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Events & Festivals In Ireland's West

With a lower population and visitor numbers than the majority of other regions of Ireland, it can be sometimes tricky to find local events in the west. This is especially true once you travel outside of the cultural hub of Galway City. On this page we have tried to find the best events and activities in Galway as well as its surrounding areas.

Cinema in Ireland

West Ireland Film Festivals

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Irish music festival

West Ireland Music Festivals

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Book Festival Ireland

West Ireland Book Festivals

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Cycling past beach in Ireland

West Ireland Cycling & Walking

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Irish sandwich stall

West Ireland Food Festivals

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Mozzarella cheese at Irish farmers markets

West Farmers Markets

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Film Festivals in West Ireland

Music Festivals in West Ireland

Book Festivals in West Ireland

Cycling & Walking Events in West Ireland

  • Cliffs of Moher Cycle Challenge

    Moher, County Clare

  • April, annually
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Food Festivals in West Ireland

Farmers Markets in West Ireland

  • Ennis Farmers Market Clare (Friday, 8a.m to 2p.m)
  • Ballyvaughan Farmers Market Clare
  • St. Nicholas' Market Galway (Open Weekends only)
  • Kinvara Farmers' MarketGalway (Friday 10a.m to 2p.m)
EXPERIENCE IRELAND

Top 10 Day Trips in Ireland

These top attractions are all too good to put in a strict order. So just think of them as ten of the best destinations that you won't want to miss while exploring the Emerald Isle.

Trinity College, Dublin City
1
CITY

Dublin City Sightseeing

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Cliffs of Moher in Ireland
2
NATURE

The Cliffs of Moher

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Killarney Ireland
3
ADVENTURE

Killarney & National Park

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Giant's Causeway
4
NATURE

The Giant's Causeway

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Cork City Celebration
5
CITY

Cork City Sightseeing

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Clonmacnoise, Co Offaly
6
HERITAGE

Clonmacnoise

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Galway City Ireland
7
CITY

Galway City Sightseeing

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Rock of Cashel
8
HERITAGE

Rock of Cashel

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Derry City, Northern Ireland
9
CITY

Derry City & Walls

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Kylemore Abbey tourist attraction
10
HERITAGE

Kylemore Abbey & Gardens

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EXPLORE YOUR INTERESTS

What interests you most?

Discover the face of Ireland that interests you most. We've broken Ireland's attractions, locations, and events into categories so you can easily find what appeals to you and your group.

Irish Culture

A nation of poets, playwrights, thinkers, and creators. See the homes and landscapes that inspired the likes of Swift, Wilde, Yeats, Joyce and Heaney.

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TV & Film

You've seen them on the big screen. Now experience Ireland's landscapes for yourself, visiting the sets of Game of Thrones, Star Wars and other classics.

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Castles & History

An ancient world awaits you. From within the stones of Ireland's ancient castles and monuments, the legends of ages past will reveal themselves to you.

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Outdoor Pursuits

Don't forget your camera as you head outdoors in Ireland. Some magnificent landscapes await you whether you're walking, cycling, sailing or climbing.

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Island Life

As well as being an island itself, Ireland is surrounded by smaller islands with tiny populations and fascinating backstories. We're working our way through them!

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