festivals and fairs mayo

This is a festival that celebrates Irish traditional music, song and dance. Musicans and performers come near and far to be part of this festival!

The event is held on the May Bank Holiday Weekend.

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A community festival with an eclectic mix of visual arts, literary events, theatre and dance with an international dimension which incorporates Westports cosmopolitan links.
Westport Arts Festival has been run since 1976 by committees of voluntary members for various local groups. The Festival aims to bring high quality arts event from as wide a range of arts spectrum as possible to Westport....

Geesala Festival - a week of entertainment an excitement for all the family - Horse and Greyhound racing on Doolough Beach with bookies and licensed bar, Show Jumping, Traditional Day, Childrens Events, Angling and most important a Cead Mile Failte. Family fun festival events for young and old, day and night entertainment, including two super days of horse and greyhoung racing on the beach with all facilities and fun fair on beach front....

Events include: Live Music on Street , Pub Crawl, 60's Disco, Irish Traditional night on street, Crafts Display, Barbaque on street, Raft Race, Fancy Dress Ball in Community Hall.

This normally takes place on the August Bank Holiday Weekend.  ...

An explosion of colour, music and pageantry takes place on the banks of the world famous River Moy in Ballina, Couny Mayo each year in mid-July with an entertainment programme to suit all tastes and ages. Here is just a brief sample of the highlights of what really is the premier festival in Ireland....

Saint Patricks Day has evolved to become a week long celebration of Irish tradition and culture. The festival programme includes Concerts, Mayo Pub Tour, Fishing Competitions, Exhibitions, Table Quizes Exhibitions, Drama and a wide range of evening entertainment.

The highlight of the festival is the parade and with over 40 floats and many bands especially the Quaker City String Band who are celebrating their 20th year of participation in the event....

Killala Festival is a voluntarily organised event providing entertainment for locals and visitors. The highlight of our festival is the Fair Day where we dress up and go back in time....

There is always some event happening in Achill over the summer season (May to September)....

An explosion of colour, music and pageantry takes place on the banks of the world famous River Moy in Ballina, County Mayo. Each year on the June Bank Holiday Weekend,  his entertaining festival takes place and suits all tastes and ages....

Keeping the community spirit alive, fun & games for all the family, novelty events where everybody can get involved. Climb a mountain or jump in a lake? Get to Crossmolina this summer! Nightly entertainment....