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Island Events 2026
2026 Schedule of Events

MAY

May 2nd: May Bank Holiday Weekend – Music by The Risers

Ferry Arrivals/Departures:
First (Roonagh to Inishturk): 10:30 AM
Last (Inishturk to Roonagh): 5:15 PM
 

May 16th: Live Music by The Sweeney Macs

Ferry Arrivals/Departures:
First (Roonagh to Inishturk): 10:30 AM
Last (Inishturk to Roonagh): 5:15 PM
 

May 23rd: Inishbofin Charity Rib Run – Music by The O’Toole Trad Band

Ferry Arrivals/Departures:
First (Roonagh to Inishturk): 10:30 AM
Last (Inishturk to Roonagh): 5:15 PM
 

May 31st: June Bank Holiday Weekend – Event TBC

Ferry Arrivals/Departures:
First (Roonagh to Inishturk): 10:30 AM
Last (Inishturk to Roonagh): 5:15 PM

 

JUNE

June 4th: Ministerial Visit – Music by Joe Carey

Ferry Arrivals/Departures:
First (Roonagh to Inishturk): 10:30 AM
Last (Inishturk to Roonagh): 5:15 PM
 

June 6th & 7th: Cruinniú na nÓg Children’s Festival – Be a Pirate for a Day: The Dauntless Play
Ferry Arrivals/Departures:
First (Roonagh to Inishturk): 10:30 AM
Last (Inishturk to Roonagh): 5:15 PM
 

June 13th: First Communion – Artur the Magician

Ferry Arrivals/Departures:
First (Roonagh to Inishturk): 10:30 AM
Last (Inishturk to Roonagh): 5:15 PM
 

June 27th: Mulranny–Achill Group Visit – Own Music Session

Ferry Arrivals/Departures:
First (Roonagh to Inishturk): 10:30 AM
Last (Inishturk to Roonagh): 5:15 PM

 

JULY

July 4th: Live Music – Artist TBC

Ferry Arrivals/Departures:
First (Roonagh to Inishturk): 10:30 AM
Last (Inishturk to Roonagh): 5:15 PM
 

July 11th: Music by John Staunton
Ferry Arrivals/Departures:
First (Roonagh to Inishturk): 10:30 AM
Last (Inishturk to Roonagh): 5:15 PM
 

July 18th: Live Music by Ispíní na hÉireann
Ferry Arrivals/Departures:
First (Roonagh to Inishturk): 10:30 AM
Last (Inishturk to Roonagh): 5:15 PM
 

July 18th & 19th: Written in Stone Festival Weekend – Stonelifting, Storytelling and Archaeological Craft Sessions
Ferry Arrivals/Departures:
First (Roonagh to Inishturk): 10:30 AM
Last (Inishturk to Roonagh): 5:15 PM

July 20th-24th: Irish Water Safety Swim Week – Children's Events Daily 
Ferry Arrivals/Departures:
First (Roonagh to Inishturk): 10:30 AM
Last (Inishturk to Roonagh): 5:15 PM

 

AUGUST

August 1st: August Bank Holiday Weekend – Music by The West Wind
Ferry Arrivals/Departures:
First (Roonagh to Inishturk): 10:30 AM
Last (Inishturk to Roonagh): 5:15 PM
 

August 15th: Caher Island Pilgrimage – Music by The Tiernans
Ferry Arrivals/Departures:
First (Roonagh to Inishturk): 10:30 AM
Last (Inishturk to Roonagh): 5:15 PM
 

August 22nd: Live Music by Luke Murray
Ferry Arrivals/Departures:
First (Roonagh to Inishturk): 10:30 AM
Last (Inishturk to Roonagh): 5:15 PM
 

August 30th: Live Music Sunday Session – Joe Forde
Ferry Arrivals/Departures:
First (Roonagh to Inishturk): 10:30 AM
Last (Inishturk to Roonagh): 5:15 PM

 

SEPTEMBER

September 12th: Inishturk Ram Fair – Music by Stephen Doherty & Friends
Ferry Arrivals/Departures:
First (Roonagh to Inishturk): 10:30 AM
Last (Inishturk to Roonagh): 5:15 PM

 

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Inishturk Island

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Inishturk is a small beautiful island, 5km x 2.5km, located 9 miles (14.5km) off the west coast of Mayo. It rises boldly from the wild North Atlantic in wall-like cliffs to the northwest and steep hills to the north on which stands the ruins of the old signal tower 688 ft above sea level.

Getting Here

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The main embarkation point to Inishturk is Roonagh Pier, near Louisburgh, Co. Mayo.
O'Grady's Ferries operate a daily service to the Island.
Please see ferry schedule for details. 

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“This project is supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development and Pobal through the Community Services Programme”

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