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  • Trio:  Flow, Texture, Light
    • Art
    • Art Exhibition
    • Entertainment
    • Family friendly
    • Visual Art
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Trio: Flow, Texture, Light

    Clare Arts Office in conjunction with Cultúrlann Sweeney Gallery, Kilkee is delighted to present “Trio: Flow, Texture, Light” an exhibition of artwork by Ronan McMahon, Marijke Jordens and Ingrid Lotter.

    29 August – 29 September 2023 Cultúrlann Sweeney
  • The Living Metal Exhibition
    • Art
    • Art Exhibition
    • Entertainment
    • Family friendly
    • Free
    • Visual Art
    • Wheelchair accessible

    The Living Metal Exhibition

    Clare Arts Office in conjunction with the Clare Museum is delighted to present “The Living Metal Exhibition” by Richard Andreucetti, Irish Visual Artist.

    5 September – 6 October 2023 Clare Museum, Ennis
  • “Different Strokes” An exhibition of artwork by Inis Artists
    • Art
    • Art Exhibition
    • Entertainment
    • Family friendly
    • Free
    • Visual Art
    • Wheelchair accessible

    “Different Strokes” An exhibition of artwork by Inis Artists

    Clare based visual arts group Inis Artists are delighted to return this year with a new exhibition entitled “Different Strokes”…

    19 September – 19 October 2023 Gallery at Scariff Library, Scarriff
  • Metal Melodies: Explorations in Nature and Synaesthesia An Exhibition of drawings and metal sculptures by Jane Murtagh
    • Art
    • Art Exhibition
    • Craft

    Metal Melodies: Explorations in Nature and Synaesthesia An Exhibition of drawings and metal sculptures by Jane Murtagh

    For this exhibition Jane has delved into and been inspired by the compositions of the jazz musician and composer Carole Nelson.

    22 September 2023 glór, Ennis
  • Padraig Jack in Concert
    • Music
    • Performance

    Padraig Jack in Concert

    A concert of original music by Aran Islands soloist Padraig Jack.

    22 September 2023 County Clare
  • Teach – House
    • Performance
    • Poetry
    • Spoken Word

    Teach – House

    Léamh filíochta trí mheán na Gaeilge mar aon le scór ceoil bunaidh ag leabharlann Inis Díomáin. Cruthaíonn an cnuasach nua…

    22 September 2023, 16:30 – 17:15 County Clare
  • Antique Press Print Designs
    • Workshop

    Antique Press Print Designs

    Print your own tote bag with messages of sustainability and environmental awareness at The Aloe Tree, Ennistymon.

    22 September 2023, 18:00 – 19:00 County Clare
  • ‘Her’story – ‘His’tory of Weaving in Ireland
    • Culture
    • Heritage
    • Information Session

    ‘Her’story – ‘His’tory of Weaving in Ireland

    A demonstration on weaving on the floor loom with different fabrics and yarns and the spinning of sheep's fleece.

    22 September 2023, 18:00 – 19:00 An Teach Cheoil, Ennistymon, Ennistymon
  • Art and Craft Demonstration
    • Art
    • Art Exhibition
    • Craft

    Art and Craft Demonstration

    A demonstration of painting, copper jewellery making and hand stitching of leather by the owners of the gallery, La Petite Galerie.

    22 September 2023, 18:00 – 22:00 Ennis Market, Ennis
  • Jaskane in the Library
    • Event

    Jaskane in the Library

    An hour long concert, featuring original music, some old favourites and a new selection of music performed by the Clare trio ‘Jaskane’. 

    22 September 2023, 18:00 – 19:00 De Valera Library, Ennis
  • Timeslip
    • Art
    • Art Exhibition

    Timeslip

    A exhibition of paintings based on the period 1919-1922 in Ireland.

    22 September 2023, 18:00 – 20:00 Restore Fine Art Gallery and Restoration, Ennis
  • An evening of poetry, music and storytelling in Mountshannon
    • Music
    • Poetry
    • Storytelling

    An evening of poetry, music and storytelling in Mountshannon

    An evening of storytelling, poetry and music in Anita’s Store, Mountshannon.

    22 September 2023, 18:00 – 22:00 Anita’s Mountshannon
  • Surface and Colour: Painting Techniques with Sara Foust
    • Art
    • Workshop

    Surface and Colour: Painting Techniques with Sara Foust

    Live artist demonstrations and discussion of techniques.

    22 September 2023, 18:00 – 19:00 County Clare
  • Exhibition of oil paintings of County Clare and Ennis Town by Cathal Butler.
    • Art
    • Art Exhibition

    Exhibition of oil paintings of County Clare and Ennis Town by Cathal Butler.

    A display of oil paintings of Clare in Treacts West County Hotel.

    22 September 2023, 18:00 – 23:00 County Clare
  • Performance of Clare and German music from The Burren
    • Concert
    • Music
    • Performance
    • Poetry
    • Traditional Music

    Performance of Clare and German music from The Burren

    A performance of traditional music, song, story and poetry from Irish and German artists.

    22 September 2023, 18:00 – 20:00 County Clare
  • Éagsúlacht sa Chlár – Celebrating Cultural Diversity in Clare through Art and Dance
    • Art
    • Concert
    • Dance
    • Entertainment
    • Performance

    Éagsúlacht sa Chlár – Celebrating Cultural Diversity in Clare through Art and Dance

    Musicians and dancers from Morocco, Bulgaria, Ireland, Poland, Ukraine, Ethiopia, Syria, Spain will lead short interactive workshops at the Market…

    22 September 2023, 18:00 – 20:00 County Clare
  • The Parish Hall Tour
    • Music
    • Performance

    The Parish Hall Tour

    The Ennis Gospel Choir is thrilled to present it’s latest project, “The Parish Hall Tour,” a captivating show set to…

    22 September 2023, 18:30 – 19:15 County Clare
  • Culture Night at The Cascades
    • Dance
    • Music
    • Storytelling

    Culture Night at The Cascades

    An evening of music, song, dance and storytelling in the tranquil setting of the Abhainn Sliabh Cascades.

    22 September 2023, 18:30 – 19:30 Lissycasey
  • Munster Music Academy – Meet the instruments music workshop
    • Music
    • Workshop

    Munster Music Academy – Meet the instruments music workshop

    Join some of Munster Music Academy’s teachers for a music workshop at the Killaloe/Ballina Community and Family Resource Centre.

    22 September 2023, 18:30 – 20:30 Killaloe- The Green
  • Clueless in Ireland
    • Family friendly
    • Film
    • Free
    • Talks

    Clueless in Ireland

    Released in 2022 “Clueless In Ireland” is a film shot in Kilkee and West Clare by Odean Entertainment and Treehouse Media…

    22 September – 22 October 2023 Cultúrlann Sweeney
    22 September – 22 October 2023 Cultúrlann Sweeney
  • Eilimintí/Elamentos- with Phoenix and Wolfe and special guest Jayne
    • Concert
    • Culture
    • Heritage
    • Music

    Eilimintí/Elamentos- with Phoenix and Wolfe and special guest Jayne

    Phoenix and Wolfe are a soulful fusion of Irish and Brazilian mystique, wonder and charm. The project is the work…

    22 September 2023, 19:00 – 20:00 County Clare
  • Easi Arts Night
    • Art
    • Art Exhibition
    • Entertainment
    • Performance

    Easi Arts Night

    A night celebrating a miscellany of art, readings, song and music.

    22 September 2023, 19:00 – 22:00 EASI Studio, Tracklands Business Park, Ennis
  • Busking The Banner Live Music Performance
    • Music
    • Performance

    Busking The Banner Live Music Performance

    Live Traditional music with an accompanying slide show of photography.

    22 – 23 September 2023 County Clare
  • Halla Eoin Culture Night
    • Heritage
    • Music

    Halla Eoin Culture Night

    An evening of Storytelling, Music, Song and Dance celebrating the talent and cultural diversity within our community.

    22 September 2023, 19:30 – 21:30 Halla Eoin, Kilbaha
  • Autumnal Sounds
    • Music
    • Performance
    • Poetry

    Autumnal Sounds

    An evening of well-known and newly-composed poetry and music with an autumnal hue.

    22 September 2023, 19:30 – 20:30 Clare Museum, Ennis
  • Traditional Music, Song and Dance at Teach Cheoil Ennistymon
    • Dance
    • Music
    • Storytelling
    • Traditional Music

    Traditional Music, Song and Dance at Teach Cheoil Ennistymon

    Members of Inisdiomain/Ennistymon CCE and Séisiún group will gather from North Clare to perform traditional music, dance and song.

    22 September 2023, 19:30 – 21:00 Teach Cheoil, Ennistymon
  • Seisiún at Fahy Hall
    • Concert
    • Music
    • Traditional Music

    Seisiún at Fahy Hall

    Seisiún of music, song and dance will be hosted by Doora-Barefield CCÉ in Fahy Hall, Roslevan, on culture night.

    22 September 2023, 19:30 – 21:30 County Clare
  • Queer Poetry Slam
    • Performance
    • Poetry
    • Storytelling

    Queer Poetry Slam

    Whether you are an avid poetry lover, a budding poet, or simply curious about the beauty of spoken word, this night is for you.

    22 September 2023, 20:00 – 22:30 glór, Ennis
  • ‘The Search for Love in September’
    • Film
    • Heritage

    ‘The Search for Love in September’

    Showing of the short film titled 'The Search for Love in September'.

    22 September 2023, 20:00 – 21:00 Hotel Doolin
  • Seisiun at Teach Ceoil
    • Music
    • Performance
    • Traditional Music

    Seisiun at Teach Ceoil

    Seisiun at Teach Ceoil involving members of the branch.

    22 September 2023, 20:00 – 22:00 Teach Cheoil Chill Rois, Kilrush
  • Dúchas is Dóchas in  Miltown Malbay
    • Concert
    • Entertainment
    • Family friendly

    Dúchas is Dóchas in Miltown Malbay

    A revelation of the hidden song heritage of Clare

    22 September 2023, 20:00 – 21:00 In Oidhreacht an Chláir, Flag Road Miltown Malbay
  • Tulla CCE celebrate Culture Night 2023 – Traditional Music Concert and Session
    • Music
    • Traditional Music

    Tulla CCE celebrate Culture Night 2023 – Traditional Music Concert and Session

    Brian Donnellan (concertina), Mark Donnellan (Fiddle) and Jim Corry (piano) all of the famous Tulla Ceili band will perform at…

    22 September 2023, 20:00 – 21:30 Cnoc na Gaoithe Comhaltas Cultural Centre, Tulla, Co. Clare, Tulla
    22 September 2023, 20:00 – 21:30 Cnoc na Gaoithe Comhaltas Cultural Centre, Tulla, Co. Clare, Tulla
  • Live Music Double Bill with The Jager Bombers and Misvanity
    • Music
    • Performance

    Live Music Double Bill with The Jager Bombers and Misvanity

    An evening of great high energy live music from two local bands playing a mix of pop, rock and funk.

    22 September 2023, 20:00 – 21:45 glór, Ennis
  • Culture night in Knockerra
    • Music
    • Performance
    • Song
    • Theatre

    Culture night in Knockerra

    An evening of song, art and a performance of Brian Friel's 'Winners' in Knockerra Hall.

    22 September 2023, 20:00 – 22:00 Knockerra Hall, Kilrush
  • Traditional Music of North Clare
    • Music
    • Traditional Music

    Traditional Music of North Clare

    Mike Butler, Michael Landers, Aidan Mc Mahon and Dermot Sheedy will host a lively concert showcasing traditional music of North Clare in the beautiful setting of Kilfenora Cathedral.

    22 September 2023, 20:00 – 21:30 St. Fachanan’s Church, Kilfenora
  • Songs and stories from The Spa
    • Song
    • Storytelling

    Songs and stories from The Spa

    An evening of song, stories, dance, traditional costume displays, heritage/history talk and art exhibition from local artists.

    22 September 2023, 20:00 – 22:30 Pavillion, Lisdoonvarna
  • Cois na hAbhna dance workshop
    • Dance
    • Music
    • Traditional Irish Step Dancing
    • Traditional Music

    Cois na hAbhna dance workshop

    A free Traditional Irish Dance workshop at Cois na hAbhna, with music provided by The Clarecastle Ballyea CCÉ Trad Group.…

    22 September 2023, 20:30 – 22:30 Cois na hAbhna, Ennis
  • AnTara with special guest Niamh O Brien
    • Music
    • Performance

    AnTara with special guest Niamh O Brien

    An exciting collaboration of AnTara with Tommy Hayes (percussion)  and Matthew Noone (Sarode)  joined by Niamh O'Brien (Harp,Vocals).

    22 September 2023, 20:30 – 21:45 Killaloe- The Green
  • A Night to Remember
    • Music
    • Performance
    • Traditional Music

    A Night to Remember

    A celebration of the memory of three massive music presences in Shannon.

    22 September 2023, 20:30 – 22:30 County Clare
  • LiminalPlanes
    • Music
    • Outdoors
    • Performance

    LiminalPlanes

    A new musical project drawing influences from dream pop, psychedelic pop, indie and electronic music.

    22 September 2023, 20:30 – 22:00 East Clare Community Co-Operative
  • Recollect Wonder
    • Art Exhibition
    • Concert
    • Exhibition
    • Heritage
    • Music
    • Performance
    • Visual Art

    Recollect Wonder

    A live audio-visual event paying homage to our ancestors, in which attendees are invited to sing with the artists as part of the performance.

    22 September 2023, 20:30 – 22:30 County Clare
  • CHANGO Flamenco
    • Dance
    • Music

    CHANGO Flamenco

    A collaboration merging flamenco styles from across the world.

    22 September 2023, 20:30 – 22:15 Teach Cheoil, Ennistymon
  • Jazz Skammers
    • Music
    • Performance
    • Song

    Jazz Skammers

    The Jazz Skammers will entertain you with a varied programme of light Jazz, Swing, Latin and Blues played with their own particular flair, at The Igoe Inn, Kilrush Road, Doonbeg.

    22 September 2023, 21:00 – 23:00 Kilrush Town Centre
  • A musical celebration of Irish traditional culture – featuring music, song and dance from west Clare
    • Heritage
    • Music
    • Traditional Music

    A musical celebration of Irish traditional culture – featuring music, song and dance from west Clare

    An evening of traditional music, song and dance by local band The Turf Shed.

    22 September 2023, 21:00 – 23:00 County Clare
  • Ennistymon Choral Society
    • Concert
    • Music
    • Performance
    • Traditional Music

    Ennistymon Choral Society

    Join Ennistymon Choral Society for a sing-song with uplifting songs and a fun evening at Cullinan’s Bar.

    22 September 2023, 21:00 – 23:00 County Clare
  • Late Night Foyer Gig with Franco Morone
    • Concert
    • Free
    • Music
    • Song

    Late Night Foyer Gig with Franco Morone

    Morone, known as the Italian poet of the acoustic guitar, has been enchanting audiences with his music for about 30 years and is also a brilliant composer and a great stage entertainer.

    22 September 2023, 22:00 – 23:30 glór, Ennis
  • The Hysterical History of the Trojan War by D. M. Larson
    • Entertainment
    • Family friendly
    • Theatre
    • Youth Theatre

    The Hysterical History of the Trojan War by D. M. Larson

    Back by popular demand following their hugely successful performances in August, this hilarious romp through ancient Greece, returns to Cultúrlann Sweeney for one performance only on Saturday, September 23rd

    23 September 2023, 14:00 – 15:00 Cultúrlann Sweeney

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