festivals and fairs clare

This 5 day event celebrates one of Ireland’s most famous kings. Reputed to have broken the power of the Vikings in Ireland, Brian Ború was originally from Clare. This festival has a distinctive Viking age flair with its Viking village and market. There are plenty of entertaining events taking place throughout the festival so you won’t be short of things to do and see during you time in Clare....

Held during the last week of May every year, this 8 day festival focuses on all that we hold to be most Irish such as Irish music, Irish dance and other events that are truly Irish. There will be plenty of concerts, workshops and seminars to keep you and your family entertained....

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....

The Kildysart Agricultural Show is held in August....

The Doonbeg International Jazz Festival is a hugely popular annual event and this year it's in its 9th year!

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

A new literary festival takes place in Ennis . The Ennis Book Club Festival is a social and literary gathering to bring together the many Book Clubs that exist nationwide. The programme includes author visits, readings, lectures, music, workshops, exhibitions and more. You will enjoy poetry in the cosy cafes, readings in the many restaurants and shops, and drama on street corners as you wander through the narrow streets and lanes of Ennis. If you're not a Book Club member come along and find...

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....

A variety of events including exhibitions, music, theatre, film, workshops and lectures covering all of the visual arts....

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....