Clifden Chamber of Commerce

On behalf of Connemara Chamber of Commerce and the business community of Connemara, it is my very great pleasure to welcome you to our website.

If you’re thinking of traveling to the West of Ireland, and in particular Connemara, well then you’ve come to the right place. Clifden is the perfect base to explore Connemara’s rich landscape and heritage.

    The annual Connemara Pony festival will run in Clifden from Monday 16th August to Sunday 22nd August. The week will be packed full of pony events with the highlight of the week taking place on Thursday with the world famous Connemara Pony Show. Visitors from all over Ireland will travel to Clifden to witness this spectacular festival. The Connemara Pony is Ireland’s only native pony breed and has travelled all around the world. Connemara Ponies can now be found all over Europe, America, Australia and even South Africa.

 Celebrating it's 25th year, this years Cleggan Claddaghduff Festival of the Sea is going to be bigger and better than ever!
Alongside informative talks, guided nature walks and great fun kids events we’ve Alongside informative talks, guided nature walks and great fun kids events we’ve tag rugby, soccer and fishing competitions. Throw in the world famous Omey Races and the Cleggan Claddaghduff Connemara Pony show and there’s something for everybody in what promises to be a seriously fun festival... so don’t miss your chance to make a bit of a splash!