08/22/2026
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Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival has been running since 1954, making it one of Europeโs longestโestablished food events. Taking place Sept. 25-27, visitors at the festival are often struck by the calibre of the oysters themselves - coldโwater, Atlanticโgrown and prized for their briny, mineral depth.
Tastings, talks and cookery demonstrations unfold across the city, but itโs the World Oyster Opening Championship that defines the weekend, a fast, skillful competition rooted in coastal heritage. Itโs a lively coastal celebration, offering a delicious sense of why Galwayโs seafood traditions have endured for generations.
For more info: tourismireland.com