Festivals and Events In County Westmeath

	Boherquill Ramblers 2nd Annual International Walking Festival May 21st, 22nd, and 23rd 2004 Walking of different lenghts and grades in North Westmeath and Midlands. Brochure available from Brian Nerney. Boherquill Ramblers: Contact Brian Nerney, Correally, Via Rathowen Co. Westmeath Tel: 043 85116 Fax: 043 45985 Mobile: 086 2596656 Email: briannerney@yahoo.co.uk Web: www.walkingireland.com

Athlone Summercamp
Sunday 4th - Sunday 11th July 2004
Organised by St. Marys' RC Youth Ministry Centre
Full day of camp activities for 10 to 13 year olds and 14 to 18 year old boys and girls. Opening parade, treasure hunts, swimming, river cruise, discos, orienteering, soccer blitz, bowling, bingo, snooker, quasar, visit to historical sites, novelty games, afternoon tea and dance. Family Fun day and much, much more!
Price: Euro 100 - for full week: 10 -13 year olds
Price: Euro 150 - 14-18 year olds

Covers all activities including Summer Camp Pack (lunch and T-Shirt). For further information and programme Contact: St, Mary's Youth Ministry Centre OR Fr. Patsy at Tel: 09064 73358, Northgate ST., Athlone

Also visit: www.athlone.ie


	Streete Parish Park Society 3rd Vintage Festival Sunday 11th July At Streete Parish Park Via Rathowen off N4 (midway between Mullingar and Longford) Vintage Display, Aerobatic Display, Threshing, Churning, Basket Making etc. Enquiries: Pat Duffy Tel: 086 8433355 or Brian Nerney Tel: 086 2596656 Fax: 043 45985 Email: briannerney@yahoo.co.uk Details of accommodation on request


	Moate Agricultural Show Moate Co. Westmeath, Saturday 28th August 2004 Contact: Reggie Mitchell Tel: 086 3041089

Kilbeggan Races
A Truly Irish Occasion
2004 Fixtures
Saturday 8th May
Monday 24th May
Friday 4 June
Monday 21st June
Friday 16th July
Friday 6th August
Friday 20th August
Friday 10th September

Mr. Patrick J. Dunican,
The Racecourse,Kilbeggan
Co. Westmeath.
Tel: 00353 506 32176
Fax: 00353 506 32125
Email:Kilbegganracecourse@eircom.net
Web: www.kilbegganraces.com


	Goldsmith Summer School Friday 4th - Sunday 6th June 2004 This is the longest running literary festival in the midlands and the third oldest nationally. The festival was launched last October in Samuel Johnson House, London. Theme for 2004: Goldsmith in London Lectures, Discussions and Readings will take place. Contact: Ann Tully (secretary) Tel: (043) 71448 Mobile: 087 9236983


	Mullingar Greyhound Stadium Ballinderry Mullingar Co. Westmeath Tel: (044 93) 48348 Fax: (044 93) 42362 Email: mgrtrack@indigo.ie Web: www.mullingargreyhoundstadium.ie


	Ericsson All Ireland Drama Festival, Athlone Friday 7th - Sunday 15th May Contact: Harry Smith 93, Retreat Road, Athlone. Tel: 09064 74596 Email:hksmith@oceanfree.net


	Athlone Literary Festival Friday 1st October - Sunday 3rd October 2004 Readings, Lectures & Workshops, Contact: Geared O’Brien Tel: 09064 92166


	Moate Golf Club Open Week Friday 2nd July - Sunday 11th July 2004. Tel (09064) 81279 Web: www.moategolfclub.ie

Viking Festival
Friday 2nd July-Sunday 4th July 2004
Contact: Michael McDonnell
Tel:(09064) 73383 or (09064) 73392
Mobile: 086 2621136

Marking one of the great Viking Raids to Ireland, this spectacular free family festival recaptures the historic plundering of Colonmacnise and the capture of Viking King Olaf Scabbyhead, Longboat races, Lectures, Longhorn drinking Re-enactment scenes, Music and Fun for all!


	Westmeath Agricultural Show Cullion Showgrounds, Mullingar Sunday 11th July 2004 Contact: Paddy Donnelly Tel: 044 93 71151


	Rose of Glasson Festival 13th August 2004 Contact:Bartle Spollen Tel: 087 2584819

	Athlone Golf Club Ladies Open Day: Sunday 2nd May Open Week: Sunday 30th too Bank Holiday 7th June Lough Ree Festival of Golf: Sunday 25th July to Monday 2nd August Tel: 09064 92073


	Athlone Youth Festival 14th - 20th July 2003 Tel: (09064) 73358