Special Events in West Ireland

April
2nd April
Music for Galway 27th International Concert Series
Robin Tritschler sings Schubert's song cycle
Winterreise
Aula Maxima, NUI Galway, Galway City
Irish tenor and 2nd Prize winner at the 2007 Wigmore Hall International Song Competition Robin Tritschler is joined by one Britain leading young pianists, Gary Matthewman as they perform Franz Schubert's stirring song cycle Winterreise. The recital will be followed by a reception courtesy of the Austrian Embassy.

May
2nd - 4th May
Joe Heaney Commemorative Festival (Féile Chomortha Joe Éinniú)
Carna, Co. Galway
A weekend of music and dancing celebrating the life and achievements of the renowned sean nós singer, Joe Heaney.

2nd -5th May
Féile Chois Cuain
Louisburgh, Co. Mayo
Traditional music, song & dance featuring concerts, master classes, music & singing sessions, set dancing workshops and Céilí.

23rd May - 2nd June
Bog Week
Letterfrack, Connemara, Co. Galway
Ten day, multi-layered festival celebration of landscape - Connemara Walkabout artists and scientists exploring the landscape together. Fun Run on Sunday 25th. Music in local venues and out in the landscape. Music and sean nós workshops.
Art exhibition in the National Park.

June
Throughout June, July & August
Achill Sporting Club Fishing Competitions
Keel Lake / Lough Gall, Achill Island, Co. Mayo
Achill Sporting Club hosts regular fishing competitions in Keel Lake and Lough Gall.

July
Throughout July & August
Achill Sporting Club Fishing Competitions
Keel Lake / Lough Gall, Achill Island, Co. Mayo
Achill Sporting Club hosts regular fishing competitions in Keel Lake and Lough Gall.

August
1st - 4th August
Kilkelly National School 50 Years Celebration
Kilkelly, Co. Mayo
Kilkelly National School will celebrate with a reunion ball in Julian's of Midfield. Music on the streets of Kilkelly from 1st August and a pageant or duck race on 4th August.

September
1st September
Roscommon Races
Roscommon Racecourse, Co. Roscommon

6th September
Rat Race
Galway City, Co. Galway
Urban adventure race in medieval Galway City. Suitable for most levels of fitness.

October
Taispeántas Caorach Acaill (Achill Sheepshow)
Patten's, Derreens, Achill Island, Co. Mayo
A sheep show with competitions such as 'Glamorous Gran'. 'Hairiest Sheepman' and lot of fun for the children including face painting, art competition. There will be weaving and stalls with home grown & home made produce and competitions including best jams. best bread and best vegetable and floral arrangements. A great day all for all the family!