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Addressing the needs of Headford and District in social, cultural, environmental, and business terms. Patrick's Day Parade.

Founded in April 2003, the Headford & District Association is dedicated to enhancing the social, cultural, environmental, and business life of the Headford area. Our mission is to promote Headford as a vibrant place to live, work, and enjoy leisure, while fostering community pride and sustainable local development. Over the years, the Association has played a key role in numerous community project

s, including: The Town Sewerage Scheme, The Children's playground, Town Twinning, Amenity Walk, Heritage initiatives, Christmas lights, Town Team, Reimagine Headford Project, Tidy Towns, Headfest and the St. Together with local residents, businesses, and volunteers, we continue to work towards making Headford a thriving and welcoming community.

08/06/2026

Joyce Country and Western Lakes UNESCO Global Geopark is leading an update of the Tourism Strategy and Action Plan for the period 2026-2030 for this stunning region. The team are looking for feedback from local people in the 20 Geopark communities. Three in-person meetings are taking place in June 2026:

All meetings: 19:00pm-20:00pm

🗓️ 16/06/26 - The Convent Ballinrobe F31 T667
🗓️ 23/06/26 - Clonbur Community Centre F12 T9P7
🗓️ 25/06/26 - Maam Community Centre H91 W635

Feedback from these sessions or via the online form below will help give the Geopark team ideas and identify the priority actions for community-based sustainable tourism development.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRtjkkUlg79j3UVEB1wAiak6h_jAZd5e-VYS1H4Bw04sSacw/viewform

05/06/2026

🌈 Our Pride flags are flying in Headford, and we’re proud to show support for our local LGBTQ+ community.

Every person deserves to feel welcome, valued, and safe in the place they call home. These flags are a simple but visible reminder that Headford stands for inclusion, respect, and community for everyone.

Happy Pride Month to all our LGBTQ+ neighbours, friends, and families. ❤️🏳️‍🌈

23/05/2026

🥁 Join Drumadore for Cruinniú na nÓg 2026! 🥁

In partnership with Galway County Council, HaDA are excited to host a series of drumming workshops for Cruinniú na nÓg 2026. As Ireland’s national day of free creativity for children and young people, joins us with a series of fun, energetic drumming workshops led by Drumadore in Moyne Villa (small astro turf) on Saturday, 6th June.

These lively sessions are designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and explore rhythm in a fun, supportive musical environment — perfect for young drummers of all abilities!

🗓️ Saturday, June 6th 2026

📍Location: Moyne Villa Astro Turf (weather permitting - if the weather doesn’t cooperate, don’t worry, we have St. Fursa’s Hall (H91 YW5F) booked as a backup!)

⏰ Session Times (please book the correct age group for your child/ren):
• 2:00–2:30pm | Ages 2–3
•2:30–3:10pm | Ages 3–5
• 3:10–3:50pm | Ages 5–7
• 3:50–4:20pm | Ages 6–9
• 4:20–5:00pm | Ages 10–13

🎟️ All workshops are FREE, but booking is essential as places are limited. Limited walk-in spaces may be available on the day.�🧑‍🧒 A parent or guardian must attend.

👉 Reserve your place now on our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/drumming-workshops-with-drumadore-cruinniu-na-nog-2026-tickets-1990121717630

13/05/2026

We are incredibly grateful to receive grant funding from Galway County Council’s Community Support Scheme. This grant will help us continue to support and develop community initiatives across Headford and the district.

Galway County Council recognises that local communities are one of our greatest resources. Through the Community Support Schemes, they encourage and enable community and voluntary groups to actively participate in the development of their local areas.

This funding supports projects and events that improve all aspects of community life and deliver lasting benefits to the wider community.

09/05/2026

As part of the Creative Communities Programme 2026 by Creative Ireland in partnership with Galway County Council, we are delighted to announce our first TWO FREE workshops will take place over the June Bank Holiday Weekend Headfest

FREE Workshops:

🧶 Sit & Knit with the
🗓️ Saturday 30th May
⏰ 10:00 AM - 15:00 PM
📍 Location: Monaghan’s Mega Marquee (H91 H275)
Reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/creative-communities-hada-sit-and-knit-with-the-headford-yarnbombers-tickets-1989022464735

🐻 Maker Bear Kid’s Workshop
🗓️ Monday 1st June
⏰ 11:00AM - 13:00PM & 13:00PM - 15:00PM
📍 Location: Moyne Villa Kitchen (H91 H275)
Reserve via: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/creative-communities-hada-maker-bear-kids-creative-crafting-workshops-tickets-1989015191982

Thank you for letting us be a part of your amazing weekend! Want to learn more about what’s happening over the June bank holiday weekend in Headford, visit www.headfest.ie

07/05/2026

✨HaDA are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded funding through the Creative Communities Programme 2026 by Creative Ireland in partnership with Galway County Council 🎉

Over the coming months, this support will enable us to deliver a series of creative workshops designed to bring people together through participation, expression, and shared cultural experiences across our communities 🎨🤝🌎

The Creative Communities Programme reflects Creative Ireland’s national vision of empowering every person and community to realise their creative potential supporting wellbeing, strengthening culture and connection, and encouraging inclusive participation for all 💡💬💙

We are proud to be part of an initiative that champions creativity as a powerful tool for community engagement, collaboration, and belonging 🌱✨

We can’t wait to share more details about the workshops and opportunities to get involved. For now, we’ll just say…you might be hearing about the first few workshops very soon! 👀

27/04/2026

✨We’re delighted to see progress being made on this! ✨

HaDA has submitted two expressions of interest to Galway County Council to acquire the courthouse for use as a community building. When this was first proposed, we spoke with many clubs and groups in the town about how the space could benefit them.

Share your thoughts in person at the public consultation meeting next week:

🗓️ Wednesday, 6th May 2026 from
⏰ 4:30PM-7:00PM
📍Leaf & Bean Café, Main St.,Headford, Co. Galway

You can also submit your ideas by scanning the QR code, following the link below or emailing HaDA at [email protected].

🔗 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/qr_code/headfordcourthouse
🗓️ survey closes May 19th, 2026

Your input can help shape the future of this important community space.

23/04/2026

✨ Joyce Country & Western Lakes - Headford edition ✨

What a fantastic evening in celebrating the UNESCO Global Geo Park status of Joyce Country & Western Lakes.

21/04/2026

✨ Music & Lace Making Showcase ✨

Join us for a special evening celebrating the UNESCO recognition of Joyce Country & the Western Lakes 🎉

📅 Thurs, 23rd April, 2026
⏰ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
📍 The Anglers Rest, Headford, H91PN77

Enjoy a rich blend of music, song, and tradition featuring:

🎶 Drumadore
🎶 Sing On Choir
🎶 Corrib Male Singers
🧵 Headford Lace Project

Immerse yourself in local culture, creativity, and community for a truly memorable night.

🎟️ Free Admission – All Welcome!

16/04/2026

Ag ullmhú le ceiliúradh !
Getting ready to celebrate !

Congratulations to Joyce Country and Western Lakes Geopark Project green light to become a UNESCO Global Geopark last September. 🎉🥳👏

Next week, Joyce Country and Western Lakes Geopark will officially receive its UNESCO Global Geopark accolade on Thursday 23rd April 2026 at the UNESCO Executive Board meeting in Paris. 🇫🇷

Enjoy the full range of activities across the geopark communities with music, heritage and community organisations coming together to mark this momentous event.

https://joycecountrygeoparkproject.ie/en/unesco-celebration-weekend/

Bigi linn

JCWL GeoEnterprise Mayo County Council Galway County Council Survey Ireland Fáilte Ireland Connemara.ie Headford Lace Project Corrib Beo

Ag ullmhú le ceiliúradh !
Getting ready to celebrate !

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