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Clare is Tourism proud to launch anexciting and diverse Clare Festivals & Events Guidefor 2017. Located in the heart of the popular Wild Atlantic along Way the scenic west coast of , is home to the world- famous & UNESCO Geopark, the scenically beautiful Peninsula, the splendid rivers and lakes of East Clare and the historic of , all located within a short distance of Shannon International Airport. partnership in Clare Tourism, with , celebrated ‘Clare – County of Culture’ during which 2016 has helped to reinforce the county’s status as an important and vibrant cultural tourism destination. As Ireland’s Banner County, Clare is once again leading the way during with 2017 hundreds of festivals and events and a range of year round outdoor activities for visitors to choose from. This guide features activities and events taking place in every corner of Clare. They cover a wide range of interests including entertainment, food, heritage, family music, theatre, fashion, literature and sport. Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, which was the highlight event of 2016, returns from August - 21st 13th with a wide ranging competitions, Irish music of programme concerts, launches, lectures events. other and Clare invites Tourism you to visit County Clare during 2017 and to experience its scenic beauty, award-winning cuisine and its welcoming people, as well as the hundreds of festivals and events taking place throughout the year. CHAIR, CLARE TOURISM CHAIR, Paul Madden Paul Introduction

CATHAOIRLEACH, CLARE TURASÓIREACHT Paul Madden Paul Tá bród ar ClareTá na bhFéilte Treoir Tourism agus Imeachtaí i gContae a sheoladh, 2017 an Chláir, ina bhfuil réimse ilghnéitheach féilte agus imeachtai le roghnú. Lonnaithe i gcroílár Shlí an Atlantaigh Fhiáin, ar chósta sciamhach Iarthar na hÉireann, i gContae an Chláir tá Geopháirc UNESCO na Boirne agus Aillte an Mhothair, a bhfuil clú agus cáil domhanda air; Leithinis álainn Cheann Léime; abhainn agus lochanna áille Oirthear an Chláir; agus príomhbhaile contae stairiúil na hInse Aerfort ó beag achar lonnaithe ach Idirnáisiúnta Sionna. na I gcomhpháirt le Comhairle Contae cheiliúraighan Chláir, Clare ‘ClareTourism – County of Culture’ le linn na bliana 2016, agus chabhraigh sé seo le stádas an Chontae a threisiú mar cheann scribe tábhachtach agus bríomhar ó thaobh turasóireachta de. Mar Chontae an Bhrataigh tá sa Contae tír, an Chláir ag déanamh ceannródaíochta leis na céadta le linn na bliana féilte 2017, agus imeachtaí le réimse imeachtaí allamuigh ó cheann ceann na bliana le roghnú ag cuairteoirí. Sa treoir seo tá gníomhaíochtaí agus imeachtaí atá ag tarlú i ngach cúinne den Chontae; le ceol, bia, oidhreacht, siamsaíocht chlainne, faisean, amharclannaíocht, litríocht agus spóirt san áireamh. Beidh Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, a bhí mar bhuaicimeacht na bliana 2016, ar agus ais linn an idir 21 Lúnasa, an 13 le clár leathan d’imeachtaí – comórtais ceoil, ceolchoirmeacha, seoltaí, léachtaí agus imeachaí eile ina measc. ClareTugann cuireadh Tourism duit cuairt a thabhairt ar Chontae chun ardailleachtan Chláir an Chontae le linn 2017, a fheiceáil; leis bualadh bhlaiseadh, cócaireacht a ghradam-bhuachaint na daoine fáiltiúla agus freastal ar na mílte féilte agus imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl le linn na bliana. Réamhrá

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IRELAND’S MOST Ennis FAMOUS RAILWAY GLÓR FITZPATRICK’S Throughout January TRAD SESSION If you like music, theatre, comedy and visual art, Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday check out glór’s website for a programme that features top acts throughout the year, as well & Monday from 9.30pm as the best touring Irish theatre. You are invited to visit Fitzpatrick’s Pub, Hotel Doolin for a live traditional music session. W www.glor.ie Award winning traditional W www.hoteldoolin.ie Irish music pub with free live trad sessions every DURTY NELLY’S Ennis weekend MUSIC SESSION FAWL’S RAILWAY BAR LIVE TRAD SESSION Open daly Off-licence stocks speciality Every Night from 9.30pm spirits, old and new world You are invited to join a great music session Every Saturday Night June - JULY - August wines and rare whiskeys 7 nights a week. Visit an award winning traditional Irish music pub and enjoy a free live trad session. W www.durtynellys.ie E [email protected] FAWL'S TRADITIONAL Spanish Point West Clare Railway has Come visit us and immerse RAILWAY BAR MUSIC NIGHT JOHNNY BURKE’S been restored to provide yourself in steam, nostalgia Every Friday Night LIVE MUSIC SESSION Original old style select bar with snug a fun day out and times past Eoin O’Neill and guests welcome you to join Every Saturday & Sunday & Spacious beer garden & Speciality in the music and craic in Kilshanny House. Enjoy the atmosphere of an old style bar while Rare Irish enjoying the sounds of live traditional music , COUNTY CLARE W www.kilshannyhouse.ie or ballad singing. O’Connell Street - Ennis WWW.west clare railway.ie Whiskey Shop W www.armadahotel.com January 5

Fleadh CheoilFleadh na hÉireann www.fleadhcheoil.ie W Ennis FLEADH CHEOIL HÉIREANN NA FUNDRAISING CONCERT January 15th MurrihyCome & Friends along to PJ Cois in na hAbhna for a fantastic evening of fabulous music. www.irishseedsavers.ie www.burrenbeo.com W W Pick up a few tips and skills at this winter Burrenbeo presents an interesting heritage talk pruning workshop.pruning from an expert speaker. Various Locations ThroughoutVarious theBurren 14th January 14th 11th January IRISH SAVERS SEED WINTER TEATALKS WINTER PRUNING WINTER PRUNING WORKSHOP www.activeennis.ie W www.burrenbeo.com Ennis CHRISTMAS TREE THROWING COMPETITION January 8th your strengthTest at the novel event Active in Ennis Tim Smythe– 3pm. Park from 1pm W its natural, built and cultural heritage is invited to join a guided walk of . Various locations throughoutVarious theBurren Anyone with an interest the in Burren and 1st January1st HERITAGE WALK BURRENBEO BURRENBEO Between Killaloe the Waters, Ennis MarketEnnis Market Farmers Killaloe Chapel Lane Market Market Lane Chapel Village Market Chapel Lane, Ennis Abbey Hall Abbey The Market, Ennis Saturday 10am–5pm Second Sunday 11am–3pm Saturday 9am–4pm 11am–3pm Sunday Roslevan ShoppingCentre, ENNIS Farmers Market Market Farmers MarketEnnis Scarriff Community Market Shannon Market Market Shannon Sky Court Shopping Centre Car Park Sustenance, Scarriff The Market, ENNIS Friday 11am–4pm Friday 10.30am–3pm Friday 8am–2pm 8am–2pm Friday 9am–4pm Friday 4th January 4th

[email protected] [email protected] E Chapel O’Keeffe’s Pub Gates, January 27th Shanaglish Whelan’s Pub O‘Donohue’s PubO‘Donohue’s January 27th 18th January 18th Inn Highway January SongFanore Night 20th 14th January 14th Shortt’s Bar Ennis 13th January Grove Bar & Restaurant, Roslevan Spancilhill January 6th Duggan’s Pub Shannon Wolfe Tones GAA Clubhouse Everyone welcome to join an to welcome join Everyone evening of song & storytelling 4 FALLS HOTEL Country Music Weekend Advert (FEB) - 190mm x 128mm, CMYK

Tuamgraney TEXTILE STUDIO COURSE FRIDAY 3 MARCH 20th – 21st January 9pm - 11pm Explore silk-screen printing over a weekend course with textile Artist Nicola Henley. GERRY GUTHERIE & BAND W www.nicolahenley.com CO. CLARE 11.15pm - 1.15am 12 O’Clock Hills PATRICK FEENEY & BAND 8KM DAWN WALK & Bunratty Late night session with 28th January MICHAEL SEXTON You are invited to join the 8km Dawn Chorus COUNTRY SHANNONSIDE Walk up the 12 O’ Clock Hills followed by a full WINTER MUSIC Irish breakfast in the Pumphouse. SATURDAY 4 MARCH F MUSIC Afternoon Jive Workshop with 12 O’Clock Hills FESTIVAL PADRAIG THE DANCER 19th – 23rd January WEEKEND 9pm - 11pm Visit the 18th annual winter music festival with over 80 events, 20 venues, 10 genres, JOHN MCNICHOLL & BAND concerts, sessions, set dancing and poetry. 3-5 MARCH 2017 11.15pm - 1.15am W www.wmw.ie DECLAN NERNEY & BAND Ennistymon Two nights package for €195pps includes: Late night session with Miltown Malbay STEP TO THE WEST 27th – 29th January Two nights B&B, one fourcourse MICHAEL SEXTON dinner, entry to all shows. CHERISH THE LADIES Enjoy a weekend of set dancing, trad sessions only Ennis Stay a third night for & FRIENDS IN CONCERT and workshops in the Falls Hotel. SUNDAY 5 MARCH 20th January RUN CLARE RACE 1: an additional €30pps! €195 W www.fallshotel.ie Complimentary access to our Farewell Afternoon Dance with World renowned ‘Cherish The Ladies’ headline 5KM RESOLUTION RUN PPS swimming pool and fitness club. MICHAEL SEXTON & PJ MURRIHY an unique evening of traditional Irish music in the 28th January Church in Miltown Malbay. Friends on the evening Run from 5km to 10 miles in 4 months as part include Luka Bloom, The Céilí Band, PJ of the Run Clare series. Race starts in Lees Road Murrihy, Brid O’Donoughue and many more. Amenity Park. 065 707 1004 [email protected] www.fallshotel.ie F Miltown Malbay Community Centre W www.eamonmoloney10k.ie 6 February 9 www.oac.ie www.oac.ie W Miltown Malbay Miltown ANNUAL 5TH CONCERTINA CRUINNIÚ February 19th – 17th A weekend packed full of concertina classes, recitals, lectures and concertina workshops.repair www.burrenbeo.com W Burrenbeo presents heritage interesting an talk from an expert speaker. Various Locations ThroughoutVarious the Burren 8th February 8th WINTER TEATALKS www.burrenbeo.com www.irishseedsavers.ie W W Enjoy free admission week all to the gardens its natural, built and cultural heritage is invited to join a guided walk of the Burren. Scarriff Various locations throughoutVarious the Burren and orchards. and Anyone with an interest the in Burren and GARDEN’ WEEK 5th February February 5th IRISH SAVERS SEED HERITAGE WALK BURRENBEO BURRENBEO 7th – 12th February 12th – 7th ‘LOVE YOUR YOUR ‘LOVE www.doolinfestivals.ie W Doolin Doolin DOOLIN WRITERS’ WEEKEND – 5th3rd February An eclectic mix of workshops, readings, music and food and has something for every level of writer and lovers of literature alike. www.burrencollege.ie/college/gallery W Ballyvaughan in thein Gallery at the Burren College of Art. Visit an exhibition emerging by Irish artists BURREN COLLEGE ART OF EXHIBITION 2nd – 24th 2nd February ARTIST RESIDENCY’ ARTIST RESIDENCY’ ‘EMERGING IRISH ‘EMERGING www.armadahotel.com [email protected] www.hoteldoolin.ie E W W Doolin Doolin Ennis Enjoy the atmosphere of an old style bar while Doolin for a live traditional music session. music traditional live a for Doolin pub and enjoy a free live trad session. Spanish Point Spanish Visit an award winning traditional Irish music enjoying the sounds of live traditional music or ballad singing. You are invited toYou visit Fitzpatrick’s Pub, Hotel Every Saturday Night Every Saturday & Sunday Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday Saturday, Every Friday, & Monday from 9.30pm & Monday FAWL’S RAILWAY BAR RAILWAY FAWL’S LIVE TRAD SESSION FITZPATRICK’S FITZPATRICK’S LIVE MUSIC SESSION LIVE MUSIC JOHNNY BURKE’S JOHNNY TRAD SESSION www.kilshannyhouse.ie www.kilshannyhouse.ie www.durtynellys.ie www.durtynellys.ie www.glor.ie W W W Kilshanny Kilshanny Bunratty Ennis Eoin O’Neill and guests welcome you to join If you music, like theatre, comedy and visual art, in thein music and craic Kilshanny in House. features top acts throughout as well the year, check out website glór’s for a programme that as the best touring Irish theatre. You are invited toYou join great a music session GLÓR SESSION Every Friday Night Every Night, 9.30pm Every Night, WEEKLY EVENTS EVENTSWEEKLY WEEKLY 7 nightsweek. a MUSIC NIGHT NIGHTLY MUSIC DURTY NELLY’S NELLY’S DURTY Throughout February TRADITIONAL TRADITIONAL February February 11 www.corofintradfest.com W 27th – 5th February March Visit for intimatean festival of traditional music and song featuring concerts, workshops, recitals and a huge sessions. pub of number Corofin Corofin COROFIN TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL www.glor.ie W Ennis based on the tragic story of Ellen Hanley. 28th March February – 2nd The Ennis Players presents this Irish melodrama THE BAWN COLLEEN www.michorussellweekend.ie W Doolin Doolin RUSSELL MEMORIAL WEEKEND – 27th23rd February A weekend of music, song and dance played out the in local pubs and community centre. www.eamonmoloney10k.ie W Enjoy this classic coastal run the in beautiful Quilty setting of Quilty. RUN CLARERUN RACE 2: 26th February 26th MICHAEL EGAN 5 MILE

www.bunrattychess.com W BUNRATTY BUNRATTY INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL CHESS February 19th – 17th This festival the friendliest is International Chess Festival the in World. www.clare.ie Bunratty W website for more information. more for website Various Locations ThroughoutVarious Clare many special romantic events organised. Visit the Visit Day and Clare join one in of the on Valentine’s 14th February 14th VALENTINE’S DAY VALENTINE’S Between Killaloe the Waters, Ennis MarketEnnis Market Farmers Killaloe Chapel Lane Market Market Lane Chapel Clarecastle Village Market Chapel Lane, Ennis Abbey Hall Abbey The Market, Ennis Saturday 10am–5pm Second Sunday 11am–3pm Saturday 9am–4pm 11am–3pm Sunday Roslevan ShoppingCentre, ENNIS ENNIS Farmers Market Farmers ENNIS MarketEnnis Scarriff Community Market Shannon Market Market Shannon Sky Court Shopping Centre Car Park Sustenance, Scarriff The Market, ENNIS Friday 11am–4pm Friday 10.30am–3pm Friday 8am–2pm 8am–2pm Friday 9am–4pm Friday 24th February 10th February

[email protected] [email protected] E Chapel O’Keeffe’s Pub Gates, 24thShanaglish February Whelan’s Pub Highway Inn Highway Cooraclare Feakle 11th February Shortt’s Bar Crusheen 15th February Ennis Grove Bar & Restaurant, Roslevan Kilshanny 5thKilshanny February Kilshanny House Spancilhill 3rd February Duggan’s Pub Shannon 1st February Wolfe Tones GAA Clubhouse Everyone welcome to join an to welcome join Everyone evening of song & storytelling 10 WEEKLY EVENTS March

Ennis Doolin GLÓR FITZPATRICK’S Throughout March TRAD SESSION If you like music, theatre, comedy and visual art, Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday check out glór’s website for a programme that features top acts throughout the year, as well & Monday from 9.30pm as the best touring Irish theatre. You are invited to visit Fitzpatrick’s Pub, Hotel Doolin for a live traditional music session. W www.glor.ie VISIT! EXPERIENCE! ENJOY! W www.hoteldoolin.ie THE MANY EVENTS @ AILLWEE THROUGHOUT 2017 Bunratty DURTY NELLY’S Ennis MUSIC SESSION FAWL’S RAILWAY BAR SUNDAY LIVE TRAD SESSION 29th October Every Night from 9.30pm Weekends from 24th November - 22nd December 2017 You are invited to join a great music session Every Saturday Night 2017 7 nights a week. Visit an award winning traditional Irish music EASTER SUNDAY pub and enjoy a free live trad session. 16th APRIL 2017 W www.durtynellys.ie E [email protected] Kilshanny TRADITIONAL Spanish Point MUSIC NIGHT JOHNNY BURKE’S Every Friday Night LIVE MUSIC SESSION Eoin O’Neill and guests welcome you to join Every Saturday & Sunday Open Daily - for Guided Cave Tours and Flying Displays at our Birds of Prey Centre in the music and craic in Kilshanny House. Enjoy the atmosphere of an old style bar while enjoying the sounds of live traditional music W www.kilshannyhouse.ie or ballad singing. Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, Ireland • 065 7077036 • www.aillweecave.ie W www.armadahotel.com March 15

www.westclaredramafestivaldoonbeg.com www.burrenbeo.com W W Doonbeg its natural, built and cultural heritage is invited the country, as as well local groups who are to join a guided walk of the Burren. Various locations throughoutVarious the Burren seeking nomination to the Open and Confined are performed amateur by groups from around all All-Ireland Finals. Anyone with an interest the in Burren and 56TH WEST56TH CLARE Three act plays Irish by and International writers 5th March HERITAGE WALK DRAMA FESTIVAL BURRENBEO BURRENBEO 4th – 13th March www.ennisbookclubfestival.com W Ennis ENNIS BOOK FESTIVAL CLUB – 5th3rd March The Ennis Book Club Festival is a unique mix of readings, discussion, comedy and chat in friendliest towns. Ireland’s of one www.fallshotel.ie W Ennistymon dancing is promised at the Falls Hotel. A fantastic weekend of livecountry music and jive COUNTRY MUSIC WEEKENDMUSIC 3rd – 5th3rd March www.corofintradfest.com W Corofin Corofin COROFIN TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL 27th – 5th February March Visit Corofin for intimatean festival of traditional music and song featuring concerts, workshops, recitals and a huge sessions. pub of number www.glor.ie W Ennis based on the tragic story of Ellen Hanley. 28th March February – 2nd The Ennis Players presents this Irish melodrama THE BAWN COLLEEN Ennis MarketEnnis Chapel Lane Market Market Lane Chapel Clarecastle Village Market Chapel Lane, Ennis Abbey Hall Abbey The Market, Ennis Saturday 10am–5pm Second Sunday 11am–3pm Saturday 9am–4pm Roslevan Shopping Centre, Ennis Farmers Market Farmers Kilrush Market Farmers Ennis MarketEnnis Shannon Market Market Shannon Scarriff Community Market Sky Court Shopping Centre Car Park Sustenance, Scarriff The Market, Ennis The Square, Kilrush Friday 10.30am–3pm 10.30am–3pm Friday Friday 11am–4pm Friday 8am–2pm Friday Friday 9am–4pm Thursday 9am–2pm 3rd March 10th March

[email protected] [email protected] E Chapel O’Keeffe’s Pub Gates, 31stShanaglish March Whelan’s Pub Highway Inn Highway Cooraclare 31st March Feakle 11th March Shortt’s Bar Crusheen 15th March Ennis Grove Bar & Restaurant, Roslevan Kilshanny 5thMarch Kilshanny Kilshanny House Spancilhill Duggan’s Pub Shannon 1st March Wolfe Tones GAA Clubhouse Everyone welcome to join an to welcome join Everyone evening of song & storytelling 14 March 17 www.clarecoco.ie W Kilrush Horse and pony traders position themselves about themselves position traders Horse pony and the Market Square while traders Frances line Street all readyall to make a sale. 27th March HORSE FAIR TRADITIONAL TRADITIONAL www.irishseedsavers.ie W basket making, herbal remedy making, cider to choose from, such as creating an orchard, Scarriff making, mushroom foraging and many more. SPRING WORKSHOP 25th – 26th March The workshops offer a range of full-day courses IRISH SEED SAVERS IRISH SAVERS SEED WEEKEND www.loophead.ie www.eamonmoloney10k.ie W W Ennis Enjoy a beautiful urban run the in setting of Ennis Town. Carrigaholt the very best West in Clare & Loop Head culture, art and heritage. Over the weekend Carrigaholt showcase will RUN CLARERUN RACE 3: CARRIGAHOLT CARRIGAHOLT CULTURAL WEEKEND 17th – 19th March 25th March EAMON MOLONEY 10K Other villages and towns hosting parades include (dates / times TBC on www.clare.ie): Carrigaholt Doolin Ennistymon Kilfenora Killaloe Scarriff/ Shannon to see full list to parades see of ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADES DAY PATRICK’S ST. Doonbeg - 2pm Doonbeg 17th March: 17th Ennis - 11am - 12 noon Sixmilebridge - 12.30pm Killaloe/Ballina - 2.30pm Kilrush - 3pm March 19th Visit www.clare.ie

www.burrenbeo.com www.irishseedsavers.ie W W Burrenbeo presents heritage interesting an talk from an expert speaker. to enjoy the Seasonal Café and Cob Pizza Oven. Scarriff Various Locations ThroughoutVarious the Burren Come along to share your seeds or just come 8th March SEED SHARESEED SUNDAY 5th March IRISH SEED SAVERS IRISH SAVERS SEED WINTER TEA TALKS 16 WEEKLY EVENTS April

Ennis Kilshanny Spanish Point GLÓR TRADITIONAL JOHNNY BURKE’S Throughout April MUSIC NIGHT LIVE MUSIC SESSION If you like music, theatre, comedy and visual art, Every Friday Night Every Saturday & Sunday check out glór’s website for a programme that Eoin O’Neill and guests welcome you to join Enjoy the atmosphere of an old style bar while features top acts throughout the year, as well in the music and craic in Kilshanny House. enjoying the sounds of live traditional music as the best touring Irish theatre. W www.kilshannyhouse.ie or ballad singing. W www.glor.ie W www.armadahotel.com Doolin Throughout the Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark FITZPATRICK’S TASTE THE BURREN TRAD SESSION FOOD TRAIL Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday Weekly & Monday from 9.30pm Take part in a series of food themed events You are invited to visit Fitzpatrick’s Pub, ideal for families and friends to enjoy. Hotel Doolin for a live traditional music session. W www.burren.ie/food W www.hoteldoolin.ie

Bunratty Ennis DURTY NELLY’S FAWL’S RAILWAY BAR MUSIC SESSION LIVE TRAD SESSION Every Night from 9.30pm Every Saturday Night You are invited to join a great music session Visit an award winning traditional Irish music 7 nights a week. pub and enjoy a free live trad session. W www.durtynellys.ie E [email protected] April 21 www.nicolahenley.com www.eamonmoloney10k.ie W W Tuamgraney TEXTILE STUDIO COURSE 8th – 9th April Explore printing silk-screen over a weekend course with textile Artist Nicola Henley. CLARERUN RACE 4: MURPHYSONNY MILE MEMORIAL 10 9th April Challenge scenic mile yourself Burren to a 10 run. Blossom Harp Festival F Tuamgraney HARP& BLOSSOM FESTIVAL DANCING SET 7th – 9th April Enjoy a weekend of workshops, céilithe, concerts and sessions honouring the Harp and Set Dancing. www.kincoratradweekend.com W www.burrenbeo.com Killaloe TRADKINCORA FESTIVAL 6th – 9th April The festival offers comprehensive a programme of traditional Irish music concerts, dance nós sean workshops, recitals; sessions, workshops and céilithe, Pipe Band parade and the popular 'Rolling Session'. Wave W Various locations throughoutVarious theBurren BURRENBEO HERITAGE WALK 2nd April Anyone with an interest the in Burren and its natural, built and cultural heritage is invited to join a guided walk of the Burren. Ennis MarketEnnis Market Farmers Ennistymon ArtsBurren & Crafts Clarecastle Village Market Chapel Lane Market Market Lane Chapel Chapel Lane, Ennis Village Hall, Ballyvaughan Hall, Village Abbey Hall Abbey The Market, Ennis Town Square, Ennistymon Second Sunday 11am–3pm Saturday 10am–5pm Saturday 9am–4pm Saturday 10am–2pm Sunday 10am–6pm Roslevan Shopping Centre, Ennis Kilrush Farmers Market Farmers Kilrush Market Farmers Ennis MarketEnnis Shannon Market Market Shannon Scarriff Community Market Sky Court Shopping Centre Car Park Sustenance, Scarrif The Market, Ennis The Square, Kilrush Friday 10.30am–3pm 10.30am–3pm Friday Friday 11am–4pm Friday 8am–2pm Friday Friday 9am–4pm Thursday 9am–2pm 19th April 15th April

[email protected] [email protected] E Chapel O’Keeffe’s Pub Gates, 28th AprilShanaglish Whelan’s Pub O‘Donohue’s PubO‘Donohue’s Cooraclare 28th April Crusheen Inn Highway SongFanore Night 21st April Feakle Shortt’s Bar Spancilhill 7thApril Duggan’s Pub Shannon 5th April Wolfe Tones GAA Clubhouse Kilshanny 2ndKilshanny April Kilshanny House Everyone welcome to join an to welcome join Everyone evening of song & storytelling 20 April 23

Easter Events Easter www.shannonheritage.com www.activeennis.ie W W 17th April A great day of activities for the all family including face painting, puppet show and lots more! Ennis ACTIVE ENNIS LEISURE COMPLEX EASTER KIDS’ ACTIVITY CAMP Bunratty EASTER BUNRATTYAT CASTLE & FOLK PARK 17th – 21st April Swimming and Activity Camp for kids aged years. 5 - 10 www.aillweecave.ie W www.burrencollege.ie/college/gallery Ballyvaughan Ballyvaughan 3,000 AILLWEE THE CADBURY CRÈME EGG HUNT 16th April lotsEgg hunt- of fun and games promised Onfor the the all day 3,000 family. Cadbury Crème Eggs are hidden with care around the grounds. W Ballyvaughan OF COLLEGE BURREN ART POSTGRADUATE SHOW 15th – 28th April Visit an exhibition featuring work BCA by MFA students the in Gallery at the Burren College of Art. Easter Events Easter www.vandeleurwalledgarden.ie www.moherfarm.ie W W Kilrush VANDELEUR WALLED GARDEN EASTER FUN 15th April – 16th Join the in Easter fun with activities suitable years. for children aged 3 – 11 EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA HILL MOHER FARM OPEN AT 15th – 17th April Easter at Moher Hill Farm is when the bunnies take centre stage. This is a perfect time to visit the farm as the all animals are keen to show off their young. Easter Events www.nevsailwatersports.com W Kilkee NEVSAIL’S EASTER HUNT EGG AWARE AIDIN OF 15th April Annual fundraiser for AWARE with lots of games, singing, jumping, digging and fun map reading. www.pilgimpath.ie W Ennis / DYSERT DRUMCLIFFE WALK PATH PILGRIM 15th April, 10am Join a pilgrim in walk as part of National Pilgrim Paths Week - walking the in footsteps of the ancestors.

www.vandeleurwalledgarden.ie W Kilrush VANDELEUR WALLED GARDEN EASTER CRAFT FAIR & PLANT SALE 14th April yourself for EasterTreat at the Art & Craft Fair and support local artists and craft workers.

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www.nevsailwatersports.com W EASTER CAMP Action, fun and adventure guaranteed for boys years.and girls aged 6 – 16 WATERSPORTS WATERSPORTS 10th – 21st April NEVSAIL Kilkee 22 April 25 Irish Best Beard & Moustache Championships  F Corofin Corofin BEARD BEST IRISH & MOUSTACHE CHAMPIONSHIPS 29th April Come along to St Patrick’s Hall for the 5th annual competition, where mightiest Ireland’s beards battle for All-Ireland titles multiple in categories.championship www.lahinchartgallery.com Pike Angling Competition Corofin F W Corofin PIKE ANGLING COMPETITION 29th April, 11am – 5pm Corofin’s Annual Pike Competition takes place on Lake . ART EXHIBITION: ARTISTS THREE IRISH WEST THE PAINT 28th April May – 14th Pop Lahinch into Kenny’s Art Gallery to view the work of three Irish Artists as they ‘Paint the West’. www.loophead.ie www.tedtours.com/festival W W TED FATHER FESTIVAL 28th April – 1st May A festival taking of things all Father Ted place actual in locations from the series. Loop Head HEADLOOP FESTIVAL WALKING 28th April – 1st May Be part of a four day festival of amazing walks around Loop Head. www.festivaloffinn.com W www.burrenlawschool.org COROFIN FESTIVAL OF FINN 27th April – 1st May The Festival of Finn offers a large varied programme of events with somethingfor enjoy. to the family all W Ballyvaughan BURREN SCHOOL LAW 28th – 30th April The Burren Law School to aims recreate the tradition of legal learning associated with the Brehon Law Schools, allowing the past to illuminate the present what in promises to be a stimulating and entertainingweekend.

www.kilfenoraclare.com W KILFENORA TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 21st – 24th April Enjoy concerts, céilithe, the legendary Kilfenora pub sessions andan open-air Céilí Kilfenora fabulous the by appearance Band the in all setting of the historic village and home of Irish Kilfenora. céilí, Kilfenora

www.consairtin.ie W Visit a festival celebrating the concertina with concerts, workshops, instrument expo, sessions. and recitals classes, 21st – 23rd April21st – 23rd Ennis CONSAIRTÍN, THE NATIONAL CONCERTINA CONVENTION 24 SEEING IS

Corofin Ennis MYTHS & LEGENDS Corofin CLARE BELIEVING BUS TOUR 29th April ANNUAL WORLD GARDEN An informal tour of some local sites associated STONE THROWING with myths, legends and local historical characters. FESTIVAL Includes stop for tea and scones at Dysart O’Dea CHAMPIONSHIPS 30th April Castle. 30th April Clare Garden Festival hosts an extensive Corofin hosts the 18th World Series at Campbell’s F Myths & Legends Tour Garden & Food Fair of over 60 stalls and Yard/An Cupán Tae Restaurant. World titles for men an impressive programme of garden talks. and ladies to be contested so make sure you have Carrigaholt a go. W www.claregardenfestival.com CARRIGAHOLT W www.festivaloffinn.com OYSTER FESTIVAL 29th April – 1st May DOONAHA FORT SEA Combining two fine traditions of oysters and BATTERY GUIDED TOUR traditional music, this weekend plays host 30th April to over twenty free live music sessions, music Take a tour of the local Napoleonic Sea Battery workshops, oyster opening, oyster eating at Doonaha Fort, guided walk around the fort and competitions, street food and much more. understand the strategic importance of the area in the early 1800’s. W www.loophead.ie E [email protected] 26 May 29 www.lahinchartgallery.com www.clarelibrary.ie/arts Retreat Outdoor Burren F W W Various Locations Various BEALTAINE May 31st – 1st Bealtaine, the national festival celebrating creativity olderin age takes place throughoutthe county and includes exhibitions, concerts, talks and performances. Point Spanish BURREN RETREAT OUTDOOR 5th – 7th May An opportunity to walk mindfully on the unique landscape, visit sacred sites, ponder the wisdom of the ancient monks and take time to admire the beauty of the rare flora for which the Burren famous.is Lahinch ART EXHIBITION: ARTISTS THREE IRISH WEST THE PAINT 28th April May – 14th Pop Lahinch into Kenny’s Art Gallery to view the work of three Irish Artists as they ‘Paint the West’. www.festivaloffinn.com  www.loophead.ie www.tedtours.com/festival W W W The Festival of Finn offers a large varied programme of events with something for the all enjoy. to family Loop Head HEADLOOP FESTIVAL WALKING 28th April – 1st May Be part of a four day festival of amazing walks around Loop Head. Lisdoonvarna TED FATHER FESTIVAL 28th April – 1st May A festival taking of things all Father Ted place in actual locations from the series. COROFIN FESTIVAL OF FINN 27th April – 1st May [email protected] www.armadahotel.com E W Ennis Enjoy the atmosphere of an old style bar while pub and enjoy a free live trad session. Spanish Point Spanish Visit an award winning traditional Irish music enjoying the soundsof live traditional music or ballad singing. EverySaturday Night Every Saturday & Sunday FAWL’S RAILWAY BAR RAILWAY FAWL’S LIVE TRAD SESSION LIVE MUSIC SESSION LIVE MUSIC JOHNNY BURKE’S JOHNNY www.kilshannyhouse.ie www.kilshannyhouse.ie www.kilshannyhouse.ie www.kilshannyhouse.ie www.durtynellys.ie W W W Kilshanny Kilshanny Bunratty Kilshanny History and habitat weave together on this House. Eoin O’Neill and guests welcomeyou to join in thein music and craic Kilshanny in House. guided walk, followed lunch by at Kilshanny You are invited toYou join a great music session Every Friday, 11am Every Friday, Every Friday Night Every Night, from 9.30pm Every Night, 7 nightsweek. a MUSIC NIGHT MUSIC SESSION DURTY NELLY’S NELLY’S DURTY FLORA, FAUNA & FOLKLORE & FOLKLORE TRADITIONAL TRADITIONAL

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W www.irishseedsavers.ie Ballyvaughan BURREN CLARE MARATHON CHALLENGE 27th May A road, green road and trail challenge across the beautiful scenic Burren. W Scarriff Scarriff IRISH SAVERS SEED PLANT SHARE SUNDAY 28th May Bring your surplusseeds, plants, seedlings and shrubs to exchange or take a tour of the apple blossom orchards. www.killaloemusicfestival.com www.burrengeopark.ie Killaloe W W Burren National Park National Burren BURREN THE ROCKS 26th – 28th May The Burren Rocks Festival celebrates one of mostIreland’s intriguing landscapes – The Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark. Discover the fascinating landmarks and important geological sites the in Burren National Park. KILLALOE CHAMBER FESTIVAL MUSIC 26th– 28th May St. Cathedral Flannan’s Killaloein be will home to three glorious days of chamber music. www.fleadhnua.com www.mountshannonarts.net W W Ennis FLEADH NUA 21st 29th – May Visit Ennis to enjoy an 8 day festival of concerts, more. much and dancing set sessions, singing, INISCEALTRA ARTS OF FESTIVAL – 5th25th June May The 22nd annual Mountshannon Arts Festival toaims be a transformative experience for the village and those all who take part, with something for everyone including music, workshops. and art,street exhibitions www.burreninbloom.com www.clarewalks.com www.cnocnagaoithe.com W W W East & MID CLARE CLARE LTD. WALKS FESTIVAL WALKING 20th – 21st May A new walking festival hosted Clare by Walks Ltd. with guided walks on the East Clare and . Tulla TULLA TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL MUSIC 19th – 21st May A weekend traditional music festival filled with CDworkshops, launches, concerts, céilithe, singing and music sessions and fiddle competitions. Burren Throughout the BLOOM IN BURREN 19th May – 31st Why not visit the Burren and enjoy festival a to celebrate the unique biodiversity of this special area.

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www.clarecomhaltas.net www.clarecomhaltas.net W AN CHLÁIR AN Kilrush FLEADH CHEOIL – 25th23rd June A festival of music, song and dance competitions qualifications for to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. 12 O’Clock Hills F 12 O’Clock12 Hills 8KM SUMMER WALK SOLSTICE 24th June are invited toYou join the 8km Summer Solstice Clock O’ Hills followed up Walk the 12 a funby BBQ. www.loophead.ie www.spancilhillfair.com W W Cross Village TRADITIONAL CROSS WEEKENDMUSIC – 25th23rd June Enjoy a weekend of traditional music and dance thein village of Cross. Spancilhill FAIR SPANCILHILL 23rd June Visit Spancilhill Fair to watch the traditional way of buying and horses. selling There also will be plenty of fun and entertainment including face painting and a multitude of other activities for enjoy. to the family all

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W TASTE THE LOOP TASTE 11th June This isan opportunity to taste the products of the Loop Head Food Circle and enjoy the ambience of Kilkee Strand. Kilkee www.burreninspire.ie www.burreninspire.ie W 14th June, 10am Join an inspirational pilgrimage on to celebrate day. the patron’s Doolin Doolin CAOMHAN’S DAY PATTERN 38 Doonaha DOONAHA FORT SEA BATTERY GUIDED TOUR 25th June Take a tour of the local Napoleonic Sea Battery at Doonaha Fort, guided walk around the fort and understand the strategic importance of the area in the early 1800’s. E [email protected] Kilkee A World Class HELL OF THE Kilrush Spanish Point VISITOR EXPERIENCE WEST TRIATHLON SUMMER CRAFT FAIR FESTIVAL OF 24th June & PLANT SALE Sign up for the challenge or come and watch 28th June MUSIC & SET men and women challenge their endurance Celebrate Summer by attending the Summer Art and ability in one of the toughest events on & Craft Fair and Plant Sale at the Vandeleur Walled DANCING the peninsula. AT ARMADA HOTEL Garden. Best time to visit is after 4pm for W www.loophead.ie W www.vandeleurwalledgarden.ie 30th June – 9th July Join in on the 10 day programme of céilithe, • Guaranteed Entry Scarriff pub sessions, set dancing sessions and Killaloe country music dancing which coincides • Great Photo Opportunities IRISH SEED SAVERS with the Willie Clancy Week in nearby SUMMER WORKSHOP FÉILE BRIAN Miltown Malbay. • Magical Sunsets WEEKEND BORÚ W www.armadahotel.com • No Crowds 24th – 25th June • Kids Go Free The workshops offer a range of full-day courses 29th June – 2nd July to choose from, such as creating an orchard, An annual family fun festival commemorating • Open until 9pm in July & August basket making, herbal remedy making, cider Ireland's Greatest High King, Brian Ború, making, mushroom foraging and many more. in his native place. W www.irishseedsavers.ie W www.feilebrianboru.com Co. Clare, Ireland. E: [email protected] United Nations Burren and Educational, Scientific and Cliffs of Moher T: +353 65 7086141 www.cliffsofmoher.ie Cultural Organization UNESCO Global Geopark

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Ennis Throughout the Burren Spanish Point GLÓR & Cliffs of Moher Geopark JOHNNY BURKE’S Far away has Throughout August TASTE THE BURREN LIVE MUSIC SESSION If you like music, theatre, comedy and visual art, FOOD TRAIL Every Night check out glór’s website for a programme that Weekly Enjoy the atmosphere of an old style bar while features top acts throughout the year, as well Take part in a series of food themed events enjoying the sounds of live traditional music never been closer... as the best touring Irish theatre. ideal for families and friends to enjoy. or ballad singing. W www.glor.ie DAILY DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM THE US, UK AND EUROPE, W www.burren.ie/food W www.armadahotel.com Choose as your gateway to Ireland’s beautiful west coast. Ennis Doolin Kilshanny ACTIVE ENNIS LEISURE COMPLEX SUMMER KIDS’ FITZPATRICK’S FLORA, FAUNA ACTIVITY CAMP TRAD SESSION & FOLKLORE Weekly Every Night, from 7.30pm Every Friday, 11am You are invited to visit Fitzpatrick’s Pub, Hotel History and habitat weave together on this Swimming and Activity Camp for kids aged Doolin for a nightly live traditional music session. guided walk, followed by lunch at Kilshanny 5-10 years. W www.hoteldoolin.ie House. W www.activeennis.ie W www.kilshannyhouse.ie

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[email protected] [email protected] E Whelan’s Pub Chapel O’Keeffe’s Pub Gates, 25th August Shanaglish Crusheen Inn Highway Cooraclare Feakle Shortt’s Bar Kilshanny 6thKilshanny August Kilshanny House Wolfe Tones GAA Clubhouse Spancilhill 4th August Duggan’s Pub 2nd August Shannon 2nd Everyone welcome to join an to welcome join Everyone evening of song & storytelling 50 August 53 www.loophead.ie W Carrigaholt Carrigaholt CARRIGAHOLT FAMILY FESTIVAL 17th – 20th August This is a fantastic four day fun filledfestival with music, drama, dance, heritage, country sports and plenty of fun. It is a unique and welcoming nine-day festival venues in perform drawing during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2017, to lovers all and would-be lovers of traditionalmusic. thousands to savour the experience of a lifetime. with up to2,000 seater capacity, while music resounds seewill renowned traditional artists from home and abroad across the county quaint medieval streets. town’s finestone of Clare’s balladeers, the late Robbie McMahon, The festival has a strong family appeal but reaches out ‘The Fleadh immortalised down Ennis,’ in the in song by www.fleadhcheoil.ie W be hosted once Ennis again in and County Clare, under Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the greatest world’s highest standard, learn from themasters at Scoil Éigse, the auspices of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. People travel from parts all of Ireland and overseas to compete at the narratives and performances, join impromptu in street celebration of traditional Irish music,song and dance, will sessions and share the in fun and festivities. attend electrifying concerts and recitals, absorb cultural 13th – 21st August Ennis HÉIREANN NA FLEADH CHEOIL Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann na Cheoil Fleadh www.burrencollege.ie/workshops W Ballyvaughan SUMMER ART WORKSHOP 14th – 18th August Burren College of Art offers week-long workshops drawing,in painting and photography taught localby professional artists. www.vandeleurwalledgarden.ie www.loophead.ie W W Kilrush ART & CRAFTLÚNASA WITH PLANT SALEFAIR 13th August Celebrate Summer attending by the Lúnasa Art & Craft Fair and Plant Sale at the Vandeleur Walled Garden and of a 20% avail discount on plants. all Kilkee SWIM KILKEE BAY August 12th Set yourself the challenge of swimming the bay thein beautiful Victorian town of Kilkee or simply watch fromthe Strand. www.feaklefestival.ie W www.doonbeginfo.com Feakle FEAKLE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL MUSIC TRADITIONAL 9th August – 14th A fabulous festival of music, song and dance with concerts, céilís, workshops, singing and sessions,music recitals, poetry readings, storytelling,children’s nature walks and cultural talks. W Doonbeg DOONBEG REGATTA CURRACH August 7th Races consist of 3 Hand, Fear & Bean, U.18, Naomhóg and Parish. Bouncing castle and refreshments be will provided.

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F www.burrenbeo.com www.lahinchartgallery.com OF FUN Visit a fantastic festival of fun for the all family including pig racing, parade, vintage rally and field day. FESTIVAL FESTIVAL 4th – 7th August Kilmihil W W 6th August Anyone with an interest the in Burren and its natural, built and cultural heritage is invited to join a guided walk of the Burren. Various locations throughoutVarious the Burren BURRENBEO HERITAGE WALK 5th – 13th August Pop Lahinch into Kenny’s Art Gallery to view the art exhibition ‘Local Landscapes’. Lahinch ART EXHIBITION: LANDSCAPES LOCAL 52 August 55 www.vandeleurwalledgarden.ie www.shannonheritage.com W W Bunratty A NATION OF SHAPING August 27th Enjoy a fun day at Bunratty Folk Park combining a number of activities including living history, archery and falconry. Kilrush FUN SUMMER OF END KIDS WITH PLANTFOR SALE 26th– 27th August Before the Summer ends visit Vandeleur Walled Garden with the kids andenjoy puppets, magic, raffle swallowing, sword tricks, juggling, circus and more. www.irelandxo.com/Ireland/Clare/ Tulla-Clare www.nellgalvin.ie www.doolinfestivals.ie W W W Doolin CRAFTDOOLIN BEER FESTIVAL & ROOTS 25th – 27th August This festival combines the best roots acts from around the country and abroad, top craft beers and local artisan food to make it the ultimate end of summer Hooley. Tulla TULLA WEEKEND WELCOMES THE OF 25th – 27th August Weekend of the Welcomes’ invites‘Tulla Diaspora membersall of the to visit Tulla the parish during the weekend and take part variousin events. Moyasta CROTTYGALVIN FESTIVAL MUSIC 25th – 27th August Joinon in weekend a of traditional music and dance on the banks of the Shannon. www.burrencollege.ie/workshops W Ballyvaughan SUMMER ART WORKSHOP 21st 25th – August Burren College of Art offers week-long workshops drawing,in painting and photography taught localby professional artists. www.heritageweek.ie W [email protected] HERITAGE WEEK HERITAGE 19th – 27th August Heritage Week celebrates our built, natural and cultural heritage with over 90 events across Clare. Various Locations Various E Doonaha SEA FORT DOONAHA BATTERY GUIDED TOUR August 20th a tour of the localTake Napoleonic Sea Battery at Doonaha Fort, guided walk around the fort and understand the strategic importance of the area thein early 1800’s.

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Ennis Bunratty Kilshanny GLÓR DURTY NELLY’S TRADITIONAL Throughout September MUSIC SESSION MUSIC NIGHT If you like music, theatre, comedy and visual art, Every Night, from 9.30pm Every Friday Night LOOP HEAD LIGHTHOUSE check out glór’s website for a programme that You are invited to join a great music session Eoin O’Neill and guests welcome you to join features top acts throughout the year, as well 7 nights a week. in the music and craic in Kilshanny House. as the best touring Irish theatre. W www.durtynellys.ie W www.kilshannyhouse.ie W The enchanting Loop Head Lighthouse is located www.glor.ie at the tip of the Loop Head Peninsula which is the Spanish Point Ennis furthest point west on the Clare coastline. Throughout the Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark JOHNNY BURKE’S FAWL’S RAILWAY BAR The wild and rugged Atlantic coastline, contrasting sharply with the sheltered Shannon TASTE THE BURREN LIVE MUSIC SESSION LIVE TRAD SESSION Estuary, truly sets a breathtaking backdrop FOOD TRAIL Every Night Every Saturday Night to this lighthouse. Weekly Enjoy the atmosphere of an old style bar while Visit an award winning traditional Irish music enjoying the sounds of live traditional music pub and enjoy a free live trad session. Take part in a series of food themed events or ballad singing. ideal for families and friends to enjoy. E [email protected] W www.armadahotel.com W www.burren.ie/food Spanish Point Kilshanny ADMISSION Doolin JOHNNY BURKE’S FLORA, FAUNA ADULTS €5 OPENING TIMES CONTACT FITZPATRICK’S LIVE MUSIC SESSION CHILDREN €2 16 MAR-5 NOV 00 353 65 68 46429 TRAD SESSION & FOLKLORE Every Saturday & Sunday Every Night, from 7.30pm Every Friday, 11am Enjoy the atmosphere of an old style bar while FAMILY TICKET €12 10AM-6PM EVERY DAY WWW.LOOPHEAD.IE History and habitat weave together on this enjoying the sounds of live traditional music You are invited to visit Fitzpatrick’s Pub, Hotel guided walk, followed by lunch at Kilshanny or ballad singing. Doolin for a nightly live traditional music session. House. W www.armadahotel.com W www.hoteldoolin.ie W www.kilshannyhouse.ie September 59 www.burrenpeakswalkingfestival.com W www.irishseedsavers.ie The Burren The PEAKSBURREN WALKING FESTIVAL 8th – 10th September Choice of different graded guided walks thein Burren. W A taste of the of Orchards the Tour’ is a ‘Tasting Seed Irish Savers. at varieties mid-season Scarriff IRISH SAVERS SEED THE OF TASTES – MID ORCHARDS SEASON VARIETIES 8th – 9th September www.burrenbeo.com www.borutriclub.com W W Killaloe PIER TRI CLUB BORU SWIM NIGHT BEER TO 8th September Swim from the Lock Gates at the top of the canal Killaloein down under the bridge and out between the waters lit glo by sticks! (Distance ofapprox. 600m) Various locations throughoutVarious theBurren HERITAGE BURRENBEO WALK September 3rd Anyone with an interest the in Burren and its natural, built and cultural heritage is invited to join a guided walk of the Burren. www.matchmakerireland.com W www.burrencollege.ie/college/gallery Lisdoonvarna LISDOONVARNA MATCHMAKING FESTIVAL 1st – 30th September only traditionalIreland’s matchmaking festival held every September the in village of Lisdoonvarna. Dancing takes place in town with generation over third all venues matchmaker Willie Daly on hand to bring together. hopeful singles W Ballyvaughan MIRA CANTOR EXHIBITION August September 3rd – 22nd Anart exhibition featuring work Mira by Cantor entitled ‘Inundation’ the in Gallery at the Burren College of Art. Burren ArtsBurren & Crafts Ennis MarketEnnis Market Farmers Ballyvaughan Market Farmers Ennistymon Clarecastle Village Market Chapel Lane Market Market Lane Chapel Chapel Lane, Ennis Village Hall, Ballyvaughan Hall, Village Village Hall Car Park, Ballyvaughan Park, Car Hall Village Abbey Hall Abbey The Market, Ennis Town Square, Ennistymon Second Sunday 11am–3pm Saturday 10am–5pm Sunday 10am–6pm Saturday 9am–4pm Saturday 10am–2pm Saturday 10am–2pm Roslevan Shopping Centre, ENNIS Miltown Malbay Market Malbay Miltown Kilrush Farmers Market Farmers Kilrush Market Farmers Ennis MarketEnnis Shannon Market Market Shannon Scarriff Community Market Supervalu, Miltown Malbay Sky Court Shopping Centre Car Park Sustenance, Scarriff The Market, Ennis The Square, Kilrush Friday 10.30am–3pm Friday 11am–4pm Friday 10am–3pm 10am–3pm Friday Friday 8am–2pm 8am–2pm Friday 9am–4pm Friday Thursday 9am–2pm 1st September

[email protected] [email protected] E Chapel O’Keeffe’s Pub Gates, 29thShanaglish September Whelan’s Pub Highway Inn Highway Cooraclare 29th September Feakle 9th September Shortt’s Bar Crusheen 20th September Ennis 8th September Grove Bar & Restaurant, Roslevan Shannon 6th September Wolfe Tones GAA Clubhouse Duggan’s Pub 3rd SeptemberKilshanny Kilshanny House Spancilhill Everyone welcome to join an to welcome join Everyone evening of song & storytelling 58 September 61 www.shannonheritage.com W www.vandeleurwalledgarden.ie Bunratty DAY HARVEST 24th September Visit Bunratty Folk Park to experience demonstrations,threshing throwing sheaf competitions, fun and music as as well a host activities. traditional of W Kilrush ART & CRAFTAUTUMN WITH PLANT SALEFAIR 24th September Visit the Autumn Art & Craft Fair at the Vandeleur Walled Garden and of the avail massive discount of 50% on plants. Burren Outdoor Retreat Outdoor Burren www.loophead.ie F W Corofin BURREN OUTDOOR RETREAT – 24th22nd September An opportunity to walk mindfully on the unique landscape, visit sacred sites, ponder the wisdom of the ancient monks and take time to the admire beauty of the rare flora for which the Burren famous.is Kilkee BHEATHA CHE DO FESTIVAL – 24th22nd September Celebrate Chez Guevara with a weekend of Salsa and South American food and drink. www.loophead.ie W www.irishseedsavers.ie Carrigaholt Carrigaholt IN SEAFOOD SEPTEMBER 15th – 17th September Get your taste buds excited for this fabulous food festival that showcases the best of seafood from around Loop Head Peninsula. W Scarriff IRISH SAVERS SEED AUTUMN WORKSHOP WEEKEND – 17th16th September The workshops offer a range of full-day courses to choose from, such as creating an orchard, basket making, herbal remedy making, cider making, mushroom foraging and many more. Ennis Arts Festival www.loopheadyoga.com F W ENNIS ARTS FESTIVAL ARTS ENNIS 15th – 17th September The Ennis Arts Festival brings Art to the general alternative the use of by spaces.public Querrin Kilkee & HEAD LOOP YOGA & MEDITATION THALASSOTHERAPY RETREAT 15th September – 16th Enjoy a weekend of absolute relaxation on the Loop baths seaweed Qigong, Yoga, with Head Peninsula massage. and Ennis

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W www.borutriclub.com 9th September The half marathon and 10km routes take place the in scenic countryside overlooking the White StrandBeach Doughmore & sand dunes. DECLAN HAYES DECLAN HAYES MEMORIAL HALF & 10KM MARATHON RUN/WALK Doonbeg Doonbeg W 10th September Compete for the Peter Lacey Memorial Cup. BAIL AND FLAIL SWIM 3KM 60 WEEKLY EVENTS October DISCOVER & EXPERIENCE FOR FESTIVAL, Ennis Bunratty Ennis EVENTS AND GLÓR DURTY NELLY’S FAWL’S RAILWAY BAR THE GEOPARK Throughout October MUSIC SESSION LIVE TRAD SESSION If you like music, theatre, comedy and visual art, Every Night, from 9.30pm Every Saturday Night www.burren.ie/whats-on ACTIVITIES check out glór’s website for a programme that You are invited to join a great music session Visit an award winning traditional Irish music features top acts throughout the year, as well 7 nights a week. pub and enjoy a free live trad session. as the best touring Irish theatre. W www.durtynellys.ie E [email protected] DISCOVER MORE WITH A GUIDE W www.glor.ie

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HALLOWEEN Events Send a taste of Ireland to someone you love at home or abroad Worldwide mail order service available Order before 15th December to ensure Christmas delivery Doonbeg HALLOWEEN HAUNTED Bunratty MANSION HALLOWEEN AT TRUMP INTERNATIONAL WWW.west clare railway.ie AT GOLF LINKS & HOTEL & FOLK PARK 30th October – 1st November 30th October Ghoulish Ghouls, Wicked Witches and Devilish Open daily VISIT OUR GOURMET SHOP : OPEN EVERYDAY [email protected] Visit Bunratty Castle & Folk Park for an action Demons all await you at the Haunted Mansion KINCORA ROAD, LISDOONVARNA , CO. CLARE 10AM - 4PM +353 [0]65 707 443 packed day of activities for all the family. at Trump Doonbeg. June - JULY - August W W www.shannonheritage.com www.trumpdoonbeghotel.com WWW.BURRENSMOKEHOUSE.IE

68 November 71 www.ennistradfest.com W Ennis TRADENNIS FEST 9th – 13th November Visit Ennis to enjoy a music festival musiciansby for musicians and everyone between.in www.burrenbeo.com W Various Locations ThroughoutVarious theBurren WINTER TEATALKS 8thNovember Burrenbeo presents an interesting heritage talk from an expert speaker. www.ballymorrispottery.ie www.burrenbeo.com W W Various locations throughoutVarious the Burren BURRENBEO HERITAGE WALK 5th November Anyone with an interest the in Burren and its natural, built and cultural heritage is invited tojoin a guided walk of the Burren. Ballymorris BALLYMORRIS STUDIO OPEN POTTERY 5th November Pottery workshops with open the public to demonstrations pottery of The techniques. public are invited to a go have to make a piece for free. HALLOWEEN Events HALLOWEEN www.trumpdoonbeghotel.com W Doonbeg HALLOWEEN HAUNTED MANSION INTERNATIONAL TRUMP AT GOLF LINKS & HOTEL 30th – 1st November October Ghoulish Ghouls, Wicked Witchesand Devilish Demons await all you at the Haunted Mansion Doonbeg.at Trump www.armadahotel.com [email protected] www.hoteldoolin.ie E W W Ennis Enjoy the atmosphere of an old style bar while Doolin for a live traditional music session. music traditional live a for Doolin pub and enjoy a free live trad session. Spanish Point Spanish Visit an award winning traditional Irish music enjoying the sounds of live traditional music or ballad singing. You are invited toYou visit Fitzpatrick’s Pub, Hotel Every Saturday Night Every Saturday & Sunday Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday Saturday, Every Friday, Doolin & Monday, from 9.30pm & Monday, FAWL’S RAILWAY BAR RAILWAY FAWL’S LIVE TRAD SESSION FITZPATRICK’S FITZPATRICK’S LIVE MUSIC SESSION LIVE MUSIC JOHNNY BURKE’S JOHNNY TRAD SESSION

www.kilshannyhouse.ie www.durtynellys.ie www.glor.ie W W W Kilshanny Bunratty Ennis Eoin O’Neill and guests welcomeyou to join If you music, like theatre, comedy and visual art, in thein music and craic Kilshanny in House. features top acts throughout as well the year, check out website glór’s for a programme that as the best touring Irish theatre. You are invited toYou join great a music session GLÓR Every Friday Night Every Night from 9.30pm Every Night WEEKLY EVENTSWEEKLY 7 nightsweek. a MUSIC NIGHT MUSIC SESSION DURTY NELLY’S NELLY’S DURTY Throughout November TRADITIONAL TRADITIONAL November November 73 . CHRISTMAS Events CHRISTMAS www.shannonheritage.com W www.nicolahenley.com www.lahinchartgallery.com Bunratty AT SANTA BUNRATTY – 25th November December 23rd Come with the all family to visit Santa Claus and Elves his Grotto his in and to experience a winter wonderland of magical, festive atmosphere Bunratty at Castle & Folk Park W W Tuamgraney TEXTILE STUDIO COURSE 25th – 26th November Exploreprinting silk-screen over a weekend course with textile Artist Nicola Henley. Lahinch MIXED MEDIA EXHIBITION December – 31st 24th November Pop Lahinch into Kenny’s Art Gallery to view a mixed media exhibition. CHRISTMAS Events CHRISTMAS www.trumpdoonbeghotel.com www.aillweecave.ie W W AT TRUMP INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL TRUMP AT GOLF LINKS & HOTEL, 24th – 26th November The courtyard Doonbeg at Trump will be transformed into a festive Old World square featuring a variety of stalls. There be will something for everyone. Ballyvaughan SANTA’S WORKSHOP 24th – 26th November Come to & Burren Birds of Prey Centre for a personalised meeting with Santa Thishimself. is a bookable event. Doonbeg DOONBEG CHRISTMAS MARKET www.westclaredramafestivaldoonbeg.com www.irishseedsavers.ie www.clarecoco.ie W W W Scarriff IRISH SAVERS SEED WINTER WORKSHOP WEEKEND 18th – 19th November The workshops offer a range of full-day courses to choose from, such as creating an orchard, basket making, herbal remedy making, cider making, mushroom foraging and many more. Kilrush TRADITIONAL HORSE FAIR November 23rd about themselves position traders Horse pony and the Market Square while traders Frances line Street readyall to make a sale. Doonbeg Doonbeg DRAMA ACT ONE FESTIVAL 11th – 13th November differentTen plays be will shown overthree nights bothin Open and Confined sections with the winners qualifying the for One Act All-Ireland Finals. Ennis MarketEnnis Market Farmers Ennistymon Chapel Lane Market Market Lane Chapel Clarecastle Village Market Chapel Lane, Ennis Abbey Hall Abbey The Market, Ennis Town Square, Ennistymon Saturday 10am–5pm Second Sunday 11am–3pm Saturday 9am–4pm Saturday 10am–2pm Roslevan Shopping Centre, ENNIS Kilrush Farmers Market Farmers Kilrush Market Farmers ENNIS MarketEnnis Shannon Market Market Shannon Scarriff Community Market Sky Court Shopping Centre Car Park Sustenance, Scarriff The Market, ENNIS The Square, Kilrush Friday 10.30am–3pm Friday 11am–4pm Friday 8am–2pm 8am–2pm Friday 9am–4pm Friday Thursday 9am – 2pm 1st November

[email protected] [email protected] E Whelan’s Pub Cooraclare 24th November Chapel O’Keeffe’s Pub Gates, 24th November Shanaglish Fanore SongFanore Night 17th November PubO‘Donohue’s Shortt’s Bar Crusheen 15th November Inn Highway 10th November Ennis 10th November Grove Bar & Restaurant, Roslevan Feakle 11th November 5th November 5thNovember Kilshanny Kilshanny House Wolfe Tones GAA Clubhouse Spancilhill 3rd November Duggan’s Pub Shannon Everyone welcome to join an to welcome join Everyone evening of song & storytelling 72 WEEKLY EVENTS December

Ennis Doolin GLÓR FITZPATRICK’S Throughout December TRAD SESSION If you like music, theatre, comedy and visual art, Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday Fall in check out glór’s website for a programme that features top acts throughout the year, as well & Monday from 9.30pm as the best touring Irish theatre. You are invited to visit Fitzpatrick’s Pub, Hotel Doolin for a live traditional music session. W www.glor.ie W www.hoteldoolin.ie love for Bunratty DURTY NELLY’S Ennis MUSIC SESSION FAWL’S RAILWAY BAR Every Night from 9.30pm LIVE TRAD SESSION You are invited to join a great music session Every Saturday Night yourself 7 nights a week. Visit an award winning traditional Irish music pub and enjoy a free live trad session. W www.durtynellys.ie E [email protected] Kilshanny TRADITIONAL Spanish Point JOHNNY BURKE’S The burren & CLIFFS OF MOHER | MUSIC NIGHT Every Friday Night LIVE MUSIC SESSION LOOP HEAD PENINSULA | BUNRATTY | Eoin O’Neill and guests welcome you to join Every Saturday & Sunday in the music and craic in Kilshanny House. Enjoy the atmosphere of an old style bar while enjoying the sounds of live traditional music There is so much to experience W www.kilshannyhouse.ie or ballad singing. W www.armadahotel.com December 77 www.moherfarm.ie W Liscannor CHRISTMAS VILLAGE 1st December – 22nd In the runup to Christmas Moher Hill Farm is a hive of activity, as some of Santa’s favourite elves move into the barn to use it as a workshop. Everyone is welcome to visit at this special time. CHRISTMAS Events CHRISTMAS www.aillweecave.ie W Ballyvaughan SANTA’S WORKSHOP December 1st – 3rd 8th – 10th December 15th – 17th December 20th December – 22nd Come to Aillwee Cave & Burren Birds of Prey Centre for a personalised meeting with Santa Thishimself. is a bookable event. . CHRISTMAS Events CHRISTMAS www.shannonheritage.com W www.lahinchartgallery.com Bunratty AT SANTA BUNRATTY – 25th November December 23rd Come with the all family to visit Santa Claus and Elves his Grotto his in and to experience a winter wonderland of magical, festive atmosphere Bunratty at Castle & Folk Park W MIXED MEDIA EXHIBITION December – 31st 24th November Pop Lahinch into Kenny’s Art Gallery to view a mixed media exhibition. Lahinch Ennis MArket Ennis Market Farmers Ennistymon Chapel Lane Market Market Lane Chapel Clarecastle Village Market Chapel Lane, Ennis Abbey Hall Abbey The Market, Ennis Town Square, Ennistymon Saturday 10am–5pm Second Sunday 11am–3pm Saturday 9am 4pm - Saturday 10am–2pm Roslevan Shopping Centre, ENNIS Kilrush Farmers Market Farmers Kilrush Market Farmers ENNIS MarketEnnis Shannon Market Market Shannon Scarriff Community Market Sky Court Shopping Centre Car Park Sustenance, Scarriff The Market, ENNIS The Square, Kilrush Friday 10.30am–3pm Friday 11am–4pm Friday 8am–2pm 8am–2pm Friday 9am–4pm Friday Thursday 9am–2pm 29th December

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[email protected] [email protected] E Chapel O’Keeffe’s Pub Gates, Shanaglish Whelan’s Pub Highway Inn Highway Cooraclare Feakle 9th December Shortt’s Bar Crusheen 20th December Ennis 8th December Grove Bar & Restaurant, Roslevan Shannon 6th December Wolfe Tones GAA Clubhouse Duggan’s Pub 3rd DecemberKilshanny Kilshanny House Spancilhill 1st December Everyone welcome to join an to welcome join Everyone evening of song & storytelling 76 December 79

CHRISTMAS Events CHRISTMAS www.vandeleurwalledgarden.ie W 9th – 10th December meet and season festive the Celebrate Santa at Vandeleur Walled Garden! The annual Christmas Craft Fair provides the ideal opportunity to find handcrafted Christmas gifts. Kilrush SANTA’S GROTTO & CHRISTMAS FAIR CRAFT www.musicgeneration.ie W Ennis MUSIC GENERATION CLARE CONCERT IN 9th December Music Generation Clare treats you to an uplifting musical flavour from across their various vocal and instrumental programmes partnerships. and www.burrenbeo.com www.loophead.ie W W Kilkee HEADLOOP FOOD FUNDRAISING CIRCLE EVENT 8th December Join an in evening of indulgence followed music by from the theme of the night. Various locations throughoutVarious theBurren BURRENBEO HERITAGE WALK December 3rd Anyone with an interest the in Burren and its natural, built and cultural heritage is invited to join a guided walk of the Burren. www.vandeleurwalledgarden.ie W 2nd – 3rd December – 3rd 2nd meet and season festive the Celebrate Santa at Vandeleur Walled Garden! The annual Christmas Craft Fair provides the ideal opportunity to find handcrafted Christmas gifts. Kilrush SANTA’S GROTTO & CHRISTMAS FAIR CRAFT

www.loophead.ie W Carrigaholt CARRIGAHOLT CHRISTMAS MARKET 2nd December Upwards of 30 stall holders tempt you with artisan food and a craft fair.

CHRISTMAS Events CHRISTMAS www.thefarmyard.ie www.thefarmyard.ie W 1st December – 22nd Visit The Farmyard, Corofin for the perfect place to visit Santa. It’s a magicalexperience for enjoy. to the family all SANTA EXPERIENCE Corofin 78 Bathing Areas Various Locations Throughout the Burren Car Ferry WINTER TEA TALKS INIS MÓR Passenger Ferry 13th December INIS MEÁIN BELL Burrenbeo presents an interesting heritage talk BALLYVAUGHAN HARBOUR COUNTY GALWAY from an expert speaker. INIS OÍRR Lighthouse W www.burrenbeo.com Tourist Office &

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