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Festivals in Clare |
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July |
Willy Clancy Summer School - Based in Miltown Malbay on the west coast of Clare. A high point on the traditional music calendar. Seminars on various subjects related to traditional music. Many well-known and not-so-well-known traditional musicians in attendance. |
July |
Tel: +353 (0)65 7084148 |
Kilrush Maritime Festival - Celebrating the sailing water of the Lower Shannon Estuary. Yacht racing , Underwater orienteering , Triathlon , Dolphin watching , 5-a-side , Music and dance. Something for everyone. |
Mid July |
Contact: John Robinson Tel: +353 (0)65 905 2660 |
Killaloe International Music Festival - Based in Killaloe. The Irish Chamber Orchestra presents a 5 day music festival. Lunchtime and evening concerts (Mozart , Mendelsohn , Britten and more...). Guest conductors and musicians. |
July |
Tel : +353 (0)61 202620
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August |
Rose of Clare - Based in Clonroad, this is probably the longest running festival in Clare. Celebrating its 21st year this year. Lots of things to do for all ages. This is one of the largest tourist attractions in West Clare. |
Early August |
Contact: Sean Chambers Tel: +353 (0)65 684 4029 |
Feakle International Traditional Music Festival - Almost a week of traditional Irish music , dance and song. There will also be workshops , lectures and concerts. |
Early August |
Contact: Pat Hayes Tel : +353 61 925 125 |
International Darlin' Girl from Clare - Based in Miltown Malbay.A family festival with lots of activities including :- Céilí , Fashion show , Swimming / Lifesaving , Talent competition , Tea dance. |
Most of August |
Brid Flannery , Spanish Point , Miltown Malbay Tel : +353 (0)65 7084942 |
Eigse Mrs Crotty - Located in Kilrush, this festival commemorates the life and times of Mrs. Elizabeth Crotty , regarded as one of the outstanding figures in Clare's musical heritage. Lectures , workshops , concertina classes , open-air street ceili and , of course , traditional music sessions in pubs throughout the town. |
August 16-19 |
Secretary: Brid O'Mahony, Mobile: 086-8399043 |
Merriman Summer School - Based in Lisdoonvarna. This summer school celebrates the work of the poet Brian Merriman. Last year's theme was 'Sing Till I Know You; the significance of of song and singing in popular culture'. Several speakers on a range of related topics. Also singing and Irish dance classes. More information can be found at the web-site : http://www.ul.ie/~merriman/index.html |
Mid-end August |
Tel: +353 (0)1 2864107 |
September |
Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking festival - Internationally renowned as Europe's biggest 'singles' event , but also lots of fun for everybody else. Traditional Irish music and dancing , harness racing , marching bands and Mr and Miss Lisdoonvarna Festival Finals. All day and most of the night entertainment. |
Early September - early/mid October |
Contact: James White e-mail: [email protected]
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October |
Ennis Arts Festival - based in Ennis the arts festival offers :- Opera Theatre Company , African Bands , Children's Festival , Exhibitions , Drama , Craft Fair , Readings , Street Theatre , The Morriston Orpheus Male Voice Choir and much more... |
October |
Contact: Mary Cashin Tel: +353 (0)65 - 684 0060Fax: +353 (0)65 684 0034 |
Irish Traditional Music Expo (ITMEX) - To take place in Ennis in October |
October
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Contact: Phil Caston Tel: +353 6537 177 |
November |
Sorry ! No events known about for this month. Please contact us if you know of any - e-mail : [email protected] |
December |
�igse Dhiarmuid U� Sh�illeabh�in - Traditional music festival | Date unknown | Eil�s N� Sh�illeabh�in (Director) +353 61 346 489 |