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The Global Arena, centrally located in Global Village, SouthPark, Galway City is the biggest ever entertain-ment venue and sit down banqueting pavilion in the West. This venue encompasses an impressive stage area, seating for up to 2,500 guests, outside decking

From the 30th June to the 8th of July the Global Arena will host an impressive line up of entertain-ment, comedy shows, parties, dinners as well as the Volvo Ocean Race prize giving ceremony and much more..

The Galway finale of the Volvo Ocean Race is set to be Ireland!s biggest festival this year.

Saturday 30th June Dara O!Briain Comedy ShowSunday 1st July Aprés Match host Euro 2012 Final Sunday 1st July Ceili MórMonday 2nd July Galway Chamber President!s DinnerTuesday 3rd July Arrivals PartyWednesday 4th July 4th July CelebrationsThursday 5th July Sustainability SummitThursday 5th July the Skippers ShinDigFriday 6th July International Design Collective Fashion ShowSaturday 7th July Volvo Ocean Race Awards DinnerSunday 8th July An afternoon in Vienna OrchestraSunday 8th July Festival Finale Party

Global Arena Line Up

Saturday 30th June Global Arena, SOUTH PARK 8pm / Tickets: "28

DARA O BRIAINThe Wicklow-born comic is one of Ireland’s most well known and sought after jokers and one of few performers to successfully host comedy shows in both the UK and his native Ireland simultaneously.

Although his television career

Dara O Briain’s stand-up act

remains hugely popular. The Irish jokesmith is back on the comedy circuit with his new critically acclaimed show Craic Dealer.

This exclusive gig at the

chance to catch the Irish funny man in action.

Internationally renowned comedian Dara O Briain will open the proceedings in the Global Arena on 30th June with what will be a stellar stand-up show.

The Global Arena Presents

SOCCER FANS

A SHOW NOT

TO BE MISSED!

The Volvo Ocean Race is proud to present: Aprés Match live from the Global Arena in South Park for a night of spooferism, chancerism and peacocking in Galway City this summer. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see Ireland’s premier pundit p*ss-takers provide full match analysis of the Euro 2012 Final. LIVE!

At 7pm on Sunday 1st July, the Global Arena will throw open its doors to soccer fans looking for a side order of great comedy. With massive

actual commentary while the Aprés match team of Barry Murphy, Risteárd Cooper and

Gary Cooke will provide pre and post-match discussion as well as some world-class half-time entertainment.

Enjoy the show in comfort with table seating for !25 per person (Table of 10, !250) from where you and your mates will be able to watch Bill try to control the lads, witness Giles ‘take each game on its merits’ and literally smell the

This will not be a good night; it will be a great night, Bill. And of course, the whole thing is coming to you LIVE!

Sunday1st JulyGlobal Arena, SOUTH PARK 7pm / Tickets: "25

The Global Arena Presents

Ceili Mór

Calling all Ceilí enthusiasts and novices alike to put on their dancin’ shoes for the Céilí Mór. A celebration of Irish language and cul-

Irish music, dance and the odd ‘cúpla focal as Gaeilge’. Music is by The Matt Cunningham Band and the program on the day will feature

a wide variety of Irish dances, providing lo-cals and visitors alike the chance to gain a full spectrum of traditional dancing experience. The Ceili will also showcase local dancing tal-ent and a number of dedicated professionals will provide instruction to those who would like tuition!

Sunday 1st JulyGlobal Arena, SOUTH PARK 1pm - 4pm Tickets "15

Tuesday 3rd JulyGlobal Arena, SOUTH PARK 7.30pm / Tickets: "38

After a gruelling 9 months, travelling 39,000 nautical miles at sea- they will

Regatta Party in the Global Arena and along with our Special Guests welcome the Fleet to Galway! Live music, special presentations to the team crews, food and entertainment will kick start our Céad Míle Fáilte to the Fleet.

A great menu of complimentary food, all made with local produce, will be served from market style stalls in the Arena. Our line-up will keep you entertained and dancing - making this event a festival highlight that simply can’t be missed!

The Sailors are in town!

The Global Arena Presents

Thursday 5th JulyGlobal Arena, SOUTH PARK 7pm / Tickets: "75

Lets Do It Global are delighted to invite you to join in the maritime event of the year as part of the Volvo Ocean Race Galway Grand Finale Celebrations. Guests will be treated to a sumptuous 3 course meal, accompanied by entertainment from Vladimir Jablokov and Classical Twist featuring the esteemed Irish tenor Sean Costello. They will be performing a unique hybrid of music from Bach to The Beatles

and The Stones to Strauss with a mix of music to satisfy every genre, followed by Big Band music, DJ and dancing ‘til late.The Compére for the night, TV personality and keen sailor Derek Davis will introduce an array of Keynote Speakers including Captain Brian Sheridan, Volvo Ocean Race Legend Jerry Kirby, the world

special surprise guests thrown in!

Calling all Movers and Shakers, Spectators and Sailors...Join us for a night of Feasting and Fun in the Global Arena!

Format: 3 course meal, keynote speakers, entertainment Dress Code: Smart Casual

The Global Arena Presents

International Design Collective Fashion Show

Friday 6th JulyGlobal Arena, SOUTH PARK 7.30pm "45 Standard "82 VIP*

Galway City will play host to the ultra glamorous International Design Collective with a glittering fashion show which will take place on 6th July 2012 in the Global Arena, as part of the Volvo Ocean Race Festivities.

Spectacular collections from Internationally renowned designers, from the 9 countries which have hosted the Volvo Ocean Race Stopovers, along with Innovative collections from established and emerging Irish Designers will be showcased at this prestigious event.

unique event is a must on the Festival Calender for all with an interest in fashion.

Do not miss the chance to purchase tickets to the International Fashion Show of the year.

*VIP Tickets Include: Reserved Seating, Champagne and Canapé reception, goodie bags and exclusive access to the VIP Area for a chance to mingle with the designers, models and special guests.

10 10 collections

The Global Arena Presents

Afternoon in Vienna

Sunday 8th JulyGlobal Arena, SOUTH PARK 3pm TICKETS"25

An afternoon of orchestral ex-cellence with the internation-ally acclaimed Slovak Festi-val Orchestra led by Vladimir Jablokov and operatic opu-lence with tenor Sean Costello and soprano Claudia Boyle is a

day of the Volvo Ocean Race celebrations.

With music by the exciting vio-linist Vladimir Jablokov and his family and a voice accom-

paniment by Sean Costello and Claudia Boyle, it is an event not to be missed by classical music lovers.

This orchestra has thrilled au-diences with sold out concerts last year and will once again delight audiences with the best from J. Strauss, F.Lehar, E. Kalman and including favou-rites like Tritsch Tratsch Polka, Blue Danube, Raderzky March and Merry Widow waltz.

This is a chance to step away from the hustle and bustle of it all and relax in a comfortable environment in the presence of fantastic musical acts. Pro-ceedings begin at 3pm in the Global Arena where guests can sit back and soak up the culture of some outstanding musical performances.

The Global Arena Presents

Sunday 8th JulyGlobal Arena, SOUTH PARK 7pm TICKETS"12

As the entertainment at Race Village comes to an end, the Festival Finale Party at the Global Arena will be the hottest ticket in town. A host of music

night to bid farewell to the boats and bring a close to the Race and the Galway Finale. From 7pm, a great mix of acts will bring the beats and the

festival.

As the last hurrah, the Festival Finale is an event not to be missed!

Festival Finale Party

The Global Arena Presents

Wednesday 4th JulyGlobal Arena, SOUTH PARK Invite Only As 4th July, US Independence

Day falls during the festivities

in Galway, there will be plenty of American-style events going on throughout the city over the course of the day to satisfy the American contingent of the race and let visitors sample a slice of real American celebrations. The

Irish 4th July party outside of Dublin and will have plenty on

American street parade. Later that evening, visitors can enjoy a

with an invite-only 4th July party in the Global Arena.

4th July Celebrations

Thursday 5th JulyGlobal Arena, SOUTH PARK 10am Invite Only

Sustainability SummitThe Global Arena is gearing up to host an international Sustainability Summit on Thursday 5th July. The Sustainability Summit is a gathering of industry, academics and government bodies to discuss areas of sustainability in the World, with panel discussions and questions and answers

The summit will be presented by the Green Energy Pillar which is set to be a central focus of the overall event, and will feature a number of prominent speakers discussing key areas surrounding sustainability.

Saturday 7th JulyGlobal Arena, SOUTH PARK 8pm Invite Only

Volvo Ocean Race Gala Dinner and Award CeremonyOn Saturday 7th July, the Volvo Gala Ball and Award Ceremony will celebrate the end of the race and crown one team the overall Volvo Ocean Race 2011/2012 winner.The invite-only event will

bring together all of the teams to congratulate them on the astonishing feat they have accomplished and celebrate the end of another successful Volvo Ocean Race.

Galway Chamber Presidents DinnerTrasna na dTonnta, Celebrating our DiasporaThis Gala Dinner event is the night before the boats come into port and is an ideal way to start the festivities!

The evening will celebrate our Irish Diaspora and in honour of its global achievements we will award the inaugural ‘Galway Chamber/Let’s Do It Global’ Trophy to an outstanding member. This will be presented by Mr.Kingsley Aikins, former head of the Ireland Fund.

The evening will celebrate and proudly

outstanding entertainment and unparalleled networking opportunities. A superb lineup of entertainment will include the Army Band, a specially commissioned performance from Trad on the Prom and the wonderful Black Magic Big Band. Our thanks to AIB Bank and LDIG!

For booking and further details please log onto www.galwaychamber.com or contact Elaine on 091 563536 or email elaine@galwaychamber.com

monday 2nd JulyGlobal Arena, SOUTH PARK 7pm

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