Experience the Galway Arts Festival

Galway city feels like a small bohemian town with its relaxed style and artistic tradition. You can enjoy its heritage pubs or eating al fresco on warm evenings - the perfect setting for the renowned Galway Arts Festival, (July 12th – 25th) now in its 33rd year, and the world famous Summer Festival Race Meeting at the Galway Races (July 26th – August 1st).

Just a short drive from Galway city is the award-winning Wineport Lodge, a stunning lakeshore retreat with breathtaking views where you can relax and take a break from the festival action. Listed in the Michelin, Bridgestone and Georgina Campbell guides and nestled on the tranquil banks of Lough Ree, in County Westmeath, it offers sensational food and fine wine in its acclaimed restaurant, which is famed as the setting of Ireland’s leading celebrity chef TV show.

The prestigious Galway Arts Festival, now one of Europe’s major cultural experiences, presents entertainment for all the family: street theatre from the aptly named Up Above Circus, Henri Matisse lithographs exhibited at The City Museum, off-the-cuff witticisms from Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Space Panorama to enthral children and talks from luminaries such as Bret Easton Ellis. All these events, and much more, will culminate in a fabulous eighties music spectacular headlined by The Human League.

The excitement and anticipation of the races, meanwhile, can be experienced during the international Summer Festival Race Meeting at the Galway Races. Champagne and strawberries, a flutter on a favourite, glamour on Ladies’ Day and the delightful Mad Hatters competition on Family Day promise fun for everyone.

Wineport Lodge Summer Lakeside Escape includes two nights with breakfast in bed in your Deluxe Lakeview room and a delicious dinner in the restaurant one evening from £150 per person.*

For bookings, visit: wineport.ie

* Based on two sharing.