Connemara Ireland Upcoming Events

Desmond O’Halloran Music Weekend


Inishbofin Connemara
The 2025 Desmond O’ Halloran Music Weekend runs from Friday 29th August - Sunday 31st August 2025. Welcome to a weekend full of music to celebrate the life and legacy of singer, musician, performer and islander Desmond O’Halloran. Traditional Irish music can be heard in sessions all around the island throughout the whole weekend. Details

Oughterard Agricultural and Horticultural Show


Oughterard Connemara
Oughterard Agricultural & Horticultural Show is one of the leading shows held in the West of Ireland.

Carna Walking Festival


Carna Connemara
Provides walkers and hikers of all ages the opportunity to explore the wild and rugged coastline of southern Connemara.

Cleggan Fringe Festival


Cleggan Connemara
The 2025 Cleggan Fringe Festival, from the 12th to the 14th of September 2025 promises a vibrant fusion of live music, culinary delights, and the enchanting rhythms of traditional Irish music and Sean Nós Dancing.

The Great Fjord Swim


Leenane Connemara
The 2025 Great Fjord Swim is an open-water swimming event which takes place in the deep green waters of Killary Fjord surrounded by the mountains of Mayo and Connemara.

Clifden Arts Festival


Clifden Connemara
The longest-running community arts festival in Ireland, Clifden Community Arts Festival, now heading into its 48th year will take place from September 17-28 and yet again promises to have something to excite everyone in the 2025 programme.

Inishbofin Set Dancing & Trad Weekend


Inishbofin Connemara
This annual festival is emerging as the perfect way to wrap up the end of summer and embrace the winter. The weekend will run from Friday to Sunday evening and will see a wealth of entertainment through song and dance.

Killary Surfski Weekend – Irish Surfski Championship


Leenane Connemara
Taking place from October 3rd to 5th, 2025, this Irish Surfski Championship weekend will bring together surfski and sea kayak paddlers of all levels for an event on Ireland’s west coast.

Conamara Sea Week


Letterfrack Connemara
The 2025 Conamara Sea Week takes place in October in the Quaker village of Letterfrack in North West Conamara.

Roundstone Windsurfing Slalom Event


Roundstone Connemara
The Roundstone Windsurfing Slalom Event takes place over the October bank holiday weekend on Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th October 2025

Maam Cross Fair


Maam Cross Connemara
Connemara Pony enthusiasts from around the world will be in Maam Cross for The 2025 Maam Cross Fair.

Leenane 5 Mile Run Jog Walk


Leenane Connemara
The Leenane /Maam branch of the Irish Red Cross are planning to host the 5 Mile Run, Jog, Walk, through Leenane on Sunday 16th November 2025.

Mol an Oige Concert


Clifden Connemara
The annual Mol an Oige Concert takes place in the Church of Ireland in Clifden on Dec 21 2025.

St. Patricks Day Parade


Clifden Connemara
Parades taking place in Clifden & Roundstone. Lots of fun and games for all the family. Check each of the event organizers websites for more details.

Clifden Traditional Music Festival


Clifden Connemara
The 2026 Annual Clifden Traditional Music Festival (Clifden Trad Fest) will take place from Thursday 9th April - Sunday 12th April in Clifden, Connemara, Co. Galway, playing host to top quality musicians, signers and dancers.

Connemara International Marathon


Maam Cross Connemara
The 2024 Connemara International Marathon is one of the world’s most scenic events, set in the dramatic scenery of the west of Ireland.

Inishbofin Arts Festival


Inishbofin Connemara
Set in the stunningly scenic and historic backdrop of Inishbofin, the 2026 Inishbofin Arts Festival is a colourful and eclectic mix of music, visual art, craft, heritage and fun family activities.

Inishbofin Walking Festival


Inishbofin Connemara
The 2026 Inishbofin Island Walking Festival gives visitors an opportunity to walk amid stunning Atlantic coastal scenery, crystal clear waters and award winning beaches surrounded by rich natural, built and cultural heritage.

Ballyconneely Performance Connemara Pony Show


Ballyconneely Connemara
The 2026 Ballyconneely Performance Connemara Pony Show at The Community Park Ballyconneely.

Maam Cross Connemara Pony Show


Maam Cross Connemara
The 2026 Maam Cross Connemara Pony Show. The annual Maam Cross Connemara Pony Show includes the following classes; Ponies Cattle Sheep Dogs

Roundstone Pony Show


Roundstone Connemara
The 2026 Annual Roundstone Connemara Pony, Dog & Sheep Show takes place at the Showground. The main event, the Connemara Pony Show, consists of 20 in-hand classes showcasing all ages and varieties of Connemara Pony.

Mass at St Macdara’s Island


Carna Connemara
The saint’s feast day is celebrated on 16th July every year, when people make their way to island for the celebration of Mass.

Ballyconneely Pony Show


Ballyconneely Connemara
Held on the third Sunday in July 2026 The Ballyconneely Pony Show with added attractions of a dog show, a craft show and even a bonny baby competition, there is so much on offer for young and not so young.

The Cashel Show


Cashel Connemara
A firm favourite of horse enthusiasts young and old, the 2026 Cashel Show takes place in Cashel Bay, County Galway and features a variety of classes

All Ireland Dog Show


Roundstone Connemara
The 2026 Roundstone All Ireland Dog show, held in August, has now become a very popular event.

Tour de Bog


Roundstone Connemara
The 2026 Tour De Bog cycle race will leave Roundstone village at 2.30pm and will make its way to Ballyconneely and back along the Bog Road through breath taking scenery until it reaches the village of Roundstone again.

This event listing is compiled for informational purposes only and is correct at time of publication. All event information may be subject to change by the organisers and you are advised to contact the organisers directly for the most up to date information before you travel. ConnemaraIreland.com cannot be held responsible for any alterations to the listed information.