July in Connemara: The Perfect Month to Explore by Bike There is something special about July in Connemara. The days seem longer, the roads are alive with visitors, the mountains glow in the evening light, and almost every corner of the region has something worth stopping for. One of the […]
July
Roundstone Pony Show – 12th July
The Showground will host the 2026 Annual Roundstone Connemara Pony, Dog & Sheep Show. The main event, the Connemara Pony Show, has 20 in-hand classes for all ages and varieties of Connemara Pony. Also on the day’s bill are a Dog Show and Sheep Show. A great day out is guaranteed for spectators and competitors.
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 […]