Headfest

07/06/2026

A big thank you to a local Headford man who shared these lovely photos from Sunday night at Headfest 2026 📸

He captured some wonderful moments from the evening and wanted to make sure the photos found their way back to the fantastic people featured in them.

We have so many talented people in so many pockets of our community, and it's always great to see people generously sharing their time, creativity and talents with others.

06/06/2026

We would love your feedback 💛

Headfest is built by the community, for the community, and your thoughts really matter to us.

Whether you came to one event, spent the weekend with us, brought the kids along, danced in the marquee, visited the craft fair, bought a coffee, volunteered, sponsored, donated or simply supported us online, we would be so grateful if you could take a few minutes to complete our feedback form.

Your feedback helps us understand what worked, what we can improve, and how we can keep growing Headfest for the whole community.

Thank you again for being part of it. We truly appreciate your support.

Link in bio or please click the link 👇🏻

https://forms.gle/5Mv8mKEFANup368t5

06/06/2026

A quick snapshot of some of the fantastic moments from Headfest 2026 📸

From sport and music to family fun, community events and celebrating Lough Corrib both on the lake and off the lake, it was an incredible six days across Headford.

We'll be sharing plenty more photos, memories and highlights over the coming days and weeks, so keep an eye on our page!

Headfest 2026 is supported by LEADER through Galway Rural Development.

05/06/2026

Headfest:

What a weekend. What a community. What a festival.

From everyone involved in Headfest, we just want to say the biggest, most heartfelt thank you to every single person who came out, showed up, bought a ticket, shared a post, liked a photo, volunteered, sponsored, donated, performed, helped behind the scenes, brought the kids, called in for a coffee, wandered through the craft fair, supported an event, or simply added to the atmosphere.

Headfest is not just a festival. It is community. It is people. It is familiar faces, new faces, local pride, music, laughter, kindness, generosity and support all coming together in one incredible weekend.

The support this year has honestly meant so much to us all. When you see crowds turning up, families enjoying themselves, volunteers giving their time, sponsors backing us, and the whole community getting behind it, it reminds us exactly why we do this.

Festivals like Headfest do not happen by accident. They happen because people care. They happen because a community believes in keeping something special alive.

So to everyone who played even the smallest part, please know this: we truly appreciate you. Your support keeps Headfest going, growing and giving back.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.

A huge bualadh bos for you all. 👏💛

04/06/2026

📸 A selection of photographs captured by Paddy O'Connor over the Headfest weekend.

There are some lovely candid moments in this collection that really capture the atmosphere, community spirit and fun of Headfest 2026 ❤️

A huge thank you to Paddy for taking these fantastic photographs and for helping us preserve so many great memories from the weekend.

Enjoy the photos and see who you can spot! 👀

03/06/2026

🏃‍♀️❤️ A huge thank you to Tina and everyone involved in Headford Harriers for all the work on another fantastic Headfest 8K Road Race.

What people see on race day are the runners crossing the finish line, the smiles, the atmosphere and the great community spirit. What many don't see are the weeks and months of planning, organising, route preparation, stewarding, registrations, sponsorship, safety planning and all the work that goes on behind the scenes to make an event like this possible.

Tina worked tirelessly to organise this year's race and her dedication, along with the support of Headford Harriers, the Headfest Committee, community volunteers and the wider community, ensured another hugely successful event. Their hard work has helped make the Headfest 8K one of the standout events of the festival and a race that continues to grow year after year.

Thank you also to all the runners, walkers, volunteers, sponsors, stewards and supporters who played their part in making the event such a success. A special thank you to all our sponsors, and in particular to the event's main sponsor, West Midlands Credit Union, for their continued support.

Thank you to John O'Connor for these fantastic photographs from the day. You can view the full race album on Flickr at 77edenhill - https://shorturl.at/z0ff0📸

Well done everyone. Roll on Headfest 8K 2027! 👏

02/06/2026

Did we pap you on Sunday evening....Aaron & Michaela did an amazing job capturing you all!

02/06/2026

Headfest 2026 was our biggest festival yet! Over 8,000 people joined us across six incredible days over the June Bank Holiday weekend, making this year's festival the most successful in Headfest history.

From the sold-out Jenny Greene and Qween concerts, to sporting competitions, family events, heritage activities, guided tours, the Food & Craft Fair and our new Lough Corrib programme celebrating Land, Water and Air, there was truly something for everyone.

A huge thank you to our volunteers, sponsors, funders, community groups, participants, local businesses and everyone who attended and supported the festival. Your support is what makes Headfest possible.

Read more about the highlights from Headfest 2026 in the article below ⬇️

Headfest 2026 is funded by LEADER through Galway Rural Development

Photo by Sarah Martlew

Headfest 2026 took place across Headford and the wider Lough Corrib region over the June Bank Holiday weekend, with organisers describing it as the biggest and most successful festival in the event's history. Find out more here...

01/06/2026

A huge thank you to Kayakmor for delivering three fantastic kayaking sessions today at Kilbeg Pier!

Special thanks to Jim and Tim Morrissey & team for an unforgettable experience on the stunning Corrib. What a great way to spend the bank holiday! 🌊

Brought to you by Headfest, Corrib Beo and Kayakmor. Sponsored by LEADER through Galway Rural Development.

31/05/2026

🌼 Headfest Garden Competition 2026 🌼

A huge thank you to everyone who entered this year’s Headfest Garden Competition, generously sponsored by McGaugh’s Garden Complex.

🏆 Congratulations to our winners:
🌸 Best Bloom - Tom Brophy
🪵 Best Creative Space - Mike Antkowiak
🦋 Wildlife Haven - Debbie Guy
🥕 Plot to Plate - Ger Gibsey
🌿 Best Overall Garden - Paddy Scully

A special thank you to our judges, Joan Dooley (Herbalist & Wellness Practitioner) and Clive Greally (Chairperson of Headford Tidy Towns), for their time and expertise.

We would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to Ger and Daniel McGaugh of McGaugh’s Garden Complex for their incredible sponsorship and support, which helped make this competition such a success.

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