Festival to celebrate the twinned regions of Galway and Brittany
The bond between Galway and Brittany is strong; having been formalised over forty five years ago with the twinning of Galway and Lorient, however it has grown through time as a result of the many characteristics which define our people and our cultures.
The Mini Brittany Fest being held in Galway in 2022 aims to showcase and celebrate the strong connections between these two beautiful places.
Festival highlights
CEARDLANN DAMHSA AR AN SEAN NÓS
SATURDAY 07 MAY
Learn the basics of sean nós dance in this workshop with award winning Rónán Ó Conghaile.
Suitable for adults and children over 10 years of age.
Registration on the door or via Eventbrite.
Time: 14:00 – 15:30
Venue: Arás na nGael, Lower Dominick Street
Tickets: €6.00
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/318552488067
CEOLTÓIRÍ ÓGA COIS CUAIN
SATURDAY 07 MAY
A concert of traditional music featuring young local musicians. Followed by session with musicians from the Crane.
Time: 17:30-18:30
Venue: The Crane Bar, Sea Road
Free: All Welcome
FRANCO IRISH TWINNING CONFERENCE
SUNDAY 08 MAY
Conference open to Franco Irish Committee and committee members and people interested in joining/staring a committee.
Time: 08:30-16:00
Venue: Connacht Hotel, Old Dublin Road
Tickets: €35.00
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/300909306837
OUTDOOR BRETON GAMES
SUNDAY 08 MAY
Learn how to play traditional Breton games, including Boules and Palet.
Time: 12:00 – 14:00
Venue: Claddagh Park
Free: All Welcome
Coordinated by Galway Accueil
LE CERCLE BRIZEUX
SUNDAY 08 MAY
Breton dancers from Lorient
Time: 18:00
Venue: Outside The Kings Head, High Street
Free: All Welcome
COGAR
SUNDAY 08 MAY
Traditional Irish music band with a twist. “Drawing heavily on the traditional musical influences of their native Conamara, but injected with a fresh and contemporary interpretation of that old style, their rhythmic and adaptive mode of play is both captivating and life-giving.” – Seán John Kevin
Venue: The Kings Head, High Street
Time: 19:00-20:00
Tickets: €10.00
Contact catherinegagneux@gmail.com for tickets
POP ART WORKSHOP WITH BRETON GROUP HANGAR’T
MONDAY 09 MAY TO THURSDAY 12 MAY
Venue: Limelight Creative Arts, Carraig Lair, Oranmore
Time: 10:30 – 16:30
Tickets: €100 (Materials, Lunch & training all included)
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/318356481807
RUE DE LORIENT UNVEILING
MONDAY 09 MAY
Please check our facebbook page and website for details.
MONDAY EVENING TRAD AND BRETON SESSION
MONDAY 09 MAY
Venue: John Keogh’s Bar, Upper Dominick St
Time: 20:30
Tickets: €8.00 at the door
HANGAR’T
SATURDAY 7 MAY TO FRIDAY 13 MAY
A pop art exhibition exploring Breton Rural life.
Venue: The Connacht Hotel, Old Dublin Road
Time: 09:00-18:00
Free: All Welcome
L.É. RÓISÍN
THURSDAY 12 TO SATURDAY 14 MAY
Explore the Irish Naval Service’s Offshore Patrol Vessel the L.É. Róisín.
Venue: Galway Harbour
Time: Visits allowed in the afternoons
Free: All Welcome
FRENCH YAWL BOAT WITH CREW MEMBERS
MONDAY 09 MAY TO THURSDAY 12 MAY
Educational presentation of the boat and maritime skills for Schools and groups.
To book, contact catherinegagneux@gmail.com
Venue: Galway Docks
Time: Times to be confirmed upon booking
HANGAR’T WORKSHOP EXHIBITION
FRIDAY 13 MAY
Join us for an exhibition of the art created during the week’s Pop Art workshops.
Venue: Limelight Creative Arts, Carraig Lair (Above Lidl), Oranmore
Time: 17.30
Free: All Welcome
SAILING DISPLAY WITH CLADDAGH BOATS AND FRENCH YAWL
SATURDAY 14 MAY
Venue: Galway Docks and Pontoon
Time: From 4pm
Free: All Welcome
Check the Galway Lorient Facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/GalwayLorientTwinning/
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