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The West

Head way out West for wild landscapes and a sublime coastline rushing in from the Atlantic

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Keem Bay Road, Mayo
Beautiful beaches of the West

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The West of Ireland is an enchanting place filled with wonderfully atmospheric towns and villages, long stretches of stunning coastline, soaring sea cliffs, and craggy countryside that boasts a uniquely desolate beauty and a vibrant cultural heritage rich in tradition. 

Encompassing the counties of Clare, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Limerick, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Offaly  and Tipperary, the West gets under your skin like no other place in the world, offering an unparalled experience to all who visit. 

The haunting drama of the Donegal landscape includes the enchanting Glenveagh National Park and Castle; Yeats’ County can be viewed from on high with a hike to the table top of Ben Bulben in County Sligo; or you could try a different vantage point with an ocean voyage to the magical Aran Islands in County Galway or Achill Island, County Mayo. 

For those with a serious head for heights, nothing rewards more than a stroll along the magnificent Cliffs of Moher, County Clare! A little closer to sea level, picturesque Lough Key Forest Park in Roscommon is a haven of tranquility; while the legendary beauty of the majestic River Shannon stretching through the cruising counties of Leitrim, Offaly and Limerick can literally take your breath away. 

Serviced by no less than five regional airports, you can hop on a plane to Shannon, Galway, Knock, Donegal and even nearby City of Derry airport to kickstart your holiday! So whether you want to soothe your soul in utter isolation on a remote island or feel the passion at a high-spirited summer festival, the wild and wonderful West has it all.

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Safety Direct Galway International Rally 2009

16 Jan 2009 - 18 Jan 2009

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

Merriman Winter School - Scoil Gheimhridh Merriman

30 Jan 2009 - 01 Feb 2009

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Cúirt International Festival of Literature

21 Apr 2009 - 26 Apr 2009

The Cúirt International Festival of Literature is Ireland’s premier literary event. The festival annually brings approximately...

Féile Chomortha Joe Éinniú - (Joe Heaney Commemorative Festival)

01 May 2009 - 03 May 2009

Féile Chomórtha Joe Éinniú (Joe Heaney Commemorative Festival) is an annual weekend event held in Carna, Connemara, Co Galway,...

Leenane Walking Festival

02 May 2009 - 04 May 2009

The second Leenane Walking Festival takes place in May 2009. Enjoy a unique combination of mountain and sea, as Leenane is...

Galway Early Music Festival

15 May 2009 - 17 May 2009

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

Volvo Ocean Race

23 May 2009 - 06 Jun 2009

The Volvo Ocean Race - Galway Stopover Festival will take place in Galway City from the 23rd May - 6th June, 2009 and the docks...

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

23 May 2009 - 24 May 2009

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

Clifden Jazz & Blues Weekend

29 May 2009 - 01 Jun 2009

Clifden plays host to an exciting line up of Jazz & Blues Performers over the June Bank Holiday weekend.

Galway Sessions

23 Jun 2009 - 29 Jun 2009

The music sessions take place in multiple venues in Galway City, including the Crane Bar, Róisín Dubh, Monroe's Tavern, The Quays,...

Pátrún Inis Mór

26 Jun 2009 - 28 Jun 2009

Dé hAoine, 26ú Meitheamh Imeachtaí spóirt de ghasúir bunscoile, Triathlon de ghasúir bunscoile. Aifreann an Phátrúin; comórtas...

Castlebar International Four Days' Walking Festival

02 Jul 2009 - 05 Jul 2009

Walk with the world in Castlebar during the summer of 2009 - our 42nd anniversary! These walks are all about having fun and...

All Ireland Open Dancing Championships and Social Dance Music

03 Jul 2009 - 05 Jul 2009

21st Annual All-Ireland Open Festival of Dancing Championships includes All-Ireland open waltzing, country jiving and Rock & Roll....

Dr Douglas Hyde Summer School of Traditional Irish Music & Dance

04 Jul 2009 - 11 Jul 2009

Ballaghaderreen native and well known Fiddle Musician and Writer, Máire McDonnell-Garvey, will be honoured on Wednesday night,...

Galway Film Fleadh

07 Jul 2009 - 12 Jul 2009

The Galway Film Fleadh takes place over six days in July, and is based in the Town Hall Theatre, Galway Omniplex and Eyre Square,...

Ballina Salmon Festival

10 Jul 2009 - 19 Jul 2009

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

Galway Arts Festival

13 Jul 2009 - 26 Jul 2009

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

Feile Iorras - International Folk Arts Festival

17 Jul 2009 - 26 Jul 2009

Feile Iorras, the biggest Arts festival in Mayo, celebrates the folk traditions of the world. The exciting mix of Irish...

Boyle Arts Festival

24 Jul 2009 - 31 Jul 2009

Boyle Arts Festival will programme events across all art forms, with the visual arts and music continuing to form the cornerstones...

Galway Races - Summer Festival Meeting

27 Jul 2009 - 02 Aug 2009

Galway Races Summer Festival Meeting has grown from strength to strength each year, and now has an attendance of approximately...

Festival of the Connemara Pony & The Connemara Pony Show

16 Aug 2009 - 21 Aug 2009

The Festival of the Connemara Pony is a celebration of the Connemara Pony breed with week-long activities including a visit to the...

Galway Races - Autumn Festival

29 Aug 2009 - 01 Sep 2009

A spectacular 4-day meeting with a mixture of flat and national hunt racing. Commencing on Saturday, 29th August, this race...

Clarenbridge Oyster Festival

10 Sep 2009 - 13 Sep 2009

The Clarenbridge Oyster Festival has for many years been established as a premier event of top-class international entertainment...

Suck Valley Walking Festival

12 Sep 2009 - 13 Sep 2009

There are three walks organised for the Suck Valley Walking Festival. The walks are varied to suit different abilities from the...

Clifden Community Arts Week

17 Sep 2009 - 27 Sep 2009

Clifden Community Arts Week is celebrating its 32nd anniversary in 2009, and is a great celebration of the Arts which includes...

Galway International Oyster Festival

24 Sep 2009 - 27 Sep 2009

It was the first week of September in 1953 and the worried manager of the Great Southern Hotel, Brian Collins, was looking at his...

Ballinasloe International October Fair & Festival

03 Oct 2009 - 11 Oct 2009

The 168th Ballinasloe International October Fair & Festival is a 9-day event to cater for equestrian lovers, family entertainment,...

Feile Frank McGann

08 Oct 2009 - 11 Oct 2009

Féile Frank McGann, which takes place in Strokestown, Co Roscommon, is a festival of Irish traditional music, song and dance, and...

Baboró - International Arts Festival for Children

12 Oct 2009 - 18 Oct 2009

Today, Baboró International Arts Festival for Children is recognised as the leading Irish Arts Festival devoted exclusively to...

Clifden Marconi Commemorative Weekend

16 Oct 2009 - 18 Oct 2009

On the 17th October, 1907, a defining event in world communication occurred on a bog outside of Clifden, Connemara, Co Galway. The...

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Westwood - 3 nights B and B

 

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CLARION HOTEL & LEISURE CENTRE LIMERICK - 3 nights B and B

 

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ROSS LAKE HOUSE HOTEL - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

 

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ROSS LAKE HOUSE HOTEL - 2 nights B and B

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Ross Lake Country House situated 7km from the picturesque fishing village of Oughterard at the Gateway to Connemara in the heart...

Did you know?

Sea captain and pirate queen Grace O’Malley patrolled the waters off the West coast of Ireland in the 16th century, and pirated and traded successfully for over 50 years. She even gave birth to her youngest son aboard her ship as it was being attacked by North African pirates.