| Clifden, in Connemara Ireland, is hosting several outdoor | | | | Among the highlights of the show are classes for |
| events during 2010 to showcase local arts, crafts, | | | | in-hand and ridden Connemara Ponies and in 2007 the |
| sports and outdoor activities. Additional information is | | | | organizers added a foal championship to the list of |
| available at the Clifden Tourist Office. | | | | in-hand classes. |
| Clifden Irish Nights | | | | If that isn't enough to keep the kids entertained then |
| This is 2 hour show starting at 9pm every Tuesday | | | | perhaps they will enjoy the bouncy castle, slide and |
| and Thursday night from the middle of June to the end | | | | face painting that is also on offer. |
| of August and showcases the very best Irish music | | | | - 8th August 2010 |
| and dancing in County Galway. | | | | Connemara Pony Festival |
| The shows music is supplied by local musicians and | | | | The Festival of the Connemara Pony is a week-long |
| occasional guest musicians and dancers. The dancing | | | | celebration of the Connemara Pony breed. This breed |
| involves local school children and visitors in the | | | | has an excellent character combining intelligence and a |
| audience are welcome to join in the dancing. | | | | hard working nature, ideal for the rugged Connemara |
| More information is available from the Clifden Tourist | | | | hills. Their amiable character makes them excellent |
| Office. | | | | pets too while their sturdy build makes them good |
| - 22nd June 2010 to 26th August 2010 | | | | jumpers and fine show ponies. |
| Omey Races - Horse racing on the beach at Omey | | | | The high point of this year's festival is the Pony Show |
| Strand | | | | on Thursday 20th August which will include over 300 |
| Omey is a tidal island 5 miles north-west of Clifden. | | | | Connemara ponies on show. |
| The start time of the races along the Omey Strand | | | | - 16th August 2010 to 22nd August 2010 |
| completely depends on the tide but is usually around | | | | Clifden Community Arts Week |
| 11.30 am. For a horse race with a difference, in a truly | | | | 2010 marks the 33rd anniversary of this festival to |
| unique location, the Omey Races can't be beaten. | | | | celebrate all of the local artists. This year's program |
| - 1st August 2010 | | | | includes poetry reading by Seamus Heaney, lectures, |
| Claddaghduff Pony Show | | | | recitals, traditional music concerts and comedy. |
| The Showfield in Claddaghduff village, overlooking | | | | Bring the entire family along and enjoy the lovely |
| Omey Island, is the picturesque location for the horse | | | | Autumn colors around Clifden, eat in one of the many |
| fair. Over the past decade, the number of entries to | | | | wonderful local restaurants, and then be inspired by |
| the show has risen steadily with 2006 showing a | | | | Ireland's best artists as they intermingle and talk with |
| record 240 pony entries. | | | | locals and visitors alike. |