This was the 7th year of the Connemara Mussel Festival which takes place every May bank holiday weekend on the glorious Renvyle Peninsula in North Connemara.

The celebrations as usual included music, craic, mussel cooking competitions, walks, talks, theatre and children's activities. There was also a country market, local art exhibition and mussel cooking competitions to name just a few of the events that took place this May bank holiday weekend.

There is always something for everyone so please join us at next year's festival where once again the best that the Renvyle Penninsula and Connemara have to offer will be on display!

And don’t forget... it's all a load of molluscs!!

Irish Mussel Cuisine - Book
The definitive mussel recipe book, designed and created specifically for the festival by Máirín Uí Chomáin, is on sale from local outlets and direct from our website. This beautifully illustrated book, packed with recipes from chefs from all around the country is a must-buy for those of you who love to eat and enjoy mussels!

'Irish Mussel Cuisine'
by Máirín Ui Chomáin
(€12 hardcover)
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