Ireland's oldest festival, Clifden Community Arts Festival celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2012 and once again offers a superb range of poetry readings, lectures, recitals, traditional music, concerts, comedy and school programmes.

And as a further bonus, this culture fest takes place in a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere in one of the most beautiful places on the West Coast. Time to take walks during the day, enjoy the lovely Autumn colours, eat in a great choice of restaurants, and then be inspired by Ireland's best artists as they mingle and talk with the local community and visitors alike.