festivals and fairs around north west coast ennistymon

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...

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 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 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....