Special Events in Carlingford 2010

There are events taking place in Carlingford and the surrounding area every month of the year.

You can check the Carlingford Tourism website for more detailed information.

 

28th March 2010
Carlingford
National Leprechaun Hunt

Sunday 4th April 2010
Easter Egg Hunt and Children's Art Workshop

29th & 30th May 2010
"A Taste of Carlingford"
Located in and around the Mediaeval Village of Carlingford.

A Taste of Carlingford is a 2 day celebration of fine food and drink. Set in the idyllic surroundings of the Mediaeval village of Carlingford, all the restaurants, bars and café's will provide visitors to the village a taste of the wonderful range of cuisine on offer, in a veritable market place of little tents and stalls. Artisan food suppliers will provide further treats and colour.

The hospitality tent will feature such local delicacies as the famous Carlingford Oyster washed down with a glass of Champagne. This will be an unparalleled food and hospitality experience to thousands of visitors. Don't miss this opportunity to indulge yourself.

Street entertainment on both days. Pretty Pets Competition, Children's cookery competition, maybe we have a Jamie Oliver in our midst


Saturday 10th July
Carlingford Lough Endurance Challenge.. Adventure Race
--10th Year


14th & 15th August 2010
"Oyster Festival"

Carlingford's famous Oyster Festival began in the early 80's to showcase the then world famous Carlingford Oyster, this was held every year until the late nineties. This festival was revived again and is now in its 4th year, still celebrating the Oyster and now more of a family oriented festival.

Two days of Oysters galore, Oyster treasure hunt, world crab fishing, street entertainment, wine reception, food markets and the famous Chowder tasting, sponsored by all the local restaurants. Regatta on Carlingford Lough, A new and very popular event "Teddy Bear's picnic" Great entertainment for the children. Not to be missed.

August 21st
Irish Walled Towns Day

August 21st - 29th
Heritage Week
800 anniversary of King John's visit to Carlingford

Saturday 21st August, 2010
Carlingford Olympic Triathlon (Swim - 1500/Bike 40k/Run 10K)
5th year

Saturday 18th September 2010
'De Cooley Thriller' Mountain Bike Marathon ( race approx 50K)
5th year.

During the winter months McKevitts Hotel run a quiz every Monday night which is good crack and open to all.

Traditional night every Thursday, with all musicians welcome

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