Summer events and festivals

Another summer of exciting festivals and events along the Western Seaboard. Here is just a taste of what’s on during July and August.

July

Earagail Arts Festival 8th-23rd (throughout County Donegal)

Ballina County Mayo River Moy Week-end 8th & 9th including Salmon Festival 8th-15th and Macnas Community Parade (all part of Ballina 300th anniversary celebrations)

South Sligo Summer School, Tubbercurry 9th-15th (dedicated to music, song and dance)

Galway Film Fleadh 11th-16th

Galway International Arts Festival 17th-30th

Vandeleur Festival, Kilrush, County Clare 21st-23rd (featuring music, exhibitions, fire show, open air cėilí and fashion show)

Yeats International Summer School, Sligo 27th – 4th August

Mary From Dungloe International Arts Festival 29th- 7th August (56th Year)

August

Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal Folk and Traditional Music Festival 3rd-6th (star line up this year in the Marquee)

Grainne Uaile Festival, Newport County Mayo. 4th-7th (free family street event)

Rose of Tralee 18th-22nd not just about selecting the Rose, also street entertainment, outdoor concerts, a circus, funfair and even fireworks)

All Summer Long: Exhibition ‘This is the Modern World’ at the Galway City Museum, Spanish Arch featuring a wide selection of music related posters promoting gigs in the area between 1977 and 1982. Visitors can join in by sharing their own music scene memories in the visitor comments book. Free admission. Runs until 23rd September.