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25 Bealtaine 2012 - The Wise Woman Weekend (Liatroim)

May 25-27 Dromahair Co. Leitrim An annual gathering of women - of any age and origin - for the purpose of having fun, exploring, meeting others, being empowered and inspired in our womanhood and our individuality A charitable organisation, completely run by volunteers A sacred environment where we can celebrate everything the feminine means to us A time away from the daily demands of life, to reconnect with our wisdom and acknowledge our deepest yearnings for ourselves and the world A place to be creative, deepen our knowledge, discover new ideas and learn new skills A joyful break for relaxation and re-creation A supportive environment where we can share stories and experiences, wisdom and insights, dreams and desires A chance to attend three workshops out of twelve - which cover an exciting variety of topics and activities A Friday night welcoming ceremony A morning Greeting to the day A Saturday night Dinner and social event with Open Mic. An Elder Talk A Silent Grandmothers participatory story A closing Bealtaine Festival Ritual Places can be booked by logging onto the Wise Woman Weekend website at www.wisewomanireland.org or by e-mailing info@wisewomanireland.org

25 Bealtaine 2012 - Donegal Live (Dún na nGall)

25th May - 27th May 2012 A spectacular three day event in May will feature live open air concerts in The Diamond and a major exhibition area highlighting the best that Donegal has to offer in the the categories below.

26 Bealtaine 2012 - Achill Secret Garden Food & Health fair (Maigh Eo)

Achill Secret Garden is hosting a Food & Health Fair on Saturday, 26th May, from 12.00-17.00pm. History of the Garden: The core part of the 3 acres garden was established through the planting of Monterey Cypresses, roughly 100 years ago; they gave the much-needed shelter to the rest of the terrain. Amongst the many (famous) artists that lived on Achill Island around the turn of the last century was the painter Mr. Alexander Williams. According to his still existing diary, he introduced a vast range of plants and trees, like the line of still existing Rhododendrons which he planted on April 17th 1907. See also: www.alexanderwilliamsrha.com.

26 Bealtaine 2012 - The Northwest Garden Show 26-27th May (Dún na nGall)

The Northwest Garden Show has now grown to become the biggest garden & outdoor living event in the North of Ireland. With visitors in excess of 13,000 in 2011, it is now a must for all gardening & outdoor living enthusiasts. The wide variety of activities and festival atmosphere makes it a great family friendly weekend. This year's show will include expert professional gardening advice and inspiration; a garden & outdoor living exhibition; floral demonstrations; gardening competitions; farmers market; craft fair; live cooking demonstrations; food quarter; hospitality tent; sports & leisure activities; kids zone; celebrity guests and much more! Venue: Castlefinn Partnership Initiative (CPI), Castlefinn, Co. Donegal

26 Bealtaine 2012 - Buy My Dress – Ladies it’s back… (Maigh Eo)

Buy My Dress – Ladies it’s back… After huge success last year The Down Syndrome Centre in association with Kellogg’s Special K are delighted to announce that Mayo has been chosen as a key venue for Buy My Dress 2012. Mark the 26th May 2012 in your diary, the one day only sale of pre-loved designer and high street dresses is coming again to The Royal Theatre Castlebar, Co Mayo.

26 Bealtaine 2012 - Great Western Greenway 10k walk/run (Maigh Eo)

Great Western Greenway 10k walk/run gets set to go on Saturday 26th May at 2pm. The event is centrepiece to a wide range of events taking place in Westport during the ‘Get Out There Adventure Festival’ 21st–27th May. To enter log onto www.mayosports.ie or enter on the morning of the walk/run at the Westport Leisure Park from 11.30am–1pm. Participants will be bussed to the start from 1pm. Entry fee is €20 and this will include a special commemorative t-shirt as well as chip timing and post race refreshments.

01 Meitheamh 2012 - Havana Cultura Festival (Gaillimh)

Havana Cultura (formerly Little Havana Festival) returns to Galway's Latin Quarter over the June Bank Holiday weekend, 1st-3rd June. From the evening of Friday, 1st June through to the Sunday, Galway's Latin Quarter will be alive with Latin music, dance, street entertainment, art and cultural events. Over 60 free events will be taking place over the weekend, courtesy of Havana Club, the Authentic Cuban Rum.

02 Meitheamh 2012 - Loch Aillionn Féile Uisce (Liatroim)

Loch Aillionn Féile Uisce i gcomhar leis An Coiste Féile Tóstal - Dé Sathairn 2 Meitheamh. Lá Spraoi do thosaitheoirí seoltóireacht, windsurfing, kayaking agus Curachóireacht. Chomh maith leis sin iomaíocht i seoltóireacht, windsurfing, cadhcáil agus curachóireacht (Sinsearach & Sóisearach)

02 Meitheamh 2012 - Annual Vintage Day, Sligo Folk Park (Sligeach)

Saturday 2nd June Annual Vintage Day and family festival at The Sligo Folk Park in Riverstown from 12-5pm.Highlights include a steam engine, steam lorry, vintage cars, vintage tractors, threshing, boxty and colcannon and much more! There is free parking and full restaurant facilities available on site, see you there!

03 Meitheamh 2012 - Peter Bailey Cup Sky Road 10K Challenge (Gaillimh)

Connemara Chamber of Commerce run for a charity of your choice. This 10K road event with an entrance fee of €20 and boasting a prize fund of in excess of €1000 to include €500 to the first male, €500 to the first female and €50 to the first walker, first buggy and first fancy dress will be staged at 2.00 p.m. (Walkers start at 1.30 p.m.) on Sunday the 3rd of June 2012 (June Bank Holiday Weekend). The route will take participants on a tour of the famed SKY ROAD which is widely acknowledged as the most scenic route in all of Connemara and indeed as one of the most scenic routes in all of Ireland. The event is open to people of all ages and all levels of fitness, from walkers out to enjoy a Sunday stroll to competitive runners looking to really challenge themselves and as such the course will be officially measured and chip timing will be provided for all involved. For more info, please call 0868549355, email gannonsports@gmail.com or visit http://www.clifdenchamber.ie/

08 Meitheamh 2012 - International Quilt Festival of Ireland (Gaillimh)

Quilting classes, talks tours and more are all on offer at Ireland's first ever International Quilt Festival of Ireland. Held at locations in and around Galway tbc, email caitlin@iqfoi.com for further information.

10 Meitheamh 2012 - 11th Annual Inishowen Vintage Show (Dún na nGall)

Over the last 10 years the Inishowen Vintage Rally has grown year by year. A fun family day out for all, every year there are displays of vintage memorabilia from early 1900 on which include tractors, stationary engines, steam engines, threshing mills and cars that come from far and wide. Other events of interest include chainsaw sculpting, butter churning, blacksmiths, spinning and fun fair for the children.

11 Meitheamh 2012 - The Galway Sessions (Gaillimh)

The 11th Galway Music Sessions Festival takes place in multiple venues in Galway City from the 11th-17th June, 2012. Full details of programme will be on The Galway Sessions website in due course, which can be downloaded.

18 Meitheamh 2012 - The Creative Writer's Workshop - Fiction Writing R (Maigh Eo)

Markree Castle, Collooney, Co. Sligo 18-21 June Four day residential writing retreat to explore creative writing and story creation using right-brain/left-brain techniques in a castle in Yeats country. Date: 18 June 2012 To 21 June 2012 Location: Collooney, Co. Sligo Telephone: +353(0)862523428

19 Meitheamh 2012 - RE:CONNECT London Summer Event (Gach ceann)

The Western Development Commission (WDC) in association with the Local Authorities of the Western Region invite you to the RE:CONNECT London Summer Event in the presence of Pat Rabbitte TD, Minister for Communications, Energy & Natural Resources. on Tuesday, June 19th, 6pm to 9pm at The Waldorf Hilton, London Make sure to join the RE:CONNECT virtual network and discussions at our LinkedIn group or on our RE:CONNECT website. Joanne Grehan, RE:CONNECT Network Manager can be contacted at joannegrehan@wdc.ie or 094 986 1441 for further information.

23 Meitheamh 2012 - Gaelforce North – June 23rd (Dún na nGall)

Gaelforce North will see you discover some amazing parts of Donegal, including Glenveagh Nationl Park, Coillte Forest Tracks and the spectacular Mount Errigal. Both courses involve cycling, running/hill running and kayak. The longer course is 64km with the new sprint course being 42km. Due to logistics it will again be a solo race and we will not have provision for relay teams or teams.

23 Meitheamh 2012 - Westport Festival of Music and Performing Arts (Maigh Eo)

Saturday June 23rd and Sunday June 24th, 2012   Westport House, Westport, Co. Mayo   The first music festival to be held in the beautiful grounds of historic Westport House, the line up far includes: Ray Davies, The Waterboys, Seasick Steve, Alison Moyet, Nick Lowe, The Dubliners, Mundy, Hothouse Flowers, Tom Baxter, Damien Dempsey, Lloyd Cole, Duke Special and many, many more…   A grown-up festival for music fans who treasure their record collections! Kid's area to rival any music festival in Ireland or abroad & Under 12’s go FREE!*   There is on-site camping, great food, lots of bars and a relaxed and friendly vibe. Most importantly, festival-goers will have the opportunity to spend a summer weekend in the heart of one of Ireland’s most welcoming towns. Packed to the brim with charming hotels, delicious restaurants, cosy bars and unique shops, Westport also sits proudly on the doorstep of Ireland’s most achingly beautiful landmarks from Croagh Patrick to Clew Bay, Achill Island and the Atlantic Ocean beyond.   Get more information and stay up to date on new acts being announced:   Facebook: Westport-Festival-of-Music-and-Performing-Arts Twitter: @westportfest   Tickets: Saturday: €75 including booking fee Sunday: €75 including booking fee Full Weekend: €130 including booking fee  Under 12’s free* when accompanied by a ticket-holding guardian of 18 years and over (*2 children per adult)   Ireland - Tel: 0818 33 33 44 UK/N.Ireland – Tel: 0844 5441010   Phone lines open between 9.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday   Tickets also available through 165 Xtra-vision outlets nationwide, stores are open 10am-10.30pm 7 days a week.   Book Online at www.ticketgroup.ie

30 Meitheamh 2012 - Volvo Ocean Race (Gaillimh)

An Rás Aigéin Volvo Mhór finale leagtha chun enthrall cathair na Gaillimhe ar an 30 Meitheamh - 8 Iúil 2012. Beidh an cabhlach Volvo Ocean Race teacht i ó Lorient go Gaillimh ar an 3 Iúil chuig an fhéile is mó in Éirinn, rud a chuirfidh le gach cultúr ó gach ceann de na stopovers rás. Beidh an Rás Aigéin Volvo Grand finale 2011-2012 féile ocht lá de mara, spóirt, cultúr agus ealaíona, siamsaíochta agus bia. Amanna Imeacht Beidh gach lá a bheith 10.00-22.00. Tuilleadh eolais ar fáil ag info@volvooceanracegalway.com.

01 Iúil 2012 - Errisbeg House Open Day (Gaillimh)

An open garden day will be held at Errisbeg House on the 1st July in aid of Cancer Care West. There is no entrance fee, and there will be garden pots and ornaments on show and for sale, as well as perennial plants for sale. The garden will be open from 11.00-18.00, and is a great day out for families. Tea and coffee will be served.

08 Iúil 2012 - Ballina Salmon Festival (Maigh Eo)

Ballina Salmon Festival is Ireland's premier family-orientated festival giving thousands of people, eight days of fun-filled artistic and cultural events catering for all age groups. View website for details of full festival programme.

08 Iúil 2012 - Roundstone Connemara Pony, Dog & Sheep Show (Gaillimh)

The 7th Annual Roundstone Connemara Pony, Dog & Sheep Show takes place on Sunday, 8th July, 2012, at the Showground. The main event, the Connemara Pony Show, consists of 20 in-hand classes showcasing all ages and varieties of Connemara Pony. A Dog Show and Sheep Show are also included in the day’s events. A great day out is assured for competitors and spectators alike. The deadline for entry is 26th June. For more details and an entry form go to www.roundstoneevents.com.

10 Iúil 2012 - Galway Film Fleadh (Gaillimh)

The Galway Film Fleadh, Ireland's leading film festival, is a six-day international event, held every July and welcomes a diversity of films from around the world. The Fleadh is very much a filmmaker's festival and attracts directors, actors, cinematographers and artists of all generations and cultural backgrounds, who present their work before their peers.

10 Iúil 2012 - Through A French Window’ - The 4th International P (Ros Comáin)

Date: 10th – 12th July 2012 Location: Castlecooote House, Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon The Percy French Summer School is an annual event that takes place in the second week in July, is set in the wonderful historic Georgian building of Castlecoote house in his native County Roscommon. We have an exciting and diverse programme of lectures, recitals, poems, monologues, music and paintings celebrating the life and times of the multi-talented William Percy French. The School features prominent speakers covering the historical and sociological context of his life and work. Percy French’s multifaceted role in the Anglo-Irish cultural heritage can be shown to be both important and fascinating yet until now it has been somewhat neglected. The School seeks to illuminate the considerable social significance of French’s song writing, poetry, and paintings and their relevance to Ireland’s various ways of life today. The School has succeeded in attracting a wide range of significant authors, academics, politicians, and artists to lecture and perform. The range of lectures and events in the programmes to date reflect the broad spectrum of interests of its directors. The School’s Honorary President is, President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins. http://percyfrench.ie/ (Courtesy of The Heritage Council)

16 Iúil 2012 - The Irish American Link: People, Places, and Cultu (Gaillimh)

The Irish American Link: People, Places, and Culture" conference will take place in the Ard Ri House Hotel, Tuam, Co. Galway, Ireland from the 12th to 16th July, 2012. Hosted by the Old Tuam Society in partnership with Drew University (Madison, New Jersey, USA); Galway County Council; The Centre for Irish Studies, National University of Ireland Galway and Galway County Heritage Forum. The conference will explore historic connections between the West of Ireland and North America. It will focus on historical figures, emigration, genealogy, history and culture. As well as history and important historical figures, the conference will have a strong emphasis on the cultural links between the West of Ireland and North America. The conference will involve 28 lectures over 3 days and 2 day tours, which will explore the hidden heritage of East and West County Galway. Speakers include: Professor Christine Kinealy (Department of History, Drew University, NJ, USA); Professor Terry Golway (Department of History, Kean University, NJ, USA); Professor Gearoid O Tuathaigh (Moore Institute, National University of Ireland, Galway); Professor Ray Gillespie (Department of History, National University of Ireland, Maynooth); Alan Delozier M.A. (Director of Archives and Special Collections Center - Seton Hall University, NJ, USA); Dr. Gerard Moran (Department of History, National University of Ireland, Maynooth); Professor Bronwen Walter (Emeritus Professor of Irish Diaspora Studies, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK); Dr. Nessa Cronin, (Lecturer, Centre for Irish Studies, National University of Ireland, Galway) plus many more distinguished lecturers. For a full speaker and conference agenda contact www.irishamericanlink.com website or email irishamericanlink@gmail.com.

18 Iúil 2012 - Galway Arts Festival (Gaillimh)

Galway Arts Festival is Ireland's largest annual arts festival, taking place each July in the city of Galway. Founded in 1978, the festival collaborates with artists and companies throughout the world to produce and present an international programme of theatre, spectacle, dance, visual arts, music, literature and comedy involving hundreds of artists and performers.

19 Iúil 2012 - Féile Bia na Mara (Maigh Eo)

Running from 19th to 22nd July, Féile Bia na Mara is a culinary celebration of Achill's rich heritage with the sea and it showcases the bountiful harvest of the Atlantic Ocean. Guest chef this year is Neven McGuire, who will hosting cookery demonstrations, while other fishy events include seaweed safaris, fish markets, seafood BBQs and a family sandcastle building competition. Local (and guest) talent includes Cailín agus Buachaill Óg and the Achill's Got Talent contest.

26 Iúil 2012 - Boyle Arts Festival (Ros Comáin)

Boyle Arts Festival takes place from the 26th July to 4th August 2012. The festival programme will include events across all art forms, with the visual arts and music continuing to form the cornerstones on which the festival has established its reputation. Other events will include drama, literature, comedy and children’s events. For more information, contact info@boylearts.com

18 Lúnasa 2012 - Gaelforce West - August 18th 2012 (Maigh Eo)

The course of approximately 67km stretches from the stunning Glassilaun beach to Westport. En route there are some significant obstacles to cross, including Killary Harbour and the famous holy mountain of Croagh Patrick. It is important to note that you will get wet and dirty; you are running through bogs, along mountain paths and up Croagh Patrick! You are cycling along small country roads, a dirt track and on a small section of the N59. Gaelforce Extreme covers a course of 78km. It involves the same disciplines as Gaelforce West but with extras! For more details click here! These are not triathlons, marathons or a fun runs, they are adventure races! It will test you both physically and mentally but the elation you will feel at the end when you cross the finish line will make it all worth it! Please read everything carefully so there are no surprises on the day.

01 Meán Fómhair 2012 - Bríd O Donohue Irish Music Classes (An Clár)

Learn to play traditional Irish music in a relaxed atmosphere in Miltown Malbay. Bríd O Donohue learned her music by ear from playing with local musicians like Willie Clancy, J.C. Talty, Bobby Casey and Junio Crehan. Takes place from September to June with individual classes available outside these dates on request. Refreshments provided. There is a participation fee. The lessons are suited to different age groups.

03 Samhain 2012 - Gaelforce Turf Guy - November 3rd 2012 (Gaillimh)

Gaelforce Turf Guy 2012 November 3rd - It’s a lot more craic than just running in the mud!This is a Gaelforce event. We have invested heavily into our top class course using one of the UK’s top ropes course and sky frames builders. We are not just tyres and cargo nets.......come along and find out for yourself on November 5th! This event will be a mental and physical challenge but will also be lots of fun. The course is approximately 10km long but will involve cold November water temperatures, energy sapping obstacles, cliff jumps and much, much more. The Turf Guy takes place on the banks of Killary Fjord, Leenane, Co. Galway.