Celebration of the Senses
The October Bank Holiday Weekend is heightened senses time in Castlebar. Benefit from that extra hour in bed when the clock goes back and stay up late at the Festival of the Senses. From Friday to Monday last weekend in October (23-26 Oct in 1998) Castlebar rocks for the Celebration of the Senses Festival. An event celebrating the five senses of sight, sound, taste, touch and smell through the medium of art, music, drama, dance, food and drink presented and performed by people of different nationalities and cultures. From Salsa Bands to Gypsy Groups to Piano and Flute Trios to Childrens Events, Food Tasting - check it out in Castlebar's autumnal setting - a truly multinational gathering takes place - the perfect pick-me up as we head into the winter months.