Galway Film Fleadh 2010 6th Jul - 11th Jul

The 22nd Galway Film Fleadh takes place from the 6-11th Jul 2010. A six day event, the festival invites filmmakers, directors and producers from all over the world to display their work. The festival is also a magnet for budding filmmakers and students of film and has attracted well known names in the field of acting and directing including Sir Richard Attenborough, Neil Jordan, Peter O Toole and Jeremy Irons.

Galway Arts Festival 12th - 25th July

The Galway Arts Festival is well known across the globe as one of the leading events in the cultural calendar. Many artists, writers, musicians and performers flock to Galway for an event that attracts over 100,000 people. For more information, please consult www.galwayartsfestival.ie.

Galway Races Summer Festival 26th Jul- 1st Aug

Over 150,000 people attended last year's festival and 2010 should prove to be an even bigger success. Starting on the last Monday of July each year, the festival runs for a consecutive seven days. Known for its party atmosphere, the festival attracts punters from all corners of the globe with many celebrities from the world of business and entertainment amongst the revellers. Highlights of the festival include Ladies Day and Family Day which includes the popular Mad Hatters competition.

Galway City Marathon, 28th - 29th August 2010

The year 2010 is a truly special year for running enthusiasts because it is the 2500 year anniversary of the legend of the Marathon. And there is no better place to celebrate the Marathon than the Galway City Marathon if you want an amazing weekend of running, partying and fun in Ireland's favourite holiday destination.

The Galway City Marathon weekend will encompass eight different mile races on 28 August, commencing at 18:45. There will also be a marathon, half marathon, relay and 50km event on 29 August, commencing at 09:00. www.galwaycitymarathon.com

Clarenbridge Oyster Festival, 10th - 12th September 2010

Great food, great Guinness, great music and entertainment all in a splendid marquee on the banks of the Claren River which flows through the village of Clarenbridge on the edge of Galway Bay. www.clarenbridge.com

Galway International Oyster Festival, 23rd - 26th September 2010

Enjoy four days and nights at the world renowned Galway International Oyster Festival. For the best in gourmet seafood, live music and the best Guinness in town. Galway City will come alive as thousands of people travel from the four corners of the world to enjoy a remarkable festival celebrating the oyster, a food known for it's mysterious luxury and passion. www.galwayoysterfest.com

Baboró International Arts Festival for Children, 11th - 17th October 2010

Baboró is Ireland's flagship arts festival devoted exclusively to children and families. It brings the most diverse selection of the finest in performing arts from Ireland and around the world to its annual one-week festival in Galway. The festival programme varies from year to year to bring a wide diversity of exposure to the arts especially created for young audiences and their families. www.baboro.ie

Galway Comedy Festival, 21st - 25th October 2010

The 5th Galway Comedy Festival 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! www.galwaycomedyfestival.com

Galway Aboo Halloween Festival, 29th - 31st October 2010

Something devilish is taking place Galway this Halloween. The city's Latin Quarter will come alive with some free wicked entertainment for the second Galway Abooo Halloween Festival. From the country's biggest fancy dress party dancing on the streets, all roads are leading to Galway!

Spirit of Voice Festival, 12th - 14th November 2010

The annual Spirit of Voice Festival is a cultural celebration of song and spoken word. It will take place at multiple venues in Galway City. The festival is organised by Ger Mulkerrins and Lorna McDowell, Litehaus Productions. This is Galway's multi-cultural festival which features song and spoken words from stylish voices that make this city a unique refreshing and talented place to live. Forms of performance will include - sean nós, rap, choirs, gospel, soul, slam, poetry, overtone, opera and storytelling. www.spiritofvoice.com