Ireland’s biggest and most famous racing festival, the Galway Races are the highlight of many a summer diary. From July 30th to August 4th, the racecourse at Ballybrit radiates excitement, as heart-thumping action, adrenaline-pumping finishes, and eyebrow-raising fashion set pulses racing. For racing enthusiasts, the cream of the world’s horses promise seven days of unrivalled action. The festival features 49 races, with the prize fund topping €2 million for the first time this year. The renowned Galway Plate, on the third day of the meeting, is the central race in …
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Galway Arts Festival 2012
With the Galway Arts Festival, the most popular holiday in destination in Ireland lays claim to the country’s biggest annual arts festival. Now 34 years old, the festival has established an impressive reputation with artists and companies worldwide in the fields of theatre, spectacle, dance, visual arts, music, literature, and comedy. Galway Arts Festival 2012 will take place from July 16th to 29th and feature more than 500 writers, artists, and performers, staging some incredible projects. Look forward to a world premiere of new Irish theatre, site-specific visual arts commissions, …
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Galway Volvo Ocean Race Finale July 2012
Volvo Ocean Race Finale 3rd - 8th July 2012 Recently voted Ireland’s top holiday destination, Galway welcomes yet more visitors when the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012 reaches its dramatic conclusion on Tuesday July 3rd, 2012. This mammoth nine-month race began in Alicante, Spain, on October 29th, 2011, forging its way through the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Southern Oceans before charging to its scheduled finish in Galway on July 3rd. From July 3rd to 8th, the medieval city will become one giant festival venue, anchored by the Race Village and …
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Galway Hotels Special Offers-€149 For 2 people, 2 Nights
If you fancy a trip away to the west of Ireland, but don’t want to spend too much of your hard earned cash, then check out our Galway hotel deals. Weekend and midweek breaks are available all year round at amazing rates. Read on for more information on our Galway hotels special offers. We, at GoIreland.com have just launched our new Value Breaks products, which are on offer in Galway and right throughout Ireland. 2 people can stay in a 3 or 4 star hotel for 2 nights (breakfast included) …
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Galway Events 2010
If County Galway is your destination of choice in 2010, then take out your diary and note some of the leading festivals and events taking place. We pick some of the top events, which you really should not miss. Galway Arts Festival, The International Rally, Tedfest… you really will be spoiled for choice. Safety Direct Galway International Rally 2010; 05 Feb-07 Feb (provisional) Billed to be as successful as the 2009 event, the Galway International Rally 2010 will feature some of Irish motor sport’s leading personalities. Also attracting entrants …
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Baboro International Arts Festival for Children
From 12th October-18th October, Galway will the setting for the Baboró International Arts Festival for Children. Gather the kids and head west for what is sure to be a fun-packed week of arts and entertainment… Devoted exclusively to children and families, the Baboro week long annual festival is sure to be another hit with local and international visitors alike. The programme, which varies from year to year, aims to underline the importance of the arts for young people and their families. A Baboro programme was first produced by the Galway Arts Festival back …
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The Galway Races 2009
Galway is located on the stunning west coast of Ireland and plays host to one of Ireland’s biggest sporting events each year - The Galway Races. The Galway Races is an event not to miss and is one of the most famed race meetings in the world. Showcasing the very best in horse racing, glamour, style, entertainment and fun, a trip to the Galway Races is a must. For further details please read on… The Summer Festival Meeting kicks off at Ballybrit Race Course with the following racing itinerary: Handicap - …
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Galway International Oyster Festival 2009
The Galway International Oyster Festival is a food festival held annually in Galway during the month of September. This festival is one of Ireland’s most celebrated festivals and will be celebrating its 55th year this September! For further details on this wonderful oyster festival please read on… From Thursday 24th September to Sunday 27th September 2009, Galway City will come even more to life with the famous and world-renowned Galway International Oyster Festival. It is the month of September when oysters are in season and what better way to celebrate …
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Galway Arts Festival 2009
The Galway Arts Festival attracts over 100,000 visitors to its annual festivities. With over 500 performers last year, festival goers are looking forward to July for a jam-packed fortnight of theatre, dance, music, literature and comedy. Have a look at our guide for more information… The Galway Arts Festival takes place from July 13th to July 26th, 2009.This is an unusual festival, as participants are first of all invited to submit a CD or DVD, along with reviews, and financial costs to the Festival Artistic Director. He will then choose …
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Eagles To Play Pearse Stadium! - CANCELLED
Rock Royalty, the Eagles will play Pearse Stadium, Galway on the 2nd of July in what many fans will consider a warm-up for the Dublin gig. With only two of the founding members remaining, the Eagles are still a force to be reckoned with and can pack concert venues worldwide. On the night look forward to hearing classics that set the Eagles on the road to rock super stardom, and also tracks from the latest album. Please read our brief article for more information… THIS CONCERT HAS BEEN CANCELLED In …
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