The Roundstone Regatta
Date: July 11th; Demonstration day
Date: July 17th - July 18th; Regatta racing


The Roundstone Regatta is the premier event for water sports in Connemara. Held in the idelyic and charming sea side village of Roundstone each July it features the The Galway Hooker and The Currach in races around the bay. The scene is spectacular. The Galway Hooker is a boat distinct to Ireland and has unique and elegant shapes and contours. It sails through the water resembling a work of art and is a sight that many people have expressed as being magical which is why the Regatta has established an internatonal reputation and attracts interest from all over the globe. The Roundstone regatta promises to be bigger and better this year. It is a two day event.