.
www.galwaycycling.org
Volvo Ocean Race 30th June - 8th July 2012
The Volvo Ocean Race, the world's biggest sailing event will return to Galway to be the finish port for the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12. The yachts in the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012 are due to arrive in Galway City on Tuesday July 3rd, 2012. From July 03rd - July 8th Galway City will be transformed into one big outdoor festival venue, the largest ever to take place in the medieval city.
www.volvooceanrace.com
Galway Film Fleadh 03rd July - 8th July 2012
Film Festival for feature films and shorts. 2012 makes the 24th Galway Film Fleadh which brings together audiences and filmakers.
www.galwayfilmfleadh.com
Galway Arts Festival 16th July - 29th July 2012
One of Europe's most inventive, vibrant & colorful event. A truly international celebration of the performing and visual arts which tajes place in and around Galway City each July.
www.galwayartsfestvial.com
The Galway Races - Summer Festival Meeting 30th July - 5th August 2012
Galway Race course, Ballybrit, Galway. Ireland's premier horse racing festival. Adrenalin pumping action, heart stopping finishes and breath taking fashion can all be experienced at The Galway Races.
www.galwayraces.com
Galway International Oyster Festival September 2012
On the last weekend of September each year, the picturesque city of Galway hosts the Galway International Oyster Festival, one of the biggest events in Ireland's socail calander. A feast of live entertainment, gourmet food, fine wine and of course Oysters and Guiness are enjoyed by some 10,000 people with guests and luminaries from all over the world.
www.galwayoysterfest.com
The Galway Races - October Race Meeting 28th Oct - 29th Oct 2012
The October Race Meeting 2012 is a two day race meeting which takes place from Sunday, 28th October to Tuesday, 29th October. This race meeting is ideal for the seasoned punter, holiday makers or indeed a great family day out.
www.galwayraces.com
Tulca Visual Arts Festival - November
An annual Galway season of contemporary visual art. Featuring local and international exhibitions, unexpected live-art performances and discussions & talks with artists with admission free to all events.
www.tulca.ie
