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Town festivals in August?

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  • 08-07-2010 12:59pm
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    Aligator Farmer
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    Are any of the Mayo towns /villages having a festival in August?
    We're planning to do some touring in Mayo with the kids in the first week or two of August,
    would be nice to catch some local festivities.


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    JasonMcNulty
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    Theres a festival in swinford called Siamsa Sraide thats on the first week i think, im not awfully sure of the dates. There could also be festivals in westport and ballina around the same time


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    biko
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    Besides that ^^ there is
    Achill Yawl Sailing Festival
    Killala Bay Sea Angling Festival
    but the biggest deal is
    http://www.westportmusicfestival.com/Acts.html


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    mayo.mick
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    Siamsa sráide is on the august bank holiday weekend from sat 31st july to wednesday 4th august, more details here Link: http://www.swinford.ie/events.php?id=73
    heres another link http://www.pquinns.com/siamsa-sraide-swinford-summer-street-festival.htm

    Swinford Weather



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    mardybumbum
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    Bring the young ones to lovefest during Siamse Straide. It's an experience.


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    Jamey
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    Tuam Arts Festival at the end of August is just over the border and usually very good


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    nuac
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    Westport Music Festival has been good in previous years. 5th to 8th Aug. See link to web site above. An experienced team behind it.


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    Captain Slow IRL
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    The Ballina Salmon Festival is ending tomorrow, nothing on in august.


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    osprey
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    nuac wrote: »
    Westport Music Festival has been good in previous years. 5th to 8th Aug. See link to web site above. An experienced team behind it.
    Agreed entirely, it's a crackin' weekend, something for everyone. Toby's bar is right in front of the Westport Mall and the main stage. Great atmosphere. Roll on August!!


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    ablowick
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    Why dont you chek out healyfest 2010 festival on 1st August 2010 in ballycastle . Check out details of the festival on facebook. It will be fun day for all the family.;)


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    Aligator Farmer
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    Thanks for all the replies!


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    cheesey1
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    mardybumbum wrote: »
    Bring the young ones to lovefest during Siamse Straide. It's an experience.


    From Swinford and as far as I know there is no Lovefest this year - TG:)


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    Maigh Eo
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    Hey I agree with the guys and gals on the Westport Music Festival, do check out the website and on Sunday August 8th, Lá Oidhreachta Chathair na Mart or Westprot Heritage day is co-organised by the same commitment of the music festival and Gnó Mhaigh Eo (www.gnomhaigheo.ie) Heritage day is a fun packed family day out and free of charge.....handy out I think:)


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