Join us in Claregalway castle for
The 2023 Autumn Garden Plant Fair will take place on Sunday the 3rd of September, at Claregalway Castle.
This unique and charming event has something for all.
A wonderful gathering of Irelands best rare and special plant traders, artisan food and crafts producers.
The Botanic Art Exhibition is a well-established attraction at the festival featuring the work of Irelands best known Artists; many of the paintings are for sale, along with limited edition prints.
Food and Craft of the highest quality are a major part of this eclectic Festival. Freshly cooked foods will be available from Handsome Burger. Handmade crafts and Artisan foods are available and include the best of Galway County Councils ‘Made in Galway’
Claregalway Castle Shield and International Medieval Armed Combat Tournament will be held on Saturday the 2nd and Sunday the 3rd of September from 11am to 6pm.
Entry is €5 and children go free with some parking available on-site
The 2023 Galway Garden Festival takes place between 11am and 6pm on Saturday and Sunday, 1st & 2nd of July at Claregalway Castle. Entry is €10 and children go free – this entry fee gives access to EVERYTHING on site – music/talks/entertainment , with gate profits going to support CBM Ireland (Christian Blind Mission). There is free parking close-by and a FREE BUS –courtesy of Bus Eireann – runs regularly to and from Ceannt Station in Galway City. So come to Claregalway for a very special weekend!. Thank you Galway County Council for supporting this event.
Street Theatre & Children’s Entertainment
Artisan Food and Drink Stalls
Botanical Art Exhibition
Join Kitty for an informative and inspirational talk full of tips on how to create and maintain an abundant food garden that threads lightly on earth whilst feeding your soil and soul.
Environmentalist, gardener and beekeeper who came from France to Co Laois with his wife,
Isobelle 25 years ago and created the famous Dunmore Country School and Garden.
Recent Bloom gold medal winner from the acclaimed Mount Venus Nursery
12.00 Claregalway Community Choir
12.45 ‘Strictly Dixie’ Trad Jazz Band
14.00 Jackie Daly & Eileen O’Brien
14.45 St Patricks Brass Band
15.45 Galway Baytones
12.30 ‘Strictly Dixie’ Trad Jazz Band
14.00 St Patricks Brass Band
15.30 The Barcelo Brothers
Silver Moon Jazz Band
St Patricks Brass Band
Barcelo Brothers
Galway Baytones
Claregalway Community Choir
Special Guest Appearance by Jackie Daly and Eileen O’Brien