Connemara Pony Show

The Connemara Pony Festival & Show takes place annually in Clifden, Co Galway and attracts visitors from all over the world.

The Connemara Pony Show is in its 99th year, with a record number of entrants for 2024. The highlight of the festival is usually on the Thursday and Friday of the festival, when the biggest showcase of Connemara Ponies in the world takes place. The Connemara Pony Show in Clifden has announced the postponement of all ridden classes from Thursday & Friday August 22nd & 23rd (due to adverse weather) to Saturday September 28th. 

Postponed Ridden Classes

Saturday September 28th, 2024

On Saturday September 28th, ponies will compete in in-hand classes, ridden classes, working hunter classes, and a puissance (or high jump) competition. This postponed event as part of the Connemara Pony Show will take place in Galway Equestrian Centre.

Stay With Us

Did you know that we are located only 15 minutes drive from the Galway Equestrian Centre? Stay with us at Claregalway Hotel, the perfect place to unwind pre-show day or after a day at the Connemara Pony Show ridden classes in Galway Equestrian Centre. Relax in our bright and spacious guestrooms, enjoy a delicious meal in our award-winning Bia & Co restaurant, experience warm hospitality, avail of complimentary access to our leisure centre and enjoy the perfect end to your day.

The 4 Star Claregalway Hotel is a great choice for hotels near the rescheduled Connemara Pony Show events at Galway Equestrian Centre this September.