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Local Events
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.
Westport Music Festival
Category: Traditional Festivals
Dates:Thursday 5th - Sunday 8th August
A free open air music Festival. Along with the nightly music, there are various activities during the day for all ages not forgetting the very popular Heritage day on Sun 8th August. For more information click www.westportmusicfestival.com
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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