Visit Clare

27/05/2026

Summer Stays in Clare 🛏️💛💙
Planning your ultimate summer getaway, returning home, or exploring the dramatic Wild Atlantic Way? Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport is the perfect base. ✈️🌊
Why you'll love your stay:
✔️Effortless Travel: Wake up just a few meters from the Shannon Airport terminal, completely refreshed and ready to go.
✔️Seamless Arrivals: Turn late-night Landings into instant relaxation with a warm welcome and a cozy stay waiting for you.
✔️Your Adventure awaits: Enjoy easy scenic access to iconic wonders like the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, Doolin, and Loop Head.
✔️The Full Experience: Indulge in superb dining, modern comfort, and the absolute best of the West of Ireland hospitality.
Plan Your Trip
👉 Book Park Inn Shannon Airport: https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/park-inn-shannon-airport
👉 Explore more beautiful places to stay in County Clare: https://visitclare.ie/accommodation/

27/05/2026

Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr Paul Murphy, is to lead a 160km charity cycle in aid of mental health services in Co Clare

on Saturday, June 6 💛💙

The ‘Mind over Miles’ charity cycle, which will benefit the Samaritans (Clare Branch), will begin at Loop Head at 8am, with the riders making their way through County Clare. The 100-mile route takes in Kilrush, Kildysart, Clarecastle, Quin, Tulla, Feakle, Scarriff, Mountshannon and Whitegate before finishing at the Galway county boundary.
Clare County Council Loop Head Peninsula, West Clare Loop Head Lighthouse Vandeleur Walled Garden, Kilrush Clarecastle Tidy Towns Quin Village Tidy Towns Quin ParishTulla TidyTowns Tulla Parish

📢 🚲 Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr Paul Murphy, is to lead a 160km charity cycle in aid of mental health services in Co Clare on Saturday, June 6.

The ‘Mind over Miles’ charity cycle, which will benefit the Samaritans (Clare Branch), will begin at Loop Head at 8am, with the riders making their way through County Clare. The 100-mile route takes in Kilrush, Kildysart, Clarecastle, Quin, Tulla, Feakle, Scarriff, Mountshannon and Whitegate before finishing at the Galway county boundary.

📎 Read more: https://www.clarecoco.ie/council/newsroom/news/2026/clare-county-council-cathaoirleach-lead-160km-%E2%80%98mind-over-miles%E2%80%99-charity-cycle

26/05/2026

Bridging Style: Ballina–Killaloe Fashion Show 💛💙
takes place this Thursday, 28th May,
promising a fantastic evening of fashion, local style, and entertainment along the River Shannon!

Featuring local boutiques including Joanne’s, Frocks, Fine Rags and more, this unique fashion extravaganza will be hosted by Celia Holman Lee on the iconic Killaloe–Ballina Bridge.

Doors open with a wine reception at 7pm, with the show starting at 7:30pm.
Tickets are €20 including wine reception. A brilliant evening out while supporting local businesses and fashion in the twin towns ✨

Clare County Council Local Enterprise Office Clare

Bridging Style: Ballina–Killaloe Fashion Show takes place this Thursday, 28th May, promising a fantastic evening of fashion, local style, and entertainment along the River Shannon!

Featuring local boutiques including Joanne’s, Frocks, Fine Rags and more, this unique fashion extravaganza will be hosted by Celia Holeman Lee on the iconic Killaloe–Ballina Bridge.

Doors open with a wine reception at 7pm, with the show starting at 7:30pm.

Tickets are €20 including wine reception. A brilliant evening out while supporting local businesses and fashion in the twin towns ✨

Discover Lough Derg | Visit Clare | Tipperary Tourism

26/05/2026

🎉 Clare Mela is BACK and bigger than ever! 🌍✨💛💙

Get ready for an award-winning, free family festival of music, dance, and mind-blowing aerial entertainment. After two amazing years in Shannon, the Mela is returning to where it all began: Ennis!

📅 When: Monday, June 1 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Where: glór Car Park, Ennis
🎟️ Cost: Completely FREE!

What’s on the lineup?
🎵 Nepalese and African musicians
🕺 Indian dancers & Indian Dancing with ArtsEtka (Belfast)
🎤 Limerick rapper Willzee
🎪 Circus performers
🩰 Jaw-dropping acrobatics by Fidget Feet Aerial Dance Company
🪩 An outdoor family disco to wrap up the day!

Rain or shine, this outdoor celebration promises to bring a smile to everyone's face. Bring the whole family down for an unforgettable afternoon of culture, rhythm, and fun!
⚠️ Important Info:
Both glór and the DeValera Library will be closed on the day.
There will be limited vehicle access to the glór car park.
👉 Full details and schedule at https://glor.ie/events

Clare County Council Clare Arts Office Clare Libraries glórFidget Feet Aerial Dance Ennis Chamber

26/05/2026

The Burren Slow Food Festival at Slow Food Clare is the first in Clare to adopt the MyWaste Circular Cups for Community Events initiative 👏💛💙

By switching to reusable cups, the festival reduced its single-use waste and associated litter.

This is a great example of how community events can lead the way in sustainability.

Well done to all involved!

In particular, thank you to our partners on the day- Coffee Cart Greener Clare Lisdoonvarna Fáilte CLG - North Clare Sports & Amenity Park Visit the Burren and IRD Dunhallow.

🔗 Learn more:
https://mywaste.ie/sustainability/circular-living/circular-cups-for-community-events-in-the-southern-region/

21/05/2026

🎨 Cruinniú na nÓg is BACK for 2026! 🚀 💛💙

Mark your calendars for a massive, FREE day of youth creativity across County Clare! Shaped entirely by the ideas, honesty, and imagination of local young people. 🙌

📅 When: Saturday, June 6, 2026
📍 Where: Various venues across County Clare
💰 Cost: Completely FREE!

Here is a sneak peek at what is happening:
🏑 Paint My Hurl (De Valera Library)
A street-art workshop for ages 10–14. Personalise your hurley with mural artist Marcus O’Connor!
🖍️ The Big Draw (glór)
A giant, collaborative paper wall waiting to be transformed. Perfect for little creators aged 2+ with illustrator Sue Blockie Doyle!
🎵 Ukulele Celebration
A joyful, family-friendly performance by talented kids from the Shannon Family Resource Centre.
🏰 Plus much more...

Including Kids’ Castles and a full pick-and-mix menu of activities inspired directly by students from Gaelscoil Mhíchíl Cíosóg, Holy Family Senior School, and the Autism Class at Barefield National School! 🌟

Let’s celebrate the incredible voices and curiosity of Clare's young people. See you there! 🎉

Clare County Council Clare Arts Office Clare Libraries glór

21/05/2026

Clare and Tipperary Arts Offices Invite Community to Contribute to Upcoming Art Commissions 💛💙

Clare County Council’s Arts Office, in conjunction with Tipperary County Council’s Arts Office, is inviting the communities of the Killaloe and Ballina area to share their views on upcoming art commissions in the Killaloe and Ballina areas.

The drop-in consultation session will be held at the Killaloe Library from 6.30pm to 7.30pm on Wednesday May 27, 2026. Representatives of both Arts Offices will be in attendance to meet with the public to discuss themes they may wish to propose for the art commissions. These themes will be used to shape the briefing documents made available to artists who may be interested in submitting proposals.

These commissions are associated with the works that took place as part of the recent Killaloe Bypass, Shannon Bridge Crossing and R494 Improvement Project.

For those unable to attend but have thoughts on suitable themes, please contact Rachel MacManus at [email protected] by June 5, 2026.
Clare County Council Clare Arts Office Clare Libraries Local Enterprise Office Clare Tipperary Tourism Visit East Clare Discover Lough Derg

21/05/2026

Biodiversity Week | Build Your Own Insect Inn Workshop 🌿💛💙
Vandeleur Walled Garden, Kilrush
🌻 Step into the buzzing world of biodiversity at Vandeleur Walled Garden & Visitor Centre. 🦋 Enjoy a nature filled workshop where little explorers ramble through the biodiversity garden, meet the residents of the Insect Hotel, and then roll up their sleeves to build their very own mini Insect Inn using recycled and sustainable materials. For a perfect blend of creativity, curiosity, and creepy crawlies! 🐜 🐝
📅 Date: Saturday, May 23rd at 11:00am
🎟️ Ticket Cost: €10
🌈 Suggested for children aged 4yo – 12yo
⏳ Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment! Don't miss this hands-on, family-friendly activity!
🪴 Book Online Here:
🔗 https://bookings.vandeleurwalledgarden.ie
*Normal Admission Rates and Local Access Pass Apply. **Terms & Conditions Apply. Subject to Availability.

19/05/2026

We are delighted to celebrate ’s 8 Blue Flag beaches and 5 Green Coast Award beaches this year – a fantastic achievement reflecting the county’s amazing beaches, excellent water quality and high environmental standards. 💛💙

In fact, 13 of Clare’s 14 identified bathing areas have achieved Blue Flag or Green Coast status. While Lahinch has lost its Blue Flag this year, the EPA has assigned it a water quality rating of “Good”.

Water quality ratings and results for all bathing areas can be viewed at https://www.beaches.ie/beaches-lakes/. It is advisable to check the most up-to-date water quality information before visiting any bathing area, including Blue Flag beaches.

Regular testing of water quality happens at the following identified coastal and inland bathing areas from 1st June to 15th September; Ballallia Lake, Ballycuggaran (Lough Derg), Bishop’s Quarter, Cappagh Pier, Carrigaholt Beach, Fanore, Kilkee, Lahinch, Mountshannon (Lough Derg), Quilty, Seafield, Spanish Point, White Strand Doonbeg, and White Strand Miltown Malbay.

You can check the latest water quality updates at www.beaches.ie
You can also view current water quality results on the bathing water information boards at each beach.

This monitoring programme provides up-to-date information for all bathing areas so everyone can continue to enjoy Clare’s beautiful beaches and lakes safely and with confidence.

15/05/2026

🚌🌀 The Burren & Cliffs Explorer shuttle bus service is returning for the 2026 season with an expanded offering, connecting towns, villages and key visitor attractions across North and West Clare.

Relaunching on Thursday, May 21, 2026, this season marks the second year of the pilot scheme.

A joint initiative of Clare County Council and the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), supported by Fáilte Ireland, the service will run until Sunday, September 20, 2026, providing locals and visitors with a sustainable and convenient transport option throughout the region.

🔗 Read more: https://www.clarecoco.ie/council/newsroom/news/2026/burren-cliffs-explorer-shuttle-bus-service-launches-2026-season