Festivals in County Clare
January |
Sixmilebridge 16-18th. January 2009. |
Winter Music WeekendIrish Music and Dancing A three day hectic programme of intimate concerts, set dancing, sessions and pub gigs. |
www.wmw.ie/ |
Febrary |
Doolin Fri 20.Feb.2009 to Sun 22.Mar.2009 |
Russell Memorial WeekendTraditional/Jazz/Bluegrass Festivals The annual traditional festival held in Doolin falling on the weekend of the last Friday in February began in 1995 as a remembrance ceremony to Micho Russell, the world-famous traditional musician, who died in 1994.Phone: +353 (0)65 7074595 |
The Russell Memorial Weekend |
Febrary |
Corofin |
Corofin TradTraditional/Jazz/Bluegrass Festivals A week long festival of traditional Irish Music in the village of Corofin, Co Clare.Phone: +353 (0)86 6070941 |
Corofin Traditional Music Festival |
Febrary
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Ennis 6th - 8th March 2009 |
Ennis Book Club FestivalBook Festivals The festival offers an ideal opportunity for comparing notes and chatting with other Book Club members from all over the country. |
www.ennisbookclubfestival.com |
March
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Ireland Mon 17.Mar.2008 |
Paddy's Day |
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May
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Carrigaholt May, Bank Holiday Weekend |
The Oyster FestivalFresh oysters and a pint of Guinness or a glass of Champagne |
The Oyster Festival |
May
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Ennis Last week in May 17-25 May 2009 |
Fleadh Nua |
Fleadh Nua |
May / June |
Mountshannon |
Iniscealtra Festival of ArtsFestival of concerts, (jazz, classical, traditional and contemporary music,) theatre, visual arts, workshops and lectures in all disciplines. |
Iniscealtra Festival of Arts |
May / June
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Milltown (Co. Kerry) June bank hol week-end |
The World Bodhrán Championships |
The World Bodhrán Championships |
June
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Ennistymon |
Clare Festival of Traditional SingingCelebration of unaccompanied traditional singing with concerts, lectures, recitals and informal singing sessions. |
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June
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Doonbeg |
International Jazz FestivalJazz and Blues A three day International Jazz Festival held on the Whit Weekend in the village of Doonbeg, Co Clare. A weekend of swing, dixie and jazz.Phone: +353 (0)65 9055039 |
www.doonbegjazz.com/ |
June
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County Clare, Kilfenora 17 June 2009–21 June 2009 |
Clare FleadhThe 2009 Clare County Fleadh will be held on June 17 - 21 in Kilfenora.Phone: +353 (0)65 707 1891 |
Clare Fleadh |
June
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Ennis Tues. 23.Jun.2009 |
Spancil Hill FairFairs Traditional Annual Horse Fair that the famous song of the same name was written about.Phone: +353 (0)65 6835483 |
spancilhillfair.com |
July
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Miltown Malbay July 4-12, 2009 |
Willie Clancy Summer SchoolThe Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy is Ireland's largest traditional music summer school, held annually since 1973 in memory of the piper Willie Clancy. During the week, nearly a thousand students from every part of the world attend daily classes taught by experts in Irish music and dance. In addition, a full program of lectures, recitals, dances (céilithe) and exhibitions are run by the summer school. |
Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy |
July
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Clarecastle |
Clarecastle Ceili at the CrossroadsIn the event of adverse weather conditions outdoor events will be held indoors. |
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July
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Roscrea, County Tipperary 13 July 2009–20 July 2009 |
Fleadh na MumhanFleadh na Mumhan rotates to a different county in Munster annually. |
Munster Fleadh 2009 |
August
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Cooraclare |
Rose of ClareGeneral Festivals One of the longest running family festivals in Co Clare catering for all ages. |
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Sept
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Lisdoonvarna All september |
Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking FestivalThe biggest 'singles' event in Europe and one of the oldest festivals in Ireland.Phone: +353 (0)87 835 0996 |
www.matchmakerireland.com |
Sept
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Tulla 11 Sep 2009 - 13 Sep 2009 |
Tulla Traditional Music FestivalA great weekend of music, song, dancing, workshops, recitals, concert and ceilithe.Phone: +353 (0)87 835 0996 |
www.tullatradfestival.com |
Oct
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Doonbeg Oct 2009 |
Willie Keane Memorial WeekendA weekend which promotes traditional music, song & dance and in doing so ensures that the asperations of Willie Keane. |
www.williekeanememorialweekend.com |
Nov
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Ennis nov 2009 |
Ennis Trad FestivalThe Ennis Trad Festival is a festival for those who love to hear (or play) Irish Traditional music of the highest quality in its most natural setting. |
www.ennistradfestival.com |