festivals and fairs clare

A one day street festival with street entertainment, street performances and lots more. check out the Ennis Street Festival website for more information....

A celebration of history and heritage, culture, arts, music, song and entertainment, childrens events and many water sporting events! Participation in our events is greatly encouraged, most of which are free of charge....

This is the one of the longest running festivals in County Clare. There are activities for all ages to enjoy. It is one of the biggest tourist attractions in west Clare....

This festival brings you the very best in Irish trad music and all are welcome to listen or take part in any of the great sessions as they take place. With over 20 venues throughout the town you can have yourself a merry old time anywhere you want and move about from place to place to suit your tastes....

The Willie Clancy Summer School of traditional music promotes the practice of Irish traditional music, song and dance through six days of intense workshops. The practical dimension is augmented by lectures on various aspects of the tradition. Dates to be confirmed...

This annual festival aims to gather people to celebrate with us our cultural and traditional events, over a week. This includes open air dancing, traditional music, singing, art displays, sporting activities, currach racing and much more.
Event dates are from 10/07/2009 to 20/07/2009....

Mrs Elizabeth Crotty was born in west Clare in 1885. She first began to play the concertina around the turn of the century. By the 1950's she became a pioneer of the Fleadh Cheoil movement.
Today, her celebrated name continues to stand guard over the Market Square in Kilrush, while her concertina music continues to inspire hundreds of enthusiasts throughout the 'Irish Music World'. This traditional music festival offers lectures, concertina and set dancing classes, open air ceilis and sin...

This is definitely the place to be if you are a budding interest in writing. There are many workshops and discussion groups to help hone your ability and gain inspiration in the different writing styles open to you. Any type of writing, be they poetry, fact or fiction, is welcome here as are all age groups.
There are numerous workshops held throughout the year....

This week long event includes both the Dancing festival and a summer school which will include over a thousand dancing students in various workshops all in preparation of the céilí’s held throughout the event....