Conamara Sea Week 2026
Environment, marine life, culture & heritage festival
The annual Conamara Sea Week takes place in the Quaker village of Letterfrack in North West Connemara. Now in its 42nd year, this festival is expected to run from the 18 to 26 October 2026, celebrates the wonderful marine heritage of Connemara. The village of Letterfrack which is the focal point of the festival is situated at the butt of the magical Diamond Mountain and is the gateway to Connemara National Park.
It is also adjacent to Kylemore Abbey surrounded by mountains and at the edge of the ocean. This is a fun packed festival celebrating our wonderful marine heritage, with tons of great music and buckets of fun for all the family.
Connemara Sea Week 2026 Highlights
Please check back in October for our 2025 programme.
- Workshops: Hands-on art, marine life, and hula hooping workshops for all ages, including a special class by Maria Hitchcox using natural materials.
- Climate & Biodiversity Seminar: A gathering of researchers, artists, and activists to discuss local actions in combating climate change and biodiversity loss.
- Night Light’s Parade: A magical procession of lights and creativity led by local students and artists, illuminating the village of Letterfrack.
- Art Classes: Weekend art classes using only found and natural materials, fostering creativity through environmental awareness.
- Clean Coast Micro Plastic Analysis: Clean Coast conducts a detailed analysis of microplastics on local beaches, highlighting ocean conservation efforts.
- Guided Walks: Explore the local environment with guided walks focusing on biodiversity, bird identification, sustainable gardening, and archaeology.
- Music Performances: Live performances by local and visiting musicians in Veldon’s Seafarer Pub, featuring a wide variety of musical styles.
- Small Works Art Exhibition: A display showcasing emerging artists alongside Connemara’s established artistic community.
- Renvyle Cat and Dog Rescue Fundraiser: A community fundraiser to support local animal rescue efforts.
- Active Age Club Gathering: A lively social event for seniors at Rosleague Manor House Hotel, filled with music, songs, and storytelling.
- Yoga, Meditation, Sea Swim & Sauna: A day of relaxation and recovery, featuring a guided archaeological walk, a yoga and meditation session, and an invigorating sea swim with a sauna.
- Final Music Session Tribute: The closing event of the festival, featuring a special music session with Ireland’s finest musicians.
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You can download the whole schedule of events from www.connemaraseaweek.ie in the weeks running up to the festival.
With such a variety of events, there really is something for everyone, so be sure to join in the fun!
Discover Conamara Sea Week
Contact Details:
Leo Hallissey,
Conamara Environmental Education and Cultural Centre,
Renvyle, Co. Galway, Ireland.
Tel: 353 (0) 85-1154629
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://ceecc.org/conamara-sea-week/
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