festivals and fairs clare

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....

In Ennis the celebrations go on the whole weekend. The Ennis Weekend festival specialises in being a great venue for the kids to really get to know what Saint Patricks Day is all about. The Glor Irish Music Centre surpasses themselves every year and this year will be no different. Of course there will be plenty to do for the adults as well so there is craic to be had by all....

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

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....

Winter Music Weekend 2009
Sixmilebridge will be the place to be on the 16th, 17th, and 18th of January next, as crowds gather for the tenth annual Winter Music Weekend. The packed programme features many of the acoustic acts who have made the Winter Weekend so special over the last ten years.

Top of the bill is a U.S. band who always impress with their incredible skill and passion for bluegrass music, Special Consensus, who will play a concert in the Mill Bar on the Friday nig...

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....

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

Three concerts daily during festival. The Irish Chamber Orchestra will be conducted by Nicholas McGegan. Guest soloists and ensembles from the worlds of classical, traditional and jazz music will feature....

The Merriman festival at Cannys Bar and marquee in Killanena is on the Bank Holiday Weekend in August every year. We have had in the past Martin Hayes, Tulla Ceili Band, Ronnie Drew, Aslan, The Sawdoctors and this years attraction being Picture House and Big Generator not to be missed....

This is a traditional music festival celebrating the east Clare style of traditional music, but with an international and contemporary twist.
For further details please visit www.feaklefestival.ie...