Upcoming Events in Clare
Traditional Irish MusicTraditional Irish Music in our Poets Corner Bar Every Thursday - Friday - Saturday & Sunday night. |
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Alice - HotFor Theatre Company in Glor20th Jun 2013 Fresh from its international tour of Australia and New Zealand HotForTheatre are pleased to present Alice Winner of two Dublin Fringe awards including the Fishamble New Writing Award, this stirring piece of theatre is an unflinching and acutely personal love story. It has moved audiences from Iceland, New York, Tasmania and Scotland and now it’s here in Clare “this is a humorous, affecting and quietly empowering work that fully convinces in its artful facsimile of real people sharing experiences both ordinary and precious.” The New York Times - Commencing at 8 pm and tickets €18.00 |
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Clare 10k - Ennis22nd Jun 2013 The Clare 10k 2013 will take place on June 22, 2013, at 10am leaving from Lees Road, Ennis. The event is now in its 7th year and has grown from just a few hundred participants in year one to close to 2,000 people in 2012. The Clare 10k covers a scenic route, mixing urban and rural landscape as it winds its way around the outskirts of Ennis. From elite athletes to fun runners and walkers, all are welcome and actively encouraged to take part |
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Burren Cycling Club - An Post Tour De Burren22nd Jun 2013 The An Post Tour de Burren is a fantastic road cycling event which starts in Ballyvaughan and takes in many stunning scenic locations around North Clare. There are four routes to choose from so you are gauranteed to find a route to suit you. |
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Clare Memory Orchestra Festival - Glor Ennis23rd Jun 2013 Chamber music concert featuring CMO members |
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The Love Hungry Farmer -28th Jun 2013 Des Keogh, one of Ireland’s foremost actors and entertainers, returns with his hugely successful and award winning show The Love Hungry Farmer by John B Keane. It tells the story of John Bosco McLane, a bachelor of ‘indeterminate’ age and according to his own assessment, ‘past his best’ and evidently still a virgin. McLane’s amorous adventures range from the hilarious to the pitiful. Tickets €18 and show commences at 8 pm
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Clare Memory Orchestra Festival - Glor Ennis30th Jun 2013 Chamber music concert featuring CMO Strings and Winds performing solos, duets and trios. Aoife Ní Bhríain (fiddle), Ciara Ní Bhriain (viola), Cormac Ó Briain (cello), Mick O'Brien (uilleann pipes), Aisling Agnew (flute), Etain McCooey (oboe), Jack Talty (concertina), Billy Mag Fhloinn (bronze age horns) & Dave Flynn (guitar). Time 1.15 pm with FREE ADMISSION |
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Ennis Street Festival5th Jul 2013 - 7th Jul 2013 The Festival will run on the 5th 6th and 7th of July, and there will also be a variety of exciting workshops for kids and adults running from 1st to 5th of July in association with Glór. With the concept “Let’s Explore” we invite everybody to explore our beautiful town and to enjoy our Gathering Ireland 2013 amazing events. |
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Willie Clancy Summer Music Festival - Miltown Malbay6th Jul 2013 - 14th Jul 2013 Learn of the traditional culture, arts, language and literature that County Clare is renowned for during this weeklong exposition. The festival is held in memory of the famous local piper Willie Clancy. |
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Siomhra Brock & Band in nearby Glor Irish Music Centre6th Jul 2013 Síomha Brock's well of influences span the genres to include jazz, rock, country, folk and soul music. Síomha's presence and powerful voice can fill a room on their own; her enthusiasm and energy towards her singing is infectious and most impressive. Having started her music career as a teenager at Clare Youth Service Bands Nights, Síomha will be hosting a night of entertainment to raise funds for CYS. The night will begin with members of the award winning Ennis Players Society performing a one act play directed by Joe Varden. Síomha and her band will then take to the stage alongside some very special guests. Tickets €15 and commencing at 8 pm in Glor
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Doonbeg Seafood Festival27th Jul 2013 - 28th Jul 2013 The Doonbeg Seafood Festival will take place from July 27th to July 28th 2013. Throughout the weekend the festival will feature cooking demonstrations from international chef Michel Nischan.The festival is organised by the people of Doonbeg and The Lodge at Doonbeg. Official opening with Niamh Kavanagh |
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Feakle International Traditional Music Weekend7th Aug 2013 - 12th Aug 2013 Celebrating the best of the Irish traditional music especially the distinctive style of east Clare with five days of traditional music, song, dance and theatre with workshops, lectures, concerts, ceili's, set dancing, sessions and open-air events. Besides providing a platform for local musicians to demonstrate their musical heritage, the Festival is noted for bringing together musicians from other traditional backgrounds to share in a unique musical experience |
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National Pony Championships Ennis Showgrounds22nd Aug 2013 - 25th Aug 2013 National Pony Junior & Young Rider Championships taking place in Ennis Showgrounds from 22nd to 25th August with complimentary admission. Showjumping from 8.30 am - 6 pm. 6 arenas for all ages of children and young riders. Finals on Saturday & Sunday |
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Home to Clare 26th - 29th August26th Aug 2013 - 29th Aug 2013 We welcome back all the family & friends who left the shores of Clare. Join us this August at a Gathering Event to celebrate our New York Clare connections. Commemorating in particular the 125th Anniversary of the Clare Association in New York Schedule of events Monday 26th August
Tuesday 27th August
Wednesday 28th August
Thursday 29th August
For more information and to make bookings for accommodation and events, please visit www.hometoclare.com
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Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival31st Aug 2013 - 5th Oct 2013 Matchmaking is one of Ireland's oldest traditions and, for the last couple of hundred years, a good deal of it has taken place in Lisdoonvarna during September and early October. |
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Tulla Traditional Music Festival6th Sep 2013 - 8th Sep 2013 Building on from the success in previous years this years festival promises to be a great weekend of Music, Song and Dance. |
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Burren Peaks Walking Festival27th Sep 2013 - 29th Sep 2013 The Ballyvaughan Fanore Walking Club would like to invite you to the Burren Peaks Walking Festival. The festival weekend promises you a real taste of the Burren and offers guided hill and lowland walks varying in distance and grade catering for all walkers. For more information login to www.burrenpeakswalkingfestival.com/ |
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Ennis Fashion Week21st Oct 2013 - 28th Oct 2013 Ennis Fashion Week is an innovative event that offers you an enhanced shopping experience in the ‘Boutique Capital of Ireland’. Not only can you avail of superb special offers in our exciting range of fashion and beauty boutiques but you can attend workshops, fashion shows and other fashion-related events. There are also special short stay offers in local hotels. So come to the Boutique Capital of Ireland and enjoy yourself in our beautiful town |
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Ennis Trad Festival7th Nov 2013 - 11th Nov 2013 The Ennis Trad Festival is a festival for those who love to hear (play, sing or dance to) Irish Traditional music of the highest quality in its most natural setting. The festival brings together the very best of Irish traditional musicians, singers and dancers in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. We're delighted to announce that the 19th Ennis Trad Festival will run November 8 to 12 with a programme to suit all tastes and ages. The festival is the liveliest and most intense celebration of Irish traditional music, song and dance anywhere and guarantees five days of the best entertainment and culture. This year the festival will host headline acts each night and showcase a record number cd launches (13 so far...) from some of our most respected musicians and singers. |
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