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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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Winter Music Weekend

15 Jan 2010 - 17 Jan 2010

Andy Irvine linked Sixmilebridge with folk muisc in his song 'West Coast of Clare' in the early eighties. Sixmilebridge folk club...

The Shindig Traditional Music and Set Dance Festival Weekend

22 Jan 2010 - 24 Jan 2010

The 'Shindig' is a fun packed weekend of great Irish music, dancing singing, story telling and the occasional pint of Guinness. It...

unFringed Festival

27 Jan 2010 - 31 Jan 2010

Unfringed is Limerick City’s landmark Performance Festival, showcasing the best in live performance from local, national and...

Safety Direct Galway International Rally

05 Feb 2010 - 07 Feb 2010

The Safety Direct Galway International Rally Headquarters will be at the Clayton Hotel in 2009 where you will be assured of a warm...

Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh

17 Feb 2010 - 21 Feb 2010

Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh is a traditional music school held in the Corca Dhuibhne Gaeltacht over 5 days, concentrating on teaching...

The Gathering Festival

24 Feb 2010 - 28 Feb 2010

A weekend of traditional music & dance with workshops, sessions, live shows and much more. Concerts and sessions will feature acts...

Éigse an Spidéil

04 Mar 2010 - 07 Mar 2010

Éigse an Spidéil is a festival of music, song and dance and will take place in Spiddal, Co. Galway on the 4 – 7 March 2010 The...

St Patrick's Spring Fest & International Band Parade

14 Mar 2010 - 17 Mar 2010

Limerick plays host to the St. Patrick’s Spring Fest and Limerick International Band Festival with something for all the family....

Connemara International Marathon (Connemarathon)

11 Apr 2010 - 11 Apr 2010

Take part in the world's most spectacular marathon. The Connemara International Marathon is a day of racing around a very scenic...

Limerick River Fest

30 Apr 2010 - 03 May 2010

This festival is designed to showcase and celebrate all that’s great about Limerick City – highlighting and revelling in art,...

Ballyhoura International Walking Festival

30 Apr 2010 - 03 May 2010

Ballyhoura’s International Walking Festival takes place annually over the May Bank Holiday weekend. Straddling parts of counties...

Heineken Kinsale Rugby Sevens by the Sea

01 May 2010 - 02 May 2010

International rugby seven a side competition. The Heineken Kinsale Sevens is the largest seven a side rugby competition in Europe....

Mountain Walking Festival

01 May 2010 - 02 May 2010

The third Mountain Walking Festival takes place over the May Bank Holiday weekend in 2010. Enjoy a unique combination of mountain...

Féile na Tuaithe - Turlough Park - A Celebration of Country Life Today

22 May 2010 - 23 May 2010

Here comes the Summer and families countrywide are looking for day trips and places to go. Féile na Tuaithe - Turlough Park at the...

Croí Lough Corrib Cycling Challenge

23 May 2010 - 23 May 2010

On the 23rd May 2010, Croi, the West of Ireland Heart Charity will host their 18th annual Lough Corrib Cycle – The biggest annual...

Fleadh Nua Ennis

23 May 2010 - 31 May 2010

Fleadh Nua is an eight day festival held in Ennis, Co Clare on the last week of May each year. It focuses on all aspects of Irish...

Galway Early Music Festival

28 May 2010 - 30 May 2010

Based in the medieval City of Galway, the Galway Early Music Festival features medieval, renaissance and baroque music and dance....

Cork City Marathon

07 Jun 2010 - 07 Jun 2010

26.2 mile road race for individuals and for teams of up to 5 runners, making the event the marathon for everyone. Runners, joggers...

Cork Midsummer Festival

12 Jun 2010 - 27 Jun 2010

The 2010 Cork Midsummer Festival will explode into the city in June with 16 days and nights of music and mayhem. Running from 12th...

Pátrún Inis Mór

25 Jun 2010 - 27 Jun 2010

Pátrún is a three-day festival consisting of sports, currach and hooker boat racing, tug-of-war, art and sandcastle competitions,...

Feile Brian Boru Festival

29 Jun 2010 - 04 Jul 2010

Féile Brian Ború is an annual five day event held to keep alive the name of Irelands greatest high king in his native place. The...

Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race

01 Jul 2010 - 09 Jul 2010

Ten months, 35,000 miles of ocean racing and around 400 people facing the challenge of a lifetime. Setting off from the Humber on...

Castlebar International Four Days' Walking Festival

01 Jul 2010 - 04 Jul 2010

Walk with the world in Castlebar during the summer of 2010 - our 43rd anniversary! These walks are all about having fun and...

Ballina Salmon Festival

02 Jul 2010 - 11 Jul 2010

Ballina Salmon Festival is Ireland's premier family-orientated festival giving thousands of people, ten days of fun-filled...

Ennis Street Festival

03 Jul 2010 - 04 Jul 2010

Ennis Street Festival is a multi-cultural celebration. Art, culture, music, dance and colour reclaim the streets of Ennis in a...

JP McManus Pro-Am

05 Jul 2010 - 06 Jul 2010

The tournament will take place at Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort on the 5th & 6th July. Tiger Woods, winner of the 2000 Pro-Am...

Cork Week

10 Jul 2010 - 16 Jul 2010

The amazingly competitive racing in the challenging waters, in, around and outside Cork Harbour is a magnet for sailors, while...

Kinsale Arts Week

10 Jul 2010 - 18 Jul 2010

The festival features a vibrant programme that includes visual art, music, dance, comedy, literature, film, theatre, children’s...

Galway Arts Festival

12 Jul 2010 - 25 Jul 2010

Galway Arts Festival is Ireland's largest annual arts festival, taking place each July in the city of Galway. Founded in 1978, the...

Clarecastle Ceili at the Crossroads

19 Jul 2010 - 25 Jul 2010

Clarecastle comes alive with Irish mucic and dance this July. There is plenty entertainment available for all both outdoor and...

Beast of Ballyhoura

30 Jul 2010 - 02 Aug 2010

The Beast of Ballyhoura is a 28+ hour non stop adventure race designed to challenge top adventure racers and provide teams new to...

Cahersiveen Celtic Music Festival

31 Jul 2010 - 02 Aug 2010

This festival offers musical entertainment, art exhibitions, workshops in Irish music, dance and language, children's...

Feakle International Traditional Music Festival

04 Aug 2010 - 09 Aug 2010

Celebrating the best of the Irish traditional music especially the distinctive style of east Clare with five days of traditional...

Limerick Show

21 Aug 2010 - 22 Aug 2010

Munster's Largest Agricultural show, incorporating horse and pony showing, cattle and calf showing, horse and pony jumping, All...

Irish Game and Country Fair

28 Aug 2010 - 29 Aug 2010

The Irish Game and Country Fair at Birr, Co Offaly and its partner event, The Irish Game Fair and Country Lifestyle Festival at...

Moyasta Nell Galvin Traditional Music Weekend

03 Sep 2010 - 05 Sep 2010

A weekend commemorating the musical life of Ellen Galvin with traditional Irish music song and dance, free music and dancing...

A Taste of West Cork Food Festival

13 Sep 2010 - 20 Sep 2010

Highlighting all that is good in West Cork food.

Clifden Community Arts Week

16 Sep 2010 - 26 Sep 2010

Clifden Community Arts Week is celebrating its 33rd anniversary in 2010, and is a great celebration of the Arts which includes...

Ennis Fashion Week

16 Oct 2010 - 24 Oct 2010

Ennis Fashion Week is an innovative event that offers you an enhanced shopping experience in the ‘Boutique Capital of Ireland’....

Willie Keane Memorial Weekend

22 Oct 2010 - 25 Oct 2010

A weekend which promotes traditional music, song & dance and in doing so ensures that the asperations of Willie Keane, one of the...

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