festivals and fairs around north west coast ennistymon

This week long event includes both the Dancing festival and a summer school which will include over a thousand dancing students in various workshops all in preparation of the céilí’s held throughout the event....

This is held at the end of the Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking festival. Though part of that event has a life of its own and attracts many who wouldn’t have gone to the festival itself. This event includes the crowning of the Mr Lisdoonvarna and the Queen of the Burren....

The Willie Clancy Summer School of traditional music promotes the practice of Irish traditional music, song and dance through six days of intense workshops. The practical dimension is augmented by lectures on various aspects of the tradition. Dates to be confirmed...

This year there will be a European style Christmas market in the style similar to those you might see in Germany or Austria. There will be plenty of other festive workshops, cookery and concerts....

This tradition goes back well over a hundred years, and thousands flock to the west coast to maybe meet their soul-mate. The matchmaking events are concentrated on the weekends over the months of late August to early October and the idea is to give you the maximum opportunities to meet your future significant other....

Ennistymon Festival is a family orientated festival based around childrens activities during the day and music events for adults at night. There will also be a colloboration with visual artists in the locality who will exhibit work at a venue in the town.
Event dates for 2008 have yet to be confirmed....

This is definitely the place to be if you are a budding interest in writing. There are many workshops and discussion groups to help hone your ability and gain inspiration in the different writing styles open to you. Any type of writing, be they poetry, fact or fiction, is welcome here as are all age groups.
There are numerous workshops held throughout the year....