A traditional galway hooker sailboat with vibrant red sails on a calm sea, mountains in the background, under a cloudy sky.

July / August – Galway Hooker Races

Hookers, now embraced as leisure crafts, showcase the craftsmanship of boat builders and crews during Summer Regattas. Competitors navigate a marked sea course bordered by buoys, maneuvering around them multiple times to complete the race. Preceding the Regatta, three signals initiate a countdown to the race’s start. In races with various boat classes, the second […]

A man and child lead a white horse across a grassy field at the session trail festival.

Annual Connemara Pony Show in Clifden -18th – 21st August, 2026

The premier event for Connemara Ponies in Ireland, attracting breeders and owners worldwide. Held as part of the Connemara Pony Festival & Show in Clifden, Co Galway. Highlights include in-hand, ridden, and working hunter classes, as well as a puissance competition. Non-pony activities include a dog show, domestic arts exhibition, and Irish Dancing. Craft stalls […]

A small black and white spotted pony awaits a family fun day with animal classes in a fenced enclosure.

Oughterard agricultural and pony Show – Sunday 30th August 2026

Preparations are well under way and we hope to provide a varied, engaging and family fun day. There are numerous classes for horses, ponies, cattle, sheep, dogs, poultry and domestic arts section. A variety of childrens entertainment will be available on the day. Prizes galore to be won. Schedules and entry forms are now available […]