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Festivals

Westport Arts Festival takes place over ten days at the beginning October and gives an exciting insight into the lively community in Westport with a feast of theatre, dance, recital and music. There are children’s events, exhibitions and workshops. Visit Westport Arts Festival website.

Westport Music Festival takes place in August and features national and international music acts throughout the town. There are lots of activities for all ages including the extremely popular heritage day. Visit Westport Music Festival website.

Westport Sea Angling Festival is a one day shore event and three day boat event in the beautiful waters of Clew Bay. It takes place in June each year and has been running for over 50 years possibly making it the longest running sea angling event in Europe. Visit Westport Sea Angling Festival website.

Westport Horse & Pony Show dates back to 1741 and is a favorite among locals and visitors. It takes place in June in Drummindoo Stud and includes showing classes with many horses and ponies as well as a dog show. Visit Discover Ireland website.

Westport Folk & Bluegrass Festival showcases the best of local, national and international folk and bluegrass acts. The festival takes place in June and consists of music workshops, musical lunch and pub gigs. Visit Discover Ireland website.

Westport Horse Fair takes place on the last Saturday of September each year. The fair includes showing classes in the morning and also a dog show. Visit Discover Ireland website.

Ballina Salmon Festival offers ten days of fun filled artistic and cultural events catering for all age groups in July each year. The Lady of the Moy competition and the street festival are among the many highlights. Ballina is located 35 miles from the hotel. Visit Ballina Salmon Festival website.

Castlebar 4 Day Walks take place in July each year and have been running for over 40 years. The festival involves four days of walking, talking, rambling, music, song and dance. There are 10km, 20km, 30km and 40km walks as well as a 6 hour ramble. Castlebar is only 11 miles from the hotel. Visit Castlebar 4 Day Walks website.

Clifden Arts Week takes place in September and is a great celebration of the Arts which includes poetry readings, lectures, recitals, traditional music plus much more. Visit Clifden Arts Week website.

Connemara Pony Show takes place in Clifden in August and is a week-long celebration of the much loved Connemara Pony. The Pony Show is the highlight of the festival. Visit Connemara Pony Show website.

Féile Bia na Mara – Achill Seafood Festival takes place in July over a weekend of fun and feasting to celebrate Achill’s rich maritime heritage. Visit Féile Bia na Mara website.

Gael Force West is the largest one day adventure race of its kind and the 65km course stretches from Killary Harbour to Westport. The event takes place in August and involves stages of running, cycling, hiking up Croagh Patrick and kayaking across Killary Fjord. Visit Gael Force West website.

The Helm Skate Festival is held at the beginning of September and the aim is to catch one of Clew Bay’s monster skate. The festival attracts anglers from all over Europe and is extremely popular. Visit Discover Ireland website.

Leenane Food Festival takes place in September in the picturesque village of Leenane set at the head of Killary Harbour. There are producer displays of local foods for sampling and cooking demonstrations. There will also be hill walks, a composting demonstration and a vegetable growing workshop. Visit Leenane Food Festival website.

Louisburgh Music Street Festival takes place on the August bank holiday weekend and includes music, family and other events throughout the weekend. Louisburgh is just 13 miles from the hotel. Visit Louisburgh Music Street Festival website.

RoolaBoola Children’s Arts Festival is held in Castlebar in October and is a funky arts festival for young people. There is a packed programme of quality shows, events and and workshops. Visit RoolaBoola Children’s Arts Festival website.

Roundstone Summerfest is a fun filled four day festival for all ages with traditional Irish music, rock, pop, folk and jazz sessions. The festival takes place in August and there there are also children’s events, beat on the street and comedy night. Visit Roundstone Summerfest website.