festivals and fairs clare

This tradition goes back well over a hundred years, and thousands flock to the west coast to maybe meet their soul-mate. The matchmaking events are concentrated on the weekends over the months of late August to early October and the idea is to give you the maximum opportunities to meet your future significant other....

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....

Road cart races, family fun day, BBQ's, Bonny baby competition, Bucking bronco, Wheel of fortune, helium ballon race, bouncy castles, Pony rides, lucky dips and much more....

One of the oldest horse fairs in Ireland and is also the fair that the famous old song was written about. With a couple of thousand horses on display, you can definitely be sure of an interesting spectacle especially if you are an equine enthusiast....

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....

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 event has all that you expect of any Irish festival, plenty of singing, dancing and of course ample amounts of the craic. This event features the unique Clare Shout Competition which supposedly traces its origin back to pre-Celtic times....

A one day street festival with street entertainment, street performances and lots more....

A three day festival in the picturesque village of Quin, located six miles from Ennis. The festival celebrates the traditional Irish Music Pub Session. A competition is held, the aim is to select the best group playing Irish traditional music in session form. Event dates are from 28/09/2007 to 30/09/2007....

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....