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Discover the culture of when Gheobhaidh tú blaiseadh de chultúr you visit in the heart na hÉireann fad is atá tú ag taistil of the west coast of Ireland and the timpeall Contae an Chláir. Is cuid de Wild Atlantic Way. bhealach an Atlantach fhiáin é. 01 January With the glorious UNESCO Feicfidh tú an Bhoireann, atá ina 06 February and Geopark, award ionad UNESCO agus geo-pháirc winning Peninsula, Aillte an Mhothair, Leithinis Cheann 11 March historic town and splendid rivers Léime a bhuaigh duais le déanaí, and lakes of East Clare, County baile stairiúil na hInse agus 2o April Clare provides an exciting choice tírdhreach álainn Oirthear an Chláir. of outdoor activities and year round Tá neart imeachtaí amuigh faoin aeir 28 festivals and events to keep you sa chontae agus neart féilte cheoil May entertained. chun taitneamh a bhaint astu. 36 June This year, Clare Tourism in I mbliana, tá Fóram Turasóireachta partnership with Clare County an Chláir ag oibriú le Comhairle 44 July Council will celebrate Clare – County Contae an Chláir chun an Fhéile of Culture. This is a celebration Clare County of Culture a chéilúradh. of our rich cultural heritage which Is céiliúradh é seo d’ár n-oidhreacht makes County Clare an important shaibhir agus cuireann sé béim níos Irish cultural tourism destination. mó ar Chontae an Chláir mar ionad turasóireachta chultúrtha. Clare Tourism is proud to launch an exciting and diverse programme in Tá áthas ar Fhóram Turasóireachta this edition of the Clare Festivals & an Chláir seoladh a dhéanamh ar CONTENTS Events Guide. réimhse mór d’imeachtaí agus féilte sa chontae. 53 August There are hundreds of festivals and events throughout the year to enjoy Le linn na bliana beidh rogha 64 September which feature music, song, dance, leathan d’imeachtaí agus féilte chun food, sport, literature, fashion, taitneamh a bhaint astu. An imeacht 71 October theatre, family fun, heritage and is tábhachtaí sa chontae ná Fleadh Centenary re-enactments. A highlight event Cheoil na hÉireann i 2016, a bheidh 77 November Events in 2016 will be when Ennis hosts ar siúl ón 14th – 22nd Lúnasa na bliana sin. Fleadh Cheoil Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann from 81 December na hÉireann Events 14th -22nd August. Tar chugainn chun imeachtaí agus Come for the festivals & events, take féilte a bhlaiseadh chomh maith leis 86 Map St Patricks an tírdhreach, aeir fhuar agus bia Day Events in the scenery, meet the people, enjoy the food, breathe the fresh air an-mhaith. Easter and feel alive! Events Paul Madden CATHAOIRLEACH, CLARE Paul Madden TURASÓIREACHT HALLOWEEN CHAIR, CLARE TOURISM Events

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SINGERS CLUBS www.clare.ie has been IRELAND’S MOST restored to provide a fun day out FAMOUS RAILWAY GLÓR Ennis Come visit us and immerse January yourself in steam, nostalgia If you like music, theatre, comedy and visual art, and times past check out glór’s website for a programme that features top acts throughout the year, as well as the best touring Irish theatre. W www.glor.ie Open daily DURTY NELLY’S NIGHTLY June - JULY - August MUSIC SESSION Every Night, 9.30pm You are invited to join us 7 nights a week to listen WEST CLARE RAILWAY to great music. W www.durtynellys.ie , COUNTY CLARE WWW.west clare railway.ie JANUARY WEEKLY Award winning traditional Irish SMALLHOLDERS music pub with free live trad MARKET sessions every weekend Every Friday, 12noon - 4pm Off-licence stocks speciality Come and enjoy locally grown seasonal produce and artisan food and crafts at Sustenance in Scarriff spirits, old and new world wines Community Garden. and rare whiskeys W www.eastclarecoop.com

LIVE MUSIC SESSION IN JOHNNY BURKES BAR, ARMADA HOTEL FAWL'S RAILWAY BAR Spanish Point Original old style select bar with snug & Every Friday & Saturday, 9.30pm Spacious beer garden & Speciality Old world style bar with live traditional music Rare Irish or ballad singing. O’Connell Street - Ennis Whiskey Shop W www.armadahotel.com

01 JAN EVERYONE WELCOME TO Join an evening of song and storytelling Spancilhill - 1st January - 15th January Duggan’s Pub Comerford’s Pub Shannon - 6th January - 15th January Wolfe Tones GAA Clubhouse O‘Donohue’s Pub LAUNCH OF Ennis - 8th January - 15th January Grove Bar & Restaurant, Roslevan Fanny O’Dea’s CLARE – COUNTY FROM THE YEAR OF GLOBAL INDIGNATION: - Chapel Gates - OF CULTURE BACKWARDS ABOUT 9th January 29th January COMING FORWARD Young’s Pub O’Keeffe’s Pub 2nd January UNPAINTED PICTURES - 13th January Shanaglish - 29th January FAMILY EVENING 1st – 23rd January Highway Inn Whelan’s Pub Ennis, 5pm – 7pm An exhibition of paintings by Irish artist, E [email protected] Enjoy an evening of children’s entertainment Caul Audiac, at College of Art. in Ennis town centre to mark the launch W of Clare – County of Culture 2016. www.burrencollege.ie W www.clare.ie BURREN MFA INTERIM SHOW INSPIRATIONAL WALK IN THE GALLERY AT The Burren 16th January, 10.30am Ballyvaughan Walkers participate actively in spiritual/inspirational 1st – 23rd January walks in the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark. An exhibition featuring works by current W www.coisceimanama.ie postgraduate students. W www.burrencollege.ie

FIREWORKS DISPLAY MONTHLY Ennis, 7pm HERITAGE WALK A special fireworks display will take place in The Burren the heart of Ennis to mark the launch of Clare – 3rd January, 2pm County of Culture 2016. Walks series are open to everyone who has CHRISTMAS W www.clare.ie an interest in the Burren and in its natural, built TREE THROWING and cultural heritage. COMPETITION W www.burrenbeo.com Ennis STEP TO THE WEST CÉILÍ BAND glór, 8pm 3rd January Clare – County of Culture 2016 will be officially Christmas Tree Throwing Competition will take 29th – 31st January launched in glór with a concert by the world place in Tim Smythe Park. Test your strength at this Enjoy a weekend of céilithe, trad sessions and set famous Kilfenora Céilí band. novel event! dancing workshops in the Falls Hotel. W www.glor.ie W www.activeennis.ie Step to the West 03

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BURREN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE & ACTIVITY EVENTS SHANNONSIDE WINTER MUSIC FESTIVAL & Bunratty 21st – 25th January 17th annual winter music festival with over 80 events, 20 venues, 10 genres, concerts, sessions, set dancing & poetry. W www.wmw.ie

CEOL COIS TINE TRADITIONAL MUSIC NIGHT EVERY MONDAY 31st January, 7.30pm FROM MAY Enjoy a night of traditional music in Keane’s Pub. TO OCTOBER W www.loophead.ie

RUN CLARE RACE 1: RESOLUTION RUN e Ennis European Destination of Excellenc 30th January ocal Gastronomy A series of races to challenge you to run from 5km for Tourism and L to 10 miles within 4 months. Other races include 28th February in Quilty, 26th March in Ennis & 10th ® April in . . . . Wild Atlantic Way For more information visit burren.ie W www.eamonmoloney10k.ie 05 FEB

GLÓR EVERYONE WELCOME TO Join an evening of song and storytelling Ennis February Shannon - 3rd February Doonbeg - 19th February If you like music, theatre, comedy and visual art, Wolfe Tones GAA Clubhouse Comerford’s Pub check out glór’s website for a programme that features top acts throughout the year, as well as the Spancilhill - 5th February Fanore - 19th February best touring Irish theatre. Duggan’s Pub O‘Donohue’s Pub W www.glor.ie Crusheen - 10th February Lissycasey - 19th February Highway Inn Fanny O’Dea’s DURTY NELLY’S NIGHTLY MUSIC SESSION Ennis - 12th February Chapel Gates - 26th February Bunratty Grove Bar & Restaurant, Roslevan O’Keeffe’s Pub Every Night, 9.30pm Feakle - Shanaglish - You are invited to join us 7 nights a week to listen 13th February 26th February Young’s Pub Whelan’s Pub to great music. W www.durtynellys.ie E [email protected] FEBRUARY WEEKLY SMALLHOLDERS MARKET Scarriff Every Friday, 12noon – 4pm Come and enjoy locally grown seasonal produce ST. BRIGID’S DAY and artisan food and crafts at Sustenance in Scarriff CELEBRATION Community Garden. W www.eastclarecoop.com 1st February Come and celebrate St. Brigid’s Day at the Cliffs 2016 EMERGING IRISH of Moher Visitor Centre. ARTIST RESIDENCY LIVE MUSIC SESSION W www.cliffsofmoher.ie IN JOHNNY BURKES BAR, AWARD EXHIBITION ARMADA HOTEL IN THE GALLERY AT Spanish Point BURREN COLLEGE OF ART Ballyvaughan Every Friday & Saturday, 9.30pm LÁ FÉILE BRÍD Scarriff 4th February - 5th March Old world style bar with live traditional music 1st February An exhibition featuring work by Hazel Egan, or ballad singing. Come and celebrate the first day of spring – Patricia Farrelly, Rory Prout and Miriam O’Connor W www.armadahotel.com St Brigid’s Day, in Scarriff Community Garden. in collaboration with Gallery 126, . W www.eastclarecoop.com W www.burrencollege.ie 07 FEB FALLS COUNTRY BUNRATTY MUSIC WEEKEND INTERNATIONAL Ennistymon CHESS FESTIVAL 4TH ANNUAL 5th - 7th February Bunratty CONCERTINA Enjoy a weekend of music and dance with some 19th – 21st February of Ireland’s favourite country music stars in the This festival is the friendliest international CRUINNIÚ Falls Hotel. chess festival in the world which takes place Miltown Malbay W www.fallshotel.ie in Hotel. 12th – 14th February W www.bunrattychess.com A weekend packed full of concertina classes, MONTHLY recitals, concerts, lectures and concertina HERITAGE WALK BURREN repair workshops. The Burren INSPIRATIONAL WALK W www.oac.ie 7th February, 2pm The Burren Walks series are open to everyone who has 20th February, 10.30am an interest in the Burren and in its natural, Walkers participate actively in spiritual/inspirational built and cultural heritage. walks in the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark. RUSSELL W www.burrenbeo.com W www.coisceimanama.ie MEMORIAL WEEKEND RUN CLARE RACE 2: MICHAEL EAGAN MEMORIAL 25th – 29th February Quilty A weekend of music, song and dance played 28th February out in our local pubs and community centre. A series of races to challenge you to run from W www.michorussellweekend.ie 5km to 10 miles within 4 months. Other Races dates in the series include: 26th March in Ennis & 10th April in Kilnaboy. W www.eamonmoloney10k.ie COROFIN TRADITIONAL CEOL COIS TINE VALENTINE’S ‘LOVE TRADITIONAL MUSIC NIGHT FESTIVAL YOUR GARDEN WEEK’ Carrigaholt Corofin AT IRISH SEED SAVERS 28th February, 7.30pm Scarriff Enjoy a night of traditional music in Keane’s Pub. 29th February – 7th March 9th – 13th February An intimate festival of traditional music and W www.loophead.ie song featuring concerts, workshops, recitals Come and choose your seeds for the planting and a huge number of pub sessions. year ahead and indulge yourself in our cafe. Our Gardeners will be on hand in the shop from W www.corofintradfest.com 12noon - 2pm every day to help and advise. W www.irishseedsavers.ie

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Landscape Portrait March 40 If you like music, theatre, comedy and visual art, 40 check out glór’s website for a programme that y e a r s o f features top acts throughout the year, as well as the years of Céad Míle Fáilte best touring Irish theatre. Céad Míle Fáilte W www.glor.ie 1976 - 2016 19 6 76 01 DURTY NELLY’S NIGHTLY - 2 MUSIC SESSION Bunratty CELEBRATE! VISIT! ENJOY! Every Night, 9.30pm THE MANY EVENTS @ AILLWEE THROUGHOUT 2016 You are invited to join us 7 nights a week to listen to great music. W www.durtynellys.ie

EASTER SUNDAY MARCH 27th, 2016 BURREN ROCKS FESTIVAL EGG HUNT lots of fun and games promised for all BEDROCK, BOULDERS AND BEARS the family on the day 3,000 Cadbury Creme Eggs Saturday & Sunday, 28th & 29th MAY 2016 MARCH hidden with care around the grounds. Celebrating Bedrock, Boulders and Bears ! WEEKLY SMALLHOLDERS MARKET Scarriff MONDAY SANTA‘S WORKSHOP™ Every Friday, 12noon – 4pm 31st October Weekends from 25th November – 22nd December 2016 Come and enjoy locally grown seasonal produce BURRENA personalized ROCKS visit to meet and artisan food and crafts at Sustenance in Scarriff 2016 with Santa himself. Lots of FESTIVAL Community Garden. family fun and entertainment. HALLOWEEN @ AILLWEE BEDROCK,Bookable Event: Call an Elf on W www.eastclarecoop.com Spooky Cave Tours, Scary Stories BOULDERS1890 245 593 AND for tickets and All Manner of Capers ! BEARS LIVE MUSIC SESSION IN JOHNNY BURKES BAR, ARMADA HOTEL Open Daily – for Guided Cave Tours and Spanish Point Flying Displays at our Birds of Prey Centre. Every Friday & Saturday, 9.30pm Old world style bar with live traditional music Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, Ireland •Tel: 065 7077036 or ballad singing. For more details visit www.aillweecave.ie W www.armadahotel.com 11 MAR 2015 EMERGING IRISH WEEKLY EVENTS CONT . . . ARTIST RESIDENCY AWARD EXHIBITION 55TH WEST CLARE LIVE TRAD SESSION IN THE GALLERY AT DRAMA FESTIVAL IN FAWL’S RAILWAY BAR BURREN COLLEGE OF ART Ennis Ballyvaughan Doonbeg Every Saturday 4th February - 5th March 5th - 14th March An award winning traditional Irish music pub An exhibition featuring work by Hazel Egan, Three-act plays by Irish and international writers with free live trad session every Saturday night. Patricia Farrelly, Rory Prout and Miriam O’Connor in are performed by amateur groups from all collaboration with Gallery 126, Galway. around the country. E [email protected] W www.burrencollege.ie W www.westclaredramafestivaldoonbeg.com

COROFIN TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL SEACHTAIN NA GAEILGE Corofin An Clár DOOLIN WRITER’S 29th February – 7th March 1st – 17th March An intimate festival of traditional music and song WEEKEND A cultural festival promoting the featuring concerts, workshops, recitals and which includes Féile na hInse competitions. a huge number of pub sessions. Doolin W www.clarasgaeilge.net W www.corofintradfest.com 4th - 5th March An eclectic mix of workshops, readings, theatre, music and food. Something for every level of writer from beginners to expert wordsmiths and lovers of literature alike. W www.doolinwritersweekend.com EVERYONE WELCOME TO Join an evening of song and storytelling Shannon - 2nd March Doonbeg - 18th March ENNIS BOOK Wolfe Tones GAA Clubhouse Comerford’s Pub CLUB FESTIVAL Spancilhill - 4th March Fanore - 18th March Ennis Duggan’s Pub O‘Donohue’s Pub 4th – 6th March Celebrate 10 years of the Ennis Book Club Crusheen - 9th March Lissycasey - 18th March Festival with Diarmuid Ferriter, Sinead Gleeson, Highway Inn Fanny O’Dea’s Marian Keyes and many more. Look out for our Léamh Children’s Programme. Ennis - 11th March Chapel Gates - 25th March W www.ennisbookclubfestival.com Grove Bar & Restaurant, Roslevan O’Keeffe’s Pub Feakle - 12th March Shanaglish - 25th March Young’s Pub Whelan’s Pub

E [email protected] 13 MAR MONTHLY SPRING WORKSHOP HERITAGE WALK WEEKEND The Burren AT IRISH SEED SAVERS ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADES 6th March, 2pm Scarriff Walks series are open to everyone who has 19th – 20th March an interest in the Burren and in its natural, A range of gardening and self-sufficiency workshops built and cultural heritage. on offer. W www.burrenbeo.com W www.irishseedsavers.ie

SEED SWOP & SHARE TRADITIONAL IN THE SEED BANK AT IRISH SEED SAVERS HORSE FAIR Scarriff 6th March 25th March, 9am – 6pm Bring your saved seeds to exchange or just Horse & pony traders position themselves come for a chat and a cup of tea and cake! about the Market Square while traders line W www.irishseedsavers.ie Frances Street. W www.clarecoco.ie PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION RUN CLARE RACE 3: Ennis IN THE GALLERY AT EAMON MOLONEY BURREN COLLEGE OF ART MEMORIAL 17th March, 11am Ballyvaughan Ennis The showcases a lively and inspiring 10th March – 8th April 26th March parade with the theme Clare – County of Culture. An exhibition featuring work by Irish Artist, A series of races to challenge you to run from W www.clarecoco.ie Frankie Quinn. 5km to 10 miles within 4 months. Last race date W www.burrencollege.ie in the series is 10th April in Kilnaboy. Kilfenora W www.eamonmoloney10k.ie 17th March, 12noon Sixmilebridge FOOTLOOSE Kilfenora St. Patrick’s Day Parade is always THE MUSICAL packed full of colourful and entertaining floats. 17th March, 12noon glór A fun filled day which guarantees a colourful Kilfenora St. Patrick’s Day Parade and lively parade. In addition to the parade 15th – 19th March there will be a craft fair. Musical adaptation of the popular movie ‘Footloose’. SMB St. Patrick’s Day Parade W www.ennismusicalsociety.com ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATIONS 17th March, 12noon Liscannor Come and join in the celebrations, free street Doonbeg BURREN 17th – 20th March food, spot prizes, parade and lots of fun for the whole family in Kilkee. 20th March, 2pm INSPIRATIONAL WALK A celebration of Irish traditional culture plus lots Doonbeg celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with The Burren W of fun for all the family at Cliffs of Moher Visitor www.loophead.ie a themed parade. 19th March, 10.30am Centre. W www.doonbeginfo.com Walkers participate actively in spiritual/inspirational W www.cliffsofmoher.ie walks in the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark. W www.coisceimanama.ie Visit www.clare.ie to see full list of parades 15 MAR

NEVSAIL WATERSPORTS NEVSAIL WATERSPORTS EASTER EASTER WATERSPORTS CAMP WATERSPORTS CAMP Kilkee Kilkee 21st –25th March 28th March – 1st April Action, fun and adventure for boys and girls Action, fun and adventure for boys and girls aged 6 - 16 years. aged 6 - 16 years. W www.nevsailwatersports.com W www.nevsailwatersports.com

EASTER CHILDREN’S CAMP AT IRISH SEED SAVERS EASTER EGG HUNT Scarriff WITH CRAFT FAIR AND PLANT SALE Kilrush 22nd - 25th March 27th March Our camps are a combination of nature activities, arts and crafts. An emphasis on fun with a strong Vandeleur Walled Garden Easter Egg Hunt ecological message. is suitable for children aged 3 - 11 (charges will apply). W www.irishseedsavers.ie EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA W www.vandeleurwalledgarden.ie AT MOHER HILL OPEN FARM Liscannor 26th – 28th March Take part in the Easter Egg Hunt, where the Easter Bunny ensures that each child is looked after. There are also fun and games for all the family. W www.moherfarm.ie EASTER THE AILLWEE CHILDREN’S TRAIL 3,000 CADBURY AT IRISH SEED SAVERS CREME EGG HUNT Scarriff Ballyvaughan 29th March – 1st April NEVSAIL WATERSPORTS EASTER 27th March AT BUNRATTY CASTLE & FOLK PARK Make an Easter wish and hang your wish on EASTER EGG HUNT Egg Hunt – lots of fun and games promised Bunratty the Old Oak Tree. Adults and children welcome. (IN AID OF AWARE) for all the family. On the day 3,000 Cadbury 28th March W www.irishseedsavers.ie Kilkee Creme Eggs are hidden with care around the grounds. Activities such as bouncy castles, face painters, 26th March, 1 pm balloon making, juggler, stilt walker, fire eater, This Charity Easter Egg Hunt is in aid W www.aillweecave.ie and a puppeteer, all on hand to create of AWARE and is great fun for all the family. a magical atmosphere that families will enjoy. W www.nevsailwatersports.com W www.shannonheritage.com/Events Visit www.clare.ie to see more Easter themed events

17 RATH/DYSERT KILRUSH 1916 – 2016 PILGRIM PATH WALK COMMEMORATION Dysert O’Dea CEREMONY 26th March, 1.30pm Kilrush Join in a pilgrim walk as part of National Pilgrim Path 27th March, 3pm Week – walking in the footsteps of our ancestors. Kilrush 1916 - 2016 Commemoration W www.coisceimanama.ie Ceremony will consist of a keynote speaker, reading of proclamation in Irish and English, reading of poems of 1916 leaders, laying BANNER DUATHLON of a wreath and unveiling of a commemorative Shannon plaque/artwork. 27th March W www.clarecoco.ie A national series sprint distance duathlon on a fast safe course hosted by GoTri triathlon club. W www.bannerduathlon.ie EAST CLARE COMMEMORATIVE CEOL COIS TINE CELEBRATION TRADITIONAL MUSIC NIGHT & Scarriff Carrigaholt 27th & 28th March 27th March, 7.30pm East Clare Commemoration group will Enjoy a night of traditional music in Keane’s Pub. celebrate the contributions made by members of the old East Clare Brigade, Cumann na W www.loophead.ie mBan and Scarriff martyrs. Easter Clare Commemorative Celebration

‘SEOMRA 1916’ BY JOE Ó MUIRCHEARTAIGH Ennis 27th March – 2nd April An audio/video installation exploring the narrative of an historic and forgotten meeting that paved the way for the 1916 Rising. Seomra 1916 DRUMCLIFF/DYSERT PILGRIM PATH WALK Ennis Visit www.ireland.ie 28th March, 10am Join in a pilgrim walk as part of National Pilgrim Path & www.clare.ie for more Week – walking in the footsteps of our ancestors. 1916 Centenary Events W www.coisceimanama.ie 19 APR

GLÓR LIVE MUSIC SESSION EASTER Ennis IN JOHNNY BURKES BAR, CHILDREN’S TRAIL April ARMADA HOTEL AT IRISH SEED SAVERS Spanish Point Scarriff If you like music, theatre, comedy and visual art, Every Friday & Saturday, check out glór’s website for a programme that 29th March – 1st April features top acts throughout the year, as well as the 9.30pm Make an Easter wish and hang your wish on the best touring Irish theatre. Old world style bar with live traditional music Old Oak Tree. Adults and children welcome. or ballad singing. W www.glor.ie W www.irishseedsavers.ie W www.armadahotel.com DURTY NELLY’S NIGHTLY LIVE TRAD SESSION MUSIC SESSION IN FAWL’S RAILWAY BAR Bunratty Ennis CONSAIRTÍN 2016 Every Night, 9.30pm Every Saturday Ennis You are invited to join us 7 nights a week to listen An award winning traditional Irish music pub to great music. with free live trad session every Saturday night. 1st – 3rd April W www.durtynellys.ie The national convention combines education, E [email protected] entertainment and debate in a celebration of the music and traditions of the concertina. APRIL W www.consairtin.ie ‘SEOMRA 1916’ INSPIRATIONAL HOLY BY JOE Ó WELLS WALK & LUNCH MUIRCHEARTAIGH Ennis Every Friday, 11am 27th March – 2nd April Easy paced guided walk and lunch. An audio/video installation exploring the W www.kilshannyhouse.ie narrative of an historic and forgotten meeting that paved the way for the 1916 Rising. Seomra 1916 WEEKLY SMALLHOLDERS MARKET Scarriff Every Friday, 12noon – 4pm Come and enjoy locally grown seasonal produce and artisan food and crafts at Sustenance in Scarriff Community Garden. W www.eastclarecoop.com

21 APR PHOTOGRAPHY ENNIS DUATHLON POSTGRADUATE BRIDGE HOUSE STUDIOS EXHIBITION Ennis EXHIBITION GALLERY LAUNCH IN THE GALLERY AT 9th April IN THE GALLERY AT EVENING BURREN COLLEGE OF ART Ennis Duathlon Run, Cycle and Run event is part BURREN COLLEGE OF ART Ballyvaughan Ballyvaughan Killaloe of the Triathlon Ireland National Series. There will 17th April 10th March – 8th April be adult and children’s events open to all levels 14th April - 7th May An exhibition of works from local artists and An exhibition featuring work by Irish Artist, of ability. Exhibition featuring work by graduating BCA artists from around the country. Contemporary art Frankie Quinn. students. W www.ennistriclub.com in a rustic 19th century gallery. W www.burrencollege.ie W www.burrencollege.ie W www.bridgehousestudios.ie RUN CLARE RACE 4: MONTHLY SONNY MURPHY FLAGGY SHORE HERITAGE WALK MEMORIAL The Burren Kilnaboy INSPIRATIONAL WALK 10th April New Quay 3rd April, 2pm 18th April Walks series are open to everyone who has an The last race in the series of races to challenge you Magical seashore walks with the spirits of poets interest in the Burren and in its natural, built and to run from 5km to 10 miles within 4 months. Yeats and Heaney. cultural heritage. W www.eamonmoloney10k.ie W www.coisceimanama.ie W www.burrenbeo.com

KINCORA TRADITIONAL WEEKEND Killaloe & Ballina 14th – 17th April A weekend of live traditional Irish music sessions, EVERYONE WELCOME TO Join an evening of song and storytelling concert performances, workshops and recitals. Traditional music river cruises, children’s sessions, Spancilhill - 1st April Doonbeg - 15th April Pipe Band parades and more. Duggan’s Pub Comerford’s Pub W www.kincoratradweekend.com BIRDWATCH IRELAND Shannon - 6th April Fanore - 15th April SPECIAL BIRD Wolfe Tones GAA Clubhouse O‘Donohue’s Pub BURREN WATCHING INSPIRATIONAL WALK Ennis - 8th April Lissycasey - 15th April The Burren CRUISES Grove Bar & Restaurant, Roslevan Fanny O’Dea’s 16th April, 10.30am Doolin, 12noon Walkers participate actively in spiritual/inspirational Feakle - 9th April Chapel Gates - 29th April walks in the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark. 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th Young’s Pub O’Keeffe’s Pub W www.coisceimanama.ie Time to learn, see and enjoy the nesting Crusheen - 13th April Shanaglish - 29th April migrating seabirds on the Cliffs of Moher from Highway Inn Whelan’s Pub the waters view point. Departs Doolin Pier with Bill O’Brien Doolin Ferry.

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KILFENORA HERITAGE INCHICRONAN 1916 TRADITIONAL COMMEMORATIVE LECTURE MUSIC FESTIVAL Crusheen Kilfenora 22nd April, 8.30pm 22nd - 25th April Heritage Inchicronan 1916 Commemorative Concerts, céilithe and the legendary Kilfenora Lecture by Gerry Kennedy, “The Crusheen pub sessions in this historic village and home Volunteers and 1916” will take place in the of Irish céilí, including an open-air appearance Highway Inn. by the fabulous Kilfenora Céilí Band. W www.clare.ie W www.kilfenoraclare.com CARRIGAHOLT OYSTER FESTIVAL CEOL COIS TINE Carrigaholt TRADITIONAL MUSIC NIGHT Carrigaholt 29th April – 1st May CLARE GARDEN Enjoy fresh oysters, a nice pint of Guinness 24th April, 7.30pm or a glass of champagne in the company FESTIVAL Enjoy a night of traditional music in Keane’s Pub. of local people and traditional music. Street Ennis W www.loophead.ie food on Sunday 1st May. 24th April, 11am - 5pm W www.loophead.ie Clare Garden Festival in Ennis Show Grounds BURREN LAW SCHOOL features an impressive line-up of expert garden AT BURREN COLLEGE OF ART speakers and an extensive garden & food fair Ballyvaughan with over 60 stalls coming from all over Ireland. 29th April - 1st May W www.claregardenfestival.com Burren Law School is of great interest to the public at large as much as to members of the legal and caring professions, historians and relevant interest groups. FESTIVAL W www.burrenlawschool.org OF FINN Corofin LOOP HEAD WALKING & HERITAGE FESTIVAL 28th April – 2nd May Loop Head Peninsula A five day family festival featuring walking tours, 29th April – 2nd May CELEBRATION OF craft and farmers’ market, angling competitions, Join us on the Loop Head Peninsula to walk CÉILÍ BAND dancing, children’s activities, Lark at the Lake the beautiful coastal paths and roads of Kilkee, and much more. 1946 - 2016 Kilcredaun and Loop Head. Feakle W www.festivaloffinn.com W www.loophead.ie 29th April – 1st May A celebration of 70 years of Tulla Céilí Band – a weekend of lectures, céilithe, concerts and sessions with special guests. W www.feaklefestival.ie 25 LOOP HEAD LIGHTHOUSE

PIKE ANGLING The enchanting Loop Head Lighthouse COMPETITION is located at the tip of the Loop Head Corofin Peninsula which is the furthest point west on the Clare coastline. The wild and 30th April rugged Atlantic coastline, contrasting Registration at Lough car park from sharply with the sheltered Shannon 10am, last weigh-in at 2.30pm. Some boats will Estuary, truly sets a breathtaking IRELAND’S BEST BEARDS be provided. Prize-giving afterwards at Bofey Quinns. backdrop to this lighthouse. AND MOUSTACHE E [email protected] CHAMPIONSHIP Corofin OPENING TIMES 30th April MAR-SEP Ireland’s premiere festival of follicles where beards 10AM-6PM EVERY DAY and moustaches will be competing for cash prizes and beardy bragging rights. ADMISSION W www.festivaloffinn.com ADULTS €5 CHILDREN €2 FAMILY TICKET €12 FESTIVAL CONTACT Kilfenora 30th April – 1st May 00 353 65 68 46429 A festival of all things Father Ted taking place in the WWW.LOOPHEAD.IEWELCOME TO actual locations from the series. W www.tedtours.com/festival

COROFIN MYTHS BARN DANCE & LEGENDS TOUR AT THE FARMYARD Corofin Corofin 30th April – 2nd May 30th April Travel back to a time when heroes like Fionn Mac A night of live music and delicious food. Prizes for Cumhail hunted wild boar and deer, fairies and the best dressed cowboy/cowgirl! monsters roamed the land and people called on W www.thefarmyard.ie Saints to banish them. Corofin Myths and Legends Tour 27 MAY POSTGRADUATE GLÓR LIVE MUSIC SESSION EXHIBITION Ennis IN JOHNNY BURKES BAR, IN THE GALLERY AT ARMADA HOTEL BURREN COLLEGE OF ART May Spanish Point Ballyvaughan If you like music, theatre, comedy and visual art, Every Friday and Saturday, 14th April - 7th May check out glór’s website for a programme that 9.30pm An exhibition featuring work by graduating BCA features top acts throughout the year, as well as the Old world style bar with live traditional music or students. best touring Irish theatre. ballad singing. W www.burrencollege.ie W www.glor.ie W www.armadahotel.com

DURTY NELLY’S NIGHTLY LIVE TRAD SESSION CARRIGAHOLT MUSIC SESSION IN FAWL’S RAILWAY BAR Bunratty Ennis OYSTER Every Night, 9.30pm Every Saturday FESTIVAL You are invited to join us 7 nights a week to listen An award winning traditional Irish music pub Carrigaholt to great music. with free live trad session every Saturday night. 29th April – 1st May W www.durtynellys.ie E [email protected] Enjoy fresh oysters, a nice pint of Guinness or a glass of champagne in the company of local people and traditional music. Street food on BALLYVAUGHAN Sunday 1st May. FARMERS MARKET W www.loophead.ie Ballyvaughan Every Saturday, 10am - 2pm A selection of home grown, home baked and CELEBRATION handmade local products on offer. Something MAY for everyone with live music and refreshments. OF TULLA CÉILÍ INSPIRATIONAL HOLY Ballyvaughan Farmers Market BAND 1946 - 2016 WELLS WALK & LUNCH Feakle Kilshanny 29th April – 1st May Every Friday, 11am BURREN ART A celebration of 70 years of Tulla Céilí Band – Easy paced guided walk and lunch. & CRAFTS FAIR a weekend of lectures, céilithe, concerts and Ballyvaughan W www.kilshannyhouse.ie sessions with special guests. Every Sunday, 10am – 6pm W www.feaklefestival.ie Burren Art & Craft is a collective of craft WEEKLY workers, photographers & artists all based and SMALLHOLDERS working in the Burren region of North Clare. FATHER TED MARKET Burren Crafts Scarriff FESTIVAL Every Friday, 12noon – 4pm Kilfenora Come and enjoy locally grown seasonal produce 30th April – 1st May and artisan food and crafts at Sustenance in Scarriff A festival of all things Father Ted taking place Community Garden. in the actual locations from the series. W www.eastclarecoop.com W www.tedtours.com/festival 29 MAY FESTIVAL OF FINN FISHERIES Corofin AWARENESS WEEK 28th April – 2nd May County Clare VOLTAGE, A five day family festival featuring walking tours, May – Check website for date NATIONAL ARTS craft and farmers’ market, angling competitions, This is a week of activities run by angling clubs and dancing, children’s activities, Lark at the Lake and Inland Fisheries Ireland to encourage and promote FESTIVAL much more. angling as a hobby and to promote awareness of our IN ASSOCIATION WITH BEALTAINE/ W fisheries and environment. AGE AND OPPORTUNITY 2016 www.festivaloffinn.com Ennis W www.faw.ie 6th - 8th May BURREN LAW SCHOOL A national celebration to mark the coming of age AT THE BURREN COLLEGE OF ART BURREN IN BLOOM of BEALTAINE, platforming all that is good about Ballyvaughan Burren creativity as we age. 29th April - 1st May 1st – 15th May W www.glor.ie Burren Law School is of great interest to the public A celebration of the Burren’s world famous at large as much as to members of the legal and botanical diversity. caring professions, historians and relevant interest groups. W www.burreninbloom.com WOMEN & GIRLS W www.burrenlawschool.org YOGA CAMP BEALTAINE Querrin Various Locations 6th – 8th May LOOP HEAD WALKING 1st – 31st May Yoga for women and girls, including yoga classes, & HERITAGE FESTIVAL crafting and music. Loop Head Peninsula Bealtaine, the national festival celebrating creativity in older age, takes place throughout the county W www.purecamping.ie 29th April – 2nd May and includes exhibitions, concerts, talks and Join us on the Loop Head Peninsula to walk performances. the beautiful coastal paths and roads of Kilkee, W www.clarelibrary.ie/arts Kilcredaun and Loop Head. W www.loophead.ie 17TH ANNUAL WORLD BEALTAINE ART & CRAFT STONE-THROWING CHAMPIONSHIP COROFIN MYTHS FAIR WITH PLANT SALE Kilrush Corofin COMMEMORATING & LEGENDS TOUR 1st May 1st May Corofin CON COLBERT Visit Bealtaine art & craft fair with plant sale in the Do you have the ‘eye’ for a challenging stone- 30th April – 2nd May courtyard of the Vandeleur Walled Garden. throwing foray into the mad world of bottle- Travel back to a time when heroes like Fionn Mac breaking? Join us for a go. 6th – 8th May W www.vandeleurwalledgarden.ie Cooraclare Commemoration Committee Cumhail hunted wild boar and deer, fairies and W www.festivaloffinn.com monsters roamed the land and people called on presents a three day event commemorating Saints to banish them. Con Colbert, whose mother was a Clare MONTHLY woman from Clonreddan Co. Clare. The event Corofin Myths and Legends Tour HERITAGE WALK BURREN BÉILÍNÍ will consist of visiting speakers, exhibition The Burren & ALL THAT JAZZ! of memorabilia, commemorative booklet, 1st May, 2pm Kilshanny mass and unveiling of a plaque in the village in his honour. Walks series are open to everyone who has 2nd May an interest in the Burren and in its natural, built Enjoy an intriguing evening of Jazz and indulge W www.clarecoco.ie and cultural heritage. in bite-sized tastes of the area.

W www.burrenbeo.com W www.kilshannyhouse.ie 31 MAY FORT THE CLIFFS OF MOHER EVERYONE WELCOME TO Join an evening of song and storytelling GUIDED TOUR SEABIRDS FESTIVAL Doonaha Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre & other Burren and 9th May, 2pm Cliffs of Moher Geopark locations Shannon - 4th May Feakle - 14th May 13th – 18th May Wolfe Tones GAA Clubhouse Young’s Pub Take a 1 hour guided tour of Doonaha Fort, explore its military history as a part of the British Defense Guided Birdwatching tours, talks, guided seabird Forces on the . cruises, feathery fun and frolics in association Spancilhill - 6th May Lissycasey - 20th May with BirdWatch Ireland. Duggan’s Pub Fanny O’Dea’s E [email protected] W www.clifffsofmoher.ie Crusheen - 11th May Chapel Gates - 27th May Highway Inn O’Keeffe’s Pub SEA BIRD CRUISE Doolin Ennis - 13th May Shanaglish - 27th May 13th – 18th May, 5.30pm Grove Bar & Restaurant, Roslevan Whelan’s Pub Enjoy a Sea Bird Cruise with an expert from Birdwatch Ireland onboard. Departs Doolin Pier E [email protected] with Bill O’Brien Doolin Ferry. W www.doolinferry.com

NUTRITION 4 LIFE DARKNESS INTO LIGHT SEMINAR 7th May, 4.15am Ennis 14th May Join nutritional therapist and GAPS practitioner DARKNESS INTO LIGHT IS A SYMBOLIC RUN OR WALK GOSPEL RISING Colette McMahon as she highlights and explores STARTING IN DARKNESS AT THE LOCATIONS BELOW AND MUSIC FESTIVAL the link between good food and good health. W www.truefoodacademy.com ENDING AS THE DAWN IS RISING SYMBOLISING HOPE Ennis 13th – 15th May SEOL SIONNA Ennis A gospel choir music festival full of workshops and gigs for all lovers of music. TRADITIONAL Darkness into Light, Ennis BOATING FESTIVAL W www.gospelrising.com Querrin Kilrush 15th May Darkness into Light, Kilrush FÉILE CHNOC Currach racing and boating at Querrin pier. NA GAOITHE W www.loophead.ie Miltown Malbay TULLA TRADITIONAL MUSIC Darkness into Light, Miltown Malbay FESTIVAL SUMMER WORKSHOP AT BURREN COLLEGE OF ART Tulla Ballyvaughan Killaloe/Ballina 16th - 20th May Darkness into Light, Killaloe/Ballina 13th – 15th May Enjoy a weekend of traditional music, song, A combination of new and traditional five day dance, competitions, CD launches and workshops in painting, drawing, photography concerts. and more. W www.cnocnagaoithe.com W www.burrencollege.ie/workshops 33 BURREN INSPIRATIONAL WALK The Burren BRIDGING THE BEST 21st May, 10.30am Walkers participate actively in spiritual/inspirational OF IRELAND’S WEST walks in the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark. W www.coisceimanama.ie

FLEADH NUA Ennis 22nd – 30th May An 8 day festival of concerts, singing, sessions, set dancing and much more. W www.fleadhnua.com

CLARE BURREN BURREN SLOW MARATHON FOOD FESTIVAL CHALLENGE CLARE-KERRY 27th – 28th May Ballyvaughan & Fanore A family celebration of the Burren food producers, 28th May The Easy Way! chefs and restaurants in the Burren. Clare Burren Marathon Challenge is a road, W www.slowfoodclare.com green road and trail challenge across the beautiful scenic Burren. Enjoy some of Europe’s most unique landscapes. BOOK ONLINE BARN DANCE W www.clareburrenmarathonchallenge.com AT THE FARMYARD Corofin 28th May THE BURREN A night of live music and delicious food. Prizes for 10% the best dressed cowboy/cowgirl! ROCKS Discount W www.thefarmyard.ie Ballyvaughan FOR CHEAPER 28th - 29th May FARES CEOL COIS TINE Bedrock, boulders and bears – Celebrating TRADITIONAL MUSIC NIGHT 40 years of . Carrigaholt A: , Kilrush, Co. Clare. 29th May, 7.30pm The Burren Rocks T: +353 65 9053124 Enjoy a night of traditional music in Keane’s Pub. E: [email protected] www.shannonferries.com W www.loophead.ie 35 JUN

GLÓR INSPIRATIONAL BALLYVAUGHAN Ennis HOLY WELLS WALK FARMERS MARKET June & LUNCH Ballyvaughan If you like music, theatre, comedy and visual art, Kilshanny Every Saturday, 10am - 2pm check out glór’s website for a programme that Every Friday, 11am A selection of home grown, home baked and features top acts throughout the year, as well as the Easy paced guided walk and lunch. handmade local products on offer. Something best touring Irish theatre. for everyone with live music and refreshments. W www.kilshannyhouse.ie W www.glor.ie Ballyvaughan Farmers Market WEEKLY DURTY NELLY’S NIGHTLY SMALLHOLDERS BURREN ART MUSIC SESSION & CRAFTS FAIR Bunratty MARKET Scarriff Ballyvaughan Every Night, 9.30pm Every Friday, 12noon – 4pm Every Sunday, 10am – 6pm You are invited to join us 7 nights a week to listen to Burren Art & Craft is a collective of craft great music. Come and enjoy locally grown seasonal produce and artisan food and crafts at workers, photographers & artists all based and W www.durtynellys.ie Sustenance in Scarriff Community Garden. working in the Burren region of North Clare. Burren Crafts W www.eastclarecoop.com

LIVE MUSIC SESSION IN JOHNNY BURKES BAR, ARMADA HOTEL Spanish Point Every Friday and Saturday, JUNERATHBORNEY 9.30pm INSPIRATIONAL WALK Old world style bar with live traditional music or & LUNCH ballad singing. Ballyvaughan W www.armadahotel.com Every Tuesday, 10.30am A fantastic walk in the beautiful Valley followed by a delicious lunch. LIVE TRAD SESSION IN FAWL’S RAILWAY BAR W www.coisceimanama.ie Ennis Every Saturday TRADITIONAL RICHES OF CLARE An award winning traditional Irish music pub with free live trad session every Saturday night. HORSE FAIR CONCERT SERIES Kilrush Ennis E [email protected] 2nd June Every Wednesday Horse & pony traders position themselves about the A series of free lunchtime traditional music concerts Market Square while traders line Frances Street. in the County Museum, Ennis featuring the best of W www.clarecoco.ie Clare’s musicians. W www.richesofclare.com 37 JUN RATH/DYSERT MONTHLY HERITAGE WALK HERITAGE WALK EVERYONE WELCOME TO Join an evening of song and storytelling Dysert O’Dea The Burren 4th June, 10.30am 5th June, 2pm Shannon - 1st June Feakle - 11th June Stroll in heritage rich, tranquil countryside near Walks series are open to everyone who has an Wolfe Tones GAA Clubhouse Young’s Pub Dysert O’Dea Castle. interest in the Burren and in its natural, built and cultural heritage. W www.coisceimanama.ie Spancilhill - 3rd June Lissycasey - 17th June W www.burrenbeo.com Duggan’s Pub Fanny O’Dea’s

ENNISTYMON BOOK BORU TRI CLUB Crusheen - 8th June Chapel Gates - 24th June TOWN FESTIVAL Highway Inn O’Keeffe’s Pub Ennistymon BORUMAN SPRINT 4th - 5th June TRIATHLON Ennis - Shanaglish - Killaloe 10th June 24th June An annual pop-up celebration of books, reading Grove Bar & Restaurant, Roslevan Whelan’s Pub and the imagination, on the edge of the Burren. 11th June A 750m safe swim, 24km cycle and 5km run with W www.ennistymonbooks.com epic finish in Killaloe itself. Suitable for beginners E [email protected] and seasoned athletes. W www.borutriclub.com CAOMHAN’S PATTERN DAY Doolin THE DOONBEG 12th June, 10am Pilgrimage on Inisheer to celebrate the patron’s day. INTERNATIONAL W www.coisceimeanama.ie JAZZ FESTIVAL Doonbeg RUAN GYMKHANA 3rd – 6th June Ruan A weekend of all things Jazz. 12th June BURREN SJI registered show, 3 arenas, all grades of ponies W www.doonbegjazz.com INSPIRATIONAL WALK and horses welcome. Show jumping, lead rein The Burren competition plus family fun for everyone. 18th June, 10.30am Ruan Gymkhana Walkers participate actively in spiritual/inspirational DOOLIN FOLK walks in the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark. FESTIVAL W www.coisceimanama.ie CURRACH RACING Doolin Kilbaha 10th - 12th June 12th June DOOLIN Doolin is famed for its traditional Irish music and HERITAGE WEEKEND Currach racing and entertainment at the pier Doolin this festival brings back to Doolin traditional & folk in Kilbaha. musicians who have had a connection with the 18th – 19th June W www.loophead.ie area over the years. A weekend of heritage, culture and archaeology with W www.doolinfolkfestival.com talks and outdoor events. Save Church Doolin 39 JUN SUMMER LISSYCASEY WORKSHOP WEEKEND MUSIC FESTIVAL TASTE AT IRISH SEED SAVERS LIVE AT THE MARQUEE Scarriff Lissycasey THE LOOP 18th - 19th June 24th – 26th June Kilkee A range of gardening and self-sufficiency workshops. A weekend of music, song & dance for the W www.irishseedsavers.ie community of Lissycasey featuring Stockton’s Wing, 13th June Mike Denver, a host of local musicians and Sunday An opportunity to taste the products of Loop is a family day. Head Food Circle. The afternoon is set in front Lissycasey Music Festival of the bandstand in Kilkee, with live music and FLEADH CHEOIL AN entertainment for the children. CHLÁIR 2016 Kilrush W www.loophead.ie 24th – 26th June A festival of music, song & dance competitions for qualifications to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. W www.clarecomhaltas.net MERRIMAN SUMMER AN POST TOUR SCHOOL 2016 DE BURREN GALLANT ALLIES Ballyvaughan KILLALOE IN EUROPE Ennis 18th June PINK RIBBON 29th June - 2nd July The An Post Tour de Burren is a cycling event for all levels of cyclists. Choose from one of four The 2016 Summer School will explore the routes around scenic North Clare: 10km family WALK Easter Rising in its international context, spin, 60km, 100km and 160km. especially with regard to the British Empire and Killaloe/Ballina the continent of Europe and consider Ireland’s W www.tourdeburren.com 28th June relationship with Europe (including the UK) 100 The Killaloe Pink Ribbon is a 10k walk or years on from 1916. running event in the picturesque Killaloe Ballina W www.merriman.ie area raising funds for Action Breast Cancers and welcomes males, females and over 12s to take part. MERRIMAN SUMMER HELL OF W www.pinkribbonwalk.ie SCHOOL SHOWCASE THE WEST IRISH LANGUAGE Kilkee AND CULTURE IN 18th June 1916 Not for the faint hearted, come and see men and Carron women challenge their endurance ability in one of the toughest events on the peninsula. 30th June A special element in the Merriman Summer W www.loophead.ie School will be a showcase of Irish language and culture in 1916 and today to be organised in conjunction with the Michael Cusack Centre and pupils and teachers in Clare. W www.merriman.ie 41 VILLAGE CARNIVAL Newmarket on Fergus SCOIL SAMHRAIDH 29th – 30th June The 6th annual music, arts and heritage festival. W www.obair.org WILLIE CLANCY Sráid na Cathrach 2nd-10th SANTOSA YOGA CAMP Querrin July 2016 25th – 27th June The Santosa Yoga Camp is a family yoga festival with yoga from dawn to dusk. W www.purecamping.ie

CEOL COIS TINE TRADITIONAL MUSIC NIGHT Carrigaholt FÉILE BRIAN BORÚ 26th June, 7.30pm Killaloe/Ballina Enjoy a night of traditional music in Keane’s Pub. 30th June – 3rd July W www.loophead.ie An annual festival commemorating Ireland’s greatest High King in his native place with an exciting programme of events to suit all ages. Photo: Peter laban COMHALTAS W www.feilebrianboru.com SUMMER SEISIÚN AT CNOC NA GAOITHE Programme Information Tulla 28th June, 8pm 086-8773747 Enjoy a stage show showcasing the best of local traditional music, dancing, singing and storytelling 087-9500006 followed by an informal session with audience participation encouraged. [email protected] W www.cnocnagaoithe.com Accommodation Information 065-7085107 065-7084550 Photo: Martin Taylor www.scoilsamhraidhwillieclancy.com 43 JUL

GLÓR RICHES OF CLARE TRADITIONAL Ennis CONCERT SERIES MUSIC SESSION July Ennis Carrigaholt If you like music, theatre, comedy and visual art, Every Wednesday Every Friday, 9.30pm check out glór’s website for a programme that A series of free lunchtime traditional music Enjoy a traditional music session in features top acts throughout the year, as well as the concerts in the County Museum, Ennis featuring Carmody’s Pub. best touring Irish theatre. the best of Clare’s musicians. W www.loophead.ie W www.glor.ie W www.richesofclare.com BALLYVAUGHAN DURTY NELLY’S NIGHTLY KILKEE CIVIC TRUST FARMERS MARKET MUSIC SESSION HERITAGE TALKS Ballyvaughan Bunratty Kilkee Every Saturday, 10am - 2pm Every Night, 9.30pm Every Wednesday, 8pm A selection of home grown, home baked and You are invited to join us 7 nights a week to listen These evening talks have become a popular event handmade local products on offer. to great music. in the Kilkee summer calendar. There is a variety Ballyvaughan Farmers Market W www.durtynellys.ie of subjects, so there will surely be something to suit everyones taste. W www.loophead.ie BURREN ART & CRAFTS FAIR Ballyvaughan INSPIRATIONAL Every Sunday, 10am – 6pm HOLY WELLS WALK Burren Art & Craft is a collective of craft & LUNCH workers, photographers & artists all based and Kilshanny working in the Burren region of North Clare. JULY Every Friday, 11am Burren Crafts LIVE MUSIC SESSION Easy paced guided walk and lunch. IN JOHNNY BURKES BAR, ARMADA HOTEL W www.kilshannyhouse.ie Spanish Point Every Night, 9.30pm Old world style bar with live traditional music or WEEKLY ballad singing. SMALLHOLDERS W www.armadahotel.com MARKET Scarriff Every Friday, 12noon – 4pm RATHBORNEY Come and enjoy locally grown seasonal produce INSPIRATIONAL and artisan food and crafts at Sustenance in 4TH OF JULY AMERICAN WALK & LUNCH Scarriff Community Garden. CELEBRATION WEEKEND Ballyvaughan W www.eastclarecoop.com Bunratty Every Tuesday, 10.30am 2nd – 4th July A fantastic walk in the beautiful Rathborney Valley Come to Bunratty to enjoy an Irish take on the 4th of followed by a delicious lunch. July celebrations in the world famous Durty Nelly’s. W www.coisceimanama.ie W www.durtynellys.ie 45 COMHALTAS SUMMER SEISIÚIN JUL

ENJOY A STAGE SHOW SHOWCASING THE BEST OF LOCAL TRADITIONAL MUSIC, DANCING, SINGING AND FÉILE BRIAN STORYTELLING FOLLOWED BY AN INFORMAL SESSION BORÚ WITH AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION ENCOURAGED. Killaloe/Ballina 30th June – 3rd July TEACH Cheoil, Ennistymon Teach Cheoil, Corofin An annual festival commemorating Ireland’s greatest High King in his native place with an Every Monday, 9pm Every Thursday, 9pm exciting programme of events to suit all ages. W www.comhaltas.ie W www.visitcorofin.com W www.feilebrianboru.com Cnoc na Gaoithe Cultural Teach Cheoil, Kilrush Centre, Tulla Every Thursday, 9pm Every Tuesday, 8pm W www.kilrushcce.com SCOIL W www.cnocnagaoithe.com Cois na hAbhna, Ennis SAMHRAIDH Cois na hAbhna, Ennis Every Friday, 8.30pm W WILLIE CLANCY Every Wednesday, 9pm www.coisnahabhna.ie Miltown Malbay W www.coisnahabhna.ie 2nd – 10th July Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy is a week long summer school and festival of Irish traditional music, song and dance, with classes, workshops, lectures, recitals, concerts & céilithe. W www.scoilsamhraidhwillieclancy.com

EVERYONE WELCOME TO Join an evening of song and storytelling FESTIVAL OF MUSIC & DANCING Spancilhill - 1st July Crusheen - 13th July DURING THE WILLIE CLANCY WEEK AT ARMADA HOTEL Duggan’s Pub Highway Inn MERRIMAN SUMMER Spanish Point SCHOOL 2016 Shannon - 6th July Lissycasey - 15th July 2nd – 10th July Wolfe Tones GAA Clubhouse Fanny O’Dea’s GALLANT ALLIES 10-day programme of céilithe, set dancing sessions IN EUROPE and country music dancing coincides with Willie Ennis - 8th July Chapel Gates - 29th July Ennis Clancy Week in nearby Miltown Malbay. Grove Bar & Restaurant, Roslevan O’Keeffe’s Pub 29th June - 2nd July W www.armadahotel.com The 2016 Summer School will explore the Feakle - 9th July Shanaglish - 29th July Easter Rising in its international context, Young’s Pub Whelan’s Pub especially with regard to the British Empire and the continent of Europe and consider Ireland’s relationship with Europe (including the UK) 100 E [email protected] years on from 1916. W www.merriman.ie 47 JUL CARRIGAHOLT THE LOOPHEAD THE FARMYARD SUMMER CAMP CURRACH RACING SUMMER ART & NATURE Corofin Carrigaholt SCHOOL PROGRAMME 3rd July Loophead Peninsula 11th – 15th July Enjoy the competition of local currach crews battling 4th July – 12th August Experience all the fun, excitement and healthy living out to become Carrigaholt champions. that a working farm has to offer from milking the Fourth annual summer school programme run by cow to farm to fork cookery class. Suitable for 7 – W www.loophead.ie artist and author Carmel T. Madigan. 13 years old. The Loophead Summer Hedge School W www.thefarmyard.ie

PEADAR CLANCY ENNIS STREET FESTIVAL ARTS FESTIVAL 15th – 17th July Ennis A great weekend of fun assured from cultural 7th – 10th July parade, treasure hunt, fancy dress themed night to KILKEE The streets of Ennis will come alive with fun, art, a family fun day. culture and entertainment. All of this is brought The Peadar Clancy Festival MONTHLY MARITIME FESTIVAL to you by local, national and international artists. Kilkee HERITAGE WALK W www.ennisstreetfestival.com The Burren 8th – 10th July 3rd July, 2pm The Maritime Festival allows you to take part in the Walks series are open to everyone who has an many events organised for the weekend from raft interest in the Burren and in its natural, built and racing to sand castle building, there is something CÉILÍ AT THE cultural heritage. for eveyone. CROSSROADS W www.burrenbeo.com W www.loophead.ie FESTIVAL LOOPHEAD GATHERING FESTIVAL 10th - 17th July 10K ROAD RACE Cross 20th annual festival of set-dancing, singing and & 5K FUN RUN music in Clarecastle. Mountshannon 8th – 10th July BURREN Céilí at Crossroads 3rd July, 2pm A family festival of traditional music, comedy events, INSPIRATIONAL WALK cultural events, sport and family fun for all. The Burren Route follows the stunning scenery of the Harbour & 16th July, 10.30am Woodpark Forest Park. W www.loopheadclare.com/ loophead-gathering-festival Walkers participate actively in spiritual/inspirational W www.runireland.com KILKEE CURRACH walks in the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark. RACING W www.coisceimanama.ie ITRI INIS TRIATHLON Kilkee SUMMER CRAFT FAIR Ennis 10th July & PLANT SALE 9th July Kilkee hosts a round of currach racing. Kilrush CLARECASTLE REGATTA iTri triathlon will have triathlon and aquathon events W www.loophead.ie Clarecastle 3rd July at Ballyalla Lake. Our main sprint triathlon event will 17th July Celebrate summer at Vandeleur Walled Garden with be part of the Triathlon Ireland National Series. Family gathering on the quays in Clarecastle. a summer craft fair and plant sale. W www.ennistriclub.com Clarecastle Regatta W www.vandeleurwalledgarden.ie 49 JUL

KILRUSH DOONBEG TRADITIONAL SEAFOOD MUSIC & SET FESTIVAL DANCING Doonbeg FESTIVAL 29th - 31st July The festival has something for everyone - events include Kilrush open air fish market, pony & trap rides, face painting, 20th – 24th July zorb balls, treasure hunt, water golfing and music. Music & set dancing festival with workshops and W www.doonbegseafoodfestival.com open air céilí’s. W www.kilrushcce.com

BARN DANCE AT THE FARMYARD Corofin FESTIVAL 23rd July OF FUN “BATTLE HYMNS A night of live music and delicious food. Prizes for Kilmihil the best dressed cowboy/cowgirl! OF THE REPUBLIC” Kilrush W www.thefarmyard.ie 30th July – 1st August 27th July Ireland’s only festival completely dedicated to fun and West Clare 1916-2016 Commemoration making you smile. NORTH CLARE SHOW Steering Group present “Battle Hymns of Kilmihil Festival of Fun Corofin the Republic” – the rendition of republican 23rd July anthems, love songs and tributes to those who died in 1916, to include poetry readings and The 67th North Clare Agricultural Show is a fun day dress of the era. out for all the family. W www.clarecoco.ie W www.visitcorofin.com ROSE OF CLARE FESTIVAL CEOL COIS TINE 1916 - 2016 CENTENARY TRADITIONAL MUSIC NIGHT COMMEMORATION Cooraclare & Cree Carrigaholt OPEN AIR CONCERT 31st July – 5th August 31st July, 7.30pm Kilrush A family festival incorporating field day fun, sporting Enjoy a night of traditional music in Keane’s Pub. 31st July and heritage events, selection of 2016 Rose of Clare and something for all the community. W www.loophead.ie Open air concert in the beautiful settings of the Vandeleur Walled Garden. Rose of Clare W www.vandeleurwalledgarden.ie

51 GLÓR Ennis August If you like music, theatre, comedy and visual art, check out glór’s website for a programme that features top acts throughout the year, as well as the best touring Irish theatre. W www.glor.ie

DURTY NELLY’S NIGHTLY MUSIC SESSION Bunratty Every Night, 9.30pm You are invited to join us 7 nights a week to listen to great music. W www.durtynellys.ie AUGUST LIVE MUSIC SESSION IN JOHNNY BURKES BAR, ARMADA HOTEL Spanish Point Every Night, 9.30pm Old world style bar with live traditional music or ballad singing. Opening hours vary with daylight hours. W www.armadahotel.com July & August 9am-9pm RATHBORNEY INSPIRATIONAL WALK & LUNCH Ballyvaughan Every Tuesday, 10.30am A fantastic walk in the beautiful Rathborney Valley followed by a delicious lunch. W www.coisceimanama.ie

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WEEKLY EVENTS CONT . . . BALLYVAUGHAN EVERYONE WELCOME TO Join an evening of song and storytelling FARMERS MARKET KILKEE CIVIC TRUST Ballyvaughan Shannon - 3rd August Feakle - 13th August HERITAGE TALKS Every Saturday, 10am - 2pm Wolfe Tones GAA Clubhouse Young’s Pub Kilkee A selection of home grown, home baked and Every Wednesday, 8pm handmade local products on offer. Something Spancilhill - 5th August Lissycasey - 19th August for everyone with live music and refreshments. Duggan’s Pub Fanny O’Dea’s These evening talks have become a popular event in the Kilkee summer calendar. There Ballyvaughan Farmers Market Crusheen - Chapel Gates - is a variety of subjects, so there will surely be 10th August 26th August Highway Inn O’Keeffe’s Pub something to suit everyones taste. BURREN ART W www.loophead.ie & CRAFTS FAIR Ennis - 12th August Shanaglish - 26th August Ballyvaughan Grove Bar & Restaurant, Roslevan Whelan’s Pub INSPIRATIONAL Every Sunday, 10am – 6pm HOLY WELLS WALK Burren Art & Craft is a collective of craft E [email protected] & LUNCH workers, photographers & artists all based and Kilshanny working in the Burren region of North Clare. Every Friday, 11am Burren Crafts Easy paced guided walk and lunch. COMHALTAS SUMMER SEISIÚIN W www.kilshannyhouse.ie THE LOOPHEAD SUMMER ART & NATURE ENJOY A STAGE SHOW SHOWCASING THE BEST OF WEEKLY SCHOOL PROGRAMME LOCAL TRADITIONAL MUSIC, DANCING, SINGING AND SMALLHOLDERS Loophead STORYTELLING FOLLOWED BY AN INFORMAL SESSION MARKET 4th July – 12th August Scarriff Fourth annual summer school programme run by WITH AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION ENCOURAGED. Every Friday, 12noon – 4pm artist and author Carmel T. Madigan. Come and enjoy locally grown seasonal The Loophead Summer Hedge School Teach Cheoil, Ennistymon Cnoc na Gaoithe Cultural produce and artisan food and crafts at Sustenance in Scarriff Community Garden. Every Monday, 9pm Centre, Tulla W www.comhaltas.ie W www.eastclarecoop.com 2nd & 9th August, 8pm Teach Cheoil, Corofin W www.cnocnagaoithe.com TRADITIONAL Every Thursday, 9pm Cois na hAbhna, Ennis MUSIC SESSION W www.visitcorofin.com Carrigaholt 3rd, 5th, 10th & 12th Every Friday, 9.30pm Teach Cheoil, Kilrush August, 8.30pm Enjoy a traditional music session in Carmody’s W www.coisnahabhna.ie Pub. Every Thursday, 9pm W www.kilrushcce.com W www.loophead.ie

55 AUG DOONBEG CURRACH REGATTA Doonbeg FEAKLE 1st August INTERNATIONAL Races will consist of 3 Hand, Fear & Bean, U18, TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL Naomhóg and Parish. Bouncing castle and refreshments will be provided on site. Feakle W www.doonbeginfo.com 3rd – 8th August 6 days of music, song and dance with concerts, céilís, workshops, singing and music sessions, recitals, poetry readings, children’s storytelling, nature walks and cultural talks. W www.feaklefestival.ie KILMIHIL FESTIVAL LUGHNASA MONTHLY INSPIRATIONAL WALK HERITAGE WALK OF FUN Corofin The Burren Kilmihil 6th August, 10am 7th August, 2pm 30th July – 1st August Celebrate the Celtic Festival of Lughnasa. Walks series are open to everyone who has an Ireland’s only Festival completely dedicated to W www.coisceimanama.ie interest in the Burren and in its natural, built and Fun and making you smile. LÚNASA ART & CRAFT cultural heritage. Kilmihil Festival of Fun FAIR WITH PLANT SALE W www.burrenbeo.com Kilrush 1st August Celebrate summer at Vandeleur Walled Garden with ROSE OF CLARE an Art & Craft Fair and a massive plant sale. FESTIVAL W www.vandeleurwalledgarden.ie Cooraclare & Cree THE FARMYARD 31st July – 5th August SUMMER CAMP A family festival incorporating field day fun, Corofin sporting and heritage events, selection of 2nd – 5th August 2016 Rose of Clare and something for all the Experience all the fun, excitement and healthy living community. that a working farm has to offer from milking the THE FARMYARD Rose of Clare cow, farm to fork cookery class and much more. DIVING BOARD SUMMER CAMP Suitable for 5 – 7 years old. COMPETITION Corofin W www.thefarmyard.ie Kilkee 8th – 12th August 7th August Experience all the fun, excitement and healthy An annual spectacle in Kilkee. Locals have dived living that a working farm has to offer. Suitable from the rocks in the west end of the town for for 7 – 13 years old. many years and this is the opportunity to witness W www.thefarmyard.ie their skills. W www.loophead.ie 57 AUG

KILMURRY HARVEST FESTIVAL Kilmurry 7th – 14th August Beginning with a field day, a week filled with entertainment for all ages and interests. SUMMER WORKSHOP W www.kilmurray.com AT BURREN COLLEGE OF ART CARRIGAHOLT Ballyvaughan FAMILY FESTIVAL BURREN EXECUTIVE 8th – 12th August SUMMER WORKSHOP Carrigaholt LEADERSHIP RETREAT A combination of new and traditional five days AT BURREN COLLEGE OF ART AT THE BURREN COLLEGE OF ART workshops in painting, drawing, photography Ballyvaughan 19th – 21st August Ballyvaughan and more. 15th – 19th August All the fun of the fair as Carrigaholt presents 21st – 24th August W www.burrencollege.ie/workshops A combination of new and traditional five days a four day festival of music, dance and craic for all the family. The Retreat brings together accomplished and workshops in painting, drawing, photography and emerging leaders from all sectors around the world more. W www.loophead.ie KILKEE BAY SWIM with renowned artists. Kilkee W www.burrencollege.ie/workshops W www.burrenleadership.org 14th August NATIONAL Set yourself the challenge of swimming the bay in BARN DANCE HERITAGE CYCLE TRAIL the beautiful Victorian town of Kilkee. If you don’t AT THE FARMYARD HERITAGE WEEK Loop Head Peninsula feel up to it, then watch from the many vantage Corofin points around the bay. Nationwide 27th August 20th August Follow the new Heritage trail to pick up 12 stations W www.loophead.ie A night of live music and delicious food. Prizes for 20th – 28th August on the peninsula that are of particular interest. This the best dressed cowboy/cowgirl! National Heritage Week celebrates our natural, will be a dedicated day when guided tours will be W www.thefarmyard.ie built and cultural heritage with hundreds of organised for both adults and children alike. BOG WALK events happening across Ireland. County Clare 14th August, 3pm boasts a wide selection of events. W www.loophead.ie A walk through an ancient pathway also known as a BURREN W www.heritageweek.ie ‘Tochar’. Meet at Kilkishen Cultural Centre. INSPIRATIONAL WALK CEOL COIS TINE Kilkishen Tidy Towns The Burren TRADITIONAL MUSIC NIGHT 20th August, 10.30am Carrigaholt Walkers participate actively in spiritual/inspirational 28th August, 7.30pm walks in the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark. NATIONAL Enjoy a night of traditional music in Keane’s Pub. W www.coisceimanama.ie HERITAGE WEEK W www.loophead.ie AT THE CLIFFS OF MOHER Liscannor 20th – 28th August A week long programme of activities to reflect this year’s theme ‘People and Place’. W www.cliffsofmoher.ie 59 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann AUG

CLARE – OPENING CONCERT, FAR FROM HOME A CELEBRATION OF WITH BOFFIN TO BURREN AND A GLOBAL CELEBRATION OF COUNTY OF CULTURE GUESTS SEAMUS BEGLEY AND CLARE MUSICAL DIASPORA THE MUSIC OF THE LUMINARIUM OISIN MACDIARMADA glór FLANAGAN BROTHERS Ennis glór 17th August, 8pm glór 13th – 21st August 14th August, 8pm Gala concert featuring interactive materials 20th August, 8pm A ‘must visit’ attraction and for the first time A night of music, song and great craic with Dessie and performances from Clare musicians from A night of music from the 20’s, with special in Clare, a luminarium is a dazzling maze of & Johnny O’Halloran, Kieran Hanrahan, Seamus all around the globe. guests Mick Moloney, The Brock-Maguire winding paths and soaring domes, a monumental O’Donnell, Ronan O’Flaherty, Caitlin NicGabhann, Band, plus many more. W www.fleadhcheoil.ie inflatable structure designed to generate a sense Padraic & Damien O’Reilly; plus guests Seamus W www.fleadhcheoil.ie of wonder at the beauty of light and colour. Begley and Oisin MacDiarmada. W www.clare.ie W www.fleadhcheoil.ie A CELEBRATION OF SLIABH LUACHRA glór 18th August, 8pm FLEADH CHEOIL Leading Sliabh Luachra musicians take to the NA HÉIREANN stage for a celebration of this unique musical Ennis and county-wide dialect. 14th – 21st August W www.fleadhcheoil.ie The greatest Traditional Irish Music Festival in the world returns to Ennis for the first time MACALLA 1916 since 1977. Fleadh Dome W www.fleadhcheoil.ie 18th August, 8pm The Comhaltas National Folk Orchestra perform Michael Rooney’s newly composed suite celebrating 1916. A CELEBRATION OF W www.fleadhcheoil.ie 1916 EAST CLARE MUSIC COMMEMORATIVE glór OPENING PAGEANT 15th August, 8pm KILFENORA Ennis Concert featuring Martin Hayes & Dennis CÉILÍ BAND 14th August Cahill, The Tulla Céilí Band, Andrew and WITH SPECIAL GUEST SEAN KEANE “Seachtar fear seacht lá” – opening pageant Mary MacNamara and many more. Fleadh Dome of Fleadh Cheoil na Éireann in Ennis will W www.fleadhcheoil.ie 19th August, 8pm ALL-IRELAND SENIOR be a 1916 commemorative opening in Clare’s finest, the Kilfenora Céilí Band, take to collaboration with Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. CÉILÍ BAND FINALS the Fleadh stage for a special concert featuring glór This was first performed in Croke Park in 1966 MASTERS OF THE many special guests, including a unique for the 50th anniversary of the Rising. WEST collaboration with Galway singer/songwriter 21st August W www.fleadhcheoil.ie glór Sean Keane. Annual Céilí Band competition that is, W www.fleadhcheoil.ie as always, the centrepiece of the Fleadh 16th August, 8pm competition timetable. Concert featuring Noel Hill, Frankie Gavin W and Arty McGlynn, plus special guests. www.fleadhcheoil.ie A host of other events will be taking plaCe, W www.fleadhcheoil.ie see www.fleadhcheoil.ie & www.clare.iE 61 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

CLOSING CONCERT, 15 MUSIC & DANCE VENUES FEATURING CHERISH Q DANCE NIGHT CLUB - EVERY FRI & SAT NIGHT - HYDRO HOTEL THE LADIES Y BO UCK OK PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS L Fleadh Dome IS H 22nd August D The famous all-girl group fronted by the M N E A inimitable Joanie Madden takes to the Fleadh E T R stage, with a host of special guests, to say E T K goodbye to Fleadh 2016. HE A M H M W www.fleadhcheoil.ie ATC MatchmakingMATCHMAKING Matchmaking Festival FESTIVAL Festival LISDOONLISDOON AA NNAA THE CROTTY GALVIN NI TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL ERY GHT Moyasta EV 2 15 2 15 G N CE CLU 26th – 28th August I N B C A Traditional festival of song, dance and music. N D DOOLIN CRAFT A Q W D www.nellgalvin.ie B U BEER & ROOTS C T K FESTIVAL H G TAY L O R Doolin E O U T I N 26th - 28th August 6 WEEKS LONG STARTS 28th AUG! Sample Ireland’s top craft brews and listen to the 6 WEEKS LONG STARTS 1ST SEPTEMBER! most exciting roots acts in the country while Chef Danny is at the BBQ flipping some EUROPE’SMatchmaking BIGGEST SINGLES EVENT! Cajun, American & Irish favourites! W www.doolinbeerandroots.com HYDRO HOTEL | MATCHMAKER BAR | IMPERIAL HOTEL | MEG MAGUIRES | ROYAL SPA HOTEL THE ROADSIDE TAVERN | RAVINE HOTEL | THE RITZ HOTEL | RATHBAUN HOTEL | SPA WELLS www.matchmakerireland.comFestival 63 LISDOON A NA 2 15 SEP DAN FUREY GLÓR TRADITIONAL WEEKEND Ennis MUSIC SESSION September Carrigaholt 2nd – 4th September If you like music, theatre, comedy and visual art, Every Friday, 9.30pm A weekend full of set-dancing to the best céilí bands in the country in a scenic and tranquil area check out glór’s website for a programme that Enjoy a traditional music session in of West Clare. features top acts throughout the year, as well as the Carmody’s Pub. best touring Irish theatre. W www.danfurey.ie W www.loophead.ie W www.glor.ie LIVE MUSIC SESSION DURTY NELLY’S NIGHTLY IN JOHNNY BURKES BAR, MUSIC SESSION ARMADA HOTEL Bunratty Spanish Point Every Night, 9.30pm Every Friday and Saturday, You are invited to join us 7 nights a week to listen 9.30pm to great music. Old world style bar with live traditional music or ballad singing. W www.durtynellys.ie W www.armadahotel.com

BALLYVAUGHAN FARMERS MARKET SEPTEMBER Ballyvaughan INSPIRATIONAL Every Saturday, 10am - 2pm HOLY WELLS WALK A selection of home grown, home baked and & LUNCH handmade local products on offer. Something Kilshanny for everyone with live music and refreshments. Every Friday, 11am Ballyvaughan Farmers Market Easy paced guided walk and lunch. LISDOONVARNA W www.kilshannyhouse.ie BURREN ART MATCHMAKING & CRAFTS FAIR WEEKLY Ballyvaughan FESTIVAL SMALLHOLDERS Every Sunday, 10am – 6pm 2nd September – MARKET Burren Art & Craft is a collective of craft 2nd October Scarriff workers, photographers & artists all based and Third generation matchmaker Willie Daly is Every Friday, 12noon – 4pm working in the Burren region of North Clare. on hand to bring hopeful singles together and boasts many marriages to date. Come and enjoy locally grown seasonal produce Burren Crafts and artisan food and crafts at Sustenance in Scarriff W www.matchmakerireland.com Community Garden. W www.eastclarecoop.com

65 SEP CULTURE NIGHT BURREN EVERYONE WELCOME TO Join an evening of song and storytelling Various locations INSPIRATIONAL WALK 16th September The Burren A kaleidoscope of events, exhibitions, music, theatre 17th September, 10.30am Spancilhill - 2nd September Crusheen - 14th September and the arts throughout the county. All events are Duggan’s Pub Highway Inn Walkers participate actively in spiritual/inspirational free of charge and all are welcome. walks in the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark. Shannon - 7th September Lissycasey - 16th September Clare Culture Night W www.coisceimanama.ie Wolfe Tones GAA Clubhouse Fanny O’Dea’s ENNIS FRINGE FESTIVAL Ennis - 9th September Chapel Gates - 30th September Ennis AUTUMN WORKSHOP Grove Bar & Restaurant, Roslevan O’Keeffe’s Pub WEEKEND 16th – 19th September AT IRISH SEED SAVERS Feakle - 10th September Shanaglish - 30th September Ennis Fringe Festival promotes the work of Clare Scarriff artists, musicians, and performers who focus 17th – 18th September Young’s Pub Whelan’s Pub on original material. A range of gardening and self-sufficiency workshops. Ennis Fringe Art Fest E [email protected] W www.irishseedsavers.ie

CARRIGAHOLT MONTHLY HARVEST FESTIVAL HERITAGE WALK BORU TRI CLUB Carrigaholt The Burren 3rd September 4th September, 2pm PIER TO BEER Vintage and agricultural show celebrating all that Walks series are open to everyone who has an NIGHT SWIM is produced out west. All the fun of the fair, stalls, interest in the Burren and in its natural, built and artisan market, competions and livestock shows. cultural heritage. Killaloe W www.loophead.ie W www.burrenbeo.com 16th September Swim from the Lock Gates at the top of the canal in Killaloe down under the bridge and out between the DECLAN HAYES BARN DANCE waters lit by glo sticks! (Distance of approx 600m). AT THE FARMYARD MEMORIAL W www.borutriclub.com HALF MARATHON & 10K RUN/WALK Corofin Doonbeg 10th September 3rd September A night of live music and delicious food. Prizes for The 10k walk/run takes place in a scenic looped the best dressed cowboy/cowgirl! route overlooking the White Strand Beach & W www.thefarmyard.ie SEAFOOD IN Doughmore sand dunes. There is also a scenic half marathon route. SEPTEMBER W www.westclarewalkingclub.com Carrigaholt 16th – 18th September Get your taste buds excited for this fabulous food festival on the Wild Atlantic Way. Come hungry and enjoy lots of delicous locally produced seafood. W www.loophead.ie

67 SEP BORU TRI CLUB BOAT TO BRIDGE 3KM SWIM DIASPORA Killaloe OF THE WILD 18th September Open water distance swim event with a difference: ATLANTIC WAY boat up the lake a distance of 3km – take the FAMILY HISTORY plunge and return by arm power – swim downriver CONFERENCE from boat to bridge. EPIC! W www.borutriclub.com Ennis 23rd - 24th September An international family history conference which will examine the movement and migration of people ENNIS from the west coast to Scotland, FASHION WEEK Britain and beyond. Ennis W www.clareroots.org 18th – 25th September A week of events celebrating Ennis the Boutique Capital of Ireland. BURREN PEAKS W www.ennisfashion.ie HARVEST DAY AT BUNRATTY CASTLE & FOLK PARK WEEKEND Bunratty 25th September OF WALKING ENNIS Why don’t you join us to celebrate the gathering FESTIVAL of the harvest at Bunratty Folk Park, and see the FOOD FESTIVAL traditions of a typical 19th century harvest day? Ballyvaughan & Fanore Ennis W www.shannonheritage.com/Events 23rd – 25th September 22nd – 25th September Burren Peaks Weekend of Walking Festival promises A celebration of food from Ennis, County Clare you a real taste of the Burren and offers guided hill and beyond. The highlight event is the Gourmet CEOL COIS TINE and lowland walks varying in distance and grade TRADITIONAL MUSIC NIGHT catering for all walkers. Food Village at glór on 24th September. Carrigaholt W www.burrenpeakswalkingfestival.com W www.ennisfoodfestival.com 25th September, 7.30pm Enjoy a night of traditional music in Keane’s Pub. W www.loophead.ie AUTUMN ART & CRAFT MOUNTSHANNON FAIR WITH PLANT SALE Kilrush CHE DO BEATHA FESTIVAL TRAD FESTIVAL 18th September Kilkee Mountshannon Celebrate autumn with an art & craft fair and plant 25th – 27th September sale at Vandeleur Walled Garden. Celebrate Chez Guevara weekend with salsa and 23rd – 25th September South American food and drink. Kilkee converts Traditional Irish Music Festival with céilí, and over W www.vandeleurwalledgarden.ie to the southern hemisphere for a weekend of fun 20 pub sessions throughout the weekend. and swing. W www.mountshannontradfestival.ie W www.loophead.ie 69 GLÓR Ennis October If you like music, theatre, comedy and visual art, check out glór’s website for a programme that features top acts throughout the year, as well as the best touring Irish theatre. W www.glor.ie

DURTY NELLY’S NIGHTLY MUSIC SESSION Bunratty Every Night, 9.30pm You are invited to join us 7 nights a week to listen to great music. W www.durtynellys.ie OCTOBER INSPIRATIONAL HOLY WELLS WALK & LUNCH Kilshanny JOIN THE KING’S TABLE AT Every Friday, 11am Easy paced guided walk and lunch. OUR MEDIEVAL BANQUET W www.kilshannyhouse.ie

Where clan leaders resided in opulence and great Lords planned historic battles... Why not feast on a banquet fi t for royalty while WEEKLY enjoying uplifting Irish music. Allow us to transport you back in time SMALLHOLDERS with our Medieval Banquet in our splendid Castle & Folk Park. MARKET Scarriff Every Friday, 12noon – 4pm Come and enjoy locally grown seasonal produce and artisan food and crafts at Sustenance in Scarriff Community Garden. Find out more at Bunratty, Co Clare W www.eastclarecoop.com shannonheritage.com 061 360 788

71 OCT WEEKLY EVENTS CONT . . . MONTHLY TRADITIONAL BUNRATTY HERITAGE WALK HORSE FAIR LIVE MUSIC SESSION The Burren Kilrush BLUEGRASS IN JOHNNY BURKES BAR, 2nd October, 2pm 10th October ARMADA HOTEL Walks series are open to everyone who has an Horse/ Pony traders position themselves about the FESTIVAL Spanish Point interest in the Burren and in its natural, built and Market Square while traders line Frances Street. Bunratty cultural heritage. Every Friday and Saturday, W www.clarecoco.ie 21st – 23rd October 9.30pm W www.burrenbeo.com A festival of Bluegrass music and more in 7 Old world style bar with live traditional music venues around Bunratty Village and Bunratty or ballad singing. ‘EVERYDAY Folk Park showcasing artists from Ireland and W www.armadahotel.com HEALTHY DISHES’ abroad. COOKERY DEMONSTRATION W Kilkee www.bunratty.ie BALLYVAUGHAN 12th October FARMERS MARKET Attend a demonstration cookery class in the Pantry Kilkee which showcases local produce. ‘BACK TO BASICS’ Ballyvaughan COOKERY DEMONSTRATION Every Saturday, 10am - 2pm Demonstration ends with a large buffet. Kilkee A selection of home grown, home baked and W www.pantrykilkee.ie 22nd October handmade local products on offer. Something Attend a demonstration cookery class in the for everyone with live music and refreshments. Pantry Kilkee which showcases local produce. BURREN Demonstration ends with a large buffet. Ballyvaughan Farmers Market INSPIRATIONAL WALK THE OUTING The Burren W www.pantrykilkee.ie BURREN ART & LGTB MUSIC & 15th October, 10.30am CRAFTS FAIR Walkers participate actively in spiritual/inspirational WILLIE KEANE MATCHMAKING walks in the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark. MEMORIAL WEEKEND Ballyvaughan FESTIVAL W www.coisceimanama.ie Doonbeg Every Sunday, 10am – 6pm Lisdoonvarna 28th - 31st October Burren Art & Craft is a collective of craft This festival celebrates the life of Willie Keane, workers, photographers & artists all based and 7th – 9th October legendary sean-nós dancer, with traditional music, working in the Burren region of North Clare. A weekend full of Irish and international music, song and dance. céilí, dancing, blind dates and guest artists and Burren Crafts W www.williekeanememorialweekend.com DJ’s. Lots of surprises! W www.theouting.ie BARN DANCE AT THE FARMYARD LISDOONVARNA Corofin MATCHMAKING WORLD RECORD 29th October FESTIVAL Lisdoonvarna ‘KIDS & MOTHERS’ A night of live music and delicious food. Prizes for COOKERY WORKSHOP the best dressed cowboy/cowgirl! 2nd September – 2nd October 8th October Kilkee Third generation matchmaker Willie Daly is on hand ‘The Outing’ will gather the most lesbian, gay, 15th October W www.thefarmyard.ie to bring hopeful singles together and boasts many bi and transgender gingers in the one place marriages to date. A one day workshop suitable for children in an attempt to set a new world record with and parents of all ages and levels held in the W www.matchmakerireland.com special guests. Pantry Kilkee. W www.theouting.ie W www.pantrykilkee.ie 73 HALLOWEEN OCT

EVERYONE WELCOME TO Join an evening of song and storytelling HALLOWEEN AT THE CLIFFS OF MOHER Shannon - 5th October Doonbeg - 21st October Liscannor Wolfe Tones GAA Clubhouse Comerford’s Pub 29th – 30th October Join us for spooktacular thrills for all the family Spancilhill - 7th October Fanore - 21st October at Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre. Duggan’s Pub O‘Donohue’s Pub W www.cliffsofmoher.ie Feakle - 8th October Lissycasey - 21st October Young’s Pub Fanny O’Dea’s Crusheen - Chapel Gates - 12th October 28th October GET READY FOR Highway Inn O’Keeffe’s Pub HALLOWEEN Ennis - 14th October Shanaglish - 28th October Kilrush Grove Bar & Restaurant, Roslevan Whelan’s Pub 22nd October Join us at Vandeleur Walled Garden for a fun SPOOKY HALLOWEEN Halloween themed day. E [email protected] AT MOHER HILL OPEN FARM W www.vandeleurwalledgarden.ie Liscannor 30th October HARVEST FESTIVAL With ‘Padini’ The Great Magician and Scarriff FESTIVAL OF SCARES traditional Halloween fun, games and face- BURREN 29th October Doonbeg painting, Halloween at Moher Hill Farm is sure 26th - 28th October to scare the bravest! WINTERAGE Lantern making, pumpkin carving, games, golden spoon awards, music, fun, creativity – get ready The Horror Train at Trump Hotel, Doonbeg W www.moherfarm.ie WEEKEND for winter! – 1 Horror train journey to 7 different scary locations! W www.eastclarecoop.com Burren W www.trumphotelcollection.com/ireland HALLOWEEN AT AILLWEE CAVE & BIRDS OF 28th – 30th October PREY CENTRE Community celebration of pastoral farming THE BURREN Ballyvaughan heritage including walks, family events, food fayre and cattle drive. FOOD FAYRE 31st October Lisdoonvarna Spooky cave tours, scary stories and all W CORA-WEEN www.burrenwinterage.com 29th - 30th October manner of capers! SPOOKTACKULAR Celebrating local produce and traditional food crafts Corofin W www.aillweecave.ie the fayre celebrates the food heritage of the region with talks, tastings and cookery demos. 28th – 31st October Enjoy a weekend full of Halloween fun including The Burren Food Fayre HALLOWEEN storytelling, food fayre, popular witches walk and IN CARRIGAHOLT discos for adults and children. Carrigaholt CEOL COIS TINE W www.cora-ween.corofin.org 31st October, 7.30pm TRADITIONAL MUSIC NIGHT Celebrate Halloween with the Carrigaholt Carrigaholt Pooka, fun for all the family, tricks and treats 30th October, 7.30pm a plenty. Be prepared to be scared. Enjoy a night of traditional music in Keane’s Pub. W www loophead.ie W www.loophead.ie 75 GLÓR Ennis ORDER FOR November If you like music, theatre, comedy and visual art, CHRISTMASNOW check out glór’s website for a programme that features top acts throughout the year, as well as the best touring Irish theatre. W www.glor.ie

DURTY NELLY’S NIGHTLY MUSIC SESSION Bunratty Every Night, 9.30pm You are invited to join us 7 nights a week to listen to great music. W www.durtynellys.ie NOVEMBER WEEKLY SMALLHOLDERS MARKET Scarriff Every Friday, 12noon – 4pm VISIT OUR GOURMET SHOP : Come and enjoy locally grown seasonal produce Send a taste of Ireland to someone and artisan food and crafts at Sustenance in Scarriff KINCORA ROAD you love at home or abroad Community Garden. LISDOONVARNA W www.eastclarecoop.com CO. CLARE Worldwide mail order service available OPEN EVERYDAY LIVE MUSIC SESSION 10AM - 4PM IN JOHNNY BURKES BAR, ARMADA HOTEL Order before 15th December [email protected] Spanish Point to ensure Christmas delivery +353 [0]65 707 443 Every Friday & Saturday, 9.30pm Old world style bar with live traditional music or ballad singing. WWW.BURRENSMOKEHOUSE.IE W www.armadahotel.com

77 CHRISTMAS NOV BURREN EVERYONE WELCOME TO Join an evening of song and storytelling INSPIRATIONAL WALK DOONBEG The Burren CHRISTMAS MARKET Shannon - 2nd November Doonbeg - 18th November 19th November, 10.30am Doonbeg Wolfe Tones GAA Clubhouse Comerford’s Pub Walkers participate actively in spiritual/inspirational 25th - 27th November walks in the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark. A Christmas market to remember with Spancilhill - 4th November Fanore - 18th November W www.coisceimanama.ie numerous stalls of gifts, decorations, food etc Duggan’s Pub O‘Donohue’s Pub on the grounds of Trump International Hotel. W Crusheen - 9th November Lissycasey - 18th November WINTER WORKSHOPS www.trumphotelcollection.com/ireland Highway Inn Fanny O’Dea’s WEEKEND AT IRISH SEED SAVERS SANTA’S WORKSHOP Ennis - 11th November Chapel Gates - 25th November Scarriff AT AILLWEE CAVE & BIRDS OF Grove Bar & Restaurant, Roslevan O’Keeffe’s Pub 19th – 20th November PREY CENTRE Ballyvaughan A range of gardening and self-sufficiency workshop. Feakle - Shanaglish - 25th – 27th November 12th November 25th November W www.irishseedsavers.ie Young’s Pub Whelan’s Pub A personalised visit to meet with Santa himself. Lots of family fun and entertainment. Bookable event. E [email protected] TRADITIONAL HORSE FAIR W www.aillweecave.ie Kilrush MONTHLY HERITAGE WALK ‘FAST, EASY DISHES 23rd November The Burren SANTA TO SUIT BUSY Horse/Pony traders position themselves about AT BUNRATTY CASTLE & FOLK 6th November, 2pm LIFESTYLES’ the Market Square while traders selling all kinds PARK Walks series are open to everyone who has an COOKERY DEMONSTRATION of goods from household items to plants line Bunratty interest in the Burren and in its natural, built and Kilkee Frances Street. 26th – 27th November cultural heritage. 19th November W www.clarecoco.ie Give the children a Christmas experience they’ll W www.burrenbeo.com Attend a demonstration cookery class in the remember for years to come in a unique and Pantry Kilkee which showcases local produce. traditional village setting at Bunratty Folk Park. Demonstration ends with a large buffet. ‘ENTERTAINING W www.shannonheritage.com/Events ONE ACT DRAMA FESTIVAL W www.pantrykilkee.ie MADE EASY’ Doonbeg COOKERY DEMONSTRATION 12th - 14th November Kilkee CLARE CRUSADERS Ten different plays will be shown over three nights 26th November CHILDREN’S CLINIC in both open and confined sections. Attend a demonstration cookery class in the Pantry Kilkee which showcases local produce. CHRISTMAS MARKET W www.westclaredramafestivaldoonbeg.com Ennis Demonstration ends with a large buffet. 27th November W www.pantrykilkee.ie Come and enjoy a family Christmas stocking filler event in the grounds of the Auburn Lodge ENNIS TRAD FEST CEOL COIS TINE Hotel. Ennis TRADITIONAL MUSIC NIGHT W www.clarecrusaders.ie 10th – 14th November Carrigaholt A music festival by musicians for musicians and 27th November, 7.30pm everyone in between. Enjoy a night of traditional music in Keane’s Pub. W www.ennistradfest.com W www.loophead.ie 79 Shop & stay in Ennis historic town this Christmas GLÓR Perfect gifts ideas, choice of dining experiences, Ennis variety of entertainment and comfortable December If you like music, theatre, comedy and visual art, accommodation check out glór’s website for a programme that features top acts throughout the year, as well as the best touring Irish theatre. W www.glor.ie

DURTY NELLY’S NIGHTLY MUSIC SESSION Bunratty Every Night, 9.30pm You are invited to join us 7 nights a week to listen to great music. W www.durtynellys.ie DECEMBER WEEKLY SMALLHOLDERS MARKET Scarriff Every Friday, 12noon – 4pm Come and enjoy locally grown seasonal produce and artisan food and crafts at Sustenance in Scarriff Community Garden. W www.eastclarecoop.com

LIVE MUSIC SESSION IN JOHNNY BURKES BAR, ARMADA HOTEL Spanish Point Every Friday & Saturday, 9.30pm Old world style bar with live traditional music WWW.VISIT ENNIS.COM or ballad singing. W www.armadahotel.com

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EVERYONE WELCOME TO Join an evening of song and storytelling CHRISTMAS VILLAGE AT MOHER HILL OPEN FARM Spancilhill - 2nd December Lissycasey - 16th December Liscannor Duggan’s Pub Fanny O’Dea’s December In the run up to Christmas, Moher Hill Farm Shannon - 7th December Doonbeg - 16th December is a hive of activity, as some of Santa’s Wolfe Tones GAA Clubhouse Comerford’s Pub favourite elves move into the barn to use it as a workshop. Everyone welcome to visit. Ennis - 9th December Fanore - 16th December W www.moherfarm.ie Grove Bar & Restaurant, Roslevan O‘Donohue’s Pub Feakle - 10th December Chapel Gates - 30th December Young’s Pub O’Keeffe’s Pub Crusheen - 14th December Shanaglish - 30th December Highway Inn Whelan’s Pub E [email protected] MUSIC GENERATION BOOTLEGGERS BALL Kilkee CLARE IN 2nd December CONCERT Join in an evening of indulgence followed by music from the theme of the night. Loop Head Food Circle Ennis provide an array of speciality foods with ingedients sourced locally. 10th December Music Generation Clare treats you to an W www.loophead.ie uplifting musical flavour from across their various vocal and instrumental programmes. SANTA Featuring a very special guest performance. AT BUNRATTY CASTLE & FOLK PARK MONTHLY Music Generation Clare HERITAGE WALK Bunratty The Burren 1st – 23rd December 4th December, 2pm Give the children a Christmas experience they’ll BURREN remember for years to come in a unique and Walks series are open to everyone who has an INSPIRATIONAL WALK traditional village setting at Bunratty Folk Park. interest in the Burren and in its natural, built and The Burren cultural heritage. W www.shannonheritage.com/Events 17th December W www.burrenbeo.com Walkers participate actively in spiritual/inspirational walks in the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark. W www.coisceimanama.ie

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SANTA’S WORKSHOP AT AILLWEE CAVE & BIRDS SANTA EXPERIENCE OF PREY CENTRE AT THE FARMYARD Ballyvaughan Corofin 2nd – 4th 3rd – 21st December The Farmyard in Corofin is a magical place 9th – 11th CHRISTMAS to meet Santa. It’s an experience for all the 16th – 18th EVENINGS family, adults and children alike. AT BUNRATTY CASTLE 21st – 22nd & FOLK PARK W www.thefarmyard.ie A personalised visit to meet with Santa Bunratty himself. Lots of family fun and entertainment. 1st – 23rd December Bookable event. ‘Tis the season to be jolly and there is nothing W www.aillweecave.ie better than to celebrate Christmas surrounded by friends with wonderful food & wine in the company of the castle entertainers. W www.shannonheritage.com/Events

SANTA’S GROTTO CARRIGAHOLT & CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS MARKET CRAFT FAIR Carrigaholt Kilrush 3rd December 3rd – 4th December Come and join in the Christmas festivities Celebrate the festive season at Vandeleur at the village Christmas market. Upwards Walled Garden with a visit to Santa and some of 30 stall holders tempt you with artisan Christmas shopping at the craft fair. food and craft fayre. BURREN CHARITY W www.vandeleurwalledgarden.ie CHALLENGE W www.loophead.ie Ballyvaughan 31st December Annual charity run and cycle event to raise funds for Visit www.clare.ie for MORE information on local charities. A great family fun day guaranteed. additional seasonal events W www.burrencyclingclub.com 85 Bathing Areas JAN

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