Westport Heritage DayWhen? 08/08/2010 | Where? Westport
Westport Heritage Day, August 8th from 2-5pm. Céilí, Craic and dancing with the Heather Breeze Céilí Band. Fun for all the family

Historical Tour of WestportWhen? 10/03/2010 | Where? Westport
Historical Tour of Westport will take place. Leaving from the Clock on Wednesday the 10th at 11 am.

Lunch with a TwistWhen? 13/03/2010 | Where? Westport
For those who enjoy their food, the craic and the Cúpla Focal, a Lunch with an Irish twist will take place in the Mill Times Hotel, Westport on Saturday the 13th from 1-2.

Come along and enjoy using your cúpla focal.

Best Bilingual FloatWhen? 2010/03/17 | Where? Westport
The Best Bilingual Float Competition, is part of this years St. Patricks Day Parade. The theme here in Westport is Smarter Travel. This is been organised with Gnó Mhaigh Eo, Westport Chamber of Commerce and Westport Town Council.

‘Following the Whitethorn’ by Michael FortuneWhen? 23rd June 7.30pm | Where? Ballinrobe Community School, Ballinrobe
Mayo County Council has the pleasure of inviting you to the official launch screening of ‘Following the Whitethorn’ le Michael Fortune
www.followingthewhitethorn.com

Irish Summer CampsWhen? 3rd - 7th August | Where? Claremorris | Length? 5 Days
Fun Activities through Irish Mon - Fri 10am - 2.30 pm 7yrs - 14yrs eolas@conradhmhaigheo.ie 094 9022444/ 087-9781166

Irish Summer CampsWhen? 20th - 24th July | Where? Ballina | Length? 5 Days
Fun Activities through Irish Mon - Fri, 10am to 2.30 pm 7yrs - 14yr eolas@conradhmhaigheo.ie 094 9022444/ 087-9781166

Irish Summer CampWhen? 20th-31th July | Where? Ballaghadereen | Length? 10 days
More information call Meave 086 3724043 St. Attracta N.S.

CeilíWhen? 29 May 2009 | Where? Swinford | Length? 1
Meelick Community Centre @ 9.30 pm Music by Michael Monaghan

Seanós Dancing Classes Irene CunninghamWhen? Tuesday evenings | Where? Foxford | Length? 1
Brown Memorial Hall @ 8pm Contact Margaret 094 9256358

Irish Summer CampsWhen? 6th-10th July | Where? Castlebar | Length? 5 days
More information call Bridín 0949022444 or 087 9781166 eolas@conradhmhaigheo.ie

Irish Summer CampsWhen? 13th-17th July | Where? Westport | Length? 5 days
More information call Bridín 094 9022444 or 087 9781166 eolas@conradhmhaigheo.ie

Gael InnWhen? 1st June 2009 | Where? Iorras Gaeltacht | Length? 3 weeks
More information: 1890 675675 or 097 85727

Reading with Éilís Ní DhuibhneWhen? Thursday 11th June | Where? Castlebar Library | Length? 1 Day
Reading with Éilís Ní Dhuibhne Castlebar Library @ 7.30pm 094 904 4444 www.mayococo.ie

Féile mhór litríochta i gCo. Mhaigh EoWhen? 12ú - 14ú Meithimh | Where? Belmullet | Length? 3 Days
Tá áthas mór ar Oifig Ealaíon Chomhairle Contae Mhaigh Eo an fhoireann spreagúil a fhógairt do Dheireadh Seachtaine Force 12 a bheidh ar siúl i mbliana ón Aoine 12ú go dtí an Domhnach 14ú Meithimh i mBéal an Mhuirthead, Co. Mhaigh Eo. http://www.gaelport.com/default.aspx?treeid=37&NewsItemID=2150

Lá na Gaeilge - Volvo Ocean RaceWhen? Monday 1st June | Where? Galway | Length? 2 Weeks
Lá ceoil agus craic trí Ghaeilge. Bain triail as! http://www.volvooceanrace.org/

Muintir Chathair na MartWhen? 05/05/209 | Where? Achadh Ghobhair | Length? 1 Day
Tá Muintir Chathair na Mart ag dul ar thuras go Achadh Ghobhair ar an 5ú Bealtaine (Dé Mairt seo chugainn). Tá fáilte roimh chách. Beimid ag buaileadh le chéile ag an Séipéal ag 7.30. Feicfimid ansin tú.

Irish summer course for adultsWhen? 02/08/09 - 08/08/09 | Where? Eachléim | Length? 1 week
This course is an Irish language and cultural course for adults held in the Erris Gaeltacht. Erris is located in Aghleam in the North West of Mayo and is situated 10 miles south of Belmullet and west of Ballina. The course will be totally conversational and will cater for different levels of ability - total beginners, intermediate level and those who are relatively fluent already. Much of the area has also been designated as an area of special conservation. The courses will also introduce the students to the rich cultural heritage of the area and to the local flora and fauna. Timetable: Classes will be held each day from 10.00am to 1.00pm and from 2.00pm to 3.00pm.
Date: 02/08/09 - 08/08/09
Fee: €260
Gael-Linn T: 01 675 1200

R: eolas@gael-linn.ie
I: www.gael-linn.ie

Happy ChristmasWhen? 25/12/2009 | Length? 1 Day
Nollag Shona - Happy Christmas Go mbeimid beo ag an ám seo arís - May we be alive at this time next year. Athbhliain faoi mhaise duit - A properous New Year

Ciorcal LéitheoireachtaWhen? 14th May @8pm | Where? Conradh na Gaeilge, Ellison St, Castlebar
Sobalsaol by Pádraig Standún will be this months topic

Castlebar Gospel Choir - Songs of FreedomWhen? 17 June | Where? The Linenhall Arts Centre | Length? 1 Day
More Information: http://www.thelinenhall.com/

Mayo Concert Orchestra - Classical ConcertWhen? 11 & 12 May | Where? The Linenhall Arts Centre | Length? 2 Days
More Information: http://www.thelinenhall.com/

Sharon Shannon with Damien Dempsey & Shane McGowanWhen? 2 August | Where? Royal Theatre Castlebar | Length? 1 Day
More Information: http://www.theroyal.ie/

Ann Marie O'RiordanWhen? 5 July | Where? Royal Theatre Castlebar | Length? 1 Day
More Information: http://www.theroyal.ie/

Mums the Word - ComedyWhen? 16 May | Where? Royal Theatre Castlebar | Length? 1 Day
More Information: http://www.theroyal.ie/

Talk. Every Cloud has a silver liningWhen? 05 July | Where? National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Castlebar | Length? 1 Day
http://www.museum.ie/en/intro/country-life.aspx

Talk. The Moylough Belt Shrine: An Early Medieval ReliqaryWhen? 25 June | Where? National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Castlebar | Length? 1 Day
http://www.museum.ie/en/intro/country-life.aspx

Performance. Midsummer Tunes for Fathers DayWhen? 21 June | Where? National Museum of Ireland – Country Life | Length? 1 Day
http://www.museum.ie/en/intro/country-life.aspx

Drop in Event. The Knitting CircleWhen? 19 June | Where? National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Castlebar | Length? 1 Day
http://www.museum.ie/en/intro/country-life.aspx

Day Course. GenealogyWhen? 18 June | Where? National Museum of Ireland – Country Life , Castlebar | Length? 1 Day
http://www.museum.ie/en/intro/country-life.aspx

Junior Workshop. Housing in the PastWhen? 10 June | Where? National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Castlebar | Length? 1 Day
http://www.museum.ie/en/intro/country-life.aspx

Workshop & Demonstration. Damhsa Sean NósWhen? 07 June | Where? National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Castlebar | Length? 1 Day
Clann Uí Chuinneagáin http://www.museum.ie/en/intro/country-life.aspx

Bealtaine Drop in Event. Connacht Toestie Crafters - CrochetWhen? 30 May | Where? National Museum of Ireland – Country Life | Length? 1 Day
http://www.museum.ie/en/intro/country-life.aspx

Bealtaine Event. Turlough park house Garden TourWhen? 28 May | Where? National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Castlebar | Length? 1 Day
http://www.museum.ie/en/intro/country-life.aspx

Junior Event. Clay Weaving WorkshopWhen? 26 May | Where? National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Castlebar | Length? 1 Day
http://www.museum.ie/en/intro/country-life.aspx

Workshops. Drawing Day in association with the National Gallery of IrelandWhen? 23 May | Where? National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Castlebar | Length? 1 Day
http://www.museum.ie/en/intro/country-life.aspx

Bealtaine Drop in Event. The Knitting CircleWhen? 22 May | Where? National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Castlebar | Length? 1 Day
http://www.museum.ie/en/intro/country-life.aspx

Bealtaine Tour. Woodland WalkWhen? 10 May | Where? National Museum of Ireland, Castlebar | Length? 1 Day
http://www.museum.ie/en/intro/country-life.aspx

Bealtaine Demonstration, ButtermakingWhen? 14 May | Where? National Museum of Ireland, Castlebar | Length? 1 Day
http://www.museum.ie/en/intro/country-life.aspx

Bealtaine Tour. Woodland WalkWhen? 10 May | Where? National Museum of Ireland, Castlebar | Length? 1 Day
http://www.museum.ie/en/intro/country-life.aspx

Workshop. Introduction to Set DancingWhen? 09 May | Where? National Museum of Ireland, Castlebar | Length? 1 Day
http://www.museum.ie/en/intro/country-life.aspx

Talk. May DayWhen? 30 April | Where? National Museum of Ireland, Castlebar | Length? 1 Day
http://www.museum.ie/en/intro/country-life.aspx

Demonstration. Old Style Wood TurningWhen? 26 April | Where? National Museum of Ireland, Castlebar | Length? 1 Day
http://www.museum.ie/en/intro/country-life.aspx

Junior Workshop. In the Deep Blue SeaWhen? 22 April | Where? National Museum Of Ireland, Castlebar | Length? 1 Day
http://www.museum.ie/en/intro/country-life.aspx

Mayo Open Coffee ClubWhen? 22/04/09 @ 11am | Where? McWilliam Hotel, Claremorris
http://mayo-open-coffee-club.org

Westport Walking FestivalWhen? 10/04/09 | Where? Westport | Length? 5 days
www.walkingguideireland.com

Ballinrobe RacesWhen? Wednesday 22nd @ 5pm | Where? Ballinrobe Racecourse
The first meet of the year promises to be fun.

Féile Pobal Chrois MhaoilíonaWhen? 17 -27 July | Where? Crossmolina | Length? 10 Days
Phone: 087 9901329

Féile IorrasWhen? 17-26 July | Where? Belmullet | Length? 10 Days
Phone: 097 81079

Granuaile Folklore & Traditional WeekendWhen? 8-10 May | Where? Clare Island | Length? 3 Days
www.clareisland.org Phone: 098 26525/25087

Westport Cycling ChallengeWhen? 29 August | Where? Westport | Length? 1 Day
Telephone:+353 (0)86 870 2062

Fleadh Ceoil na hÉireannWhen? 21-23 August | Where? Roscommon | Length? 3 Days
www.fleadh2009.com

Féile Cill AlaWhen? 20-23 Lúnasa | Where? Killala | Length? 5 Days
Community Festival with history, culture, art and heritage events.

Féile Ghaoth SáileWhen? 9 - 16 August | Where? Geesla | Length? 8 Days
Féile Ghaoth Sáile, Geesla

Inisbiggle Island FestivalWhen? 8 - 9 August | Where? Inisbiggle | Length? 2 Days
Inisbiggle Island Festival

Féile Scoil AclaWhen? 3 August | Where? Achill Island | Length? 1 Day
www.achilltourism.com

LovefestWhen? 2 August | Where? Swinford | Length? 1 Day
Open-air twelve hour concert lovefest@live.ie

Siamsa SráideWhen? 1 - 5 August | Where? Swinford | Length? 5 Days
A street Festival with open-air celi, dances and Heritage day. There will also be history walks and talks. Phone: 094 9252105

Balla Hyper FestivalWhen? 1 August | Where? Balla | Length? 1 Day
Black Sod Point Challenge Triathlon

Black Sod Point Challenge TriathlonWhen? 19 September | Where? Belmullet | Length? 1 Day
Black Sod Point Challenge Triathlon

September Singles WeekendWhen? 25 September | Where? Clare Island | Length? 2 Days
September Singles Weekend For more information contact Donal O' Shea 098-26525 www.clareisland.org

Taispeántas Caorach AclaWhen? 4 October | Where? Achill Island | Length? 1 Day
Taispeántas Caorach Acla

Kiltimagh in sight of Raftery FestivalWhen? 16 November | Where? Kiltimagh | Length? 7 Days
Kiltimagh in sight of Raftery Festival

Spirit of ChristmasWhen? 11 -25 December | Where? Westport | Length? 15 Days
Spirit of Christmas

Vintage RallyWhen? 5th July | Where? Holymount
17th Annual Vintage Rally. A fun day for all the family with entertainment and children's shows. Contact Michael for more information. Phone: 087 810 9453 Website: www.westernvintage.com

Ciorcal LéitheoireachtaWhen? 09/04/2009 @8pm | Where? Togra Mhaigh Eo offices, Ellison St. Castlebar
The Irish Reading Circle will be discussing 'SobalSaol' by Pádraig Standún on Thursday 9th at 8pm in the Togra Mhaigh Eo office

Claremorris Drama FestivalWhen? 13th-22nd March | Where? Claremorris | Length? 9days
The festival takes place at 8:30pm nightly in the Town Hall except 8:45pm on Saturday nights and 8:00pm on final night (Sunday 22nd of March) when that night's performance will be followed by the presentation of prizes.
See www.claremorrisdramafestival.com for more information

'An Flóta is fearr' competitionWhen? 17th March | Where? Mayo
The most bilingual St. Patricks Day Float competition

Official Launch of Gnó Mhaigh EoWhen? 6/03/09, 12.30pm | Where? The Mill Times Hotel
Official Launch of Gnó Mhaigh Eo by An tAire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta Éamon Ó Cuív

Nábac to play at Matt Molloys for Seachtain na GaeilgeWhen? Wed 4th March, doors 8pm | Where? Matt Molloys, Westport
On the 4th of March to coincide with Seachtain na Gaeilge, Westport Arts Festival are hosting Nábac, a young, fresh and rhythmical traditional Irish band with diverse worldly influences. Two of the members of Nábac played in the support band for the very successful Kila gig of 2008 Westport Arts Festival.

Seisiún CeoilWhen? Lá Pádraig | Where? Tigh Marie Luke - Tuar Mhic Eadaigh
Music session

Clara Schumann - A Life in SongWhen? 08/02/09 @7pm | Where? Westport House
Clara Schumann - A Life in Song. The 29 heart warming songs of Clara Schumann woven into her life story, and accompanied by the Composer's own piano. Taking place in Westport House, Co Mayo. Commencing 20.00. Tickets: €25 & €15. Tel: +353 (0)86 3842692 - (Andrew Beatty).

Heritage Season - Boats, Fishing and Mayo’s Cultural HeritageWhen? 25/02/09 @8pm | Where? GMIT Castlebar
Críostóir Mac Carthaigh, Archivist/ Collector in the UCD Centre for Irish Folklore, will speak about Boats, Fishing and Mayo’s Cultural Heritage.

Heritage Season - The Natural Heritage of Ballycroy National ParkWhen? 18/02/09 @8pm | Where? GMIT Castlebar
Natural Heritage of Ballycroy National Park will be delivered by Sue Callaghan, District Conservation Officer, Ballycroy National Park.

Heritage Season - Nature and Tradition as a Source of InspirationWhen? 11/02/09 @ 8pm | Where? GMIT Castlebar
Nature and Tradition as a Source of Inspiration, A Talk on Baskets will be delivered by Joe Hogan, Loch na Fooey, award-winning basket maker and author of Basket Making in Ireland.

Heritage SeasonWhen? 04/02/09 @8pm | Where? GMIT Castlebar
Belderrig 70 Years On - delivered by Professor Seamus Caulfield, former Professor of Archaeology, University College Dublin

St. Brigids DayWhen? 01/02/09
St. Brigids Day

Valentines DayWhen? 14/02/09
Valentines Day

Inishbiggle FestivalWhen? 25/07/2009 | Where? Achill | Length? 2 Day
Achill

St.Colmans Garden Fete. family Fun DayWhen? 26 July | Where? Achill | Length? 1 Day
Achill

Scoil Acla- Traditional Summer SchoolWhen? 27/07/2009 | Where? Achill | Length? 7 Day
Achill

Bernie Varley Memorial Croí WalkWhen? 12 July | Where? Achill | Length? 1 Day
Achill

Achill Seafood FestivalWhen? 06/07/2009 | Where? Achill | Length? 4 Day
The Achill Féile Bia Na Mara (Seafood Festival) celebrates Achill Island's maritime culture and the rich harvest of its Atlantic waters. http://www.achilltourism.com/seafood.html

Heinrich Boll festivalWhen? 01/05/2009 | Where? Achill | Length? 4 Day
Achill

NábácWhen? 04/03/2009 | Where? Matt Molloys, Westport | Length? 1 Day
Westport

Feile Siúlóidí Oileáin AclaWhen? 14/03/2009 | Where? Achill | Length? 4 Day
Achill

Seachtain na Féile agus Paráid Lá Fhéile PádraigWhen? 14/03/2009 | Where? Kiltimagh | Length? 4 Day
Kiltimagh

Maratón Idirnáisiúnta ChonamaraWhen? 22 March | Where? Conamara | Length? 1 Day
Conamara

Féile Chois Cuain, LouisburgWhen? 01/05/2009 | Where? Louisburg | Length? 4 Days
Louisburg

Feile Phléaráca ChonamaraWhen? 01/05/2009 | Where? Conamara | Length? 4 Days
Conamara

Fleadh Coeil Mhaigh EoWhen? 07/05/2009 | Where? Ballycastle | Length? 4 Day
Ballycastle

The Mask Cycle ChallengeWhen? 16/05/2009 | Where? Western Lake Cycling Centre, Ballinrobe | Length? 1 Day
Ballinrobe

Rásaí Trá LeacanWhen? 22/05/2009 | Where? Killala | Length? 1 Day
Kilalla

Feile na TuaitheWhen? 23/05/2009 | Where? Turlough Park, Castlebar | Length? 2 Day
Turlough Park, Castlebar

Guinness Blues FestivalWhen? 29/05/2009 | Where? Castlebar | Length? 3 Days
Castlebar

Singles WeekendWhen? 05/06/2009 | Where? Clare Island | Length? 3 Day
Clare Island

Connaught International RÁSWhen? 13/06/2009 | Where? Westport | Length? 3 Day
Westport

Horse Fair LouisburgWhen? 20 June | Where? Louisburg | Length? 1 Day
Louisburg

Fishing FestivalWhen? 20/06/2009 | Where? Westport | Length? 3 Day
Westport

Fishing FestivalWhen? 18 June | Where? Westport | Length? 1 Day
Westport

53rd Clewbay sea Angling FestivalWhen? 24/06/2009 | Where? westport | Length? 5 Day
Westport

Folk & Bluegrass FestivalWhen? 26/06/2009 | Where? Westport | Length? 3 Day
Westport

Scoil Samhradh na mBardWhen? 01/07/2009 | Where? Clare Island | Length? 6 Day
Clare Island

Maratón Oileán AclaWhen? 4 July | Where? Achill | Length? 1 Day
Achill

4 Day International WalkWhen? 02/07/2009 | Where? Castlebar | Length? 4 day
Castlebar

Ballina Salmon FestivalWhen? 10/07/2009 | Where? Ballina | Length? 10 Day
Ballina

Féile IorrasWhen? 17/07/2009 | Where? Belmullet | Length? 10 Day
Belmullet

Polkadot Cycling ChallengeWhen? 19/07/2009 | Where? Ballinrobe | Length? 1 Day
Ballinrobe

Féile na hÓigeWhen? 23/07/2009 | Where? Knock | Length? 4 day
knock

Oilithreacht Chruach PháidraigWhen? 26 July | Where? Westport | Length? 1 Day
Westport

Crossmolina Community FestivalWhen? 17/07/2009 | Where? Crossmolina | Length? 11 Days
Crossmolina

Agriculture ShowWhen? 01/08/2009 | Where? Claremorris | Length? 2 Days
Claremorris

Féile Scoil AclaWhen? 27/07/2009 | Where? Achill | Length? 11 Day
Achill

Lá OidhreachtaWhen? 9 August | Where? Westport | Length? 1 Day
Westport

Westport Music FestivalWhen? 6/08/2009 | Where? Westport | Length? 4 Day
Westport

Féile EaláineWhen? 13/08/2009 | Where? Belmullet | Length? 6 Day
Belmullet

Geal Force WestWhen? 22/08/2009 | Where? Westport | Length? 2 Day
Westport

Agriculture ShowWhen? 6 September | Where? Ballinrobe | Length? 1 Day
Ballinrobe

Oireachtas na GaeilgeWhen? 28/10/2009 | Where? Letterkenny, Donegal | Length? 5 Day
Letterkenny, Donegal

RoolaBoolaWhen? 19/10/2009 | Where? Castlebar | Length? 7 day
Castlebar

Westport Arts FestivalWhen? 02/10/2009 | Where? Westport | Length? 10 Day
Westport

Horse Show & FairWhen? 26 September | Where? Westport | Length? 1 Day
Westport