https://www.clarelive.ie https://www.clarelive.ie/images/logos/23/logo_colored.jpg https://www.clarelive.ie 'Forgotten Defenders' to be remembered at upcoming Clare Museum lecture https://www.clarelive.ie/news/what-s-on/1981655/forgotten-defenders-to-be-remembered-at-upcoming-clare-museum-lecture.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/what-s-on/1981655/forgotten-defenders-to-be-remembered-at-upcoming-clare-museum-lecture.html

Bryn Coldrick and Tom Cassidy’s talk, ‘The Forgotten Defenders - Pillboxes of the Shannon Estuary’ is the latest instalment of the Clare Museum’s lecture series
The Clare Museum lecture series returns on Wednesday, January 14 with ‘The Forgotten Defenders - Pillboxes of the Shannon Estuary.’

]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:00:01 GMT Clare,Ennis,What’s on Paige Foley Clare students and schools look to shine at Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition https://www.clarelive.ie/news/what-s-on/1981734/clare-students-and-schools-look-to-shine-at-stripe-young-scientist-technology-exhibition.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/what-s-on/1981734/clare-students-and-schools-look-to-shine-at-stripe-young-scientist-technology-exhibition.html

21 separate projects from Clare will be showcased at annual event which takes place at the RDS this Week
Students from a number of schools in County Clare hoping to shine during this week's Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition. A total of 21 projects from five schools across the Ban

]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:20:01 GMT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition David Hurley Six Goal Mile events planned for Clare over Christmas and New Year period https://www.clarelive.ie/news/what-s-on/1974164/six-goal-mile-events-planned-for-clare-over-christmas-and-new-year-period.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/what-s-on/1974164/six-goal-mile-events-planned-for-clare-over-christmas-and-new-year-period.html

For many people, the GOAL Mile is a favourite festive tradition and raises vital funds for the organisation
People across County Clare are being reminded there is still time to register and take part in the annual GOAL Mile event over the festive season. For many people, the GOAL Mile is a fa

]]> Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:00:13 GMT GOAL Mile,Clare,Christmas David Hurley Award-winning documentary Born That Way opens at Clare cinema https://www.clarelive.ie/news/what-s-on/1960779/award-winning-documentary-born-that-way-opens-at-clare-cinema.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/what-s-on/1960779/award-winning-documentary-born-that-way-opens-at-clare-cinema.html

The deeply moving film follows the final year in the life of Patrick Lydon, whose pioneering work in inclusion, community living, and social work has shaped Irish life for more than five decades
The acclaimed Irish documentary Born That Way — winner of Best Irish Documentary at the Dublin Fil

]]> Fri, 05 Dec 2025 18:46:31 GMT Ennis,Clare tourism David Hurley There is ‘Something for Everyone’ at the latest Clare Museum exhibition https://www.clarelive.ie/news/what-s-on/1959740/there-is-something-for-everyone-at-the-latest-clare-museum-exhibition.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/what-s-on/1959740/there-is-something-for-everyone-at-the-latest-clare-museum-exhibition.html

The exhibition will run from Friday December 5 until January 7, 2026
'Something for Everyone', an exhibition by the Mid-West Branch of the Irish Patchwork Society will be presented in an upcoming showcase by Clare County Council's Art Office. The exhibition will be displayed in the Clare Muse

]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2025 20:00:20 GMT Clare,Ennis,What’s on Paige Foley ‘12Ks of Christmas’ new fundraising appeal launched for Clare running charity https://www.clarelive.ie/news/what-s-on/1950996/12ks-of-christmas-new-fundraising-appeal-launched-for-clare-running-charity.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/what-s-on/1950996/12ks-of-christmas-new-fundraising-appeal-launched-for-clare-running-charity.html

Sanctuary Runners have unveiled their new festive campaign accompanied by the reworking a classic Christmas carol
Sanctuary Runners’ new festive campaign, the ‘Step Up for Solidarity - 12Ks of Christmas’, challenges locals to get moving in December while supporting their appeal, set to a rewo

]]> Sat, 29 Nov 2025 09:00:01 GMT Clare,Ennis,Charity,Christmas Paige Foley 'Brushstrokes for Dylan' exhibition to be hosted in memory of Clare artist's late son https://www.clarelive.ie/news/what-s-on/1945269/brushstrokes-for-dylan-exhibition-to-be-hosted-in-memory-of-clare-artist-s-late-son.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/what-s-on/1945269/brushstrokes-for-dylan-exhibition-to-be-hosted-in-memory-of-clare-artist-s-late-son.html

This very personal exhibition brings together a series of expressive abstract paintings, portraits, line drawings and minimalist landscapes
Clare-based artist Edelle Costelloe is set to host an art exhibition in memory of her late son Dylan while also raising awareness of charities and causes

]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:55:01 GMT Clare County Council,Ennis,What’s on Ellie McCarthy 'Master of the Ordinary': Popular Clare lecture series continues with new talk https://www.clarelive.ie/news/what-s-on/1936865/master-of-the-ordinary-popular-clare-lecture-series-continues-with-new-talk.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/what-s-on/1936865/master-of-the-ordinary-popular-clare-lecture-series-continues-with-new-talk.html

The new season of Clare Museum’s Lecture Series will continue this week in the Clare Museum in Ennis
The new season of Clare Museum’s Lecture Series continues on Wednesday, November 12 from 7.30 pm to 8:30 pm. Marie Bourke will be giving a talk entitled ‘William Mulready 1786-1863, Master of

]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:40:01 GMT Clare,Clare County Council,Ennis,London,Dublin Paige Foley Don't miss it! Popular Irish band to perform in Clare for one night only https://www.clarelive.ie/news/what-s-on/1925953/don-t-miss-it-popular-irish-band-to-perform-in-clare-for-one-night-only.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/what-s-on/1925953/don-t-miss-it-popular-irish-band-to-perform-in-clare-for-one-night-only.html

The White Horse Guitar Club are celebrated for their communal, moving performances
The eleven-man musical powerhouse, The White Horse Guitar Club, will be making their way to Ennis for an unmissable night of music on November 15! Fresh off the back of their second studio album, Sos Beag, the

]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 08:55:01 GMT Ennis,Clare,What’s on Ellie McCarthy REVEALED: Full line-up of events announced as Ennis Book Club Festival marks huge milestone https://www.clarelive.ie/news/what-s-on/1923546/revealed-full-line-up-of-events-announced-as-ennis-book-club-festival-marks-huge-milestone.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/what-s-on/1923546/revealed-full-line-up-of-events-announced-as-ennis-book-club-festival-marks-huge-milestone.html

To mark their 20th anniversary, the festival is launching a series of early initiatives that invite participants to get involved and help shape the celebrations
The Ennis Book Club Festival is thrilled to announce the beginning of its 20th anniversary celebrations, ahead of the main festival

]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:55:01 GMT Ennis,What’s on,Education Ellie McCarthy New Comhaltas show ‘Cairdeas’ to bring music, song and dance to Ennis https://www.clarelive.ie/news/what-s-on/1915154/new-comhaltas-show-cairdeas-to-bring-music-song-and-dance-to-ennis.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/what-s-on/1915154/new-comhaltas-show-cairdeas-to-bring-music-song-and-dance-to-ennis.html

Coming to Cois na hAbhna on October 30, the show celebrates friendship as the heart of Irish tradition
‘Cairdeas’, a new show from Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, with a focus on friendship and celebrating connections. The show will come to Cois na hAbhna in Ennis on Thursday October 30 at 8 pm,

]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:00:11 GMT Clare,Ennis,What’s on Paige Foley CONFIRMED: Massive 2028 European event coming to Clare https://www.clarelive.ie/news/what-s-on/1917039/confirmed-massive-2028-european-event-coming-to-clare.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/what-s-on/1917039/confirmed-massive-2028-european-event-coming-to-clare.html

The West of Ireland secured the win with an impressive 70% of the votes
The West of Ireland’s bid to host EuroPride 2028 has been successful with Clare and Limerick set to host the massive event. QuareClare, Limerick Pride and The Outing Festival entered a joint 'West of Ireland’ bid and comp

]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2025 11:00:18 GMT Pride,Clare,Limerick,What’s on,LGBTQ+ Paige Foley Free lecture series with 'fascinating' talks kicks off this week at Clare Museum https://www.clarelive.ie/news/what-s-on/1909428/free-lecture-series-with-fascinating-talks-kicks-off-this-week-at-clare-museum.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/what-s-on/1909428/free-lecture-series-with-fascinating-talks-kicks-off-this-week-at-clare-museum.html

Featuring a different speaker each time, the lectures will be on a variety of topics
The Clare Museum's highly-coveted lecture series is officially set to return this week! Learn about the first major engineering project of the Irish Free State, Ardnacrusha Hydro Station, in the newest season

]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2025 07:55:01 GMT Ennis,Clare County Council,What’s on Ellie McCarthy All roads lead to Ennis as legendary Irish Trad Festival is set to take over https://www.clarelive.ie/news/arts---entertainment/1906048/all-roads-lead-to-ennis-as-legendary-irish-trad-festival-is-set-to-take-over.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/arts---entertainment/1906048/all-roads-lead-to-ennis-as-legendary-irish-trad-festival-is-set-to-take-over.html

Now in its 31st year, the festival returns from November 6 to 10
The 2025 Ennis Trad Festival has promised exhilarating performances and an incredible line-up of events for the whole family to enjoy. Now in its 31st year, the festival returns from November 6 to 10, once again showcasing Ennis

]]> Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:55:02 GMT Ennis,What’s on,Clare County Council Ellie McCarthy A full week of free events on offer as part of Clare Libraries History Week! https://www.clarelive.ie/news/what-s-on/1901359/a-full-week-of-free-events-on-offer-as-part-of-clare-libraries-history-week.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/what-s-on/1901359/a-full-week-of-free-events-on-offer-as-part-of-clare-libraries-history-week.html

Starting on Saturday October 4, Karen J McDonnell will hold a workshop on writing into family and local histories
Members of the Clare public are being encouraged to engage with the county's history as part of the Clare Libraries History Week. Running from October 4 to 10, all events are free

]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:55:00 GMT Clare County Council,Ennis,Kilrush,Ardnacrusha Ellie McCarthy American football star visits Clare tourist attraction ahead of historic Croke Park clash https://www.clarelive.ie/news/local-news/1902151/american-football-star-visits-clare-tourist-attraction-ahead-of-historic-croke-park-clash.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/local-news/1902151/american-football-star-visits-clare-tourist-attraction-ahead-of-historic-croke-park-clash.html

The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings will feature in the first-ever NFL regular season match at GAA headquarters on Sunday afternoon
Ahead of the first-ever regular season NFL match in Ireland this weekend, the Pittsburgh Steelers have arrived in Ireland and are currently underta

]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:30:03 GMT Cliffs of Moher,Clare tourism,Clare,Pittsburg Steelers,Minnesota Vikings,Croke Park,NFL David Hurley Free workshops and events on offer in Clare as part of National Public Libraries Open Day https://www.clarelive.ie/news/what-s-on/1900353/free-workshops-and-events-on-offer-in-clare-as-part-of-national-public-libraries-open-day.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/what-s-on/1900353/free-workshops-and-events-on-offer-in-clare-as-part-of-national-public-libraries-open-day.html

As places of entertainment, learning and community support, libraries provide much more than just reading material
Libraries in Clare are gearing up to celebrate 'National Public Libraries Open Day 2025' with a range of free workshops, activities and events. On Saturday, September 27 in Ennis

]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 07:55:01 GMT Ennistymon,Ennis,Kilrush,Shannon,Scarriff Ellie McCarthy The Kilkee Playwright Festival to take centre stage this weekend https://www.clarelive.ie/news/what-s-on/1896756/the-kilkee-playwright-festival-to-take-centre-stage-this-weekend.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/what-s-on/1896756/the-kilkee-playwright-festival-to-take-centre-stage-this-weekend.html

With a packed programme of workshops, screenings and performances, the festival draws on local heritage while connecting with voices from across Ireland and Palestine
This Saturday, September 20, Kilkee will once again prove itself the cultural heartbeat of rural west Clare as the Kilkee Play

]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:55:01 GMT Kilkee,What’s on,Clare County Council Ellie McCarthy ‘One Night for All’: Culture Night returns to Clare with free live music, art and events https://www.clarelive.ie/news/arts---entertainment/1893120/one-night-for-all-culture-night-returns-to-clare-with-free-live-music-art-and-events.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/arts---entertainment/1893120/one-night-for-all-culture-night-returns-to-clare-with-free-live-music-art-and-events.html

Clare Arts Office and Clare County Council has announced the programme of free events for Clare Culture Night on Friday September 19
Clare Arts Office and Clare County Council has announced the programme of free events for Clare Culture Night. This year’s edition begins at 4pm on September 19

]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:00:03 GMT Clare,Clare County Council,Lahinch,Liscannor,Kilrush,Crusheen,Tulla,Scarriff,Doolin,Glór,Newmarket on Fergus,Ennistymon,Killaloe Paige Foley Clare County Council to host series of events throughout the county as part of SDG week https://www.clarelive.ie/news/what-s-on/1891065/clare-county-council-to-host-series-of-events-throughout-the-county-as-part-of-sdg-week.html https://www.clarelive.ie/news/what-s-on/1891065/clare-county-council-to-host-series-of-events-throughout-the-county-as-part-of-sdg-week.html

Sustainable Development Goal week works towards ambitions such as an end to poverty, access to work, protection of nature, universal access to education, gender equality, climate action and more
Clare County Council is hosting its third annual Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) week with even

]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:55:01 GMT Clare County Council,What’s on,Clare Ellie McCarthy