West Coast

The West Coast

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Blow your mind with an unmissable combination of history, tradition, stunning scenery and thrilling outdoor activities

  • Killarney National Park, Co Kerry

    Authentic Ireland 

    The West Coast exudes a romance like nowhere else in Ireland. It boasts an unsurpassable beauty and wild drama that is inextricably linked to the region’s culture, traditions and people. From the towering sea cliffs in Donegal and Clare, which are mercilessly beaten by the Atlantic Ocean, to the serene beauty of the Killarney National Park  and the Beara Way . Ablaze with colour, the West Coast offers a chance to really get away from it all, to stand on the edge and face nature in all its glory. Here, you can climb mountains, travel to remote islands, explore quiet bays or discover ancient limestone landscapes. Most important, though, in the West Coast you can experience authentically Irish culture and traditions, from the vibrant Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking) region and its lively céilÍs (Irish dancing) to the multitude of festivals that celebrate the history and heritage of this fascinating region. This is also a place where relaxation comes easily. How about some downtime in a colourful fishing village with friendly locals or a weekend enjoying exceptional seafood in Ireland’s gourmet capital – Kinsale? Whatever you want to do, you can do it in the West Coast.

    The West Coast region incorporates parts of the following counties: Sligo, Leitrim, Galway, Mayo, Donegal, Southwest Offaly, Tipperary North, West Cork, Cork City, Kerry, Clare and Limerick.

Glenveagh National Park, County Donegal

Traditional Culture

See a different side to the country with a glimpse of traditional culture alive throughout the vibrant regions of the West Coast.

Listowel Fair, County Kerry

What to see and do

Get out there, feel the fresh air and experience incredibly beautiful sights and attractions.

The Cliffs of Slieve League, County Donegal

The landscape

Follow in the paths of Ireland’s literary giants and explore stunning scenery from dramatic coastal cliffs to quiet bogland.

What's on in the West Region

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PTC Grand Finals

14 Mar 2012 - 18 Mar 2012

The Bailey Allen Hall in NUI Galway, Ireland, will stage snooker's Players Tour Championship Grand Finals for the first time in...

PTC Grand Finals

14 Mar 2012 - 18 Mar 2012

The Bailey Allen Hall in NUI Galway, Ireland, will stage snooker's Players Tour Championship Grand Finals for the first time in...

Free Spirit Music Festival

14 Mar 2012 - 18 Mar 2012

A weekend of fun, music and general frivolity to welcome the Spring and start the season off with a bang! Trad, contemporary,...

Dingle International Film Festival

15 Mar 2012 - 18 Mar 2012

Ranking as one of the best film festivals for content, atmosphere, location & attention to detail, DIFF offers unique screening...

St. Patrick's Celebrations

16 Mar 2012 - 17 Mar 2012

The St. Patrick's Celebrations in Ballybunion is the first festival of the New Year. On Friday there is a fashion show at the...

Tipperary Drama Festival

16 Mar 2012 - 24 Mar 2012

Tipperary Drama Festival is 9 great nights of theatre by groups from all over Ireland. The festival will present some great nights...

Connemara Four Seasons Walking Festival - Spring

16 Mar 2012 - 18 Mar 2012

The Connemara Four Seasons Walking Festival - Spring - takes place from the 16th-18th March 2012. It is a walking festival aimed...

Limerick St. Patrick's Festival

16 Mar 2012 - 18 Mar 2012

Limerick's St. Patricks Festival has been growing steadily over the past number of years and has seen the festival go from...

Ardara International Walking Festival

16 Mar 2012 - 18 Mar 2012

Ardara International Walking Festival takes place each year on St. Patrick's weekend with a range of walks for all abilities. See...

St. Patrick's Day Experience

16 Mar 2012 - 17 Mar 2012

The Cobh St. Patrick's Day festivities showcase the talents, spirit and colour of the townspeople. The parade commences at 3.30pm...

Cork St. Patrick's Festival

17 Mar 2012 - 19 Mar 2012

Kick starting with the Cork St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday 17th, with the theme Going for Gold: Cork Games 2012 celebrating...

St Patrick's Day Walks Festival

17 Mar 2012 - 19 Mar 2012

The St Patrick's Day Walks Festival takes place on Achill Island each year from the 17th-19th March, and is part of the St...

Gaelforce Trail Blazers Event

17 Mar 2012 - 17 Mar 2012

For 2012, Gaelforce events are adding a Trail Blazers event which will take place on St Patrick's Day, 17th March, which will...

St Patrick's Day Pipe Band Festival on Achill Island

17 Mar 2012 - 17 Mar 2012

St Patrick's Day Walks Festival is part of the wider St Patrick's Day celebrations. Walks will include some of Achill's highest...

St. Patrick's Day Parade

17 Mar 2012 - 17 Mar 2012

Residents and visitors are invited to come and celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Blarney, where they will have a wide variety of...

Beara St. Patrick's Day Parade

17 Mar 2012 - 17 Mar 2012

This annual event incorporates the whole of the Beara Peninsula. With schools, clubs, organisations and businesses participating,...

Global Tralee

17 Mar 2012 - 17 Mar 2012

An inter cultural celebration of music and dance from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. It is an occasion...

St. Patrick's Weekend Racing at Limerick Racecourse

18 Mar 2012 - 19 Mar 2012

"Two days of National Hunt Racing at Limerick Racecourse this March from 12.30pm. Fun for the whole family guaranteed. Children...

Biking Blitz - Round 3 - Galway

18 Mar 2012 - 18 Mar 2012

The second editiion of the Biking Blitz Series kicks off in February with events taking place in various places, including Round 3...

North Kerry Harriers Point to Point

18 Mar 2012 - 18 Mar 2012

A one day national hunt racing event (point to point). Horses that win a point to point may become very valuable and many go on to...

Racing Home for Easter Races

22 Mar 2012 - 22 Mar 2012

Bringing the best of North Cork into the spotlight, Racing Home for Easter Festival is all about family fun as Mallow town comes...

Angling Show and Marine Weekend

23 Mar 2012 - 25 Mar 2012

Ballybunion offers a venue where anglers can come to the show, stay and take in some of the best angling in Ireland, from beach...

Ride & Tide Challenge Event

23 Mar 2012 - 24 Mar 2012

In the Ride & Tide Challenge Event, teams of two will take part and share the riding and cycling to race against the clock and win...

Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail Walking Festival

23 Mar 2012 - 25 Mar 2012

The Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail Festival will consist of a three-day guided walk along the Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail from...

Annual Cork Chess Congress

23 Mar 2012 - 25 Mar 2012

An international chess tournament.

Cork Lifelong Learning Festival

26 Mar 2012 - 01 Apr 2012

The festival's motto is 'Investigate, Participate, Celebrate!' and during the week people of all ages can discover the huge range...

Fresh Film Festival

26 Mar 2012 - 30 Mar 2012

"Fresh Film Festival is a special film festival encouraging young people to get involved with film and offering a platform to...

Spin Southwest Student Raceday

29 Mar 2012 - 29 Mar 2012

The Spin Southwest Student Race day takes place this March at Limerick Racecourse. Last year nearly 10,000 students descended on...

Inis Mór Set Dancing Weekend

30 Mar 2012 - 01 Apr 2012

Fáilte Aran, Inis Mór, is hosting its first Set Dancing Weekend on Inis Mór (Inishmore) from the 30th March-1st April, 2012. Enjoy...

Féile Raifteirí

30 Mar 2012 - 01 Apr 2012

Dé hAoine 30 Márta -- Oscailt na féile le Gary Hastings (fliúiteadóir) -- Ceardlann amhránaíochta le hamhránaí sean-nós -- Seisiún...

Ballydehob Trad Festival

30 Mar 2012 - 01 Apr 2012

The 6th annual Ballydehob Trad Festival will be held in the village of Ballydehob, Co. Cork and promises to be a feast of...

Easter Festival at Slieve Aughty Riding Centre

31 Mar 2012 - 15 Apr 2012

The Easter Festival is a family event at Slieve Aughty Riding Centre and takes place from the 31st March to 15th April, 2012, from...

Sunday 1st April Racing at Limerick Racecourse

01 Apr 2012 - 01 Apr 2012

"National Hunt Racing at Limerick Racecourse. Children under 16 years enjoy free admission to the races on all race days. If you...

The MidWest Coastal and Burren Tour

01 Apr 2012 - 01 Apr 2012

"The MidWest Coastal and Burren Tour is a cycling tour taking in what are considered the most scenic cycling routes in Ireland....

Connemara International Marathon (Connemarathon)

01 Apr 2012 - 01 Apr 2012

The Connemara International Marathon is a day of racing around a very scenic part of the West of Ireland. Comprising of Ireland's...

Easter Music Festival Ballybunion

06 Apr 2012 - 09 Apr 2012

Annual Easter Music Festival held in Ballybunion from Good Friday to Easter Monday. 2012 will feature an Easter egg hunt, The All...

Tír na nÓg Family Festival Tralee

06 Apr 2012 - 09 Apr 2012

Tír Na Nóg Festival is a series of events for all the family including a Mad Hatters' tea party, teddy bears' picnic, Easter egg...

Galway Food Festival

06 Apr 2012 - 08 Apr 2012

The Galway Food Festival takes place from Friday-Sunday, 6th-8th April, in Galway City - celebrating Galway as a good food...

Rás Chonamara

07 Apr 2012 - 09 Apr 2012

Rás Chonamara is a three-day competitive cycling race which is being held on the Easter Weekend, i.e. 7th-9th April. It is based...

Easter Egg Hunt & Plant Market at Birr Castle Gardens

07 Apr 2012 - 07 Apr 2012

Meet the Easter bunny and all his friends at Birr Castle Demesne this Easter. Children will follow a trail to find special...

Racing Home for Easter

07 Apr 2012 - 09 Apr 2012

Bringing the best of North Cork into the spotlight, Racing Home for Easter Festival is all about family fun as Mallow town comes...

Headless Horseman 2012

08 Apr 2012 - 08 Apr 2012

"Take part in the Headless Horseman Adventure Race which starts and finishes in Kilmallock, Co Limerick. Bike to hike the...

Lughnasa Festival at Craggaunowen

08 Apr 2012 - 08 Apr 2012

"See re-enactors dressed in costumes spanning from the Bronze Age, through Iron Age, Early Medieval to 16th Century at a special...

Easter Fun and Games in Craggaunowen

08 Apr 2012 - 08 Apr 2012

The event will be a fun-filled day for all the family and the Easter Bunny has promised to give away hundreds of Easter eggs to...

Arty Bits Easter Craft Fair

08 Apr 2012 - 08 Apr 2012

The event is free to enter and starts at 12 noon. The easter bunny will be arriving at 2 for the children's easter egg hunt and...

Easter Fun & Games at Craggaunowen

08 Apr 2012 - 08 Apr 2012

"Craggaunowen is the place to be on Easter Sunday for a great day of Easter Fun & Games! It is sure to be a fun-filled day for all...

Easter Celebrations at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park

09 Apr 2012 - 09 Apr 2012

Meet with some of your favourite cartoon characters and join in the fun of the Easter Parade at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park. An...

Féile na bPáistí

11 Apr 2012 - 13 Apr 2012

Féile na bPáistí is a children's festival for five-12-year olds which seeks to promote and encourage the use of irish amongst...

Kerry Fashion Weekend

12 Apr 2012 - 14 Apr 2012

The weekend aims to celebrate and promote designers, and those working in the Kerry Fashion industry, locally, nationally and...

Clifden Traditional Music Festival

13 Apr 2012 - 15 Apr 2012

Clifden Traditional Music Festival is a weekend of the very best of Irish music, song and dance with concerts, sessions, workshops...

Cork Tango Festival

13 Apr 2012 - 15 Apr 2012

The Festival offers you a warm and friendly atmosphere in the company of tango dancers from Ireland and all over the world. A big...

Cork World Book Festival

19 Apr 2012 - 23 Apr 2012

Cork World Book Fest combines readings by world class writers in a variety of settings – Claire Keegan, Alistair MacLeod, John...

The Shindig Traditional Music and Set Dance Festival Weekend

20 Apr 2012 - 22 Apr 2012

The Shindig Festival is a fun packed weekend of great Irish music, set dancing, sean-nós dancing, singing, storytelling and the...

Fota House Plant and Garden Fair

22 Apr 2012 - 22 Apr 2012

Attention all gardeners! Fota House Plant & Garden Fair will see a large selection of specialist nurseries from all over Ireland...

Cork Races

23 Apr 2012 - 23 Apr 2012

Evening national hunt meeting.

Cúirt International Festival of Literature

24 Apr 2012 - 29 Apr 2012

Cúirt International Festival of Literature is an annual celebration of the very best of contemporary writing in poetry, fiction...

Aillwee Cave Eggstravaganza

24 Apr 2012 - 25 Apr 2012

"Aillwee Cave Easter Eggstravanganza is an Easter Egg Hunt with a difference! A Treasure Trail for children will be held on Easter...

Eigse Michael Hartnett Literary Festival

26 Apr 2012 - 28 Apr 2012

A prestigious poetry, literary & arts festival where leading Irish and international poets, writers, thinkers, musicians, dancers,...

Monster MAC (Munster Adventure Challenge)

28 Apr 2012 - 28 Apr 2012

The Monster MAC (Munster Adventure Challenge) is a running, biking and short kayak event which was held with great success for the...

Blue Geranium Café at Hosford's Garden Centre

01 May 2012 - 31 May 2012

John Hosford has always been a motivated man. He has put West Cork on the map when it comes to supplying the best of everything a...

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