{"id":2613,"date":"2026-03-26T11:32:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T11:32:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/?page_id=2613"},"modified":"2026-04-21T11:06:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T11:06:04","slug":"connemara-events-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/connemara-events-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Connemara Events Guide 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2613\" class=\"elementor elementor-2613\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfc6542 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dfc6542\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8443a67 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8443a67\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68574f0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"68574f0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bfda95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8bfda95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Connemara Events Guide 2026<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bd4602 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8bd4602\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d71732 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8d71732\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Connemara is one of Ireland\u2019s most breathtaking regions, known for its wild landscapes, coastal beauty, and vibrant local culture. Throughout the summer months, the area comes alive with festivals, regattas, music events, and traditional celebrations. Whether you\u2019re interested in outdoor adventure, Irish music, or authentic community gatherings, this Connemara Events Guide 2026 highlights the best experiences to enjoy during your visit.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-140a479 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"140a479\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fc7a78 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7fc7a78\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-386b544 elementor-align-justify elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"386b544\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#june\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Events in June<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d40bb2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d40bb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><a href=\"#WestportFolk\"><strong>4\u20137 June<\/strong> \u2013 Westport Folk &amp; Bluegrass Festival<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#ClifdenSummerFest\"><strong>12\u201314 June<\/strong> \u2013 Clifden Summer Fest<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#GaelforceWest\"><strong>13 June<\/strong> \u2013 Gaelforce West<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#RomsuckRegatta\"><strong>14 June<\/strong> \u2013 Romsuck Regatta<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Rivers\"><strong>16\u201318 June<\/strong> \u2013 Rivers on Aran \u2013 Inis M\u00f3r<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-862609c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"862609c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82bb258 elementor-align-justify elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"82bb258\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#july\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Events in July<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5abec6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f5abec6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><a href=\"#Diamondhill\"><strong>9\u201312 July<\/strong> \u2013 Diamond Hill Music Festival<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Roundstoneshow\"><strong>12 July<\/strong> \u2013 Roundstone Pony, Cattle, Sheep &amp; Dog Show<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Galwayinternational\"><strong>13\u201326 July<\/strong> \u2013 Galway International Arts Festival<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Feilemhicdara\"><strong>16 July<\/strong> \u2013 F\u00e9ile Mhic Dara (Mass on MCDARA Island)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Carnaregatta\"><strong>18 July<\/strong> \u2013 Carna Regatta<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Ballinrobefestival\"><strong>18\u201326 July<\/strong> \u2013 Ballinrobe Festival<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Roundstoneregatta\"><strong>25\u201326 July<\/strong> \u2013 Roundstone Regatta<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Galwayraces\"><strong>27 July \u2013 2 August<\/strong> \u2013 Galway Races Summer Festival<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Festivalofthesea\"><strong>31 July \u2013 9 August<\/strong> \u2013 Festival of the Sea<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d82f60e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d82f60e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3688752 elementor-align-justify elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"3688752\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#august\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Events in August<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a030eb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a030eb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><a href=\"#Cashelshow\"><strong>2 August<\/strong> \u2013 Cashel Show<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Roundstonedogshow\"><strong>3 August<\/strong> \u2013 Roundstone Dog Show<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Casheltogetherfestival\"><strong>3\u20139 August<\/strong> \u2013 Cashel Together Festival<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Tourdebog\"><strong>4 August<\/strong> \u2013 Tour de Bog<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Turfwarrior\"><strong>8 August<\/strong> \u2013 Turf Warrior<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Heritageweek\"><strong>15\u201323 August<\/strong> \u2013 National Heritage Week<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Inishbofinregatta\"><strong>16 August<\/strong> \u2013 Inishbofin Regatta<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#ponyshow\"><strong>18\u201321 August<\/strong> \u2013 Connemara Pony Show<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Halloran\"><strong>28\u201330 August<\/strong> \u2013 Des O\u2019Halloran Music Weekend (Inishbofin)<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9701895 june e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9701895\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"june\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8117fdd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8117fdd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b64a42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6b64a42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Events in June\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48a3f0b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"48a3f0b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"WestportFolk\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a598454 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a598454\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Galway-Hooker-Regatta-Boat.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2697\" alt=\"Galway Hooker Regatta Boat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Galway-Hooker-Regatta-Boat.webp 900w, https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Galway-Hooker-Regatta-Boat-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Galway-Hooker-Regatta-Boat-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eacd762 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"eacd762\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ccf6cfd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ccf6cfd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Westport Folk &amp; Bluegrass Festival<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73882f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"73882f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westportfolkandbluegrass.com\/\">Westport Folk &amp; Bluegrass Festival<\/a> takes place June 4\u20137, 2026, in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WestportFAB\/\">boutique event<\/a> features top folk, bluegrass, and old-time artists from Ireland, Europe, the USA, and beyond. Across four days, it offers high-quality performances, including seated evening concerts showcasing leading international and Irish folk musicians.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c52477b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c52477b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"ClifdenSummerFest\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-626e7ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"626e7ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Clifden Summer Fest<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8be7641 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8be7641\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"1671d3ec-028c-451e-ac20-f75ac2ce2273\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-3\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"><\/section><section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:a5192a90-e6f2-4c9a-ab15-0913c7c07290-1\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-4\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"><div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"><div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"7c95944f-83b1-4ecf-bede-231f81282eca\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"><div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"286\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The third annual <a href=\"https:\/\/clifdensummerfest.com\/\">Clifden Summer Fest<\/a> runs June 13\u201315, 2025, at The Showgrounds in Clifden, Connemara, County Galway. This three-day event showcases top Irish music in a scenic setting. Gates open daily at 2:00 PM, with on-site parking and nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/rentals\/rentals-clifden-d380230\/l\/\">accommodation available in Clifden town<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9ff591 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e9ff591\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"GaelforceWest\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a72b9e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a72b9e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Gaelforce West<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7aa6077 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7aa6077\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gaelforceevents.com\/en\/gaelforce-west-adventure-race\">Gaelforce West<\/a> takes place June 13, 2026, in Connemara, finishing in Westport. Celebrating 20 years, Ireland\u2019s original adventure race features a 68 km multi-discipline challenge. A new 34 km Gaelforce Westport sprint adds a shorter run-and-cycle option, welcoming newcomers to this iconic endurance event.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12f6cf5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"12f6cf5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"RomsuckRegatta\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27ff972 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"27ff972\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Romsuck Regatta<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5183c98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5183c98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/coistelarnagcurrachai\/\">Romsuck Regatta<\/a> is a traditional Irish boat festival in Rosmuc, County Galway, taking place on 14\u202fJune\u202f2026. The event features races and displays of historic vessels like currachs and Galway Hookers, alongside cultural activities celebrating maritime heritage on Galway Bay. Schedules may change due to weather conditions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1ddff5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a1ddff5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"Rivers\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13c24e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"13c24e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Rivers on Aran \u2013 Inis M\u00f3r<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f73fb8b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f73fb8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Rivers on Aran \u2013 Inis M\u00f3r is a three\u2011day cultural and artistic event held from\u202f16 to\u202f18\u202fJune\u202f2026 on the Aran Island of Inis M\u00f3r, County Galway, Ireland.\u00a0It celebrates the life, work and influence of Modernist artist Elizabeth Joyce Rivers, who lived and created art on the island in the 1930s\u201340s.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea8d03c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ea8d03c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"july\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9791db9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9791db9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd292d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cd292d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Events in July\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba35568 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ba35568\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"Diamondhill\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26f6424 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"26f6424\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Galway-International-Arts-Festival.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2696\" alt=\"Galway International Arts Festival\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Galway-International-Arts-Festival.webp 900w, https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Galway-International-Arts-Festival-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Galway-International-Arts-Festival-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ab3941 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9ab3941\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05b48cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"05b48cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/Diamond-Hill-Music-Festival-61573857214957\/\">Diamond Hill Music Festival<\/a> 2026 takes place 9\u201312 July in Letterfrack, County Galway. Featuring live performances from Claudia Buckley, Johnny Brady, and the Carey Band, sports coverage, and community events. Open to over\u201118s only, the festival celebrates music, culture, and local support in a vibrant weekend setting.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea7ee0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ea7ee0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Diamond Hill Music Festival<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34a8382 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"34a8382\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"Roundstoneshow\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-733b30f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"733b30f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The 19th <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roundstoneponyshow.com\/\">Annual Roundstone Connemara Pony, Dog &amp; Sheep Show<\/a> takes place 12 July 2026 in Clifden, County Galway. Featuring 20 in-hand pony classes, plus dog and sheep competitions, the show celebrates rural tradition. A family-friendly event, it combines equestrian excellence, livestock displays, and local culture for competitors and spectators alike.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c602dd1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c602dd1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Roundstone Pony, Cattle, Sheep &amp; Dog Show<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a57931 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7a57931\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"Galwayinternational\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7447136 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7447136\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.giaf.ie\/\">Galway International Arts Festival<\/a> 2026 runs 13\u201326 July in Galway City. Showcasing world-class theatre, music, visual arts, and innovative performances, the festival features the First Thought Talks discussion platform. Celebrating nearly 50 years of cultural excellence, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GalwayInternationalArtsFest\">GIAF<\/a> presents bold new works, attracting international artists and audiences to Ireland\u2019s vibrant arts scene.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65b5411 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"65b5411\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Galway International Arts Festival<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-308cf97 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"308cf97\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"Feilemhicdara\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f7843c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f7843c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CoisteFheileMhicDara\/\">F\u00e9ile Mhic Dara<\/a> is a traditional maritime pilgrimage held every July 16th on St. MacDara\u2019s Island, Connemara. Hundreds of people travel by boat for an outdoor Mass at a 10th-century stone oratory. The festival honors the patron saint of sailors and features a colorful regatta of traditional Galway Hooker boats.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9866dd9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9866dd9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> F\u00e9ile Mhic Dara (Mass on MCDARA Island)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c17afdd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c17afdd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"Carnaregatta\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd27ac1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dd27ac1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As part of the F\u00e9ile Mhic Dara,\u00a0 it will take place the Carna Regatta, a spectacular display of maritime heritage, on July 18th. While many use the Mace Pier ferry service, others honor tradition by rowing their own currachs to the island. After the noon Mass, the waters come alive with the iconic Galway Hookers racing in the official F\u00e9ile Mhic Dara regatta.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd8b69c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fd8b69c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Carna Regatta<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72cd1aa e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"72cd1aa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"Ballinrobefestival\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca62ef0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca62ef0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ballinrobefestival\/\">Ballinrobe Festival<\/a> 2026 runs from 18\u201326 July in Ballinrobe, County Mayo, offering nine days of community events, live entertainment, and family activities. The highlight is the Queen of the Lakes finale. Based on previous editions, it features parades and music, though full 2026 details have not yet been announced.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72b123b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"72b123b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ballinrobe Festival<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e7d0d7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2e7d0d7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"Roundstoneregatta\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4424acc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4424acc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Roundstone Regatta 2026 takes place 25\u201326 July in Roundstone, County Galway. This traditional maritime event showcases historic Irish boats, including currachs and Galway Hookers, with sailing displays along the Connemara coast. Celebrating local heritage and seafaring culture, it offers a scenic and authentic experience, with schedules subject to weather conditions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a666f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7a666f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Roundstone Regatta<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ceeda6b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ceeda6b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"Galwayraces\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d7b695 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0d7b695\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/galwayraces.com\/summer-festival\/\">Galway Races Summer Festival<\/a> 2026 runs 27 July to 2 August at Ballybrit Racecourse in Galway. One of Ireland\u2019s most famous horse racing events, it features seven days of racing, including the Galway Plate, Ladies Day, and Mad Hatters competition, combining sport, fashion, entertainment, and a lively social atmosphere for all.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a774b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7a774b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Galway Races Summer Festival<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64b9615 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"64b9615\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"Festivalofthesea\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-542c7d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"542c7d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/festivalofthesea\/\">Cleggan and Claddaghduff Sea Festival<\/a> 2026 takes place 31 July \u2013 9 August on the Aughrus Peninsula, County Galway. Now in its 47th year, the festival features seafood, live music, arts, the Cleggan Regatta, and family-friendly activities including kayaking, walking, and kids\u2019 events, celebrating Ireland\u2019s vibrant coastal culture and community spirit.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80d0179 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"80d0179\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Festival of the Sea<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b5e223 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6b5e223\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"august\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ce8538 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4ce8538\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfffba4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bfffba4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Events in August\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21187da e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"21187da\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"Cashelshow\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a69e41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5a69e41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1140\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Connemara-Pony-Show.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1837\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Connemara-Pony-Show.png 1140w, https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Connemara-Pony-Show-300x118.png 300w, https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Connemara-Pony-Show-1024x404.png 1024w, https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Connemara-Pony-Show-768x303.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9aa8c2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e9aa8c2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1db3992 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1db3992\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cashelponyshow\/\">Cashel Show<\/a> 2026 takes place Sunday, 2 August in Cashel, County Galway. A popular event for horse enthusiasts, it features classes for colts, fillies, mares, and more, along with a dog show at 2:00\u202fpm. The show offers a full day of equestrian and family-friendly entertainment in scenic Connemara.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c1fc8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8c1fc8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cashel Show<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cd4ae7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6cd4ae7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"Roundstonedogshow\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-834811e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"834811e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Roundstone Dog Show 2026 is scheduled for 3 August at 1\u202fpm in Roundstone, County Galway. Organised by the Roundstone Pony Show Association, the event traditionally features dog classes, agility displays, and family\u2011friendly competitions. Full details for 2026 have not yet been released, but it continues a popular local tradition.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09b6b48 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"09b6b48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Roundstone Dog Show<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0c7ceb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d0c7ceb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"Casheltogetherfestival\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39261b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39261b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/casheltogether\/\">Cashel Festival<\/a> 2026 takes place 3\u20139 August in Cashel, Connemara. One of last year\u2019s highlights included a family fun day with sea fishing, 5\u2011a\u2011side soccer, c\u00e9il\u00ed dancing, music every night, and heritage celebrations that drew locals and visitors alike. Full 2026 details are yet to be confirmed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57e81be elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"57e81be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cashel Together Festival<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1384f70 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1384f70\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"Turfwarrior\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75f033e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"75f033e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tour de Bog<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b147f77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b147f77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Tour de Bog 2026 takes place 4 August in Roundstone, County Galway. This fun 32\u202fkm cycle is open to all ages, starting at the church carpark, with registration from 10\u202fam. Participants receive a Tour de Bog t-shirt, and the event concludes with music, awards, and a family-friendly celebration.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25dcf5e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"25dcf5e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"Tourdebog\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cbdb18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4cbdb18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Turf Warrior<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e6078b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9e6078b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gaelforceevents.com\/en\/turf-warrior\">Turf Warrior 2026<\/a> takes place 8 August beside Killary Fjord, County Galway. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GaelforceEvents\/\">7\u202fkm mud run and obstacle course<\/a> challenges participants with mud pits, gorges, waterfalls, hills, and fjord swims. Set in Connemara\u2019s dramatic landscape, it combines adventure, fitness, and fun for thrill-seekers ready to test their endurance and bravery.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a7e249 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6a7e249\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"Heritageweek\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b976232 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b976232\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heritageweek.ie\/\">National Heritage Week<\/a> 2026 runs 15\u201323 August across Ireland, exploring the theme \u201cHeritage at Risk.\u201d The event highlights endangered built, natural, and cultural heritage, showcasing workshops, talks, and demonstrations. In 2025, over 2,500 heritage events took place. Participants can explore sites, skills, and practices requiring preservation and community care.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3aca49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a3aca49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">National Heritage Week<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c3f577 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6c3f577\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"Inishbofinregatta\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8108963 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8108963\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/visitinishbofin\/\">Inishbofin Regatta<\/a> 2026 is scheduled for 17 August. Details are not yet available for this year. In 2025, the event featured traditional currach racing in 4 Oar, 6 Oar, and other categories, with registration at 12 noon, races from 1 pm, and a buffet dinner, live music, and raffle at Murray\u2019s Doonmore Hotel.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cee9888 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cee9888\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Inishbofin Regatta<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fac5906 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fac5906\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"ponyshow\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e869a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e869a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ConnemaraPonyShow\/\">Connemara Pony Show<\/a> 2026 takes place 18\u201321 August in Clifden, Co Galway, celebrating 101 years of the festival. The show features in-hand, ridden, and working hunter classes, plus a puissance competition. Visitors can also enjoy dog shows, Irish dancing, craft stalls, and regional competitions for food, arts, and crafts.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8de6924 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8de6924\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Connemara Pony Show<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f834a08 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f834a08\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd18f41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bd18f41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/The-Desmond-O-Halloran-Music-Weekend-100084137379416\/\">Des O\u2019Halloran Music Weekend<\/a> 2026 takes place 28\u201330 August on Inishbofin, celebrating the life and legacy of local singer and musician Desmond O\u2019Halloran. Set against Connemara\u2019s island scenery, the festival brings together family, friends, and admirers, featuring music sessions and cultural events honouring one of Inishbofin\u2019s most cherished performers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9506656 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9506656\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"Halloran\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Des O\u2019Halloran Music Weekend (Inishbofin)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8818672 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8818672\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46efe0c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"46efe0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"1026\">With so much happening across Connemara, there\u2019s no better time to plan your stay. Make the most of your trip by booking early with Connemara Holiday Lettings, where you\u2019ll find a wide range of carefully selected homes in the heart of it all. Secure your ideal accommodation and experience Connemara at its very best.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-710562e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"710562e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Secure your accommodation in Connemara<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-425f5bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-grid\" data-id=\"425f5bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"grid.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"its--row alojamientos-recomendados\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"alojamientos-recomendados-container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/rentals\/house-ballyconneely-flaherty-cottage-460433.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"width: 23%;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"apartamento-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"imagen_recomendados\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/crs.avantio.com\/fotos\/2\/1702992407e74a08c9493ea8b07f53b63fd03f8c7b\/big17029924277b706168886c70ff7e16d61ead3b7a6e.jpg\" alt=\"Flaherty Cottage, Cosy relaxing cottage with views\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ubicacion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot icono-mapa\"><\/i><span class=\"ubicacion-texto\">Ballyconneely - 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