EVENTS
The Festival of Finn
May Bank Holiday Weekend 2013. Corofin, Co Clare.
4 day family fun festival incorporating the World Stone Throwing Championship, Ireland's Best Beard Competition, street music, dancing, competitions and sporting events.
Follow Festival of Finn Corofin on Facebook. Website: www.festivaloffinn.comFESTIVAL OF FINN PROGRAMME
Thurs. May 2nd
8.30pm: Doirin Graham, CEO of Clare Local Development Company and Manager of the LEADER Programme in Co. Clare will perform the official opening of The Festival of Finn at the Teach Ceoil at 8.30pm on May 2nd. This will be followed by a Traditional Concert hosted by the Corofin Branch of Ceoltas Ceoltoirí Eireann
10.00pm: Pub entertainment
Fri. May 3rd
10.30am: Myths & Legends Bus Tour (1)
11.00am: Village Fair - Street Market
2.00pm: Myths & Legends Bus Tour (2)
6.45pm: The Great Mullaghmore Run
7.30pm: Frederick William Burton Lecture
10.00pm: Pub Entertainment
Sat. May 4th
10.30am: Guided Walking Tour - Burren National Park
11.00am: Pike Angling Competition - Lake Inchiquin
2.00pm: Children's Bird Information & Art Workshop at Burren National Park Information Point
2.00pm: Anniversary Photo Expo - Corofin National School
5.00pm: Family Car Treasure Hunt
6.30pm: Live GAA at Pairc Finne - Corofin v. Kilmihil Int. Football
10.00pm: Pub Entertainment
Sun. May 5th
11.00am: Celebrity Soccer/GAA Match
12.00noon: Garden Fête at The Farmyard incorporating Ireland's Best Beard Competition
1.00pm: Munster Tug-O-War Event
4.00pm: World Stone Throwing Championships
10.00pm: Pub Entertainment
Mon. May 6th
12.30pm: Festival & Fancy Dress Parade
2.00pm: Lark at the Lake with Raft Race, Bar-B-Q, Fun & Games, Open Air Music
3.00pm: 'Crossroads Dancing' at the Lake!
10.00pm: Pub Entertainment
Corofin Tourism & Traders Association
Next Meeting: details coming shortly. New ideas & volunteers welcome.
Festival of Finn Committee & Volunteers
Next Meeting: Details coming shortly.
Corofin Traditional Festival
Last week of February (exact dates to be confirmed) 2014.
Events: www.corofintradfest.com
Guided Walks in the Burren National Park
www.burrennationalpark.ie* / www.mullaghmore-burren.com / www.farmheritagetours.com
Walking Maps & Information
www.shannonregiontrails.ie / www.irishtrails.ie
For details of more upcoming walks check Corofin Walking Club on Facebook.*All walks require suitable clothing and footwear. Children must always be accompanied by a parent or a guardian. Adequate water and food supplies should be brought along for our longer walks.
