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Baboró International Arts Festival for Children (11th - 17th October 2011)
Ireland’s premier international arts festival for children and families runs in Galway city and county from 11 - 17 October, featuring Theatre, Dance, Literature, Music, Puppetry, Workshops and Visual Art for all ages. See the magic of well-known stories come to dazzling life on the stage. Special treats are also in store for everyone with beautiful exhibitions, readings and workshops. Come to Galway to experience this delightful Festival and explore this beautiful family-friendly city.
Galway Comedy Festival:
Wednesday 26th – Sunday 30th October 2011
The festival which is currently in its 6th year, will entertain you to some of the most magical, hysterical
and outright funny folk on the planet, all for your enjoyment. There’s a whole range of styles to suit
every taste, and you will not be disappointed. Look out for surprise gigs not listed that will pop up here, there and everywhere over the weekend, and whatever else you do, remember it’s only a joke!
W: www.galwaycomedyfestival.com
DATE FOR THE CALENDAR:
Volvo Ocean Race July 2012: In-Port Racing 6th – 8th July
The Galway stopover for the 2008-2009 Volvo Ocean Race was a huge success for the city and for the race,
and once again the Volvo Ocean Race will visit this ancient city on the west coast of Ireland, this time as
the finish line of the 2011-2012 race. During the stop over in Galway, the race village hosts free live
entertainment each evening from some of Ireland’s most well known acts. In-Port racing will be taking
place in Galway Bay which will draw tens of thousands to the City and Salthill’s Promenade to
watch the exciting finish of this worldwide event.
W: www.volvooceanrace.com
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