Tonnta 2025 is a vibrant celebration of the Irish language and Galway's status as the country’s only bilingual city.
Taking place from January 30 to February 2, over the St. Brigid’s Day bank holiday weekend, this family-friendly festival invites everyone, regardless of fluency, to embrace the Irish language through a packed programme of events. Highlights include a free Céilí Mór with fire shows in Eyre Square on February 1, live performances from Jiggy at the Róisín Dubh, the Máirtín O’Connor Trio at the Town Hall Theatre, and Ríoghnach Connolly at An Taibhdhearc. Visitors can enjoy bilingual food and whiskey tours, an Irish language theatre commission, and a family day at Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh, with iconic venues like An Taibhdhearc, Town Hall Theatre, and PorterShed a Dó hosting activities ranging from yoga and workshops to trad raves and comedy shows.
Tonnta 2025 is the perfect way to immerse yourself in Galway’s rich culture, practice your Irish, and enjoy a fun-filled weekend for all ages.
Find out more about Tonnta HERE
Be part of the action, with our central location.
Located on the Old Dublin Rd, with a frequent bus service available to the city centre and onsite Taxi Rank.
THE CONNACHT HOTEL
Dublin Road
Galway
H91 K5DD
Ireland
Tel: +353 91 381200
Latitude: 53.279738650567474
Longitude: -9.022178649902344
