International Mayo Day Events
Manchester, United Kingdom
Mayo Day Concert featuring Joe Keegan
Location: Oisin Music Lounge, Farmers Arms, 254 Burnage Lane, Burnage, Manchester
Time: 9pm
Mayo Manchester’s Mayo Day Concert featuring Joe Keegan and his band will be held at the Farmers Arms in Burnage in association with
People are encouraged to wear Green and Red to celebrate the County.
The event is in association with Mayo County Council as part of their award-winning world Mayo Day Festival. Mayo Day is a celebration of ‘Mayo-ness’ worldwide and has grown over last 10 years. Year on year it has grown to the point that different events around the world take place to mark it and we hope this year will be bigger than ever internationally.
Mayo Day 2025 – Many Places Many People
Tony Hennigan from the Mayo Manchester Tourism and Business group commented “We are delighted to be hosting the concert in this venue. Manchester is home to one of the biggest Mayo diaspora communities in the UK and the venue has already hosted a number of Mayo events. We even hosted Mayo GAA stars Paddy Durcan and Diarmuid O'Connor when they were over for a Manchester United match. We can’t wait to hear Joe and his band belting out the Green and Red of Mayo. It promises to be a great night to celebrate Mayo.
For further information visit www.MayoManchester.com
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Mayo Day Themed Quiz Night
Location: Healy Mac's Publika Publika Shopping Gallery, Publika, Jln Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Time: 5pm
Orang Eire, GAA club in Malaysia will host a Mayo Themed Pub Quiz in Healy Mac’s Publika on Saturday, May 3rd. The Quiz will be free of charge and open to all. There will be various prizes on offer during the Quiz.
The Quiz is Mayo themed and the questions will focus on Mayo’s rich culture, scenery, heritage and townland, showcasing the beauty of Mayo.
Orang Éire, based in Kuala Lumpur, was the first Gaelic Football club in Malaysia. Established in 2007, and made up of talented athletes from Ireland, Malaysia, Canada, England, Scotland, Australia, Vietnam and other countries. Orang Eire has a strong Mayo connection, the Club was formed in 2007 and to date, three of our Chairpersons have hailed from Mayo.
Hanoi, Vietnam
Mayo4Nam
Location: 56 Tayho, Hanoi, Vietnam
Date: Saturday May 10th
Mayo Day 2025 could be a truly global event by having a unique cultural and sporting day in Hanoi, Vietnam.
‘Mayo4Nam’ is designed to celebrate the heritage of County Mayo while engaging local and international communities in Gaelic games and Irish culture. The event will incorporate traditional Irish live music and face painting where the mayo flag of green and red will be painted on players faces.
The day will feature a youth Gaelic football tournament, with youth teams from the Viet Celts competing in friendly matches designed to showcase their skills and teamwork. These matches are an opportunity not only to celebrate the global reach of the GAA but also to provide young players with a meaningful cultural connection to Ireland. Players will wear the green and red of Mayo to celebrate Mayo’s unique contribution to GAA over decades.
To highlight the spirit of Mayo Day, the event will also include a visual exhibition of images from County Mayo, offering attendees a glimpse into the landscapes, traditions, and people of the county. This cultural display will be open to all visitors, including parents, educators, and members of the wider Hanoi community, fostering a greater appreciation of Irish heritage abroad.
The event will be open to the public and will serve as a vibrant platform for cultural exchange and youth development.