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Events
5 mile Run/Jog/walk in aid of
Leenane/Maam Ambulance -
Why not join the local run in aid of the upkeep of Leenane/Maam Red Cross ambulance! Its open to all, with entry fee of 15euro per competitor or 20 for a family. A rough map of the route can be found here. 2011 Results Here Registration starts at 12pm noon with the run starting at 2pm! You can enter online here. For more details email Stephen at jonsteve2@msn.com or Hazel on 087 7719751. Fancy Dress optional! Prize giving and refreshments will be provided at the end of the race, in the village hall at 4pm. The committee would like to thank the local sponsors - Killary Cruises, Aashleagh Fishery and Delphi Lodge for their support. Also a massive thank you to all the volunteers on the day. Check out some images of the 2010 event here and here. A ramblers race reports for the 2010 race can be read here and a racers blog here. 2011 Results Here Mountain Walking Festival - May Bank holiday 4th - 6th MayCheck out images of the 2010 festival here. Leenane Development Association is pleased to announce that plans are in place for the 4th annual Leenane Mountain Walking Festival. Enjoy a unique combination of mountain and sea as Leenane is situated on the edge of Killary Harbour and surrounded by mountains in all directions. We have lots of new activities for 2011 including Arts & Crafts Fair, Family Walk, and guided Cycle of Salruck. For more details and to register for 2012 click here..... Leenane Food Festival - September 24th & 25th Held over the last weekend of September, the festival celebrates all things autumnal, with a focus on food, arts and crafts from this exceptionally beautiful part of the country. You will find something for everyone at the Leenane Autumnal Festival. check out full details on the new site here. Turf Guy Endurance Challenge - November 3rd This event will be a mental and physical challenge but will also be lots of fun. The course will be approximately 10km long but will involve cold October water temperatures, energy sapping obstacles, terrifying cliff jumps and much, much more. It is important to note that this event is not just for boys! You need no special skills to compete in this challenge, just mental strength and fitness. As with all of our challenges it is open to the hard core elite and the gym dodgers alike! For more details click here. Failte Ireland Clew Bay to Killary
Harbour Yacht Race 2009 saw the inaugural Fáilte Ireland Clew Bay to Killary sailing race, tying in with the Leenane Walking Festival. Eleven boats took part in the combined race and rally, sailing down to Leenane on Saturday, and arriving in time for the all important rugby match. This year the race will be happening again to coincide with the Leenane Walking Festival. For a report on Last years race click here. Blackface Sheep ShowThis event has now been running for 39 years. Farmers travel from South Connemara and North Mayo in June to enter ewes and rams. It is very much about the sheep; the two judges may spend a considerable time in debating a winner, but there is little ceremony about the awarding of prizes. Sheep farmers are a shy bunch and most are a bit embarrassed by the attention! The children’s dog show is the highlight of the fair for many a child with much competition for the ‘best behaved dog of the show'! The Ram Fair
Gaelforce 6 - August 18thGaelforce West is set to return for its 7th year of action, this August 18th! With over 2800 competitors in 2012, it has become the largest multi sport event in Europe in just four years. So why not join in a world class event and experience the challenge of the race, the camaraderie, stunning scenery and fresh Atlantic air as we welcome you to Westport in glorious Co.Mayo, for Gaelforce 2012.The Gaelforce West adventure challenge will again follow last year’s 67km course from Little Killary back to Westport, via a kayaking leg on Killary Harbour and an ascent and descent of the mighty Croagh Patrick.For full details check out our website at – www.gaelforceevents.com or email at info@gaelforceevents.com Connemara Adventure Challenge - May 12th With the great success of Gaelforce West in the
area, 2012 sees another new adventure race being organised in the
location. This event will have the same disciplines as Gaelforce
West with cycling, mountain running and kayaking, but will be just under
half the distance at 31km. This years event will take place on the
8th of May. For full details check out
www.gaelforceevents.com Maam Turk WalkAn Annual challenging walk along the length of the Maam Turk Range, organised by NUIG Walking club. For further details see www.mountaineering.ie
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In late October and November, the rams are let
out; “tupping time”. Farmers will change rams every couple of years
to avoid inbreeding, and the Annual Blackface Ram Fair is held in
Leenane. It is a huge social occasion. The first farmers arrive at
five in the morning, and the early birds can be seen moving through
the morning darkness with torches to get a first look at the stock
available By midday, most of the serious deals have been done. This
does not imply speed; it would be the height of bad manners to try
to buy an animal without first having a long chat
