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Upcoming Events in Clare

Traditional Irish Music

Traditional Irish Music in our Poets Corner Bar

Every Thursday - Friday - Saturday & Sunday night.

Carrigaholt Oyster & Music Festival

3rd May 2013 - 6th May 2013

A wide variety of activities to suit all, including, live music with open sessions, where all musicians are welcome, street performers, family entertainment, shellcraft on the beach, guided walks and of course loads of free oysters

Burren in Bloom - May 2013

3rd May 2013 - 2nd Jun 2013

Burren in Bloom 2013 is co ordinated by the Burrenbeo Trust with support from the Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark, The Burren College of Art and Ballyvaughan Community Development Group.

A celebration of the arrival of Spring in the Burren.  A series of talks, walks and events to deepend your understand of this unique landscape.  Geologists and botanists roam the limestone pavements and grasslands looking for evidence of the passage of ice and for the Artic, Alpine and Mediterranean plants which grow in profusion.  The Burren is renowned for its archaelogy including Megalithic tombs, celtic ringforts, medieval churches and castle. 

So for a weekend or mid week stay package with information, activity and events - most of which cost no more than €5 - join us for Burren in Bloom.  You will be assured of good value, a warm welcome and an unforgettable experience.

For full programme log onto  www.burreninbloom.com for schedule of events or email info@burreninbloom.com

Tel 091 638096

Fleadh Nua Festival Ennis Town

19th May 2013 - 27th May 2013

Today there are many Irish traditional festivals organised throughout the Summer months but there are few people who will dispute that Fleadh Nua which started in Dublin in 1970, is the forerunner of them all. The concept of bringing together concerts, céilithe, music, song and dancing workshops, street entertainment, pageants/parades and much more was innovative in its time. However, it's still a winning formula today as evidenced by the thousands of visitors who flock to the festival every May for a week of unsurpassed traditional entertainment.

 

Clare Burren Marathon Challenge

25th May 2013

Each participant has a choice of full, half or mini marathon on the day. All three challanges start in Ballyvaughan, Co.Clare at 9am, and all three finish back in Ballyvaughan, Co.Clare.

Full Marathon 26.2 miles

www.clareburrenmarathonchallenge.com

Participants must be over 16 years of age.

Limerick Sings 2013 - The Gathering

31st May 2013 - 3rd Jun 2013

Limerick has a proud tradition of choral singing that dates back hundreds of years, so it seems fitting that Limerick Sings an International Choral Festival will be held in Limerick over the June Bank Holiday Weekend (May 31 -June 03) 2013.

Limerick Sings invites both National and International choirs to come and join us for a weekend of non competitive music and song. Participating in a non competitive environment will give Choirs the opportunity to present informal performances in various locations across Limerick City throughout the weekend. We hope to see you in Limerick in 2013 for Limerick Sings– and that you'll be in good voice!

For more information Tel +353 61 204432

Doonbeg Jazz International Festival

31st May 2013 - 3rd Jun 2013

Enjoy the Doonbeg International Jazz Festival with performances across the weekend, and a variety of music styles from Jump Jive to Swing, Dixie to Jazz, and Gypsy Jazz & Klezmer to Ska, there is sure to be something to suit everybody.

www.doonbegjazz.com

 

Pink Ribbon Walk - Killaloe

9th Jun 2013

10km sponsored walk to raise funds for Action Breast Cancer, a subsidiary of the Irish Cancer Society. A wonderful day for the whole family bringing together cancer patients, cancer survivors and their families and friends, all walking in support or in memory of loved ones.  For further details contact Nicola Wood on 00353 86 7969001.

www.pinkribbonwalk.ie

Willie Clancy Summer Music Festival - Miltown Malbay

6th 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.

www.willieclancyfestival.com

Home to Clare 26th - 29th August

26th 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

  • Open Golf Day at Ennis Golf Club
  • Civic Reception with the Mayor of Clare
  • Nostalgic Evening of Music & Chat

Tuesday 27th August

  • Exhibition at Ennis Library
  • Heritage Talk & Genealogical Support
  • Commemorative Mass
  • Anniversary Banquet at the Old Ground Hotel

Wednesday 28th August

  • Tour of the Spectacular Beauty of Clare - Cliffs of Moher, Burren, Leek Head in conjunction with the Clare County Council
  • Lively Evening of Traditional Music & Dance with Clare Comhaltas

Thursday 29th August

  • Golf at Doonbeg Golf Links Course

 

For more information and to make bookings for accommodation and events, please visit www.hometoclare.com

 

Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival

31st 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.