Hundreds of kayakers will descend on Galway city and county this weekend for one of Europe’s biggest paddle sports events. Now in its 13th year, Galway Fest has grown from humble beginnings to establish itself as one of the main events on the international whitewater kayaking scene. The three-day festival will see competition events taking […] The post Galway city and county hosts one of Europe’s biggest kayak festivals appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.
Galway city and county hosts Galway Fest, one of Europe’s largest kayak festivals, now in its 13th year. The three-day event features competitions on the River Corrib, Boluisce River, and Clare River. Spectators can watch kayakers race on the Corrib on Sunday, with vantage points at O’Brien’s and Wolfe Tone bridges. The festival, started by Barry Loughnane and Andrew Regan, combines high-level competition with a social atmosphere, attracting top paddlers and selling out quickly. Opportunities for newcomers to learn about kayaking are also available.
