Headford and District Association and Headford Environment Group present our fourth annual St. Stephen’s Day Wren Walk – Siuloid an Dreolín. A Community fun 3km Walk, departing at 11.30am, 26th December 2025 from Sandybanks Lane Donations appreciated but not essential. We look forward to seeing you all there!
Join us on Friday, December 5th at 6:30pm in St George’s Square, Headford as we kick off the festive season in style! We’re delighted to welcome our special guest, Aadya Srivastava – Miss Universe, Ireland 2025, who will be turning on our lights this year! Enjoy delicious festive treats from Crú Coffee while we light up the community. We’re keeping a close eye on the weather and will share any updates right here, so stay tuned!
The launch of Headford Youth Theatre feels like the beginning of something important for our town. After years of watching young people grow in confidence and creativity, we’re finally bringing their work into the heart of the community, and we’d love you to be part of that moment. On Friday 5 December at 7.15pm in the Anglers Rest Hotel, just after the Christmas Lights Switch-On, we’re inviting families, friends and neighbours to join us for a short gathering to introduce Headford Youth Theatre and to reveal the cast of this year’s panto, Cinderella. There will be tea, coffee, hot chocolate and a few treats, nothing fancy, just a warm space to come together and support the young performers who have put their heart into this. It’s only a half hour event, and you will still be home in time for the Late Late Toy Show. If you care about seeing young people thrive, if you believe in giving them a place to belong and a chance to shine, please come along. Your presence would mean a lot to them, and it would mean a lot to us too. This is the start of something special for Headford. We’d love to
The guys in the Ability West Hub in Headford are holding a Christmas Coffee Morning and you – and a friend! – are invited! The venue is the GRETB premises on Main Street Headford, next door to the Solas Family Resource Centre and it runs from 11am to 1 pm on Tuesday December 9th. All proceed go to Ability West. We would love to see you there! Put it in your diary now!
The Headford & District Calendars are here! We’ll be out in estates and in shops across Headford over the coming days, so keep an eye out and get your calendar when you see us! These make perfect gifts and help us continue the important work we do in the community. Limited stock — don’t miss out! Thank you for your support! Click here to buy now #HaDA #Headford #CalendarSale #SupportLocal #Fundraiser #CommunitySupport #HeadfordCommunity #GetYoursNow #CharityCalendar
Headford Community Garden have been awarded a Green Flag for 2025/2026! The Green Flag Award is the international quality benchmark for the public green space sector – now operating in 30 countries around the world, including the U.S. and for the first time this year, Ukraine. Now in its 30th year, the programme uses eight key criteria for its assessment. All sites implement a management framework, and then undergo an annual inspection conducted by qualified judges. Once again Ireland has secured its lead in high quality park amenities with more Green Flag Awards being secured by Irish parks and public gardens than by any country, other than the UK where the scheme originated in 1996. Congrats to all involved!
By 26th Galway Kilcoona Scouts Each year our Scouts compete in Survivor, a Scouting Ireland backwoods challenge. They are given a strict list of items they can bring for their two night stay in the woods, and their bags are checked for ‘contraband’ on arrival. Depending on the difficulty level they opt for, they spend the two nights either underneath a tarp shelter they construct themselves, or on the tougher challenge, under a shelter constructed from entirely natural materials. It’s a tough weekend. Food is limited and sometimes comes in the form of a skinned rabbit, head still attached… All cooking is done by fire. Scout Leaders and trained first aiders stay on the periphery keeping an eye out – aside from this the Scouts are on their own and reliant on their own skills, wit, teamwork, and attitude. They use knives, axes, saws, ferro rods (similar to flint and steel) and more to ensure they are sheltered, fed, and watered for their duration deep in the woods. On the weekend gone by our Scouts and Ventures hammocked in the woods to prepare for the event, and they head off for Survivor on 31st Oct to 2nd November. We wish
Headford Community Garden bring you Halloween in the Garden, Oct 26, 12-2 pm! Treat hunt, arts and crafts and games! Free tea/coffee & cake for the grown ups! €5 per family. This event will help us fund next seasons planting so please support if you can. Weather dependent so watch this space! Headford Community Garden is a place where people of all identities and abilities are welcome to come to unwind, build friendships, improve health and wellbeing and learn about growing food in a natural environment that protects and promotes biodiversity.
Our full brochure for this year’s festival has landed! https://newsfrom.hflip.co/bc08254bf1.html We’re hoping you find something for the heart in between its pages! The link is above, and the link to tickets is here https://buytickets.at/somethinginthewater and the prices reflect our belief that the arts should be accessible to everyone! Huge thanks to @the.entrepreneur.girl (and her assistant!) for her design skills and patience! Our thanks also to @artscouncilireland @artsofficegalwaycounty @galwayruraldevelopment For their support! Hope to see YOU in Headford in October! #arts #community #galway #headford #festival #thingstodoingalway #visualart #music #communityarts
Relaxation & Meditation on Monday 15th September at 11.15am. Email aline.oconnell@gmail.com
Music Generation on Wednesday after school starting on 22nd September. Email musicgenerationgalway@gretb.ie
Pilates starting on Tuesday 16th September at 7pm. Email pilateswithericka@gmail.com
We are thrilled to announce further details of our main celebratory weekend to mark our 50th Anniversary! Please help spread the word — everyone in, or with a connection to the community is invited to join us. Further updates available on this page, local media and from our committee members. Lets make this an occasion to remember!
Hyperlynx is a Swiss/Irish collaboration between Laurent Meteau (CH – guitar), Philipp Schlotter (CH – rhodes/electronics) and Matthew Jacobson (IE – drums/synths). They will release their debut album ‘Rest Energy’ on cassette in 2025 on Little Gem Records, a Dublin-based independent label founded in 2014 by Andy Walsh. The Irish release tour will kick off in early September, followed by a Swiss tour between November 24th to December 7th. Blending elements of jazz, ambient, and pop, hyperlynx is a sonic alchemy of genres, straddling the creative energy between Dublin and Zurich. The trio recorded Rest Energy in June 2024 with Omar Fra at Studio 42 in Winterthur, capturing the raw energy of their live performances. Together they feature a unique combination of instruments, including the rhodes, zither, electric guitar, synths and drums. After 15 years of playing experience in various formations and locations across the world, Matthew Jacobson, Philipp Schlotter & Laurent Méteau have spent the last few years developing a truly unique trio sound. See them live in Campbells Tavern Cloughanover this Wednesday 3rd September 2025 Cloughanover, Co. Galway doors 7:30pm | music 8pm €20 (discount for students/U18s)
Headford Camera Club are holding a Photo Competition which is open to all amateur photographers. The theme is “Moments that reflect the beauty, culture or landscape of Headford and the surrounding areas” Entries will be accepted up to 30th September 2025. In lieu of an entry fee a €10 donation can be made to Solas Family Resource Centre. Simply go to www.solasfrc.ie/donate and enter ‘HCC competition’ in the message box. Please include a screenshot or photo of your donation with your entry 1st Prize €1000 2nd Prize €500 3rd Prize €250 4th Prize €150 Please note, 2 photos only per entry, and no drone photos. Winning entries will be selected by professional photographer and HCC Committee Members. Share your best shots and support a great cause!
Solas Family Resource Centre are hosting a Multi Cultural Celebration in St Fursey’s Hall Headford this Saturday April 12th and everybody is invited – admission is free! The event runs from 2.00pm to 4.00pm and will feature food from all around the world. There will be lots of music from Pauline Scanlon, Nicola Joyce, Fabian Joyce, Eoin Wynne and friends. Local Artist Emer MacDermott will be doing face painting and mini portraits for kids. Come along and join in the fun! It’s going to be to be a great afternoon!
Join us on March 17th for the Mini Tractor Run as part of the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations! Meet us at the HCI Building at 12 PM and get ready for some fun! Arrive early to avoid disappointment – this event is always a favorite! Remember, there will be road closures, so plan ahead. For more information or to book in, contact Avril at 0857349422. Let’s make it a St. Patrick’s Day to remember!
HEADFORD PARADE WALKING GROUPS AND CHILDREN MEET AT THE CAR WASH 12PM FLOATS AND VEHICLES AT THE GAA GROUNDS 12PM MINI TRACTOR RUN MEET AT HCI BUILDING AT 12 MINI TRACTOR RUN LEAVES AT 12:40PM PARADE START TIME 12:45PM
Headford and District Association (HADA) are delighted to announce Moyne Villa Football Club as the Grand Marshal for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Their response to Storm Éowyn and the service they provided to the entire community in the aftermath was a testament to their community spirit and the ethos of their club. We can think of no one more deserving of this honour, especially given their incredible efforts over the past few months. We are thrilled to bestow this recognition upon Moyne Villa and look forward to seeing them lead our St. Patrick’s Day Parade! Catch the St Patrick’s Day Parade this Monday March 17th 2025, starting at 12.45pm
The Donaghpatrick Kilcoona Heritage Society are very pleased to announce that their first lecture of the year will be given by Dáibhí Ó Cróinín entitled ‘Saint Patrick and his Biographers – Ancient and Modern’. Professor Emeritus of Medieval History in UCG, Dáibhí will discuss Saint Patrick and his life, referencing original sources and some of the most recent modern publications to take an in-depth, truthful look at our patron saint and the ‘man behind the myth’. Date: Thursday 13th March Time: 8pm Location: Donaghpatrick National School Hall, Caherlistrane (H91W3Y6) Prof. Dáibhí Ó Cróinín is a celebrated historian with numerous publications. He is a member of the Royal Irish Academy and the Irish Manuscripts Commission, editor of Peritia, Journal of the Medieval Academy of Ireland, as well as chair of the Royal Irish Academy Dictionary of Medieval Latin from Celtic Sources. The talk will take place at Donaghpatrick National School (H91W3Y6) in Caherlistrane and all are very welcome to join at 8pm Thursday the 13th of March in the main hall for what is set to be a fascinating lecture. Plus, of course, a cuppa and a chat after.
Corrandulla Art Studio announce their BEST EASTER CAMP EVER! 3 Days of Fantastic Fun Art and Activities – only €130 including all materials. Painting, crafts, games and yoga – and an early bird offer: €120 10am til 3.pm Monday 14th – Wednesday 16th April Tuesday 22nd – Thursday 24th April Ages 5 – 12 To book ring Emer on 083 3033153 Visit www.emermacdermottart.com/events
Solas Family Resource Centre are delighted to announce they will be holding their multi-cultural celebration again this year on Saturday April 12th from 2-4pm in St. Fursa’s Hall, Headford. Eircode H91 YW5F This was such a joyous occasion last year and the folks at Solas hope for even bigger and better this time! Solas would welcome food from all around the world so if anyone wants to be part of this please contact Solas on 093 36446 or call into the office.
Following a very successful information night on Thursday last, the Men on the Move continues this Thursday evening, 13th of Feb at 7.30pm in Donaghpatrick NS, Caherlistrane. New attendees are very welcome!
Headford, and lots of Ireland, have had a rough couple of weeks. Storm Éowyn arrived on January 24th and ripped through felling trees, damaging buildings and leaving thousands of people without power, water or communications. As we are slowly rebuilding, fixing, tidying and reconnecting it’s been hugely heartening to see the community pulling together to help and share. Our own Lace Matrix withstood another explosive cyclogenesis, this time with hurricane strength winds showing again the resilience of this delicate craft… Headford’s heart is strong! #Headford #lacematrix #cyclogenesis #stormeowyn #headfordlace
There will be an information night on Thursday 6th of February in Donaghpatrick National School, Caherlistrane (H91 W3Y6). All adult men from the area or local areas welcome to attend. Further details from Sheila on 086 6010583.
We can’t wait to start back our Woodland Sessions with our new Spring Term from February 10th.Still time to join us here buk.ie/gowildHave a look at what fun we got up to during our latest Winter Term with the link in the comment section.Monday&Tuesday Nature Clubs(5-11yrs)Tuesday Parent Toddler GroupGo Wild Forest School Explore. Create.Connect#forestschoolafterschool#forestschooltoddlergroup#natureclubs#creativeinnature#messyplay#funinnature
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