Clifden Irish Nights
This is 2 hour show starting at 9pm every Tuesday and Thursday night from the middle of June to the end of August and showcases the very best Irish music and dancing in County Galway.
The show’s music is supplied by local musicians and occasional guest musicians and dancers. The dancing involves local school children and visitors in the audience are welcome to join in the dancing.
More information is available from the Clifden Tourist Office.
- 22nd June 2010 to 26th August 2010
Omey Races – Horse racing on the beach at Omey Strand
Omey is a tidal island 5 miles north-west of Clifden. The start time of the races along the Omey Strand completely depends on the tide but is usually around 11.30 am. For a horse race with a difference, in a truly unique location, the Omey Races can’t be beaten.
- 1st August 2010
Claddaghduff Pony Show
The Showfield in Claddaghduff village, overlooking Omey Island, is the picturesque location for the horse fair. Over the past decade, the number of entries to the show has risen steadily with 2006 showing a record 240 pony entries.
Among the highlights of the show are classes for in-hand and ridden Connemara Ponies and in 2007 the organizers added a foal championship to the list of in-hand classes.
If that isn’t enough to keep the kids entertained then perhaps they’ll enjoy the bouncy castle, slide and face painting that is also on offer.
- 8th August 2010
Connemara Pony Festival
The Festival of the Connemara Pony is a week-long celebration of the Connemara Pony breed. This breed has an excellent character combining intelligence and a hard working nature, ideal for the rugged Connemara hills. Their amiable character makes them excellent pets too while their sturdy build makes them good jumpers and fine show ponies.
The high point of this year’s festival is the Pony Show on Thursday 20th August which will include over 300 Connemara ponies on show.
- 16th August 2010 to 22nd August 2010
Clifden Community Arts Week
2010 marks the 33rd anniversary of this festival to celebrate all of the local artists. This year’s program includes poetry reading by Seamus Heaney, lectures, recitals, traditional music concerts and comedy.
Bring the entire family along and enjoy the lovely Autumn colours around Clifden, eat in one of the many wonderful local restaurants, and then be inspired by Ireland’s best artists as they intermingle and talk with locals and visitors alike.
- 16th September 2010 to 26th September 2010
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