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2018 Galway Garden Festival - 7th & 8th July - Claregalway Castle

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

The 2018 Galway Garden Festival will take place on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th July, at Claregalway Castle. This will be the 9th year of a uniquely charming garden event which caters for specialist and eclectic tastes.

 A wonderful gathering of the very best of rare and special plant traders from all over Ireland, a programme of expert talks, a fine artisan food and crafts arena including the best of ‘Made in Galway ’, as well as a host of musical entertainment and open-air performance is offered.

Musical guests include the renowned Black Magic Band that is made up of a group of at least 15 musicians and a stunning vocalist. Galway’s wonderful St. Patrick’s Brass Band will play on both days as will the Silvermoon Jazz and Dixie band. Special guests include the multi-national folk duo ‘Four Shillings Short’ and more to be announced.

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