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Cruinniú na mBád
Kinvara was once a thriving port. In the 19th century traditional Connemara
sailing crafts would fill Kinvara Bay laden with turf and other essentials.
The Cruinniú na mBád summer sea festival is organised by the village to recall
this trade and sees the old 'Galway Hookers' compete in thrilling races and events.
Fleadh ná gCuach
(The Cuckoo Flead), also in Kinvara, is a traditional music festival held on the first Bank Holiday in May.
There is a medieval type festival in Athenry each summer.
Clarinbridge Oyster Festival
in September is held out in the open.
Willie Clancy
International Summer School
in Miltown Malbay brings the
masters of Irish music to share their expertise.
The Fleadh Nua
in Ennis and festivals in Ennistymon, Feakle, Tulla,
Kilmihil and Killaloe showcase the deep-rooted music traditions of
the County. This festival commemorates one of the traditional Irish
Uilleann Pipers and takes the form of workshops, lectures and traditional
Irish music sessions.
The Pan Celtic Festival
takes place in Ennis April 1st- 6th.
Ennis Arts Festival (June 19-23)
Galway Arts Festival
National and Internatioanal theatre, dance, spectacle music, literature
and visual arts indoors and outdoors.
www.galwayartsfestival.ie
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