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Events & Festivals
Cultural highlights of the Clifden Arts Festival
The Legendary Ingramettes
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Widely celebrated as the "first-family of gospel music" in Richmond, Virginia, they have been blowing the roof off performance stages for nearly six decades, backed by their rock-solid house-shaking rhythm section with electric energy and spirit.
When Tuesday 20th September 20th 12pm
Where Clifden Station House Theatre
When Friday 23rd September 7pm
Where West Connemara Sports and Leisure Centre
Margaret Atwood in conversation with Elaine Feeney
One of the world's most acclaimed writers, the award-winning Canadian novelist, poet, and literary critic shares stories of her life and work with Elaine Feeney. Her latest novel is the long-awaited sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale, now an award-winning TV series.
When Wednesday 21st September at 7pm Where West Connemara Sports and Leisure Centre
Far Calls - a Tristan Heanue film
A new work by the actor/film director is a collaboration with artist and actor Olwen Fouéré, is based on the closing moments of “riverrun”, Fouéré’s acclaimed adaptation of the voice of the river in 'Finnegans Wake' by James Joyce, the river’s final farewell as she dissolves into the great ocean of time.
When Monday 19th September 5pm
Where Clifden Station House Theatre
Hail Thee: We Come in Reveries of Change
Award-winning Connemara designer and creative director Alison Conneely presents a project commissioned by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), whose activities promote global standards for social justice, human rights and climate justice.
When Throughout the festival
Where Festival Gallery at Station House Museum
Mike Denver in concert
Known as “The Galway Boy”, and one of Ireland’s top entertainers, born and raised in the town of Portumna he began singing from an early age, continuously honing his craft and performing local shows to eventually become the entertainer he is today.
When Friday 16th September 9pm
Where Clifden Town Hall
Inspirational Friendships
The voice of Rita Connolly has been featured in the music of Shaun Davey for over 40 years. Performing songs he composed for her, each inspired by the beauty and emotional depth of her singing, and joined by three musical friends.
When Friday 16th September 7pm
Where St. Joseph's Church
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Autumn Connemara Mountain Walking Festival
When 10th -11th Sept.
Where Leenane More connemaramountainwalkingfestival.com
Carna Walking Festival
When 9th-11th Sept.
Where Carna
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Inishbofin Tidings - Story Telling Festival
When 9th - 11th Sept.
Where Inishbofin Island
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Clifden Historical Walking Tours
When Tues & Thurs
Where Clifden Station House Hotel
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