Connemara Begins - Events and Festivals

Clarinbridge Oyster Festival
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Clarenbridge is a wonderful place. It has that mix of style, culture and fun that few places can rival. Rich in history and generous in spirit, you are always guaranteed wonderful memories when you visit our pretty village by the sea. The sea has played, and continues to play a pivotal role in the life of Clarenbridge. From our shallow, sheltered shores come our most famous export, the renowed Clarenbridge Oyster. Visit our website at www.clarinbrige.com for more information.

Last Updated Spring 2008

Oughterard Tidy Towns Tidy Towns are holding a Clean Up Day this Saturday 8th March. We will be meeting in the Corribdale Car Park at 10.30am. We are hoping for a big turnout of people this year - Many hands make light work! Please support your town. If you can not make the clean up then just step outside your own front door and take responsibility for your own area.
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St Patrick's Day Parade 16th March 2008 This years St Patrick's day parade in Oughterard was as always very successful and a memorable occasion for all. We were lucky to have been graced with a bit of sunshine from above which put everyone in great spirits just in time for the parade. A big 'Thank you' to all that participated for a job very well done.
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Connemarathon 2008 A SuccessJekyll & Hyde weather did not stop records being broken at this years Fáilte Ireland Connemarathon! Sunday 6th April marked the eighth year of the annual and by now world renowned Fáilte Ireland Connemara International Marathon. With over 4,000 recorded entries from over 40 countries - Brazil to New Zealand, now making this a truly International event.
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Galway Races - July 28th to August 3rd 2008
The Galway Races has been part of the city's history since the first race meeting in 1869. The July/August race festival is one of the largest and most popular in the country. The Galway Races have been immortalised both in song and verse and the city virtually comes to a standstill for the six day meeting, with businesses in the city traditionally closing for at least the latter part of the week. This festival is one of the most important in Ireland. Oughterard "The Gateway to Connemara" is only a few miles away from the bustling city so why not enjoy the best of both worlds...

New Weed Cutting Boat Launched on Lough Corrib The Western Regional Fisheries board is delighted to announce the launch of a new boat designed for weed cutting operations on Lough Corrib. The boat was commissioned in conjunction with the Central Fisheries Board and the National Parks and Wildlife Service.
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The Annual Oughterard Show This year promises to be the biggest and most exciting show to date. A host of new events are planned with many new classes and championships added to this year's schedule. The Show will take place on Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st August 2008. www.oughterardshow.com
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The Oughterard Regatta Sunday 3rd August 2008 At Baurisheen Bay. Seniors, Juniors & Mixed Races. A fun day out for all the family with additional events of Tug Of War, Penalty Shoot Out, Throwing The Sheaf and a Bouncing Castle for the children. To end the day there will be a display of Irish Dancing and music by DJ Aidan Kenny.
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