Patrick D'Arcy Memorial Pétanque Tournament

Kiltullagh Killimordaly Heritage Society challenges you to try Pétanque, a French game of boules, similar to bowls but played on a gravel or sand surface, as part of our D'Arcy 300 weekend of events. Pétanque is all about having fun, not being an expert. No experience is needed – the game relies on light strategy and skill rather than strength or fitness.

Open to everyone over 18 – male or female. TEAMS OF TWO - friends, clubs, groups, or businesses.

QUALIFYING ROUNDS: SATURDAY, 23RD AUGUST | from 3pm
FINALS: SUNDAY, 24TH AUGUST | from 2pm
Mary Ward's Car Park (H65 CD79), Kiltullagh, Athenry

We will provide all the equipment, and Tom Donnellan, Irish Pétanque Association Regional Development Officer for the West, will give a quick demonstration of the rules before we begin on Saturday.

Entry is free, but booking is essential (see Booking Link below).

Join Kiltullagh Killimordaly Heritage Society as we celebrate D’Arcy 300, a weekend of events (22–24 August) to commemorate 300 years since the birth of Patrick D’Arcy (1725–1779) a renowned mathematician, scientist, and military man.

See our Facebook page for more free events taking place over the weekend.

D’ARCY 300 is funded by Galway County Council Community Support Scheme 2025 and Kiltulla and District Vintage Club.