Roundstone Regatta - Co Galway

 Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th July 2010

Roundstone Regatta is one of the oldest, if not the oldest, traditional sea festivals in the West of Ireland, dating back to the 1890s.

It incorporates both traditional sailing vessels of the West Coast (Galway hookers, leath bháid and gleoiteógs), and currach racing (rowing) from the traditional timber Currachs to the canvas racing Currachs and Naomhoga. The Regatta caters for all ages and classes of boys and girls in the rowing classes, as well as men and women.

The Roundstone Regatta always takes place during the month of July; it attracts competitors from Donegal, Mayo, Clare, Kerry and Connemara, and any visiting onlooker who wishes to participate.

Along with all the sea-based competitions, there is plenty of action on land to also keep people entertained - traditional music and dancing attract a big audience over the course of the two-day festival.

The success and continuation of the Regatta is largely due to the support of local people and businesses, along with our well-respected yearly visitors, to whom we owe our deepest gratitude.

We would like to take this opportunity to extend a hearty welcome to all visitors, and encourage you to embrace this chance to take part in a century's-old tradition amongst the people of Connemara.

Website

Address:
Roundstone Bay,
Roundstone,
Co Galway,
Republic Of Ireland

Telephone:
+353 (0)95 35200

Telephone:
+353 (0)87 6738198