*St Brigid’s Crosses. Photograph: Myriam Riand ENNISTYMON will come alive this Brigid’s Day with a rich and welcoming three day community festival. Running from January 31st to February 2nd, the festival celebrates the start of the celtic season Imbolg and the turning of the year from Winter into Spring. Tke part in workshops, music, storytelling, …
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*Gemma Hayes. Photograph: Charlotte (@underthefeather) RESONANCE Festival has revealed its 2026 programme, announcing a line-up that brings together leading voices from economics, culture, sport, media and music for three days of talks, performances and shared experiences on the shores of Lough Derg. Now entering its fourth year, the not-for-profit, volunteer-led micro-festival will run on Wednesday …
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UP TO 200 people attended Oíche Ghaelach in Clarecastle, a unique night of music, singing and celebrating the Irish language. Clarecastle GAA club was chosen by Munster GAA for its second ever Oíche Ghaelach, an event which runs as part of Culture Night. Organiser Síle Ní Dheargain told The Clare Echo the night was “very positive, …
‘Honour’ for Donnellan to bring world’s best dancers to Ennis AN INTERNATIONAL sell-out production now entering its sixth year will make its Irish premiere in Ennis next month, with local dancing legend Michael Donnellan at the helm. Danceperados Of Ireland promises to showcase 20 of the best Irish dancers in the world – including the …
Ennis duo Niall Mac Carthy and Senan Crotty have released their new debut single entitled ‘Thrill’. St. Flannan’s College set the stage where the pair could explore their musical interests inside the classroom and out. “We have plenty of fond memories blasting out some tunes from Senan’s garage although maybe not so fond for the …
How well do you know these songs from County Clare? We’ve all heard the ‘Banner Roar’ or taken off on a drink fuelled rendition of ‘My lovely Rose of Clare’ in the early hours of the morning, at some point in our lives. We’re from Clare after all. It’s in our blood. But do you …
* Dancing to the music of Kilfenora Céili Band at last year’s festival – Photo by Martin Connolly FROM April 26-29, Kilfenora will stage its 11th annual traditional music festival, a series that commenced in 2009 with the 100th anniversary of the Kilfenora Céilí Band. With great concerts, céilís, some cracking CD launches and pub sessions, it’s a wonderful …