festivals and fairs clare

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....

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....

This is held at the end of the Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking festival. Though part of that event has a life of its own and attracts many who wouldn’t have gone to the festival itself. This event includes the crowning of the Mr Lisdoonvarna and the Queen of the Burren....

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....

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...

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

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....

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

Ennistymon Festival is a family orientated festival based around childrens activities during the day and music events for adults at night. There will also be a colloboration with visual artists in the locality who will exhibit work at a venue in the town.
Event dates for 2008 have yet to be confirmed....