Christmas in Clifden (Dec 5th-7th)

Celebrate Christmas in Clifden – Ceiliúradh na Nollag sa gClocháin

Clifden comes alive this December with the return of Christmas in Clifden over two weekends in December.  From festive markets, creative craft workshops and traditional music, to Santa visits, family activities there’s lots of events to  kick off the season in Connemara’s capital. Whether you’re joining us for shopping, celebrations, or a winter weekend away, Clifden invites you to enjoy a magical Christmas experience on the Wild Atlantic Way from 5-7th and 13-14th of December.

Bí linn le ceiliúradh na Nollag sa gClocháin.  Tá dhá dheireadh seachtaine lán le ceardlanna cruthaitheacha, margaí na Nollaig , Daidí na Nollag, ceol traidisiúnta agus imeachtaí pobail ar siúl sa gClocháin. Beidh bia blasta agus deochanna deasa ar fáil chomh maith. Bí linn ó 5–7 agus 13-14  Nollaig le haghaidh siopadóireachta Nollag, spraoi don teaghlach, agus atmaisféar draíochtach i gcroílár Chonamara ar Slí an Atlantaigh Fhiáin.

List of Events – Imeachtaí

AOINE/FRIDAY  NOLLAG/DECEMBER 5

• 5pm – Glow Up Fun Run with EC Fitness
  Meet on the Square for a 5k disco run/walk.
  Bring glow sticks, lights, Santa hats & runners!
  Finish at 6pm on the Square – hot drinks & live music
  Donations to Galway Hospice

SATHARN/ SATURDAY  NOLLAG/DECEMBER 6

• 10am – Traditional Spinning Wheel Workshop with Seamus Kirwan at Candy Cane Corner €25pp (087 1916711)

• 12pm – Christmas Wreath Workshop with Geraldine Coakley at Re-Wear €30pp (086 8768462)

• 2pm – Connemara Wire Tree Workshop with John Cloonan upstairs at EJ Kings €30pp (087 6769820)

• 2pm – Traditional Spinning Wheel Workshop (repeat) with Seamus Kirwan €25pp

• 3pm – Christmas Wreath Workshop with Geraldine Coakley at Re-Wear €30pp

• 5pm – Carols on the Square with Cantaírí Chonamara

• 7pm – Whiskey Tasting at Lowry’s €25pp (087 7668208)

DOMHNACH/SUNDAY   NOLLAG/DECEMBER 7

• 10am – Weaving Workshop with Seamus Kirwan €25pp (087 1916711)

• 11am – Children’s Bracelet Workshop at O’Dalaigh Jewellers (€10 to Hospice) (095 22119)

• 12pm – Santa at King’s!

• 12pm – The Christmas Market at the Town Hall (gifts, crafts, food, jewellery, candles, etc)

• 12pm – Christmas Wreath Workshop with Geraldine Coakley €30pp (086 8768462)

• 2pm – Weaving Workshop with Seamus Kirwan €25pp

• 3pm – Christmas Wreath Workshop with Geraldine Coakley €30pp

• 3pm – Clifden Comhaltas Christmas Concert at the Theatre (€10; under 12s free)

• 5pm – Cooking Masterclass at Candy Cane Corner €25pp with Connemara food heroes (087 6082324)

• 7pm – Cocktails & Canapés at the Station House Hotel €15pp (095 21699)