Cultúrlann Sweeney holds a 108 seat theatre, gallery space and library in Kilkee, County Clare.
Gallery and Library Opening Hours:
The library and gallery are open as follows:
Tuesday 10am-1pm & 2pm-5:30pm
Wednesday 10am-1:30pm & 2pm-5:30pm & 6:30pm-8pm
Thursday 10am-1pm & 2pm-5:30pm
Friday 10am-1pm & 2pm-5:30pm
Saturday 10am-2pm
Box office opening hours are:
- Wednesday 1.30 – 4.30pm
- Thursday: 1.30 – 4.30pm
- Friday: 1.30 – 4.30pm
Outside these hours you can book anytime ONLINE or by calling glor from 10 am – 3pm Monday – Saturday. Tel: 065 6843103
Booking fee: Booking fee of €1 per ticket applies to all tickets.
Refunds: We are unable to give refunds on tickets purchased.
Exhibition information:
There is currently a very long waiting list to exhibit at the gallery. If you wish to be placed on the waiting list please read the gallery guidelines and return the booking form to us.
Cultúrlann Sweeney Exhibition Guidelines 2024
Library Information
Information on all library services and details are here
Contact us
For general queries / theatre bookings you can contact us at cst@clarelibrary.ie Tel: 065 9060769
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What’s on
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- Art Exhibition
Flowing…..a legacy from stitch to shoreline – Exhibition by Ailish Malone
Clare Arts Office in conjunction with Cultúrlann Sweeney Library Gallery is delighted to present “Flowing….a legacy from stitch to shoreline”…
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- Drama
- Theatre
- Workshop
Improvisation for Adults: Summer Drama Workshop Series
Presented by Cultúrlann Sweeney Step into the world of improvisation with Rob Hopkins, an experienced community dramatist working in West…
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- Family friendly
- Free
- Talks
West Clare Wildlife Stories behind the pictures with John Glynn
This illustrated talk will explore the birds and wildlife of West Clare. John will explain the stories behind the wildlife…
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- Children
- Family friendly
- Film
Harold and The Purple Crayon
Inside of his book, adventurous Harold can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up…
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- Free
- Information Session
- Talks
Moneypoint; Cornerstone of Ireland’s electricity industry with Stephen O’Mahoney
The evolving story of Moneypoint Power Station from inception to the present day and ESB’s plans for the future of…
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- Children
- Family friendly
- Film
Flow
Acclaimed animated film Flow is set in a flooded fantasy world, where humans are seemingly absent. One cat has survived…
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- Free
- Information Session
- Talks
Growing Up in a Lighthouse with Stephen Rowan
Having steadfastly been a guiding light across the Shannon Estuary for 187 years, Kilcredaun Lighthouse, near Carrigaholt, blinked its last…
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- Children
- Family friendly
- Film
Inside Out 2
Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley where headquarters is being demolished…
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- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Theatre
Madagascar – A Musical Adventure Jr.
Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious,…
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- Free
- Information Session
- Talks
Ireland in the EU and the World Looking towards our 2026 EU Presidency with Maeve von Heynitz
Maeve von Heynitz, Director General of the EU and Trade Policy Division in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade,…
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- Children
- Family friendly
- Film
Kensuke’s Kingdom
Kensuke’s Kingdom follows Michael, a young boy who embarks on a sailing trip with his family, only for disaster to…
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- Free
- Information Session
- Talks
Turning Up the Volume; The Growing Threat of Ocean Noise to Marine Life with Dr Joanne O’Brien
As human activity in the oceans increases, so too does the underwater noise that disrupts marine ecosystems. From commercial shipping…
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Photo courtesy Matt O'Mahony & Associates
History
The Sweeney Memorial Public Library, Kilkee, was founded in the 1950s with money bequeathed from Dr. William J. Sweeney, Union City, New Jersey whose grandfather was born in Kilkee in 1833. A newly refurbished library, theatre and gallery, renamed as Cultúrlann Sweeney, was opened on the 27th of February 2012 by Jimmy Deenihan, T.D., Minister for Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Affairs.Theatre
Culturlann Sweeney Kilkee runs a Film Club all year round with a special children’s programme in July and August annually. Occasional events take place throughout the year with a full summer line up in July and August that features film, theatre, music concerts and supports local events such as the Kilkee Civic Trust talks and the Kilkee Playwrights Festival.Gallery
We run a year round gallery programme. If interested in exhibiting please read our gallery guidelines and contact arts@clarecoco.ie to be placed on a waiting list. A permanent collection of watercolours by the Rev. William O'Brien are on display in the meeting room.Kilkee
Co. Clare
V15 P960
Ireland