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Events & Festivals
Photo Credit - Professor Chaosheng Zhang
Connemara's cultural highlights this month
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Conamara Bog Week
This annual festival run the by the local environmental, education & cultural organisation, offers an exciting programme of family entertainment with lots of music, events and walks in Connemara National Park.
When Fri 3rd - Mon 6th June Where Letterfrack More ceecc.org/conamara-bog-week
Summer Solstice Forest Bathing
Forest Bathing is based on the Japanese practice of “Shinrin Yoku”. It is a multisensorial, nature mindfulness experience that uses grounding exercises to connect with nature leaving you refreshed and relaxed.
When Sunday 19th June 10am Where Brigit's garden, Rosscahill More brigitsgarden.ie
The Raines - Concert
This folk/Americana trio create a unique and pure sound, writing strong and melodic songs, in which they weave in and out of vocal harmony and counter melody, interlaced with tender and rhythmic strings.
When Sunday 12th June Where Clifden Station House Theatre
More theraines.ie
Ballyconneely Performance Pony Show
Featuring 'Family Working Hunter Class, Lead rein, Mini Young Handlers', qualifiers for Joyce's Performance All Ireland Final, plus much more. A family fun day out for all.
When Saturday 4th June 10am Where Ballyconneely Community Park More facebook Ballyconneely-Performance-Connemara-Pony-Show
Connemara Rugby 7's Tournament
This fun filled weekend of rugby, which will cater for both men’s and women’s teams. Refreshments will be available at the pitch and lively entertainment will be provided over the weekend in the festival marquee.
When Saturday 8th - Sunday 9th July Where Connemara Rugby Ground More connemararfc.ie
Clifden Historical Tours
Explore the history of this 200-year-old town. Hear stories of famine, war, religious conflict, street riots and political rallies in the 'Capital of Connemara', during this 90 minute guided tour.
When Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays at 11am Where Clifden Station House Hotel More connemaragirlpublications.com
