Local Events May June July August September Westport Sings Opening Concert of The Mayo International Choral Festival in association with Westport Lions Club Castlecourt Hotel Tickets from: Downtown Records, Westport Castlecourt Hotel Reception 087-2072448 Thursday, 23 May 2013 - Thursday, 23 May 2013 Enquiry Get Out There! The Westport Adventure Festival Saturday 8th. June - Dualathon (Walking & Cycling) Sunday 9th. June - 10k Great Western Greenway Run Sunday 10th. June - Triathlon Plus: Family Fun Events Zorbing – Zip Wire – Sea Kayaking Inter Schools Splash & ... Westport & the local area Saturday, 08 Jun 2013 - Saturday, 15 Jun 2013 Book Enquiry Westport Horse and Pony Show Drummindoo Stud, Westport, County Mayo. Sunday - Showing Classes: Horses,Ponies & Dogs Monday - Horse and pony jumping Also side attractions on both days www.drummindoo.com info@drummindoo.com Tel: 098-25616 Sunday, 02 Jun 2013 - Monday, 03 Jun 2013 Enquiry Christian Aid Charity Cycle - Great Western Greenway Contact: Andrew at Christian Aid Ireland Tel: + 353 23 8841468 Email: cork@christian-aid.org Saturday, 08 Jun 2013 - Saturday, 08 Jun 2013 Enquiry Westport Folk & Bluegrass Festival The Clew Bay Hotel is the official partner for the festival, with three FREE gigs over the weekend. The Rocky Top String Band (Friday 14th June). Roni Stoneman (Saturday 15th. June). The Molly Hicks (Sunday 16th. June... Friday, 14 Jun 2013 - Sunday, 16 Jun 2013 Enquiry Westport Sea Angling Festival Shore and boat competitions available. Now in it's 57th. year! Contact: Julie Connolly www.westportseaanglingfestival.eu Wednesday, 19 Jun 2013 - Sunday, 23 Jun 2013 Enquiry Westport Triathlon The Westport Triathlon is a sprint distance triathlon, inlcuding a 750m swim, a 20K cycle ride, and a 5 k run through the scenic grounds of Westport House. €35 per competitor. Register at www.westporttriclub.ie Saturday, 22 Jun 2013 - Saturday, 22 Jun 2013 Enquiry The Westport Festival of Music & Food 2013 Enjoy one of Ireland's emerging new premier arts & music festivals - back for a spectacular second year in the dramatic surroundings of Westport House! www.westportfestival.com Saturday, 29 Jun 2013 - Sunday, 30 Jun 2013 Enquiry The Clew Bay Half-Marathon A 21km marathon race along the gentle shores of Clew Bay in Co.Mayo Start: 12Noon. Entry: €40 Contact: James Morrison 087 - 3540160 clewbay2011@gmail.com to register. Saturday, 03 Aug 2013 - Saturday, 03 Aug 2013 Enquiry Croagh Patrick Annual National Pilgrimage Festival Climb Ireland's most celebrated mountain on 'Reek Sunday', 28th. July 2013. A programme of special events and activities is planned for this special week. www.croagh-patrick.com www.croaghpatrickheritagetrail.com Tuesday, 23 Jul 2013 - Sunday, 28 Jul 2013 Enquiry Golf Open Week Westport Golf Club www.westportgolfclub.com Friday, 02 Aug 2013 - Sunday, 11 Aug 2013 Enquiry Gaelforce West Gaelforce West is the largest one day adventure race in Europe! You will make your way through 67km of the most demanding and magnificent areas of Mayo, on foot, by kayak and by bike. Register www.gaelforceevents.com ... Saturday, 17 Aug 2013 - Saturday, 17 Aug 2013 Enquiry Run for Rescue Louisburgh – Westport Half Marathon In aid of - Mayo Mountain Rescue Mary Walsh 086-8371669 Email:mary.walsh@ireland.com Sunday, 01 Sep 2013 - Sunday, 01 Sep 2013 Enquiry Westport Chamber Music Festival The inaugural event - featuring Catherine Leonard & Hugh Tinney, Redmond O'Toole, & the RTE Vanbrugh Quartet. Musical recitals to include Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms & Kreisler. www.classicallinks.ie Friday, 06 Sep 2013 - Sunday, 08 Sep 2013 Enquiry Westport Food Festival The third Westport Food Festival incorporates both day and evening events in and around chosen venues across Westport Town, Murrisk and the Quays with activities to suit the whole family. www.westportfoodfestival.ie Friday, 06 Sep 2013 - Sunday, 08 Sep 2013 Enquiry Westport Arts Festival Westport Arts Festival is a celebration of the Arts - the programme is always different, interesting and exciting. This year’s festival represents one of the most ambitious to date. www.westportartsfestival.com Monday, 30 Sep 2013 - Sunday, 13 Oct 2013 Enquiry