The West

Winter Music Weekend

16 Jan 2009 - 18 Jan 2009

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

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

The Merriman Winter School brings together a group of people with a keen interest in, and experience of, Irish literature and the...

EV+A Exhibition of Visual Art

14 Mar 2009 - 24 May 2009

e v+ a ( the exhibition of visual+ art ), the pre-eminent annual exhibition of contemporary art in Ireland, is a collaboration...

Slieve Bloom Walking Festival

01 May 2009 - 04 May 2009

Slieve Bloom is full of hidden, magic places for walking, especially perhaps along the streams and rivers that radiate from the...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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,...

SHANNON INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL

08 Jul 2009 - 12 Jul 2009

MBNA SHANNON INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL WITH THE IRISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Artistic Director and violinist Anthony Marwood...

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...

Birr Vintage Week and Arts Festival

14 Aug 2009 - 21 Aug 2009

Olde Time Fair Green Day; Sunday Parade of vintage cars, engines, floats, horses and carriages, marching bands, jugglers & clowns,...

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...

RoolaBoola Children's Arts Festival

19 Oct 2009 - 26 Oct 2009

RoolaBoola is the Linenhall Art Centre's funky and fantastic arts festival for young people, with a packed programme of quality...

Spirit of Voice Festival

11 Nov 2009 - 14 Nov 2009

The annual Spirit of Voice Festival is a cultural celebration of song and spoken word. It will take place at multiple venues in...

HOTEL WESTPORT, Leisure, Spa and Conference - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

Enjoy Two nights Bed & Breakfast and One Evening Meal PLUS a complimentary round of golf at Westport Golf Club, a superb 18-hole...

THE WESTPORT WOODS HOTEL & SPA - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

Enjoy a relaxing Mid week break at the Westport Woods Hotel. This offer includes two nights accommodation and full Irish breakfast...

MERRIMAN HOTEL - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

Enjoy Bed & Breakfast on two nights in the comfort of The Merriman Hotel and hosted Dinner on one evening in The Quilty Room...

CLARION HOTEL SUITES LIMERICK - 3 nights B and B

Why not take a luxury break at the Clarion Hotel Suites, Ennis Road, Limerick. Guests can enjoy three nights accommodation in a...

LOUGH LANNAGH COTTAGES - 7 Days Self-Catering

Family break - Enjoy a self catering break at Lough Lannagh Cottages. This offer includes seven nights self catering accommodation...

Courtyard by Marriott - General Offer

Christmas Residential Break: Enjoy 3 nights Bed & Breakfast, 3 Evening Meals and Christmas Day lunch at the Courtyard by Marriott...

THE ARDILAUN HOTEL - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

Enjoy two nights bed & breakfast at Ardilaun House. This offer includes two nights accommodation, breakfast on each morning of...

KELLYS GATEWAY HOTEL - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

Enjoy a great 2-Night Midweek Break including one evening meal at Kelly's Gateway Hotel for just €89 pps. Situated in the lovely...

RADISSON SAS HOTEL AND SPA, LIMERICK - 2 nights B and B

Enjoy a wonderful break at the luxurious 4 Star Radisson SAS Hotel and Spa, Limerick. The property is ideally based only three...

MC WILLIAM PARK HOTEL - 2 nights B and B

The McWilliam Park Hotel is a 4 star property located in the Heart of the West making it an ideal base for touring the West of...

ABBEY COURT HOTEL,LODGES AND TRINITY LEISURE SPA - 2 nights B and B

A relaxing two-night break at the 3 Star Abbey Court Hotel Lodges & Trinity Leisure Spa awaits you. This hotel offers modern...

QUEENS HOTEL - 3 nights B and B

Why not take a break at the 3 star, Queen's Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare. Located in the heart of Ennis Town, this is the ideal base...

Carna Bay Hotel - Two Nights B & B Plus One Evening Meal Plus a Bottle of Wine

Any Two Nights Bed & Full Irish Breakfast with One Evening Meal and one Bottle of Wine

COUNTY ARMS HOTEL - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

2 Nights Deluxe accommodation - Award Winning Food - Unlimited Relaxation at the Springs Leisure Club - Friendly, relaxed service...

QUEENS HOTEL - 2 nights B and B

Why not take a break at the 3 star, Queen's Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare. Located in the heart of Ennis Town, this is the ideal base...

MILL TIMES HOTEL - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

Enjoy two nights luxurious accommodation with Full Irish Breakfast each morning and one evening Meal in one of Westport’s most...

OLD GROUND HOTEL - 2 nights B and B

Enjoy a relaxing break at the The Old Ground Hotel, a former manor house dating back to the 18th century. Located in the town of...

MERRIMAN HOTEL - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

Your choice of two Health Therapies while relaxing overnight for two nights bed and breakfast in the comfort of The Merriman Inn...

COUNTY ARMS HOTEL - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

Includes a two night Weekend Stay in a Deluxe Double Room with Breakfast each morning, one Complimentary Elemis Spa Treatment per...

AARON HOUSE - 2 nights B and B

Come and enjoy a two-night stay at the 3 Star Aaron House, Kinnitty, Co. Offaly. This is the ideal base to visit the Slieve Bloom...

Rock Glen Country House Hotel - 2BB+1Dinner

Spend two night at Rock Glen Country House and enjoy 2 nts Bed and Breakfast with Dinner on one evening of your choice . Enjoy a...

RATHBAUN HOTEL - 2 nights B and B

Enjoy two nights accommodation with full Irish Breakfast on each morning of your stay at the most renowned hotel in Co. Clare for...

COUNTY ARMS HOTEL - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

Includes a two night Midweek stay in a Deluxe Double Room with Breakfast each morning, one Complimentary Elemis Spa Treatment per...

SHANNON KEY WEST HOTEL

IHF Internet Special: 3 Nights Bed & Full Irish Breakfast with dinner in the Kilglass Restaurant on 2 evenings of your choice....

HOLYROOD HOTEL - 2 nights B and B

Why not avail of our "Golf Special" - two nights Bed and Full Irish Breakfast. This offer also includes one round of Golf at our...

PONTOON BRIDGE HOTEL - General Offer

Cookery classes at Pontoon Bridge Hotel - hands-on participation from 10.30-16.30, including lunch and recipes.

THE TWELVE - 3 nights B and B

Take a break at the 4 Star Twelve Hotel, Bearna, Co. Galway. This hotels is set in an idyllic location of rural urbanism and...

Mount Falcon Country House Hotel - Overnight accommodation inclusive of dinner and breakfast for 2 people

The One Night Wonder One night bed and breakfast in a superior room with dinner in our Kitchen restaurant. Enjoy complimentary use...

DONEGAL MANOR - 2 nights B and B

Enjoy Donegal Hospitality at its best in our 4* award winning Guesthouse. This offer includes two nights accommodation and...

Achill Cliff House Hotel - 3 nights B and B

Enjoy three nights bed and breakfast at this family run hotel in a superb location. Renowned licensed restaurant with enchanting...

SHANNON KEY WEST HOTEL

3 Nights bed & Full Irish Breakfast along with dinner on 2 evenings of your choice in the Kilglass Restaurant. Children under 3...

OLD DEANERY HOLIDAY COTTAGES - General Offer

Why not enjoy a 7-day break during Christmas and/or the New Year in the comfort of one of our award-winning cottages located on...

Lisdoon Lodge - Leisure

Family Breaks, children sharing room with adults B & B rate ?10 children under 12 yrs. Visit the following places just 10 mins...

HOLYROOD HOTEL - 2 nights B and B

Enjoy a wonderful stay at The Holyrood Hotel & Blue River Leisure Centre & Escape Spa, located on the main street of Bundoran,...

Clonmore Lodge - 2 nights B and B

Enjoy a two night break at Clonmore Lodge, situated on the west coast of Co. Clare. This offer includes two nights accommodation...

Sonas - 3 nights B and B

Enjoy a break away at Sonas B & B. This is a family run, friendly bed and breakfast accommodation. This offer includes three...

Rockbarton Park Hotel - 1 B&B & 1 Dinner Midweek

Midweek break. One nights bed and Full Irish Breakfast with dinner included in room rate.

DOWNHILL HOUSE HOTEL & EAGLES LEISURE CLUB - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

A Hushaway Weekend at the Downhill House Hotel – enjoy 2 Nights Bed & Breakfast plus 1 evening meal. Facilities include...

PONTOON BRIDGE HOTEL - General Offer

Fly Fishing classes at Pontoon Bridge Hotel - hands-on participation from 10.00-17.00 - rods and equipment supplied for...

Rockbarton Park Hotel - 2 B&B & 1 Dinner Midweek

Midweek break. Two nights bed and Full Irish Breakfast with dinner on an evening of your choice.

SHANNON KEY WEST HOTEL - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

2 Night Stay in a Shannon View Room with Full Irish Breakfast in Bed each morning. Enjoy a round of golf nearby in Carrick Golf...

RIVERVALE HOLIDAY HOMES - 7 Days Self-Catering

Enjoy a seven day break at this fantastic new development of eight 3 bedroomed houses located in Doolin Village. Great selection...

HOTEL MEYRICK - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

Enjoy 2 nights Bed & Breakfast & 1 Evening Dinner in the Galway Great Southern Hotel.

STRAND HOTEL - 2 nights B and B

Keep the kids occupied at the 4 star Hilton Limerick, ideally based only fifteen minutes from Shannon International Airport. This...

Markree Castle Hotel - Relaxing Getaway- 4 night

Why not treat yourself to an extended 4 night stay at Markree Castle with 2 evening meals. You will enjoy the comforts of one of...

COUNTY ARMS HOTEL - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

Enjoy a two night midweek Stay in a 4* Deluxe Double or Twin Bedroom, two days Golf in Birr, Portumna, Roscrea, Nenagh, Tullamore...

SILVER TASSIE HOTEL - 2 nights B and B

Enjoy a wonderful stay at the 3 Star Silver Tassie Hotel ideally located only five miles north of bustling Letterkenny. This offer...

TEMPLE HOUSE GARDENERS COTTAGE - 7 Days Self-Catering

Enjoy a self catering break at The Gardener's Cottage. This is a charming Victorian cottage, sleeping up to eight people, set...

COUNTY ARMS HOTEL - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

This midweek value getaway includes a two night stay in our 4* Deluxe bedrooms and a gourmet Dinner on one evening in our...

Shannon Key West Hotel - Midweek 2 night break

Two nights bed and Full Irish Breakfast and 1 dinner in our elegant Kilglass Restaurant on an evening of your choice. Children...

Leenane Hotel - 2 nights B&B weekend

Overlooking spectacular Killary Harbour, Ireland's only fjord, Leenane Hotel offers some of the most incredible views in Ireland....

BUNRATTY CASTLE HOTEL - 2 nights B and B

Enjoy a two-night break at the 3 Star Bunratty Castle Hotel, Co. Clare. This offer includes two nights accommodation and breakfast...

RADISSON SAS HOTEL & SPA GALWAY - General Offer

Afternoon Bliss for 4 hours:You deserve a treat – the perfect afternoon getaway.• Cleopatra milk bath• Elemis deep tissue back,...

FALLS HOTEL - General Offer

Mid Week Spa PackagesTwo nights bed & breakfast and two treatments, Turkish Body Scrub and a Body Mud Treatment for only €180.00...

THE ARDILAUN HOTEL - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

Enjoy Two Nights Luxurious Accommodation with Full Irish Breakfast each morning and a Five Course Gourmet Dinner on an evening of...

BALLYNAHINCH CASTLE HOTEL - 2 nights B and B

Enjoy a two-night break at the 4 Star Ballynahinch Castle Hotel. Overlooking river and mountains, an ideal base to tour the West....

Ardmore House - Weekend 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

St Patrick’s Day away from it all!! Relax and unwind in the cosy surroundings of Ardmore House less than 2 hours from Dublin and...

COUNTY ARMS HOTEL - Mid-Week 2 nights B and B + 1 dinner

Enjoy the stunning scenery of the Slieve Bloom Mountains, only seven miles from the County Arms Hotel and home to fascinating Eco...

THE TWELVE - 2 nights B and B

Take a break at the 4 Star Twelve Hotel, Bearna, Co. Galway. This hotels is set in an idyllic location of rural urbanism and...

PARK INN MULRANNY - 3 nights B and B

The 4 star Park Inn Mulranny offers a wonderful three-night stay including breakfast. This stunning hotel is perched on a unique...