Galway will play host yet again to a major water sport event, with three events in one, starting with the PI Powerboat Grand Prix of Galway on the bay from Saturday 5 to Sunday 7 June, the start of the Around Ireland Powerboat Race on Monday 7 June and the P750 Challenge in the Bay from Saturday 12 to Sunday 3 June.
To celebrate, Galway will yet again host a major festival in the Race Village at Galway Harbour and in Salthill with free live music concerts, daily entertainment, bars, food and crafts.
Similar to the Volvo Ocean Race celebrations of last year, there will also be daily street theatre performers including Galway's own Macnas, food, craft and market stalls as well as a number of charity events taking place on the Docks.




Galway fans of The Rat Pack are in for a rare treat this weekend as the full 'Strictly The Rat Pack' show comes to Galway direct from the West End.