What's going on around the county

Greaney · 21-03-2013 10:29am #1

Could we have an event's thread like Galway City does? There's heaps going on in my community (Athenry). The county can sometimes be a bit city-centric so it'd be great if we could share what's going on a little closer to home???

Das Kitty · 21-03-2013 11:03am

Go for it.

Greaney · 21-03-2013 12:39pm

Great! Well here's my first post...

Athenry Tidy Towns Committee, together with the local schools, clubs and associations, will be going ahead with planting 9,300 native trees on Friday 22nd March and Saturday 23rd March, as part of the “One Million Trees in One Day” project.

On Friday it's from 12pm between Athenry and Derrydonnel roundabout. On Sat Morning, folks meet in the Mart from 8:45pm. All are welcome actually and if you live in the area it's a great way to meet new people. We advise folk to bring their own shovel (with name and phone number on it).

Plant A Legacy

http://www.athenry.ie/event/athenry-plant-a-legacy/

Redhairedguy · 21-03-2013 12:47pm

This is a great idea. Keep 'em coming...

hoody · 21-03-2013 8:52pm

This is a good site for information on what's happening in and around Loughrea:

Loughrea Online

Greaney · 23-03-2013 4:58pm

Athenry Movie Night, Monday 25th of March are screening the German film Barbara. It's in the Town Café, doors at 7:30, film at 8:15 (sharp). Membership €5.

They do a film once a month in the town. Mighty stuff

Greaney · 29-03-2013 12:12pm

Could we have some posts from the rest of the county?? Much as I love my town, I'd be up for visiting a few others too

What's on this weekend in East Galway County so I can pop over???

Meanwhile, yes in Athenry you can go to the local Heritage Centre....

Opening times are Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10:30am-4:30pm. Come and enjoy a unique medieval experience that includes interactive exhibits of armour and weapons, dressing up in medieval costume and enjoy the thrill of Have-A-Go archery. The award winning heritage centre is the ideal starting place to discover the best preserved medieval town in Ireland.

Greaney · 07-04-2013 8:03pm

Car Boot Sale Next Sunday 14th April......

The Poultry Club
Car boot and Bring & Buy sale
Gort Mart
Sunday 14th April, 10am-2pm
Cars €10

Greaney · 15-04-2013 5:50pm

Athenry Movie Night next Monday 22nd April.

galwaybabe · 18-04-2013 11:36am

The Niall Toner Band this Saturday, April 20th, in Johnston's Hall in Kinvara! The trio perform original songs and instrumentals in a rich blend of traditional acoustic country and bluegrass music with an Irish twist. Niall is a celebrated song-writer of international fame, having been nominated in 2003 by the Country Music Association of Nashville for their Global Artist Award.

Adding to the evening's entertainment will be support by Pete Brazier, Eileen Fleming and, making her Johnston's debut, Niamh Murphy. Niamh is a gifted young local musician mainly playing flute. They will feature a selection of exotic Brazilian and Balkan tunes... Doors 8.30 p.m. Admission: €12/10 Hope to see you there!

RubyGirl · 18-04-2013 7:59pm

Madra are running An Adoption Day tomorrow from 12 - 4 in Trusty Pet Pals in Briarhill Business Park.

Athenry Community Sports are on Sunday from 1.30 in Carnaun Pitch.

Greaney · 27-04-2013 3:58pm

The University of Oregon Chamber choir under conductor Dr. Sharon Paul will give a concert in Loughrea Library on Wednesday 1st May at 7.30pm.

The Choir is one of eleven choirs chosen worldwide to compete for the Fleischmann International Trophy in Cork in May.

Admission is FREE, but any donations offered will be given to aid Music Matters Music School, New Inn.

Greaney · 29-04-2013 11:14pm

Athenry this weekend (May Bank holiday Weekend)

Athenry Car Boot Sale
Athenry Mart
10am-3pm
Cars €10, Vans and trailers €20

A Pottery workshop for children

Meanwhile.....

Athenry Film Club well be showing 'The Sapphires' in the Town Cafe at 4pm & 6pm for 'Bealtaine'. It's just €2 per person!!!

Greaney · 01-05-2013 4:27pm

The Galway Ensemble in Residence, The CONTEMPO QUARTET, as part of their County Galway Concerts 2013 season, will hold a lunchtime concert in Loughrea Library at 1.00pm on Friday 3rd May.
Music is by Haydn, Debussy and Jane O'Leary
Admission is Free

Greaney · 12-05-2013 2:22pm

Athenry Famine Commemoration 2013

To commemorate the Great Famine there will be a talk Athenry Arts & Heritage Centre on "Esker Relief 1847" presented by Ronan Killeen at 7pm sharp followed by "Famine Poetry and Songs" at 8:00pm in the Town Cafe, Cross Street, Athenry directed by Mr. Michael Loftus.

Booking is advised for the talk on 'Esker Relief' in the Athenry Heritage Centre please call (091) 844 661 to book a place.

Presented by the Athenry Tourism Group and in association with the Committee of Irish Famine Victims. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE!

http://www.athenry.ie/event/athenry-famine-commemoration/

Headford · 18-05-2013 1:28pm

The Corrib RFC Duathlon takes place on the 25th May. The Run-Cycle-Run Event is over a course of 5k-22k-5k. Run section is a flat loop 2.5km out and 2.5km back, crossing over the causeway at Greenfields and along the shoreline of Lough Corrib on Inchiquin Island. Cycle section takes participants inland over the rolling hills of Claran before returning to transition to complete final run section.

The Headford Gymkhana will take place on Saturday June 8th. There will be a free shuttle bus (that will carry doggies as well) from Headford to the show in Kildaree on the Claran Rd. Classes begin at 9am sharp & the dog show will begin at 1pm! Free kids entertainment and trade stalls!

Our Neighbours over in Kilmaine are hosting a Fashion Show on Friday the 24th of May in Kilmaine Hall @ 8pm. Doors Open @ 7:30- Wine & cheese reception, Grand prize draw on the night, fab prizes including 2 night b&b away in Dublin, PC tablet, Lunch for 2 in Lisloughrey… All proceeds to the Maple Youth Centre.

More info & events at Headford Online FB Page

bigfluffycloud · 18-05-2013 1:36pm

Burren Nature Sanctuary in Kinvara is now open. There's an indoor soft play area for under 5s with a nice cafe - lovely cakes & proper food (not the usual fast food) - and there's a separate room to eat in if you've got no kids & want some peace.

Sandy play area for the little ones and a bigger playground with zip wire etc for the bigger kids. There is also the Wildflower walk and disappearing lake walk.

Mon - Wed: 09:30 - 18:00
Thu - Sat: 09:30 - 19:00
Sun: 11:00 - 18:00

https://www.facebook.com/BurrenNatureSanctuary

Greaney · 19-05-2013 3:05pm

Monday 20th May, Town Café, Athenry, Athenry Movie Night Presents 'The Queen of Versailles'. Doors 7:30pm, show starts at 8:15pm. €5. Come early for coffee and movie night specials. Chat & Drinks after in J Glynns. Last Screening of the season.

Greaney · 28-05-2013 9:15am

Car Boot Sale
Athenry Mart
Saturday 1st June
10am-3pm
Cars €10, Vans/trailers €20
Weather Permitting
All welcome (there's obviously no charge to come and have a gawk;))

Greaney · 28-06-2013 11:28am

Athenry Agricultural Show is on Sunday 7 July 2013. Taking place in the medieval town of Athenry, at Athenry Co-Operative Mart & Teagasc adjoining grounds, the show will encompass 238 classes - from crafts to cookery to qualifiers. Entries can be made by phone or post until Tuesday 2 July.

http://www.athenryagrishow.com/

Greaney · 03-07-2013 10:26am

Athenry Car Boot Sale
Athenry Mart

Sat July 6th and Sat August 3rd

10am-3pm
Cars €10 Vans €20

jjf1974 · 08-08-2013 7:51am

annual watersports day in aid of children at risk

http://www.cari.ie//events-detail-watersports-day-august-11th-glassilaun-beach-renvyle-co.galway

Greaney · 10-08-2013 12:43pm

Athenry are having their 'Fields of Athenry' Festival next weekend, Thursday 15th until Sunday 18th of August.

Thursday 15th, Launch of the Festival & Gathering with a BBQ in the park and Belladonna in the Square afterwards

Friday 16th, Local Produce & Craft Market in the Square with a busking Competition, Film installation Memory Lane and concert in Raheen Woods Hotel with Athenry Music School Orchestra.

Saturday 17th, Family Funday with Fancy dress, craft & foot stalls, dog show, duck race, Five a side soccer. Music in the Park will feature Fraggle Rock, Sweet Attrition and The Deans.

Sunday 18th is Walled Towns Day. Heaps going on with Medieval combat, crafts, The Legacy Exhibition.... all organised by the Heritage Centre

Greaney · 16-09-2013 9:52am

This weekend in Athenry

Sep 20th, Culture Night
Sep 21st Car boot Sale
Sep 22nd Trio Elatha in Concert

Sure where would ya be goin'

Greaney · 21-09-2013 10:58pm

Movie Night returns from it's summer break!
Screening 'Reality' by Director Matteo Garrone.
MONDAY 23 SEPTEMBER
Per screening membership is available at the door at €5 a screening.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqWji41IjLM

Greaney · 21-09-2013 11:01pm

jjf1974 · 22-09-2013 6:04am

The Clifden arts week is now on.
http://www.clifdenartsweek.ie

Greaney · 10-10-2013 7:16pm

Athenry Movie Night
Monday 21st October
Town Café
Doors 7:30, screening 8:15
All Welcome €5

jkforde · 16-10-2013 5:24pm

Free guided walk at Derryclare Wood this Sunday

The Galway branch of the Irish Wildlife Trust will host a guided walk at Derryclare Wood in Connemara at 11.30am this Sunday, October 20. The walk will be led by local National Parks and Wildlife Service ranger Dermot Breen. Derryclare Nature Reserve is a 19 hectare protected area on the shores of Derryclare Lough, best known for its old oak woodland. In 2005, 19 red squirrels were introduced to the wood as part of a translocation project, and they have been doing well ever since.

The wood is located on the shores of Derryclare Lough in the Inagh Valley. From Galway, take the N59 towards Clifden. After Recess turn right towards Letterfrack on to the R344. The entrance to the wood is about 2.5km up on the left hand side.

galwaybabe · 19-10-2013 8:25pm

Open session tonight (Sat 19th Oct) in Sextons of Kinvara. All musicians and listeners welcome

Kick off 9.30

Greaney · 11-11-2013 9:35pm

Athenry Movie Night is proud to present
Wadjda
The Town Café
Monday 18th November
Doors 7:30pm (to enjoy coffee, Pizza & other treats)
Screening 8:15pm sharp
€5

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