
A Festival of Music & History
3rd-6th May 2024
Castlebar, Co. Mayo
castlebar1798festival@gmail.com
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Strength in Numbers
The Battle of Castlebar occurred on 27 August 1798 near the town of Castlebar, County Mayo, during the Irish Rising of that year. A combined force of 2,000 French troops and Irish patriots routed a combined force of 6,000-strong British and Protestant loyalist militia troops led by Gerard Lake, 1st Viscount Lake in what would later become known as the “Castlebar Races” or “Races of Castlebar”.

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The Races of Castlebar Festival 2024
This May Bank Holiday Weekend in the town of Castlebar promises to…
Opening Night
The Humbert Ball in Tolster’s Bar Opening night of the Castlebar 1798…
Pete & Dean plus guest Fiona Conway
Playing Sunday 27th, on the Mall Castlebar Another group of talented locals…
1798 Festival of Music & History Lineup
3 New Acts for the 1798 Festival of Music & History Some…
2024 Festival Music Line Up
Castlebar Festival Music Line up The Races of Castlebar Festival takes to…
The Races of Castlebar Festival 2024
This May Bank Holiday Weekend in the town of Castlebar promises to…
Opening Night
The Humbert Ball in Tolster’s Bar Opening night of the Castlebar 1798…
Pete & Dean plus guest Fiona Conway
Playing Sunday 27th, on the Mall Castlebar Another group of talented locals…
1798 Festival of Music & History Lineup
3 New Acts for the 1798 Festival of Music & History Some…
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A Weekend of Music and History

Commemoration
Join us at one of our events to mark the historical importance of the Battle of Castlebar

Family Fun
Get involved at one of our family friendly events over the course of the weekend.

Music & Events
We have a number of events running over the weekend in local pubs and larger events at the Mall and the TF Royal Theatre