Local Events
Local Events
Category: Walking
Saturday 03rd April - Tuesday 06th April 2010
There will be a choice of 2 walks available on each of the 3 days, a easy - moderate walk or a hard - strenuous walk
For more information:
T. 098 26090
Westport Horse & Pony Show
Category: Agricultural Shows
May 2010 - To be confirmed
Westport Horse & Pony Fair dates back to 1741 and there are many classes of Horses and Ponies on the day! A great day for all the family
For more information:
T. 098 28940
Féile na Tuaithe - Turlough Park - A Celebration of Country Life Today
Category: General Festivals
Location: Castlebar - Caisleán an Bharraigh
Telephone: +353 (0)94 9031755
Dates: Sat 22.May.2010 to Sun 23.May.2010
Féile na Tuaithe: A Celebration of Country Life Today, at the National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park.
Westport's Bluegrass Festival
Category: General Festivals
Location: Castlebar - Westport
Telephone: +353 (0)87 7570958
Dates: Sat 25.June.2010 to Sun 27.June.2010
The Westport Folk and Bluegrass Festival will be taking off for the 4th time in 2010. After 3 very successful years the festival has grown in popularity both with the fans who are attending the event and the performing artists who are queuing up to take part.
This year, along side well known bluegrass acts, we will give stage to new coming bluegrass bands and we will put greater emphasis on the folk side of the festival. Once again we will keep the idea of local, national and international acts with bands and solo artists coming from Westport, Dublin, Northern Ireland and the UK.
Westport International Sea Angling Festival - Westport Sea Angling Festival - 1-Day Shore Event
Category: Angling Festivals
Location: Westport - Cathair na Mart
Telephone: +353 (0)87 7656202
Dates: Wed 23.Jun.2010 to Wed 23.Jun.2010
A festival of sea angling, a one day shore event and three day boat event. Now in its 54th year and possibly the longest running sea angling event in Europe.
Westport International Sea Angling Festival - Westport 53rd International Sea Angling Festival - 3-Day Boat Event
Category: Angling Festivals
Location: Westport - Cathair na Mart
Telephone: +353 (0)87 7656202
Dates: Fri 25.Jun.2010 to Sun 27.Jun.2010
A festival of sea angling, a one day shore event and three day boat event. Now in its 54th year and possibly the longest running sea angling event in Europe.
Castlebar International Four Days' Walking Festival - Castlebar International Four Days Walking Festival
Category: Walking
Location: Castlebar - Caisleán an Bharraigh
Telephone: +353 (0)94 9024102
Dates: Thu 01.Jul.2010 to Sun 04.Jul.2010
Walk with the world in Castlebar during the summer of 2010 - our 43rd anniversary! These walks are all about having fun and forging friendships that span the globe.
Knock Summer Youth Festival
Category: General Festivals
Location: Knock - Cnoc Mhuire
Telephone: +353 (0)94 9388100
Dates: Sun 25.Jul.2010 to Tue 27.Jul.2010
Catholic youth workers in Knock are preparing for an expected 1,000 young Catholics to descend on Ireland’s Marian Shrine for a four-day Oxygen-style camping festival this summer.
Louisburgh Music Street Festival - Louisburgh Street Festival
Category: Traditional Festivals
Location: Louisburgh - Cluain Cearbán
Telephone: +353 (0)98 66626
Dates: Fri 30.Jul.2010 to Sun 01.Aug.2010
The Louisburgh Street Festival takes place on the August Bank Holiday weekend. There will be great music, i.e. Lightening Strikes, John McNickel & Friends, The Conquerors, etc.
Rás Connachta International Cycle Race
Category: Cycling
June 2010 - To be confirmed
Rás International Cycle Race is an exciting race throughout Mayo's most scenic routes starting & finishing in one of Ireland's most beautiful towns, Westport.
For more information:
T. 086 8702062
Westport International Sea Angling Festival
Category: Angling Festivals
Wednesday 23rd June 2010
A festival of sea angling, a one day on-shore event and a three day boat event. It is now going into its 54th year and is one of the longest running sea angling events in Europe.
For more information:
T. 087 7656202
Westport Cycle Challenge
Category: Cycling
15th August 2010
You may choose either a 30 mile or 60 mile leisure cycle from Westport via the Sheeffry Mountains and back to Westport again
For more information:
T. 086 8702062
Gaelforce Cycle West
Category: Athletics
Saturday 21st August 2010
The Gaelforce Cycle West is a 24hr challenge brought to you by the organisers of the highly popular Gaelforce West Adventure Race.
The event incorporates a 24hr Mountain Bike Challenge and a 24hr Road Bike Challenge. These challenges are achievable by all levels of fitness, from the cycling and mountain biking elite to those groups of people who just want a personal achievement.
For More information:
T. 095 – 43411
E. clare@killary.com
W. www.gaelforcecyclewest.com
The Helm Skate Festival
Category: Angling Festivals
Thursday 02nd September 2010 - Friday 03rd September 2010
The Helm Skate Festival is a 2 day angling festival for all species of Skate in the Clew Bay area. Anglers from all over Europe come to try to get the catch of the day: One of Clew Bay's Monster Skate!!
For more information:
T. 098 26194
Westport Arts Festival
Category: Arts Festivals
Friday 01st October 2010 - Sunday 10th October 2010
A long established, locally organised festival for the enjoyment of all tourists & locals alike, & promises to be an exciting & diverse event.
For more information:
T. 098 27375
Westport Heritage Walks
Westport Historical Society has arranged guided walks of Westport. Walks start at 11am on Thursdays from the Clock Tower at the top of Bridge Street.
The charge is €6 per adult and children are free of charge if accompanied by an adult.
From June to September
For more information:
T. 098 26852
E. westportheritage@eircom.net
RoolaBoola Children's Arts Festival
Category: Arts Festivals
Location: Castlebar - Caisleán an Bharraigh
Telephone: +353 (0)94 9023733
Dates: Mon 18.Oct.2010 to Mon 25.Oct.2010
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