Sport

The Ballinasloe October Horse Fair is one of the oldest fairs in Ireland. Referred to as the “Great Cattle Fair” of Ballinasloe, at one stage it was renowned as the largest and greatest in all of Europe. The Ballinasloe Horse Fair & Festival takes place in October in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. Known as the gateway to the West, Ballinasloe is situated on the N6, main Galway - Dublin route.

The Connemara Marahon comprises of a Half Marathon, a Full Marathon and is Ireland's only on-road Ultra Marathon (39.3 miles). Taking place in March/April every year, the event regularly attracts a sell out field with representatives from over 30 Countries.

Cruinniu na mBad, meaning "Gathering of the Boats", is a festival held in August each year, which brings us back in time, to when the majestic Galway Hookers used to transport turf/peat to Kinvara.

Galway International Rally takes place from Friday, February 1st to Sunday, February 3rd 2008. The 2008 Safety Direct Galway International Rally is, as last year, the opening round of The Global Group Irish Tarmac Rally Championship.

May 1st and 2nd 2010, Leenane Development Association is pleased to announce that plans are in full swing for the third and even better Leenane Mountain Walking Festival! Enjoy a unique combination of mountain and sea as Leenane is situated on the edge of Killary Harbour and surrounded by mountains in all directions. We have a number of guided walks each day with a level to suit everyone!

The Salthill Air Show is a free air show held every summer along the Salthill Promenade on the shores of the famous Galway Bay, Ireland. The Salthill Air Show is one of the few FREE Air Show's in Europe. Around 100,000 spectators attend annually, what has been described as the equivalent of 4 days at the Galway Races. :: CANCELLED FOR 2009 ::