Events In Galway
Galway is right up there with the best cities in the world when it comes to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. With pipe bands, dance groups and performance artists taking to our streets there promises to be an awesome atmosphere throughout Galway City.
Cuirt International Festival of Literature April 20-25
The Cuirt International Festival of Literature is Ireland's premiere literary event. The festival annually brings approximately sixty authors of local, national and international repute to Galway for readings, workshops, discussions, book signing and much much more.
Early Music Festival May 28-30
Based in the Medieval City of Galway, the Galway Early Music Festival features medieval, renaissance and baroque music and dance.
Around Ireland Offshore Powerboat Race June 7-13
On Bank Holiday Monday, June the 7th 2010, over 50 world class powerboats will leave Galway Bay in pursuit of the Around Ireland Offshore Powerboat Race, returning to Galway for the race finish on the weekend of the 12th of June. Onshore in Galway a festival programme of music and entertainment, a boat show and food and craft markets will ensure fun for all the family against the backdrop of the programme on the water.
Galway Sessions June 14-20
The music sessions take place in multiple venues in Galway City
Galway Arts Festival 12-25
The unmissable Galway Arts Festival is a spectacle of dance, visual arts and performers in the heart of Galway City.
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Galway Races Jul 26-Aug 1
The Summer race festival is the first race meet of the year, and always attracts massive crowds so get out the gladrags and make your way to the unmissable Galway Races.
Umbro Galway Cup Tournament Aug 4-7
High quality football tournament, attracting teams from Ireland, North America, UK, Northern Ireland & Mainland Europe. The event includes an elire section for professional teams.
Clarenbridge Oyster Festival Sept 10-12
The Clarenbridge Oyster Festival has for many years been established as a premier event of top class international entertainment accompanied by fine cullinary delights.
Galway Chess Congress Oct 1-3
The Galway Chess Congress is now an annual event, attracting over 200 competitors of all ages.
