OCTOBER 2010:
- 2nd & 3rd October
Weekend in the Woods
CELT Centre for Environmental Living and Training, Main St, Scariff
www.celtnet.org info@celtnet.org
Tel: 061-640765
AUGUST 2010:
- 28 - 29 August 2010
Burren Painting Weekend
WEEKEND PAINTING & DRAWING WORKSHOP with Artist DENISE HOGAN at
the Russell Gallery, New Quay, Co. Clare. Learn the pleasure of painting
& drawing with professional artist and teacher Denise Hogan in the
heart of the Burren. From planning, preparation, drawing & painting
to the finished piece, with everything in between! All levels welcome.
We are fully equipped to hold class either outdoors or indoors in our
studio. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced painter
this workshop will cater to your individual needs, guiding you, step
by step to creating beautiful and accomplished works of art. The artist
will introduce you or refresh your knowledge of materials, give demonstrations
and show you how to achieve good results even as a novice. There will
be no shortage of inspiration and atmosphere in the stunning setting
of New Quay.
Cost: € 160, Deposit € 70 required for booking. Limited availability.
Accomodation deals available
Tel 065-7078185 or email info@russellgallery.net
- Wednesday 25th August
Free Guided Walks in Burren - The Burrenbeo Trust
Introduction to the Burren landscape, heritage and environment
Every Wednesday throughout July and August at 3.30pm
Meet at the Burrenbeo Trust, Main Street, Kinvara
The Burrenbeo Trust are offering a guided walk in the Burren every Wednesday
until September. Everyone welcome. Meet at the Burrenbeo Resource Centre
at 3.30pm to carpool. Free for Trust members and €5 minimum donation
for non-members. For more information email: trust@burrenbeo.com
or phone: 087 9689486
- Tuesday 24th August
Genealogy Day
11.00am – 4.00pm, De Valera Public Library, Ennis.
Four short introductory talks for anyone interested in tracing their
family tree in Clare, using locally available resources. Also, launch
of Clare County Library’s ‘Tracing
Your Family Tree’ brochure. A free event to mark Heritage
Week 2010. All welcome.
- Sunday 22nd August 2010
Sky Ride Etape Hibernia -
Information in PDF format
* Please note the email in the attached PDF is incorrect, the correct
email address is info@etapehibernia.com
- Sat 21 August
One Day Painting the Flaggy Shore - with Frank Sanford (Adults
- all levels)
The Russell Gallery ART CLASSES
see http://www.russellgallery.net/paintingweekend.html
for info and bookings call (065) 7078185 or email info@russellgallery.net
- August 21
The Great Burren Run
Fanore
The Great Burren Run will take place in Fanore on August 21. The Great
Burren Run offers participants a full, half marathon or 10k run and
will be the first marathon to be held in Fanore. Scenic routes will
bring runners, joggers, walkers along by the shore line of Galway Bay
before taking to the mountain road at Blackhead.
For full information on the Fanore marathon, www.fanore-info.com
or contact Kevin on 086 3272472.
- August 20 - 30th
Umha Aois annual symposium, Doolin
Umha Aois, the experimental bronze casting group will hold is annual
symposium in Doolin at the studio of silversmith Brian Hackett. They
will be concentrating their efforts on the casting of Bronze Age musical
horms that were the pinnacle of technical achievement during the Irish
Bronze Age and are absolutely unique to this country. They will also
be casting other hollow Bronze artefacts as well as flat axes, halstaves
and halberds etc. As an artist led project, participans will also be
creating unique artworks in bronze using ancient techniques and basic
materials. Weather permitting, mould making and bronze casting will
be done in the open air. However, a Mongolian tent (yurt) shall be available
should the weather be less than clement. Visitors are welcome to drop
in and witness this unique event. For more information go to http://www.umha-aois.com
or email umha.aois@gmail.com
- August 19th - 21st
Bailegangaire
Cois na hAbhna, Galway Road Ennis
Tom Murphy's classic play, performed in English, by Likely Hailstones.
8pm nightly. Tickets are priced at €10 & €8 concessions
and can be booked at 065 6824276.
- Thurs 19th August
‘The Burren through its literature’
Burrenbeo Trust August Talk with Paul Clements
8.30pm at Burren College of Art, Ballyvaughan.
Everyone welcome. Free for members and donation from non-members. More
information contact trust@burrenbeo.com
or 091 638096
- Wednesday 18th August
Free Guided Walks in Burren - The Burrenbeo Trust
Introduction to the Burren landscape, heritage and environment
Every Wednesday throughout July and August at 3.30pm
Meet at the Burrenbeo Trust, Main Street, Kinvara
The Burrenbeo Trust are offering a guided walk in the Burren every Wednesday
until September. Everyone welcome. Meet at the Burrenbeo Resource Centre
at 3.30pm to carpool. Free for Trust members and €5 minimum donation
for non-members. For more information email: trust@burrenbeo.com
or phone: 087 9689486
- 11th - 15th August 2010
Kilrush Traditional Music and Set Dancing Weekend
This is a five day festival featuring a wide variety of educational
and entertaining events including traditional music performances, set
dancing workshops, music classes and ceilithe.
For more information visit http://comhaltas.ie/blog/post/kilrush_music_set_dancing_weekend/
Enquiries to Vincent O'Halloran on 086-0854834 or Anne Hayes on 087-2663718.
- Wednesday 11th August
Free Guided Walks in Burren - The Burrenbeo Trust
Introduction to the Burren landscape, heritage and environment
Every Wednesday throughout July and August at 3.30pm
Meet at the Burrenbeo Trust, Main Street, Kinvara
The Burrenbeo Trust are offering a guided walk in the Burren every Wednesday
until September. Everyone welcome. Meet at the Burrenbeo Resource Centre
at 3.30pm to carpool. Free for Trust members and €5 minimum donation
for non-members. For more information email: trust@burrenbeo.com
or phone: 087 9689486
- August 9 - 13
Kids Art Camps (7 to 12 years old)
The Russell Gallery ART CLASSES
see http://www.russellgallery.net/artcamp10_files/art10.html
for info and bookings call (065) 7078185 or email info@russellgallery.net
- August 7th - September 2nd
“No Boundaries” by Anne Korff & Joke Buursma,
Paintings and Textile Art.
Courthouse Gallery, Ennistymon.
Artists Anne Korff and Joke Buursma are both inspired by exotic cultural
elements from Africa and the Middle East.
Joke Buursma originally from The Netherlands makes Textile Art. She
uses a mix of commercial and hand-dyed fabrics. Her work is mainly figurative.
In “No Boundaries” there is a series of five pieces with
the zebra as a theme.
Anne Korff’s latest paintings are inspired by visits to Morocco,
Tunisia, Andalusia and a recent visit to remote parts in south east
Turkey - an area bordering Syria and Iraq. Two aspects struck her in
particular: the first being the swamping of traditional life styles
and architecture by all the trappings of a western consumer society;
the second being the abstract nature of Islamic design and its meditative
qualities.
Courthouse Gallery, Parliament Street - Ennistymon 065 7071630.
- Sat 7 August
One Day Painting the Flaggy Shore - with Frank Sanford (Adults
- all levels)
The Russell Gallery ART CLASSES
see http://www.russellgallery.net/paintingday.html
for info and bookings call (065) 7078185 or email info@russellgallery.net
- August 6th
Dhá Lámh Theatre Youth Ensemble presents ‘Samuel
Beckett Summer Season’
Fahy Hall, Roslevan, Ennis.
‘Samuel Beckett Summer Season’ (Four Short Plays by Samuel
Beckett) 'Quad', 'Come and Go', 'Act Without Words 2' and 'The Old Tune'.
8pm sharp @ Fahy Hall, Roslevan. Adm: Tickets 8 Euro.
- August 5th
Fundraising evening in aid of the August production of Tom Murphys
Bailegangaire. Brogans Bar, Ennis.
Likely Hailstones in association with Quin Players present a fundraising
evening in aid of the August production of Tom Murphys Bailegangaire.
Held in the upstairs room of Brogans Bar in Ennis at 8pm, the evening
will feature a scene preview from the production, live music from Tamasine
Anna Plowman of the Caravel String Quartet and renowned Cork soprano
Alison Arnopp, finger food and more. Entry is just €5 for what
promises to be an entertaining, informal evening; all are invited to
come along and support the arts.
- Wednesday 4th to Tuesday 10th of August
Feakle Traditional Music Festival
This year the festival will celebrate its 23rd year with a vibrant programme
of Traditional music, song, and dance. The Festival continues to attract
genuine music lovers from all corners of the globe, while providing
a platform for local musicians to demonstrate their musical heritage.
More info http://www.feaklefestival.ie/
- Wednesday 4th August
Free Guided Walks in Burren - The Burrenbeo Trust
Introduction to the Burren landscape, heritage and environment
Every Wednesday throughout July and August at 3.30pm
Meet at the Burrenbeo Trust, Main Street, Kinvara
The Burrenbeo Trust are offering a guided walk in the Burren every Wednesday
until September. Everyone welcome. Meet at the Burrenbeo Resource Centre
at 3.30pm to carpool. Free for Trust members and €5 minimum donation
for non-members. For more information email: trust@burrenbeo.com
or phone: 087 9689486
- August 2nd, 2010
A Night at the Opera St. Senan’s Church, Kilkee
The prestigious European Opera Centre are holding their annual training
programme for advanced opera students from across the continent in University
Concert Hall, Limerick this year. The culmination of this will be a
finale concert featuring all eight students performing a programme of
popular arias, duets etc. on Monday August 2nd in St. Senan’s
Church in Kilkee, in association with the Kilkee Civic Trust.
Tickets; €18 / Conc. €16. Family (4) €50. Available from:
http://www.uch.ie (061) 331549 &
Williams Pharmacy, Kilkee & Nolan's Delicatessen, Kilkee & also
available on the door.
- Sun 1st August - Sun 6th August
The Rose of Clare Festival 2010
Cooraclare and Cree villages will be alive with music,
song and dance along with many other activities when one of the longest
running festivals in Irealnd, "The Rose of Clare Festival",
gets under way during the August Bank Holiday weekend. The festival,
celebrating its 31st year, will run for six nights from Sunday 1st August
to Sunday 6th August inclusive. Activities include tug-o-war, dog show,
pig on a spit, table quiz, parish golf outing, race night, céilí,
discos and of course the crowning of the 2010 Rose of Clare. The Rose
of Clare Festival has gone from strength to strenght and many local
organisations have benefited financially over the years from what is
now one of the most magical events of the social calendar in Clare.
For further information contact the festival secretary, Seán
Chambers, on 086-0536615.
- 1st - 2nd August 2010
Craggaunowen
Reenactments and displays demonstrating various aspects of Ireland's
history and heritage from different time periods. Further info www.shannonheritage.com
- 1st - 2nd August 2010
Lughnasa Festival at Craggaunowen
Craggaunowen the Living Past Experience, situated near Quin, will feature
a Lughnasa Festival on Sunday August 1st and Bank Holliday Monday August
2nd. The event will feature costumed re-enactors from the Bronze Age
to Medieval times. Watch combat demonstrations, ancient cooking demonstrations
and much more.
Visit http://www.shannonheritage.com/SpecialEvents/LughnasaatCragganowen/
for more information.
- Sun 1st August
Archaeology of Corcomroe Abbey and its environs
Burrenbeo Trust July Walk with Christine Grant and Olive Carey
At 2pm. Meet at Corcomroe Abbey, Bellharbour.
Everyone welcome. Free for members and donation from non-members. More
information contact trust@burrenbeo.com
or 091 638096
- Sunday 1st August
The Old Kilfarboy Society has organised a guided walk to Booley
na Gréine Lake, on the southern side of Mount
Callan, which was the traditional assembly place for the Festival of
Lughnasa on Garland Sunday. It will visit the wedge-shaped
megalithic tomb, known locally as Leaba Diarmuida agus Gráinne
and the flagstone with Ogham writing. Cars will leave Miltown Malbay
Church car park at 2pm. Contact Maura at 087-1264527 for further information.
All are welcome.
JULY 2010:
- 31st July - 30th September 2010
7th Burren Annual Exhibition - TIMESPACE
Burren College of Art, Ballyvaughan
Burren College of Art in association with GREEN ON RED GALLERY Dublin
present TIMESPACE the 7th Burren Annual Exhibition.
Opening Reception Saturday 31st July 6-8pm.
Opening Times: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
The exhibition will be opened by Jerome O’ Drisceiol director
of Green on Red Gallery.
Timespace is a multi-media show presenting a selection of contemporary
artists associated with the Green on Red Gallery Dublin. This is the
seventh exhibition in the Burren Annual Series, the intention of which
is to showcase national and international, established and emerging
contemporary artists of recognized excellence within the cultural environment
of the West of Ireland.
- Saturday 31st July
Céilí
Cois na hAbhna, Ennis
9.30pm. Music by Davey Céilí Band.
- 30th July - 1st August
Scariff Harbour Festival
The Scariff Harbour Festival, an open-air street festival, is now into
its eighth year and promises a fun-packed weekend of activities, events
and entertainment catering to all ages and tastes. The festival offers
a varied programme of activities, arts, music and entertainment inspired
by the “lake” theme. Highlights for this year include legendary
Irish singer Mary Black, Irish rock band Aslan, world-renowned author
Edna O'Brien, a family fun day and much more.
Some specific events are ticketed. A one-off charge of €5 for a
wristband will entitle the wearer access to all other events and activities
throughout the weekend. For more information about the festival or where
to purchase tickets or wristbands, contact Christina Grisewood on 061-921685
or 087-2651259. Email cgrisewood1959@gmail.com
or visit www.scariff.ie.
- Fri, 30th July.
Riches of Clare concert
Ballyvaughan
Free lunchtime music session with in the Ballyvaughan Community Hall
from 1pm-2pm. Email admin@richesofclare.com
for more information.
- Wednesday 28th July
Free Guided Walks in Burren - The Burrenbeo Trust
Introduction to the Burren landscape, heritage and environment
Every Wednesday throughout July and August at 3.30pm
Meet at the Burrenbeo Trust, Main Street, Kinvara.
The Burrenbeo Trust are offering a guided walk in the Burren every Wednesday
until September. Everyone welcome. Meet at the Burrenbeo Resource Centre
at 3.30pm to carpool. Free for Trust members and €5 minimum donation
for non-members. For more information email: trust@burrenbeo.com
or phone: 087 9689486
- July 26 - Aug. 2
The Kildysart Festival
It's a medieval theme for 2010's festival so plan on seeing floats and
costumes as kings, dragons, knights and more. For more info contact
the kildysartfestival@gmail.com
- Sun, 25th July.
Clare Archaeological and Historical Society Walk
Kilnaboy
Clare Archaeological and Historical Society are meeting at Kilnaboy’s
old church to walk nearby heritage areas at 2pm. For more information
contact 065 6864749.
- Sunday 25th July
Scarecrow Competition - Michael Cusack Centre, Carron
Bring your scarecrow to the Michael Cusack Centre between 12 noon and
1pm and visit the other scarecrows around and about. Entrance fee €2.
Your scarecrow can be humorous, celebrity or traditional. Prizes galore,
including €50 for 1st prize. Judging takes place at 3.00pm. Also
enjoy horseshoe throwing, storytelling, face painting, music, refreshments
& cakes.Then take your scarecrows home and put them in your front
garden or window for passersby to enjoy. For further details contact
the Centre at 065-7089944
- 23-24th July
Burren bumblebee blitz
Carron
The Burren is hotspot for bumblebee species in Ireland, and is a key
location for some of our rarest species. The Shrill Carder bee and the
Great Yellow bumblebee are both threatened with extinction from Ireland,
but still exist in small numbers in the Burren. The National Biodiversity
Data Centre is carrying out a Bumblebee Blitz to survey how many bumblebee
species exist in the Burren, how widespread they are across the region,
and exactly how many populations of the very rare species remain? As
part of the event, the NBDC is hosting free beginner walks on ‘Identifying
Burren Bumblebees’. Friday 23rd July at 2pm and Saturday 24th
July at 2pm. Meeting at NUIG Field Research Station in Carron (51 R
287 992) and lasting approximately one hour. For more information, contact
info@biodiversityireland.ie
- Friday, July 23rd
Eve Lerner, poet and translator, reads on Friday, July 23rd,
at 7. 30pm at Scéal Eile bookshop, Ennis. Admission
free. French-born, Eve Lerner is a former linguist, former high school
and college teacher, a bilingual poet (French/English) and translator
of poetry. She used to run a non-profit gallery in Lorient and started
a poetry reading series (once a month) in January 2004; she now devotes
her time to poetry, translating French and English speaking poets. Her
published work includes 'Journal de Bretagne/Ceci n’est pas un
poème,' 2008 AEB, 'Singularités,' 2009, éd L’Autre
Rive, 'Le Monde tel que je l’ai laissé,' 2010, L’Autre
Rive ed. and 'Le Chant vient de plus que l’homme,' 2010, L’Autre
Riveed. Details westernwriters@eircom.net – 087.2178138 (Photo:
Michel Guéval)
- July 22, 23, 24.
Build a wind pump to drive water to your farm/ house using wind
power.
Eco Courses - Wind & Water - at IM ECO FARM.
The old american style wind pump is now possible to build on our 3 day
course. This involves a cam to drive a piston water pump. No electricity
required and windpump and mast can all be built for only a few hundred
euro!
IM ECO FARM IslandMcGrath, Clarecastle, Co Clare 087 4000393 www.imecofarm.com
- July 19th
Best for the West concert featuring GOITSE
Doolin
The up and coming band GOITSE will be playing in the Magnetic Music
Café – Fisherstreet Doolin Co. Clare - on Monday the 19th
of July. And here is a link to check them out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaGp3-yzqRk
Doors will open at 9.30 p.m. The advance sales are Euro 16 and walk
up tickets are 18. Children up to 14 years of age are half price. Small
children sitting on the lap are free. For further info contact:Magnetic
Music Ltd. Fisherstreet - Doolin - Co. Clare 065 707 4988
- 18th - 25th July, 2010.
14th Céilí at the Crossroads Festival
Clarecastle
Visit www.comhaltas.ie
for more information
- 18th July
Céilí at the Crossroads Festival, Clarecastle
Comhaltas Ceoltoirí Éireann Presents In Concert:
Fuaim Chonamara (Brian Cunningham & Family from Connamara - A spectacular
new sean nós show featuring well known musicians, singers and
Riverdance Stars) on Sunday, 18th July 2010 at 8.00pm at The Abbey Hall,
Clarecastle. Tickets available from Clarecastle Post Office, Cois na
hÁbhna or 6842314
- 17 - 18 July 2010
Burren Painting Weekend
WEEKEND PAINTING & DRAWING WORKSHOP with Artist DENISE HOGAN at
the Russell Gallery, New Quay, Co. Clare. Learn the pleasure of painting
& drawing with professional artist and teacher Denise Hogan in the
heart of the Burren. From planning, preparation, drawing & painting
to the finished piece, with everything in between! All levels welcome.
We are fully equipped to hold class either outdoors or indoors in our
studio. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced painter
this workshop will cater to your individual needs, guiding you, step
by step to creating beautiful and accomplished works of art. The artist
will introduce you, or refresh your knowledge of, materials, give demonstrations
and show you how to achieve good results even as a novice. There will
be no shortage of inspiration and atmosphere in the stunning setting
of New Quay. Cost: € 160, Deposit € 70 required for booking.
Limited availability. Accomodation deals available
Tel 065-7078185 or email info@russellgallery.net
- 17th and 18th July 2010
New Burren Heritage Course announced
Michael Cusack Centre, Carron
The Burrenbeo Trust are delighted to announce a multi-disciplinary Burren
Heritage Education Course which will take place between the 17th and
18th July 2010. The course will cover the geology, archaeology, history,
culture, flora, fauna and farming traditions of the Burren. Course tutors
will include Dr David Drew, Dr Marion Dowd, Dr Sharon Parr, Eugene Lambe,
Gordon D’Arcy and Dr Brendan Dunford. This course will be at an
introductory level, will be very interactive and will feature classroom
sessions as well as field-based work. Targeted at adults who want to
gain an insight into the Burren’s extraordinary heritage and meet
fellow Burren enthusiasts, the course is open to all but places are
strictly limited. A weekend course fee which includes lunches and learner
packs will apply. There will be a 10% discount for Burrenbeo Trust members.
The course will be based at the Michael Cusack Centre in Carron. To
register, please contact Brigid on trust@burrenbeo.com
or phone 091 638096 for more information. This event is supported by
the Heritage Council’s Education Community and Outreach Grants
Programme 2010.
- July 17th & 18th
Weekend in the Woods
CELT Centre for Environmental Living and Training, Scariff
Come & Join us for a Weekend of Natural Building, Felting, Rustic
Furniture making, Woodcarving Signs and much more... Only €20 per
person (annual membership of €15 required). (Event is for 14yrs
+ only). See www.celtnet.org for
details or email info@celtnet.org
Tel: 061-640765
- Saturday July 17th
Michael Lawlor at Bunratty Folk Park
Michael Lawlor, the operatic tenor, will perform at
8.30pm at 'The Barn' at Bunratty Folk Park. With guest soprano, Veronica
O'Keeffe, Michael will perform for an evening of Song and Singalongs
featuring an entertaining selection of music from the best loved music
theatre shows. Featured composers include Percy French, Thomas Moore,
Lloyd Webber, Gershwin and Rogers & Hammerstein.
Visit http://www.shannonheritage.com/SpecialEvents/Michael%20Lawlor/
for more information.
- Sat 17 & Sun 18 July
Weekend Painting with Denise Hogan (Adults - all levels)
The Russell Gallery ART CLASSES
see http://www.russellgallery.net/paintingweekend.html
for info and bookings call (065) 7078185 or email info@russellgallery.net
- Saturday July 17th
Clare Intercultural Festival
Ennis
Family oriented fun day with children's activities, multicultural food,
music and football at St. Flannan's College, Ennis from 11am - 2 p.m.
- 16th - 18th July 2010
Doonbeg Seafood Festival 2008
This festival, due to be officially opened by radio and television
presenter Goerge Hook, is organised by the people of Doonbeg and reflects
the great local fishing tradition and the emphasis on seafood in the
local reataurants. The weekend will be packed with angling demonstrations,
a fish market, boat trips, curragh racing, a vintage rally and much
more. The festival has something for everyone from foodies to families,
couples to children. Children can enjoy pony and trap rides, puppet
shows, face painting and a crab fishing competition.
For more information and a programme of events visit www.doonbegseafoodfestival.com.
- 16th - 18th July 2010
Peadar Clancy Festival 2010
Cranny/Coolmeen, Kilrush, Co. Clare.
The thirteenth annual Peadar Clancy Festival, which runs from 16th -
18th July, kicks off with a pre-festival pub quiz on Thursday, 15th
July at Tír na nÓg in Cranny. Other festival events include
a cultural parade followed by the official opening with entertainment
and a barbeque, sports day, children's disco, beach party theme night,
family fun field day, crossroads dancing and much more entertainment
throughout the area.
For more information phone 065-6832427
- July 16 - 18
Kilkee Maritime Festival
Festival opens up with performance by The Celtic Tenors and The Friends
of Munster Choir in St. Senans Church. Events during the rest of the
weekend include raft building competition, sand sculpting competition,
kayaking, canoeing and surfing lessons, underwater treasure hunt, street
carnival, family beach activities, fancy dress street parade, curragh
regatta and more. See schedule at http://www.eventelephant.com/kilkeemaritime
- July 16th
Site Meetings 160710
Ennistymon based artists Alexandra Boettcher, Meave Collins and Maria
Kerin will be performing in the Courthouse Gallery, Ennistymon on Friday
16th at 8pm. This interactive performance includes skyping
live to an audience in University of Hueston, America, while receiving
sound through skype from abroad. The audience is welcome to experience
this free multimedia dance performance of non-stylised embodied movement
that explores points of meeting from different perspectives in the gallery
space. See www.sitemeetings.blogspot.com
for more information on Site Meetings 160710 or contact the Courthouse
Gallery 065 7071630
- July 15, 16, 17
Build a wind turbine. Eco Courses - Wind & Water - at IM
ECO FARM.
These turbines vary from a small 200w to the large 17 foot rotor producing
kw’s of power. We build steelwork, the alternator and blades over
the 3 days. This is the only successful homebuilt design, and is built
in most countries in the world. The design is over engineered for robustness,
and high wind protection, electric brakes are all in the design. IM
ECO FARM IslandMcGrath, Clarecastle, Co Clare 087 4000393 www.imecofarm.com
- Thurs 15th July
‘From Mullaghmore to the Cliffs of Moher – Real
change or business as usual?’
Burrenbeo Trust July Talk with Dr Noel Healy
Burrenbeo Trust Centre, Main Street, Kinvara at 8.30pm
Everyone welcome. Free for members and donation from non-members. More
information contact trust@burrenbeo.com
or 091 638096
- Mon. July 13th to July 23rd
5 Rhythms Movement Mediation Practice
Boghill Centre, Kilfenora
11th Summer School at the Boghill Centre, Kilfenora, Co. Clare with
Caitríona Nic Ghiollaphádraig, 5 Rhythms teacher with
13 years experience. Fee: €675 incl. meals, materials, tuition.
095 34664. www.deorade.com
- July 12th to August 13th
Famine Folio
An exhibition of etchings based on the famine by Northern Ireland
artist, Ivan Armstrong
Gallery at Scariff Library
- July 12 - 16
Kids Art Camps (7 to 12 years old)
The Russell Gallery ART CLASSES
see http://www.russellgallery.net/artcamp10_files/art10.html
for info and bookings call (065) 7078185 or email info@russellgallery.net
- Mon, 12th-16th July.
Summer camps
Turlough
Summer camps for 10-14 years old at the Burren Outdoor Education Centre.
For more information contact Joanne on 065 7078066
- Mon, 12th-15th July.
Gerbola Circus
Aillwee Caves and Lisdoonvarna
Gerbola Circus comes to the Burren for four shows. For more information
go to www.circusgerbola.ie
- 12th July
Burren Marathon mania
Ballyvaughan
The 32 County Marathons Challenge in aid of Irish Autism Action will
take place on July 12th in Ballyvaughan. If you are interested in signing
up for the 32 County Challenge in Clare, contact Pauline on 087 6936898
or visit www.32marathons.com
for more information and training plans.
- 10-11th July
Medieval Day Out at Caherconnell
Caherconnell Stone Fort
The first annual Spraoi Heritage Weekend will take place at Caherconnell
Stone Fort on the 10th & 11th July this year. Come and meet the
old-world characters as they guide you through the day-to-day workings
of Irish Medieval Society in Caherconnell Stone Fort. Age-old skills
such as pole-lathe wood-turning, black-smiting, Bronze Age pottery making
and cooking will be displayed on both Saturday and Sunday. From 11-5pm
each day. Adult €5, Family - €14. Tel. 065 708 9999 www.burrenforts.ie
- Sat 10th July
Clarecastle Regatta
Clarecastle
Anyone interested in joining a rowing club should come along to the
first annual regatta in Clarecastle. Day begins with 10k run/walk at
12 noon followed by currach races at 2.30. Also, on the day clay pigeon
shooting, children's sports, a civil defence display and live music.
- Sat 10 July
One Day Painting the Flaggy Shore - with Frank Sanford (Adults
- all levels)
The Russell Gallery ART CLASSES
see http://www.russellgallery.net/paintingweekend.html
for info and bookings call (065) 7078185 or email info@russellgallery.net
- Mon, 5th-9th July.
Surf’n’turf summer camp
Lahinch
A surfing and soccer skills camp for 12-15 yrs old. From 10.30-3.30pm
every day. Call 065 6865434 for more information.
- Sun 4th July 2010
Burrenbeo Trust July Walk with Michael Killeen and Frank O’Grady:
‘Farming in the Burren through the ages’ at 2pm
on Sun 4th July 2010. Meet at Ballincashen Cross (OS 51 251 925) - between
Kilnaboy and Lemaneah castle. Everyone welcome. Frank and Michael are
both farmers in the Burren. They are part of the Farm Heritage Tours
Co-op that open up their farmland up to visitors. This tours co-op has
just been launched and is a fantastic way to see some of the Burren
land that is off the ‘beaten track’. Farming in the Burren
goes back over 6,000 years. There are pieces of heritage on the Burren
that have not been changed since that period. Both farms have a variety
of heritage features that would not be seen otherwise. This is a great
chance to hear the local story as interpreted by both farmers –
on archaeology, geology, folklore, history, biodiversity and farming
traditions. Supporting the local farmers is supporting the farming traditions
of the Burren which are essential to the survival of this fragile landscape.
This walk is open to everyone. It is free for Burrenbeo Trust Members
and a €10 charge for non-members. For more information please email
trust@burrenbeo.com or phone
091 638096.
- 3rd July– 11th July, 2010
38ú Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy
Miltown Malbay. More info...
- 3rd - 4th July 2010
Ennis Street Festival
What A Wonderful Life Underwater will be the theme for the 5th year
of the Ennis Street Festival that takes place on the 3rd and 4th of
July. This year the festival will incorporate original artistic ideas
based upon folklore and enchantment, with the intention of promoting
art and culture in Ennis. A unique visual experience will be produced
with a fantare of balloon streaming, sculptures, paintings, workshops,
street performers, musicians and a delicious market selection. For more
information contact Ennis Street Festival at 37E Lower Market St. Ennis,
Co. Clare; Tel: 065-6893966; email: ennisstreetfestival@gmail.com
or visit www.ennisstreetfestival.com
- Saturday & Sunday 3rd & 4th July 2010, 1pm
- 5pm
Open Weekend at Vandeleur Walled Garden, Kilrush
To celebrate the WIORA Yachting Championships and the Féile Sona
(Family Festival) which will take place in Kilrush this coming weekend,
Vandeleur Walled Garden, Coffee Shop & Gift Shop, Kilrush is hosting
Open Days on Saturday 3rd July & Sunday 4th July. All are welcome
to come and avail of free entry into the beautifully revived garden.
Directions: At Market Square, turn left onto Moore Street. Take first
turn right onto Killimer Road. Vandeleur Walled Garden is located approximately
1 kilometre on this road at left hand side.
www.vandeleurwalledgardens.ie
- July 3rd
BOBFEST
Anglers Rest, Doonass, Clonlara, Co.Clare
BobFest is a celebration of Bob Dylan's Music.
The 2nd annual Bobfest is taking place on the grounds of the Anglers
Rest in Clonlara, Co. Clare. The event is taking place the day before
the man himself plays in Thomond Park, Limerick! Thomond Park is just
15mins drive from BobFest, so it's an ideal spot to camp out the night
before and enjoy the festivities. Bobfest is an outdoor event and will
feature musicians playing and singing Bob's songs as well as the screening
of some Dylan-related visuals. There will be a late bar and hot food
available as well as free camping and the use of a big car park. If
you’re a musician and you have a love of Dylan, a musical instrument
and some songs to sing or you just want to enjoy this one day mini festival,
then get in contact with us at email : bobfestireland@gmail.com
Tickets priced at €15 are now on sale at Euro Empire (formerly
Empire Music) O'Connell Street, Limerick and also at The Anglers Rest
bar, Doonass Clonlara, Co. Clare. You can also pay at the door on the
day of the gig, but it would be wise to get your ticket beforehand.
The weekend of Bob! Keep on Keepin on!
http://www.myspace.com/bobfestireland
- July 2nd - 29th
O’CONNOR, PRENDERGAST, SHARP
LANDSCAPES OF N & W CLARE
The Courthouse Gallery, Ennistymon
More
info...
- July 1st
Wallcandy
Ennis
An innovative street art project taking place in conjunction with the
Ennis Street Festival. http://www.wallcandy.ie/contact.html
JUNE 2010:
- June 30th – July 3rd, 2010
East Clare Fiddle Festival
Feakle
For full details go to www.eastclarefiddlefestival.com
- Thurs 29th June - Sun 4th July
Feile Brian Boru
Killaloe/Ballina area
Feile Brian Boru 2010 will take place in various locations in the Killaloe/Ballina
area, including Killaloe Public Library, and will feature events such
as traditional Irish music and costume-making workshops, guided tours
of St. Flannan's Cathedral, Killaloe, sporting fun, children's parade
and much more besides.
For more information contact The Killaloe/Ballina Family Resource Centre
on 061-374741 or email brianboru@killaloe.ie.
Visit www.feilebrianboru.killaloe.ie
for programme of events.
- 28th June – 2nd July , 2010
Clare Youth Theatre Presents Let Me ... Act!!
A week of acting at Glor, Ennis, Co.Clare.
If you are 13 - 18 years and interested in all aspects of acting this
is the course for you. We will explore how we use our bodies, voice
and imaginations to bring a character to life. There will be lots of
theatre games, improvisation and creating your own character techniques
as we become acquainted with the actors world. The course will be facilitated
by Clare Youth Theatre Leaders, Theresa Leahy and Eleanor Feeley.
Venue: Glor, Time: 11am – 4 p.m., Lunchbreak: 1 – 2 p.m.
No experience is necessary. Bring plenty of drinks! Wear comfortable
clothes / shoes. Places are limited. Early booking advised. Cost €100
Booking: Glor Box Office – 065 6843103
- June 27th, 2010
Falls Hotel Ennistymon
Fundraiser in aid of the Share a Dream Foundation.
Dance Competition, Fancy Dress Competition and lots more with special
guest Brian Ormond.
Time 1 - 6 p.m. Adm €5
- 27th June
Ballyvaughan Fanore Walking Group are walking from Hags Head
to Doolin.
Meet at O’Connor’s Pub in Doolin. For more information contact
087 9308047.
- 27th June
Ballyvaughan Fanore Walking Group are walking the Doolin Coastal
Walk.
Meet at O’Connor’s Pub in Doolin. For more information contact
John Sharry on 087 2750315.
- 26th June
Opening of an exhibition of paintings by Tomas O'Maoldomhnaigh
at 7pm
Kennys Gallery, Lahinch
For further information contact: Tel: 065-6840801, Mobile: 087-6149535
Website: www.TomasArtist.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/profile.php?id=100000043963865
- 26th June 2010
Russell Gallery Presents Paint the Flaggy Shore with Frank Sandford
Oil or watercolour, bring your own material.
- 10am: meeting at the Russell Gallery
- Spend the day painting with Frank on the beautiful and inspiring Flaggy
Shore
- Bring your Lunch
- 5pm back at the Russell Gallery for a complimentary glass of wine
Frank Sanford has been a working artist for over 30 years, showing in
many galleries and shows across the United States. Following architectural
training Frank studied painting in U.S. colleges, including the Art
Student League in New York. He has his studio (Gallery West Studio)
in Kinvara, County Galway and is a full-time resident of Ireland.
Frank's deep love of nature informs his every brushstroke. His ability
to express the changing mood of nature, as reflected in his use of colour
and light is subtle, sensitive and strong. Cost: €40, Booking :
065-7078185
- Wednesday 23rd June 2010
Launch of Welcome Pack for Immigrants in Clare
Cois na hAbhna, Galway Road, Ennis
Clare Immigrant Support Centre & Citizen Information Service invite
you to the launch a of an information pack for immigrants in Czech,
Portuegese, Russian. Also presentation of certificates to participants
in Basic Information courses.
11am followed by light lunch
- Sunday, 20th June
Old Kilfarboy Society walks
The second of this year’s Old Kilfarboy Society walks will take
place on Sunday, 20th June with a trip to the Augustinian nunnery at
Killone. Those wishing to take part should meet at the car park of the
West County Hotel, Ennis at 1.00pm, or at Miltown Malbay Church car
park at 12.00pm for anybody wishing to car-share.
All are welcome and there is no necessity to book – just turn
up at either of the venues.
- 19 – 30 June
Charles Harper, an exhibition of New Work
Russell Gallery, New Quay, Co. Clare
'New Work' by artist Charles Harper is the latest exhibition
to be opened next weekend at The Russell Gallery, a dedicated fine art
space in New Quay, Co Clare. The launch is taking place on Saturday
19 of June from 4pm to 6pm: there will be a wine reception and Charles
will present his latest effort, an exquisite collection of 24 small
watercolour pieces.
Charles Harper was born on Valencia Island, Co. Kerry in 1943. From
1960-67 he studied at the National College of Art and Design, the Limerick
School of Art, and the Dublin Graphic Studio. He also studied film making
in Germany. He was taught by Maurice MacGonigal and Sean Keating. His
Work is included in many important public and private collections including
The Irish Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
He has been a Lecturer at Limerick School of Art and Design (LIT) and
is a founder member of Aosdana and a RHA since 2002.
He exhibits regularly in Ireland and abroad and has represented Ireland
many times abroad in such countries as India, Switzerland, Italy, Latvia,
England, France, the US and Sweden. He has received eight National Awards
for his painting, including: First prize for Painting commemorating
the 1916 Rising at the Municipal Gallery of Modern Art, Dublin, The
Carrols Open Award at the Irish Exhibition of Living Art in 1971, the
Arts Councils Bonn an Uachtarain de Hide at The Oireachtas Art Exhibition.
The Russell Gallery is open every day: the show will run until the 30th
of June and can be previewed online www.russellgallery.net
For further information: The Russell Gallery, New Quay, Burrin, Co.
Clare, Tel 065 7078185
- Saturday June 19th
Charity Art Auction, Kilkee
Charity Art Auction on Saturday June 19th at 8 p.m. at the Stella Maris
Hotel, Kilkee, Co. Clare in aid of Kilkee Marine Rescue, RNLI, Jack
& Jill Foundation, Brainwave and West Clare Cancer.
Tickets are €10.
Full details are available from Butter Market Gallery, Burton Street,
Kilrush, Co.Clare
Tel: 086 2455900
Tel: +353 (0) 65 6899091
- 19th June
Tour de Burren, Ballyvaughan.
The Tour de Burren is fun cycling event for all the family, three different
available routes to choose from, from 10km to 160km. For more information
see www.burrencyclingclub.com
- Friday 18th June
TheVivid Season, BCA Summer Scholarship Exhibition
Burren College of Art
Mon - Fri - Daily. Hours 10am - 5pm
This year the Summer Scholarship Exhibition at Burren College of Art
in Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare is open from Friday 18th June. It is titled
“The Vivid Season”. The title reflects the flowering of
creativity associated with graduate studies in an art school and the
time of year in which the exhibition is taking place, as well as the
colourful character of most of the exhibits (pinks and reds predominate).
Altogether it’s an upbeat title and an upbeat looking show. Featured
artists include current graduates and some undergraduates who have provided
work to the Scholarship Fund. In all 30 artists are featured. The works,
all at reasonable prices are for sale and proceeds go into the BCA Scholarship
Fund to help finance the education of Fine Art students.The main exhibition
is in the Gallery & Project Space. In the BCA Café are the
photographic works, which featured in the 1st Alumni Photographic Exhibition.
These are also for sale. Please note the exhibition is a "rolling
exhibition". This means work can be taken one week after the opening
and from then on at the time of purchase.
The Burren Annual Exhibition opens on 31st July 2010. Opening hours
may vary during August so if you are planning a special trip to the
gallery please check the website at www.burrencollege.ie. For further
information please contact 065 7077200 or email admin@burrencollege.ie.
- 17th June to Monday 21st June 2010
Fleadh Cheoil an Chláir, Kilfenora.
Fleadh Cheoil an Chláir will once again be hosted by Kilfenora
CCÉ and will take place from 17th to 21st June 2010. The competitions
will take place on Saturday 19th for 15-18 & Senior age groups and
Sunday 20th June for U9,U12 & 12-15 Age groups. (A detailed timetable
will be available after entries close). Set Dancing will be held on
Saturday 19th and Céilí dancing will be held on Sunday
20th June. In addition to the Music and Dancing competitions, there
will be a Comhrá Gaeilge competition which is open to both members
and non members of Comhaltas. The closing date for receipt of Comhaltas
membership is Friday 30th April 2010. The closing date for entries has
been set for Thursday 27th May 2010 at 5pm. All entries to county secretary
(086 8181262) colmnestor@gmail.com.
More information at http://comhaltas.ie/events/detail/clare_fleadh_2010/
See Press Release here (pdf file): Fleadh
Cheoil an Chláir 2010 Press Release
- Thursday 17 June
The Courthouse Gallery, Ennistymon presents NIAMH PARSONS AND
GRAHAM DUNNE (Voice and Guitar) 9 pm - €13
Niamh Parsons has come to be known as one of the most
distinctive voices in Irish music. It has been said that she may not
be the most famous Irish Balladeer, but many feel she’s the best.
Described in the Boston Herald as both emotionally haunting and tonally
as clear as crystal, Niamh’s albums have been ‘must-have’
collector’s items for any lover of songs and singing. Niamh has
recorded 6 studio albums and one live album to date. This is a body
of work that has proven Niamh Parsons one of the premier vocalists of
her time and a keeper of the flame in Irish traditional song. For the
last 10 years, Niamh has been playing in a duet with Ennis based Graham
Dunne. There is a spiritual bond between Niamh and Graham when they
perform, which draws out the essence of the songs. Graham is known for
his sensitivity of touch as an accompanist, and his fiery ability as
a soloist. Graham released his first solo CD - GIOTÁRAÍ
- on his own label Gramsham Records. Niamh has played with ‘The
Loose Connections’, ‘Arcady’, Paris based ‘Caliana’,
New York based ‘Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul’ and has
toured with Graham throughout USA, UK, Europe and Australia.
Both Niamh and Graham hail from Dublin, with Niamh’s mother from
west Clare and Graham living in Kilnamona, they make a welcome return
to the county for what should be a beautiful night of music.
COURTHOUSE GALLERY, Parliament Street, Ennistymon, Co.
Clare. 065-7071630. Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 12 - 5pm
ennistymoncourthousegallery@gmail.com
ennistymoncourthousegallery.blogspot.com
Facebook: Ennistymon Courthouse Gallery
- June 17th, 2010
“Site Meetings 170610”
Courthouse Gallery, Ennistymon, Co.Clare
Site Meetings 170610 is a LIVE performance broadcast from a specific
street sculpture site in the ABUNDANCE International Choreography and
Dance Festival, Karlstad, Sweden, performed by Alexandra Boettcher,
Maeve Collins & Maria Kerin, using two-way Skype new media and video
projection for audience to experience it live in the Courthouse Gallery,
Ennistymon, Co.Clare on 17th June 2010 at 11am and 1pm. In this unique
performance that removes boundaries, Alexandra Boettcher will be performing
in the Courthouse Gallery simultaneously to the performers in Sweden.
Both will be experienced by audiences in Ireland and Sweden through
the merging of live performance and new media technology. Ennistymon
based artists Alexandra Boettcher, Maeve Collins and Maria Kerin have
been selected to participate in the Site Specific section of ABUNDANCE,
an international Choreoghraphy and Dance festival in its 3rd year. There
will be 6 live performances in Sweden over 3 days with the final day
skyped to the Courthouse Gallery. Through a variety of media: drawing,
film, internet, sound, installation and dance they will choreograph
and perform a response to the site as it offers a place of arrival,
a meeting place for a live embodied movement process that stems out
of a shared daily movement practice. As visitors to a site, they will
receive and give, trusting that the space will provide a point of resistance
and potential for transformation through creativity. This leads to exploration
through presence and embodied movement with meeting points in contemporary
culture. Boettcher, Collins and Kerin are, since March 2009, in the
process of exploring, developing and performing Dance works live through
New Media, mainly skype and the internet, by engaging with site and
audience, locally, nationally and internationally. This coalition of
artists wishes to create experimental independent art and a wider context
for Irish contemporary dance works, growing from the local to international.
This tour is being part funded by Clare County Council Arts Office and
we are grateful to the Courthouse Gallery for hosting us. For more information
please see sitemeetings.blogspot.com.
- 17th June 2010
Burrenbeo Trust Monthly Talk with Maria Long: Biodiversity of
the Burren – change at a snail’s pace!
Maria Long is an ecologist and is currently finishing up her PhD in
Trinity College Dublin. Her PhD is focused on the effects of the removal
of grazing on the biodiversity of plants and snails in the Burren. She
has both lived in or been visiting the Burren since 2001. The talk takes
place at 8.30pm on 17th June 2010 at the Burrenbeo Trust Centre, Kinvara.
Everyone is welcome. This event is free to Trust members and has a €5
charge for non-members. For more information please call 091 638096
or email trust@burrenbeo.com.
- Wed 16th June 2-6pm
Scariff Community Garden Open Day
Come along and celebrate in the garden with music, food and guided garden
walks & herbal display. Information on setting up Community Gardens
and growing your own produce.
- 13th June, 2010
OPENING of Clare’s first Eco Farm - ‘im eco farm'.
‘im eco farm’ – Clare’s first Eco Farm - is
opening its gates to the public on 13th June. Set in 100 acres of peaceful
countryside, ‘im eco farm’ is a charming, living and breathing
Eco workshop and exhibition located near Clarecastle on the townland
of IslandMcGrath (im) along the Fergus estuary.It offers visitors the
opportunity to experience renewable energy hands-on by displaying step-by-step
guides and full-scale working models of Wind, Solar and Water power
as well as offering DIY courses for a more environmentally friendly
future. There’s Something For everyone! Working Wind Turbine and
DIY Displays, Renewable Energy Displays and Courses, Irish Farm Heritage
Machinery, Forest and River Trails with Seating throughout, Farm Animals,
Bird Watching and Wildlife, Gardening with Polytunnels and Veg plots,
Children activities and Play Areas, Cafe with locally produced cakes
and scones. ‘im eco farm’ will be open from 10am to 5pm
and half price admission for families will apply on this day. More information
on www.imecofarm.com.Contact name and phone number: Eddie Connors, 065
6841552. Email: info@imecofarm.com.
Website: www.imecofarm.com.
- 12th - 13th June 2010
OPEN DAY @ Aillwee Cave and the Burren Bird of Prey Centre
On Saturday June 12th and Sunday June 13th 2010, Aillwee Cave and the
Burren Birds of Prey Centre will hold an “Open Day” and
cordially invite one and all to come and visit. FREE event - Cave tours
throughout each day - Entry to the Burren Birds of Prey Centre –
Breath taking flying displays with the birds - Launch of “Friendship
Card” – Woodland Craft Demonstrations on both days. For
all the family’s enjoyment there will be Bouncy Castle, Face Painting,
Meet our Puppeteer, Cheese Tasting, Carousel Rides, and Train Trips.
And of course Edward Bear will come to welcome all. On both days the
centre and its attractions will be free to visit from 12 noon -5pm.
Contact :Barbara Faulkner, 065 7077036. Email: barbara@aillweecave.ie.
Website: www.aillweecave.ie
- Saturday 12 June 2010
AUDITIONS for Tom Murphys Bailegangaire for all female actors
aged 25+
Quin Community Centre, Quin
AUDITIONS for Tom Murphys Bailegangaire for all female actors aged 25+
Saturday June 12th 10am - 12pm in the dance studio, Quin Community Centre,
Quin, Co. Clare. contact likelyhailstones@gmail.com for more info and
to book an audition slot.
- Saturday 12 June 2010
"Finding You" One Day Art Course at Kenny's Lahinch
Art Gallery. Embark on a journey of creative discovery. Learn
how to paint in oils and pastels, or improve your techniques, guided
every step of the way, by internationally acclaimed Irish artist Philip
Gray. A full one day of tuition with Philip where he will introduce
you into a world of creativity with his simple approach to creating
an inspirational work of art. During your day Philip will start and
finish two paintings with you one in pastel and one in oil. He will
describe his own techniques and inspire you to create your own paintings
under his supervision. You will leave the day refreshed, inspired, with
your own oil and pastel paintings and ready to do it all again. Time:
10.00 am – 16.00 pm. Materials and light lunch included.Contact:
Carmel Kenny,Lahinch Art Gallery, Telephone No:065-7081400, Email:lahinchartgallery@hotmail.com.
Places on this course are limited – please book early to reserve
a place on this course.
- 12th June, 2010
Painting weekend at the Russell Gallery, New Quay
Learn the pleasure of painting & drawing with professional artist
and teacher Denise Hogan in the heart of the Burren this June…
From planning, preparation, drawing & painting to the finished piece,
with everything in between! All levels welcome.
We are fully equipped to hold class either outdoors or indoors in our
studio.
Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced painter this workshop
will cater to your individual needs, guiding you, step by step to creating
beautiful and accomplished works of art. The artist will introduce you
or refresh your knowledge of materials, give demonstrations and show
you how to achieve good results even as a novice. There will be no shortage
of inspiration and atmosphere in the stunning setting of New Quay.
Tel. 065-7078185
- 12th June
The Burrenbeo Trust June talk is Biodiversity in the Burren
– at a snail’s pace with Maria Long.
The Burrenbeo Trust Centre, Kinvara at 8.30pm.
Free for members, €5 for non-members.
For more info email trust@burrenbeo.com
or phone 087 9689486
- 11th June, 2010
A Glor Summer Evening in Dromoland Castle
Join glor in welcoming summer 2010 in the delightful surroundings of
Dromoland Castle on Friday, June 11th.
As you know, glór is a dab hand at producing excellent shows
and on this occasion you can expect exceptional entertainment in pastoral
surroundings. The evening will consist of a drinks reception in the
magical walled garden, three course dinner followed by a mix of wonderful
(and some surprising!) entertainment including ‘Superfly’,
the ultimate live party band, and irresistible raffle prizes. Proceeds
from the evening will benefit Daycare Services at Carrigoran House.
The ticket price at €75 per person offers exceptional value and
is in line with the price reduction policy which we have adopted at
glór. Tickets may be purchased individually, or in tables of
ten, by contacting glór box office on 065-6843103.
- Sunday 6th June
Launch of “Iria” a book by Jole Bortoli, artist
and illustrator. The Russell Gallery, New Quay, County Clare.
Written and illustrated by Jole Bortoli, “Iria” is a story
for all ages. It is a tale about the journey of a creature that inhabits
‘in-between’ worlds: water and earth, west and east, the
written and the oral tradition, the real and the imaginary. It retains
the magic of a fairy tale and the beauty of well-crafted art books and
is the first publication by INIS, an arts specialized imprint by the
new publishing house Art to Heart Books. The launch of the book will
be accompanied by an exhibition of the original illustrations, which
are for sale and takes place at 6p.m. Additional information - Book
details: hard back, 48 pages, 30 illustrations, 500 copies - limited
edition, Price €45. Exhibition: 14 framed artworks. Copies of the
book can be bought at the Russell Gallery or ordered from www.arttoheart.ie
- Sun 6th June 2010
Burrenbeo Trust June Walk with Jesmond Harding: ‘Butterflies
of the Burren’
at 2pm on Sun 6th June 2010. Meet at Gortlecka Cross (51R 304 945).
Everyone welcome. Free for members and €5 minimum donation for
non-members. For more information contact trust@burrenbeo.com
or 091 638096.
- 6th June.
Ballyvaughan Fanore Walking Group Walk at Murrough Mountain.
Meet at Fanore car park at 10.30am.
For more info contact Michael Queally 086 0767776.
- 6th June
Ballyvaughan Fanore Walking Group Fanore Loop Walk.
Meet outside Donoghue’s carpark, Fanore at 10.30am.
For more information contact Kevin McCormack 086 3272472.
- 6th June
Book Launch – Iria by Jole Bartoli
Russell Gallery, New Quay at 6pm.
- 4th – 7th June, 2010
Dancing at Mullaghmore
Choreographer Gwen Mc Hale will be working with dance artists, photographers
and a film crew at Mullaghmore from June 4th - 7th, exploring the places
of convergence and divergence between the internal landscapes of the
human body/psyche with the natural landscapes of the Burren.
The process of developing the work is public and people
are very welcome to come and watch.
Film and photographs will be exhibited and performances will take place
in September 2010.
This work is supported by Daghdha Dance Company and by FAS.
- 3rd June.
Book Lauch – The Farmer’s Market Recipe Collection.
An Fulacht Fia, Ballyvaughan at 7pm.
MAY 2010:
- 29th May - 7th June
Iniscealtra Arts Festival 2010
We are looking forward again this year to celebrating the areas talents
and new events at The 15th Inisceatra Arts Festival, Mountshannon from
May 29th to June 7th.
There’s a great line up in store, music, puppetry, comedy, storytelling,
art exhibitions and this year’s family fun will include a ‘Creative
Arts Treasure Hunt’ throughtout the village. Dancing and enjoyment
with the Merriman Ceili band, Brendan Hearty, Hunka Burning Love and
this year’s unique highlight, fresh from the circuit and spotted
last year at The electric Picnic..KORMAC’S BIG BAND, a mix of
barber shop, brass band and DJ mixing, with film thrown in, it promisies
to be a very special occasion…not to be missed!
Bank holiday Sunday offers us a chance to see the creative talents of
the Scariff School TY students who will be giving us an ‘alternative’
Fashion Show, all costumes made and designed themselves using only recycled
materials. Alongside this will be the Green fair in the Aistear, offering
locally made food, craft demonstrations and participatory workshops,
plus a special feature of film and a discussion on Herbal Folklore.
You could try your hand at Wood Carving, or Nuna Feltmaking or join
in the singing session at Keanes Bar on Monday 7th June. The Monday
afternoon will also be specially for children and families, puppetry
and Storytelling and fun and games in The Aistear, organised by Mountshannon
School Parents Association will run alongside the ever popular singing
Session at Keanes.
Help make this festival a success, have a good time and share the sense
of community this year in Moutnshannon…29th May until June 7th,
make that a date!
Anyone wishing to help out please contact us on 061 921411, we are a
small committee who work throughout the year voluntarily to make this
happen, so help in any form is always greatly appreciated.
- Friday 28th May
Clare Artists’ Network for Arts in Health & Disability
will be holding their monthly coffee morning in The Red Room, glór,
Ennis between 10:15 – 1pm. All members and new artists with an
interest in this field are welcome along to this informal social event.
You might like to bring along samples/photos of your work for informal
feedback.
- Sunday, 23rd May
The Old Kilfarboy Society is launching this year's
series of walks on Sunday, 23rd May with a trip to Canon Island
and its Augustinian Priory, in the Shannon, near Kildysart.
The guide for the day is Carmel Clancy and the trip will cost €15.00
to cover the boat fare, etc. Those wishing to take part should contact
Maura Egan on 0871264527. All are welcome.
- 23rd - 31st May 2010
Fleadh Nua, Ennis
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- May 22nd - June 25th
Light, Space and the Body
Visual Art Exhibition in The Courthouse Gallery, Ennistymon
An exhibition of work by three artists- Maeve Collins, Karen Hendy and
Adam Pomeroy.
Opening date: On the 22nd of May at 5 pm. All welcome. Muireann Ní
Choinneall, Arts Officer with Laois County Council to open.
Light, Space and the Body is a group show by these three artists who
are all coming to the body through a journey of individual enquiry and
process, the show comprisises of mixed media artworks, drawing and Painting.
Maeve Collins use’s drawing to begin going back into her body,
where transparent materials are layered in sculptural artworks, incorporating
light and space.
Karen Hendy’s work represents her desire to capture the cycle
of change, which is characteristic of impermanence; the disintegration
and reinvention of reality, a process that is never at rest, and how
this relates to the body.
Adam Pomeroy uses a realistic painting style to explore the body. Through
a consideration of compostion to express a place devoid of time and
place, it’s placement on the canvas is considered.
- Saturday 22nd of May
Art Exhibition of paintings by Caitriona Sheedy at Cliffs of
Moher.
Official opening and story by Eddie Lenihan at 4.30 p.m.
Entry and parking to event are free.
- 22nd May 2010
Burrenbeo Trust Monthly Talk with Dr Matthew Jebb: Wildflower
Hunt
10am at Gortlecka Cross (51R 310 945); 2pm at Mullaghmore (52R 342 967).
Everyone is welcome. For more information please call 091 638096 or
email trust@burrenbeo.com
- Friday 21st May
North Clare made film SEASIDE STORIES by Writer/Director Fergus
Tighe at the Courthouse Gallery, Parliament Street, Ennistymon,
8pm. Admission €5.
Locky is a boy who's been flourishing since his mother, Anna, gave up
the drink three years ago. When Anna's old boyfriend Mick gets out of
prison she falls back into her old ways of daytime drinking while Locky
runs wild in the streets with his friend Callo, played by Caolann O'Dwyer
13. Meanwhile Sally arrives home determined to tell Locky that she is
really his mother. This does not go exactly as planned and sets the
scene for a series of events that changes the lives of all involved.You
can see a
few clips of the film on YouTube.
- 21st - 23rd May 2010
The 4th Outdoor Landscape Painting Competition
Watercolour demonstration by Lorraine Wall on Friday 21st May at 8.30
p.m. in the Studio, The Burren Painting Centre,Lisdoonvarna
Painting Competition - Saturday 22nd May -Registration 8.30 a.m. - 10
a.m. at the National School, Lisdoonvarna
Hand in finished entries by 6 p.m.
Drawing Workshop with Dorothee Roberts on Sunday 23rd May 10a.m. - 12
noon in the Studio, The Burren Painting Centre,Lisdoonvarna followed
by the Prize Giving Sunday 23rd at 1.30 p.m.
Details and entry forms from Chris O'Neill, The Burren Painting Centre,
Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare
http://www.burrenpaintingcentre.com
Email: infoburrenpaintingcentre.com
- May 16th to Sunday May 30th
Research, Tracing & Tales of Kilnaboy Townlands & Inhabitants
X-PO - Kilnaboy, County Clare
Opening times
Monday to Friday 8pm – 10.00pm
Saturday and Sunday: 2 – 5pm.
Ballycasheen, Booltiaghadine, Bunnanagat North, Bunnanagat South, Caherblonick
North, Caherblonick South, Caherfadda, Cahermacon, Carrownamaddra, Coad,
Commons North, Crossard, Drummoher, Elmvale, Inchiquin, Killinaboy,
Leamaneh North, Leana, Monanaleen, Noonan, Parknabinnia, Rinnamona,
Roughaun, Commons South.
Supported by Clare County Arts Office.
- 19th & 20th May
Educational guidance for adults (18+) who are interested in
a third level course
Ennis Regional Learning Centre, Clare Museumn
Educational guidance for adults (18+) who are interested in a third
level course is available free of charge in Ennis Regional Learning
Centre on Wed 19th & Thursday 20th May. Whether you are considering
going to third level for the first time or returning to third level
to up-skill or change career, guidance counsellor Patricia-Anne Moore,
can help you to explore your learning options and identify the steps
that you need to take.
To book a place please contact Ruth or Anne or 6866844 or info@ennisrlc.ie
. For more information on Ennis Regional Learning Centre check out the
website at www.ennisrlc.ie or drop into the office upstairs in the Clare
Museum Mon - Fri 9am – 5pm.
- 19th May 2010
Prepare for Mature Student Interviews with Ennis Regional Learning
Centre
On Wednesday 19th May 7.00-8.30pm, Ennis Regional Learning Centre, Clare
Museum, will host a free workshop for people who are preparing for mature
student interviews for entry to third level courses. Mature students
who applied either through the Central Applications Office in February
or directly to third level institutions such as University of Limerick
or Mary Immaculate College, may be called for an interview to discuss
their application and suitability for entry to a particular third level
course.
Dr. John McDonagh, Lecturer, Faculty of Arts, Mary Immaculate College,
will provide some advice and information to help mature students get
through the interview process confidently. The mature student interview
can be a nerve racking experience, especially for adults who have been
out of the formal education system for a long time. This workshop can
help you prepare to focus on the positive attributes that you bring
as a mature student and give you some useful tips on the type of information
that interviewers will want to hear about you.
Educational guidance for adults (18+) who are interested in a third
level course is also available free of charge in Ennis Regional Learning
Centre on Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th May. Whether you are considering
going to third level for the first time or returning to third level
to up-skill or change career, guidance counsellor Patricia-Anne Moore,
can help you to explore your learning options and identify the steps
that you need to take.
To book a place on the mature student interview workshop or to make
an appointment for educational guidance, please contact Ruth or Anne
or 6866844 or info@ennisrlc.ie.
For more information on Ennis Regional Learning Centre check out the
website at www.ennisrlc.ie or drop
into the office upstairs in the Clare Museum Mon - Fri 9am – 5pm.
- May 17th, 2010
"Fairy Tales with a Twist"
Transition Year Students in Scoil Mhuire Ennistymon proudly present
a shadow puppet theatre performance of 'Fairy Tales with a Twist' in
the Courthouse Gallery, Ennistymon on Mon 17th May at 12.30pm.
All welcome. Entry is by donation.
The students will perform six short puppet shows.The show is produced
by puppeteer Daragh Bradshaw, assisted by Tanzi Watson,Judith Evans
and art teacher Mary Fahy.
Funding for this exciting art project comes from Creative Engagement
and the NAPD.
- Saturday 15th May
Clare Artists’ Network for Arts in Health & Disability
are hosting a course for members on “Working with vulnerable adults”
at the Auburn Lodge Hotel, Ennis 10am – 4pm. This will be presented
by two professionals from the Brothers of Charity and should be of real
benefit to artists working in, or with an interest in, the health sector.
Fee is €10 as a donation on the day to Home Share Clare. Please
RSVP to arts@clarelibrary.ie for attention of Alan.
- 13th - 20th May
Fetac Art Works
The Courthouse Gallery, Ennistymon
Official opening on Thusday 13th May at 8 p.m.
This exhibition displays an array of different disciplines studied by
the students of Fetac level 5 and 6 at Ennistymon Vocational School,
as is evident in the diversity of styles and types of works being shown.
These include drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking
and ceramics.
The Fetac course is intensive and open to anyone who has an interest
in, and wishes to expand their knowledge and skill in art. The course
is always well subscribed, with an eclectic mix of people, both in age
and background attending, creating a lively and open-minded environment
in which to learn. Previous exhibitions have been well received by the
local and wider community, and it is hoped that many people will take
the opportunity to come and view this latest collection. Should you
require further information about this exhibition please contact:
Ennistymon Vocational School 065 - 7071375
Courthouse Gallery, Parliament Street - Ennistymon - Co. Clare 065 707
1630
ennistymoncourthousegallery@gmail.com
ennistymoncourthousegallery.blogspot.com
Facebook: Ennistymon Courthouse Gallery
Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 12 - 4 pm
- 8th - 9th May
20th CELT Weekend in the Woods.
Bealkelly Wood, Tuamgraney, County Clare by the shores of Lough Derg
on the Shannon.
Learn a new skill with CELT's Heritage Skills Programme for Sustainable
Living:
CELT presents, in association with the Heritage Council and Muintir
na Coille (Coppice and Allied Trades Association), choice from 19 courses
in environmental and ecological trades for all levels - includes Wood
Carving, Coppersmithing, Stone Carving, Dry-stone Walling, Greenwood
Furniture, Felt craft, Longbow making, Fishing for beginners, Needle-Felting,
Pole-lather construction, Basketry, Herb Lore, Leatherwork, Silversmithing,
Sugan Chair making, Blacksmithing, Natural Building (cob, wattle, etc).
Trainees already having basic skills are welcome to develop their skills
further under the guidance of highly qualified tutors. Courses are open
to all over 14 years and 'Woodcrafts & Rustic Art' course open to
8 - 14 yr olds. Book on-line. Food available all day, free camping,
free parking. Film and music on Saturday evening. Weekend fee now only
€120 (was €150).
CELT Centre for Environmental Living and Training, Main St, Scariff,
Co.Clare, Ireland
See website for details: www.celtnet.org
Email: info@celtnet.org Tel: 061-640765
- Saturday 8th May
Dog and string Theatre with the Billy Holiday Show
Courthouse Gallery, Parliament Street, Ennistymon, Co.
Clare at 2pm and 4pm
Email: ennistymoncourthousegallery@gmail.com
Website: ennistymoncourthousegallery.blogspot.com
Facebook: Ennistymon Courthouse Gallery
Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 12 - 4 pm. Tel. 065-7071630
€5 donation / Fundraiser for Burren Sonas Kindergarten
- Wednesday 5th May
Embrace Art Exhibition, Glór. – Official
opening of the exhibition for participants and friends. 3pm (light refreshments
from 2.30pm)
- Monday 3rd - Saturday 29th May
Embrace Art Exhibition, Glór. Clare Arts Office
presents the annual exhibition of work produced through the Embrace
Programme by people with disabilities from throughout the county. The
wide variety of work displayed represents a selection from participating
groups including the Brothers of Charity, Dulick Enterprise Centre,
Kilrush Orchard Workshop and Clare Mental Health Association.
- Sunday 2nd May
Burrenbeo Trust walk: In Search of Botanical Ghosts with Dr
Cillian Roden
Meet at Fanore Church at 2pm
Dr Cillian Roden is a local botanist who has written many journal articles
on the flora of the Burren. He has a diversity of interest and research
experience of many areas of ecology. This walk is open to everyone.
However,as it is off-road and uphill, so may not be suitable for young
children or elderly. Please wear sensible walking shoes and bring waterproof
clothing in case of a change in the weather. It is free for Burrenbeo
Trust members and is a €5 minimum donation for non-members. For
more information please email trust@burrenbeo.com
or phone 091 638096. Remember to wear warm clothes and sensible walking
shoes as the terrain is uneven. These directions are a guide however
we recommend that you find your destination on a map beforehand as there
are many roads in the Burren and it can be confusing! Coordinates: OS
Sheet 51 N14.7 W08.9
From the North (Ballyvaughan):
In the centre of Ballyvaughan take a right at the ‘Tea Junction
Café’ and go out the coast road (R477). Continue along
this for approx 11kms around Blackhead until you reach a turning to
the left with a sign for Fanore church. This is opposite the turning
to Fanore beach. Continue up here roughly 100m and the church in on
the right hand side. Park in the church car park.
From the South (Lisdoonvarna):
From Lisdoonvarna take the R477 Coast Road heading towards Fanore. Continue
on this approx 16kms going through Fanore village. 3kms past the Fanore
post office there is a turning to the right with a sign for Fanore church.
This is opposite the turning to Fanore beach. Continue up here roughly
100m and the church in on the right hand side. Park in the church car
park.
APRIL 2010:
- Friday 30th April
Clare Artists’ Network for Arts in Health & Disability
will be holding a coffee morning in The Red Room, glór, Ennis
between 10:15 – 1pm. All members and new artists with an interest
in this field are welcome along to this informal social event.
- 30th April - 30th May, 2010
Burren In Bloom
A listing of events taking place in the Burren region during the month
of May.
- 30th April - 3rd May, 2010
Choreographer Gwen Mc Hale will be working with dance artists,
photographers and a film crew in various locations in the Burren
between March and Sept, exploring the places of convergence and divergence
between the internal landscapes of the human body/psyche with the natural
landscapes of the Burren.
Eagles Rock, Carron: April 30th - May 3rd, 2010
The process of developing the work is public and people are very welcome
to come and watch.
Film and photographs will be exhibited and performances will take place
in September 2010.
This work is supported by Daghdha Dance Company and by FAS.
- 28th April - 22nd May, 2010
'Still Life' - an exhibition of paintings by Frances Bailey
Foyer of the County Museum, Ennis
Official opening on Saturday, May 1st at 3p.m. All are welcome
To view more paintings visit http://www.wippawool.com
- Sun. 25th April
Doolin - 2.5hrs loop walk. Meet: Connor’s Pub
10.30am,walk 11am. Description; 2/3 off road & coastal. Michael
Queally 086 0767776 www.ballyvaughanfanorewalkingclub.com
- 23rd and 24th of April
‘Searching for Shakespeare’ and ‘Roses in
Winter’ by Clare Youth Theatre
Cois na hAbhna Cultural Centre, Gort Rd, Ennis
‘Searching for Shakespeare’ is set in a
basketball court where a motley crew of Shakespearean characters find
themselves confronted by the modern world.. ‘Roses in Winter’
is set on a derelict site on the edge of a city and concerns the manipulation
of truth and the finding of hope..
Devised totally by the cast of over 30 members from original scenarios
created by director Eleanor Feely, the shows start at 8.30 pm each night.
Tickets are €10 and €5 and are available from Cois na hAbhna.
Tel: 065 6824276. Audiences are welcome to discuss all aspects of the
productions post performance.
Both shows contain original music played live by members of the cast.
Clare Youth Theatre is an initiative of the Clare Co. Arts Office.
- 18th April - 1st May
WISE WAYS KILNABOY 2010
An exhibition of work by children from Kilnaboy National School and
users of the X-PO made with artist TERRY O'FARRELL.
Launch: Sunday 18th April at 12 noon by Catherine Marshall
Currently on secondment from the Irish Museum of Modern Art, and Joint-Editor
of Vol. V Royal Irish Academy Irish Art and Architecture. Thanks to
Raheen Hospital Day Care Centre and Inniscealtrá festival. Supported
by Clare County Arts Office, the Irish Museum of Modern Art National
Programme and the Department of Education.
http://x-pokilnaboy.blogspot.com
- Sun. 18th April
Doolin - Michael Dunleavy Charity Walk. All Road, Duration:
2hrs. Meet: 12.30 Russell Centre. Leader: John Sharry 087 2750315 www.ballyvaughanfanorewalkingclub.com
- April 17th, 2010
East Clare Tourism present Marquee Dancing on the shores
of Lough Derg at Ducey's Pier, Scariff on Saturday 17th April at 10pm.
Music by Brendan Hearty Band + Andrew McNamara. Admission 10euro. Marquee
Dancing like it used to be.!! Free Draw on all admission tickets for
a weekend away for 2 people.
- April 17th, 2010
Launch of Riches of Clare CD and 2010 Series
Foyer of the County Museum, Ennis
April 17th, is promising to be a fantastic day of celebration for music
in County Clare. The annual Riches of Clare free lunchtime concert series
is now in it’s 6th year, and to mark the occasion, a free promotional
CD that was recorded during last summer’s series will be released.
In keeping with the ethos of the series, the CD features performances
from many Clare based musicians, including Tony Linnane, Maeve Donnelly,
Shane Mulvey, The Kilfenora Céilí Band, Padraig Rynne
and Chris Droney. The CD is free of charge and will be available during
the 2010 series and from libraries throughout the county.
- April 17th 2010
The Fifth Aughty Earth Day Gathering, Slógadh Eachtaí
- Gort 2010.
A celebration of hospitality around the Sliabh Eachtaí or the
Slieve Aughty Mountains, the Fifth Aughty Earth Day Gathering will be
held in the community centre, Gort on Saturday, 17th of April 2010.
The annual event provides a platform for community groups in counties
Clare and Galway to share information and to tell their own stories
and experiences around themes of local heritage interest. The focus
of Slógadh Eachtaí - Gort 2010 is:
Making it Happen - Our Own Stories
• From Schoolhouse to Museum - The Story of Kiltartan Gregory
Museum by Ms. Rena McAllen and Sr. de Lourdes Fahy - Kiltartan Gregory
Cultural Society.
• Ardrahan Community Heritage Projects - Karen O'Neill - Ardrahan.
• Killinane graveyard Restoration Project - Dympna Fahy - Kilchreest
Castledaly Heritage Group.
• East Clare Heritage - Twenty Years a growing - Gerard Madden,
Tuamgraney.
• Placenames of the Parish of Inchicronan - Gerry Kennedy - Heritage
Inchicronan
• Restoration of the Holy Wells of Beithe - Tony Diviney - Beagh
Integrated Rural Development Association
• Music of the Sliabh Aughty Region - Mary Coen | Tim Collins
• Sarsfields Way - Ultach names and sites of Monuments and Places
of Interest around Woodford - Dermot Moran.
Slógadh Eachtaí | Gort 2010 - The 5th Aughty Gathering
- is hosted by community groups from Ardrahan, Beithe, Kiltartan, Killanena
and Gort Inse Guaire. Registration from 9.00 am. Opening at 10.00 am.The
event is open to the public and admittance is free of charge. A selection
of local history / heritage publications will also be available to view
and for purchase.
- Friday 16th April
Celebrating Love Live Music Day
Open Trad Session from 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Reception Area of County Council Headquarters
Eoin O Neill, Quentin Cooper, Sean McInerney, Michael
Hopkins, Adrian Rahill
All Musicians and Dancers are welcome.
Musicians: Please bring whatever instruments you have.
Dancers: Bring your battering shoes
- Friday 16th April
In Session Concert in Cois na hAbhna at 8:30.
Featuring accordion player Danny O’Mahony and concertina player
Micheál O’Raghallaigh.These professional musicians will
be supported by local musicians "The Blonde's" session group
from Miltown Malbay, winners of the Session Competition at the recent
Kilmihil Trad Festival. Members of the group are Sorcha Curtin(Leader)(Concertina),
Tony O'Loughlin(Singer /Accordion), Pat Curtin(Flute), Jesse McNamara(banjo),
Owen Marrinan(Sean Nos Dancer), Frank McNamara(Singer/Bodhran), Murt
Collins (Storyteller/Guitar) and Orla Coughlan(Fiddle).
- 15 April - 19 April 2010
KILFENORA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2010
One of Ireland’s villages most famed for its music is staging
a music festival from Thursday 15 April to Monday 19 April 2010. Contributing
to the village’s uniqueness are a web of local families who have
played in groups and céilí bands for around 140 years,
starting with a fife and drum band in the 1870s and brass and reed band
in the 1900s. Kilfenora’s most famous céilí band
celebrated its centenary in 2009.
The main events in this year’s festival are
a céilí with the fabulousŸ Kilfenora Céilí
Band, in the village hall that past members helped to build in 1954
( Saturday 17.4 at 9.30 p.m.)
Further ceilis in Vaughans Barn, with the Four Courts Céilí
Band , starring various celebrated musicians (15.4 and 18.4 at 9.30
p.m) and the Abbey Ceili Band (Friday 16.4 at 9.30p.m) as a benefit
for nursing in Rwanda.
a concert featuring some of the cream of local talent including Tommy
& Siobhan Peoples, the band Moher, the Aibhin Holden School of Dancing
and various All-Ireland winners in different disciplines (Kilfenora
Hall, Friday 16.4 at 8pm)
the Sean Nos extravaganza Fuiam Chonamara, featuring song, tunes, story-telling
and dancing by the Cunningham family (17.4) – among many tributes
from other great artists, John Kenny commented that this was “the
one show in years that has blown me away... truly magnificent”
a Sunday matinee céilí with the Star of Munster in the
Kilfenora Hall (18.4 at 3.30 p.m.)
singing and instrumental sessions in the village pubs throughout the
weekend with many fine musicians from North Clare and beyond.
Advance tickets for the Fuiam Chonamara show (€25) are available
from Kilfenora outlets – the Post Office, Linnanes and Nagles
Pubs, and Vaughan’s hostel - only 200 seats available! Tickets
for the concert, Kilfenora Céili Band and Star of Munster ceilis
are €10, available on the night at venues.
For more information, email John Morgan at jvmorgan1@eircom.net
For additional background, visit http://kilfenoramusicfest2010.viviti.com
and http://www.fuaimchonamara.ie
and http://www.kilfenoraceiliband.com.
Programme of events (pdf)
- Thurs. 15th April
Burrenbeo Trust April talk: New Perspectives on old stones –
a virtual view of the Burren with Dr Ronan Hennessy @ 8.30pm,Burrenbeo
Trust, Kinvara. Free for members, €5 charge for non-members. For
more information contact trust@burrenbeo.com
or phone 091 638096.
- Tuesday 13th April
The Old Kilfarboy Society talk - John Walsh on the late President
of Ireland, Patrick Hillery.
The last of the current series of talks organised by The Old Kilfarboy
Society is taking place on Tuesday 13th April, when author John Walsh
will speak about his recent biography of . The venue is The Malbay,
The Square, Miltown Malbay, and starting time is 8.00pm sharp; all are
welcome. The society hopes to hold conducted walks throughout the summer
months and a new programme of talks will commence in October.
- Saturday, 10th of April to 30th April
Through the Burren: Steps towards Abstraction at The Hynes Gallery,
Studio and Café, Ballyvaughan. 2010 Fulbright Fellow
Erin Treacy presents a new body of Paintings inspired by the Burren.
Plus the drawings and photographs that acted as the catalyst.
Public Reception: Saturday, 10th of April, 2010, 15:00 -17:00
On view through the 30th of April, 2010
- April 10th - May 6th, 2010
Ian Wieczorek – Unfixing, Main gallery
Kelly Power – With Heaven's Help , Small room
Jackie Askew - Liscannor Suite, The Red Couch Space
At the Courthouse Gallery, Ennistymon.
Official opening by Hazel Walker, artist and art lecturer
Saturday 10th April at 5.00pm, Exhibition ends 6th May
For more information: 065 7071630
ennistymoncourthousegallery@gmail.com
ennistymoncourthousegallery.blogspot.com
Facebook: Ennistymon Courthouse Gallery
Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 12 - 4 pm
- Sat. 10th April
Burren Spring Cleaning in the Burren with the Burren Conservation
volunteers. Meet great people and make a real difference to
this beautiful landscape. trust@burrenbeo.com
- April 10th to May 6th 2010
Liscannor Suite by Jackie Askew at The Red Couch Space, The
Courthouse Gallery, Ennistymon.
Liscannor Suite, an exhibition of drawing, painting and photography
by Jackie Askew, will open at the Red Couch Space at the Courthouse
Gallery, Ennistymon on April 10th at 5pm. The exhibition runs to May
6th. Open Tues to Sat, 12 noon to 4pm. In this exhibition the artist
connects with her immediate environment of the beach and the objects
washed up on it. Through the process of drawing and painting she explores
these objects and engages with the materiality of what has been uprooted
and given by the sea. Jackie Askew lives in Liscannor and has exhibited
regularly over the last twenty years with solo exhibitions at The Mermaid
Arts Centre, Dunamaise Arts Centre, The Riverbank Arts Centre, County
Hall Kilkenny and has been selected for many group exhibitions in Ireland
and England. The Rua Red Arts Centre In Tallaght will be hosting a solo
exhibition of her work in August this year. This exhibition has been
curated by Tallaght Alternative Arts and Entertainment. As well as private
collections her work is in the collection of Limerick City Council and
Meath County Council. This exhibition is supported by Clare County Council
Arts Office. Contact no: 087 9440850
- April 7th - 23rd
An exhibition of paintings by Michael Delohery
Foyer of the County Museum, Ennis
Michael Delohery was born in 1974. He grew up in Clare but has been
living and working in Limerick, for the past 15 years. Michael joined
the Limerick based artist group “Contact Studios” in 2007
and intends to continue to work there for the foreseeable future. Michael
has had work purchased by International Designer John Grey and exhibitions
of his work have been opened by top film director and producer Terrence
Ryan. He has also been shortlisted for the Davy Portrait Award for consecutive
years.
- Sun. 5th April
Burrenbeo Trust Fanore Fanore Shore Walk. Duration:
2.5hrs. Meet at O’Donohue’s pub Fanore @10.30am Leader:
Michael Queally 086 0767776. www.ballyvaughanfanorewalkingclub.com
- Sun 4th April 2010
Easter Flowers with Drs Sharon Parr and Stephen Ward
Burrenbeo Trust Walk - Meet at Slieve Carron Nature Reserve
(aka Eagle's Rock).
Sheet 52 M 333 035. Dr Sharon Parr: Sharon is the Scientific Advisor
with the BurrenLIFE project, an EU funded farming for conservation project
based in Carron. She trained in parasitology but became a wild flower
enthusiast more than 20 years ago and is now the joint Botanical Society
of the British Isles Recorder (along with Stephen Ward) for Clare. Dr
Stephen Ward: Stephen trained as a botanist and worked in nature conservation
in Wales, England and Scotland, before retiring to Ireland for a quiet
life. He is currently the joint BSBI recorder for Clare, chairs Clare
Biodiversity Ltd, is a Director of the Burrenbeo Trust and chairs the
UK-Ireland Limestone Pavement Group. This walk is open to everyone.
It is free for Burrenbeo Trust members and is a €5 minimum donation
for non-members. For more information please email trust@burrenbeo.com
or phone 091 638096.
- Sat April 3rd
Ballyvaughan Farmers Market - the 7th season of this
popular market. St John’s Hall Car Park, every Saturday from 10am
til 2pm. Info from Tracey Kelly 065 7076963 or 087 2911092
MARCH 2010:
- Tuesday 30th March 8pm
The North Clare Historical Society presents
"Go n'éirí an t-ádh leat: The concept
of luck in traditional and modern Irish Society" a lecture
by
Caitriona Hastings at The Courthouse Gallery, Ennistymon at 8pm
- Saturday 27th March 11am – 3pm
Artists’ Network – Arts in Health & Disability
meeting
At the Woodstock Hotel, off Lahinch Rd, Ennis. This is the first gathering
of Clare Artists Network for those working in or interested in the Arts
& Health sector. Mary Grehan of Waterford Healing Arts Trust will
give a presentation on Participatory Arts Practice in Healthcare Contexts.
This will be an opportunity for artists to meet and discuss ideas &
exchange experiences. All welcome but please RSVP to arts@clarelibrary.ie.
- March 21st, 2010
Robbie McMahon To Be Honoured On The Big Screen
Cois na hAbhna, Ennis
A film tribute to traditional singer Robbie McMahon will have its first
screening at Cois na hAbhna, Ennis, Sunday night 21/3/2010. ‘Last
Night As I Lay Dreaming’ documents the huge contribution the Spancilhill
man has made to the world of singing down through the years, both through
his own compositions and his unique interpretation of traditional songs.
The film, directed by Ray Conway, features interviews
with those who have known Robbie over the years as well as contributions
that set his achievements in a wider context, highlighting the important
role the singer and songwriter traditionally played in their local communities,
recording events and keeping that memory alive for future generations.
As well as being supported by Comhaltas Ceolteoiri Eireann, ‘Last
Night As I Lay Dreaming’ received funding from the Arts Office
of Clare County Council, through its Traditional Music Initiative supported
by the Arts Council. According to Siobhan Mulcahy, Clare County Arts
Officer ‘ Clare County Council was delighted to support this initiative
in recognition of one of our own, Robbie McMahon, one of the very best
and one who will no doubt inspire for many generations to come. This
documentary captures the essence of Robbie and in many ways the essence
of Clare, a county of music.’
For further information contact Frank Whelan at 086 8260300 or email
ceoltrad@eircom.net
- March 19th – April 3rd
Flower Power - An exhibition of photography by Lindsey Power
(in aid of Haven Partnership – rebuilding Haiti). Lyndsey Power
will be in attendance in the Foyer of the County Museum on March 19th
from 10am – 2.30p.m to discuss her work and her forthcoming visit
to Haiti. All proceeds from the exhibition will go to Haven Partnership.
- 19th to 21st March
Kilmihil Trad Fest 2010
The closing date for entries for the Session competition at the Kilmihil
Trad Fest 2010 is approaching, the closing date is 1st March for registration.
If interested or for any enquiries, please contact Vanessa Millar 087
4117646
The prize fund for the winners is €2,000
http://comhaltas.ie/locations/detail/clare/
- Thursday 18th March at 8.30pm
Letters and Diaries of the Harvard-Irish Survey in Clare, 1930-1936
- with Dr Anne Byrne
The Burrenbeo Trust March Walk will
take place on Thursday 18th March at 8.30pm, in the Burrenbeo Trust
Centre, Kinvara, Co.Galway. This illustrated
talk examines a selection of the professional and private letters of
the social anthropology strand of the Harvard-Irish Survey (1930-1936).
Dr Anne Byrne is a sociologist with the School
of Political Science and Sociology, NUI Galway and a member of the Gender
Research Cluster. Her teaching and research interests span gender, identity,
rurality, inequality, stigma, group work and community development,
anthropological historiography and qualitative research methodologies
with a particular interest in narrative inquiry and collaborative research
practices. She is a founding member of the NUIG Narrative Studies Group
established to engage in multidisciplinary studies of oral, visual and
textual narratives.
This talk is open to everyone. It is free for Burrenbeo Trust members
and there is a €5 minimum donation for non-members. For more information
please email trust@burrenbeo.com
or phone 091 638096.
- 16 March to 8 April 2010
Hali Maltsberger presents ZOO at the Hynes Gallery, Ballyvaughan.
Hali’s work is largely a mixed-media exploration of the manipulation
of social structures, systems, and habitual methods of perception executed
modestly and seamlessly as humorous interference, or Zen-like play.
- Saturday 13th March
Feis Cheoil Inis Cathaigh Kilrush.
There will be competitions in music Singing and brush dancing. Closing
date for entries will be Friday 5th March. Please contact Anne Hayes
087 2663718 for entries and further information.
http://comhaltas.ie/locations/detail/clare/
- Tuesday, 9th March at 8pm
Old Kilfarboy Society Talk - Science and Irish Mythology.
At the next meeting of the Old Kilfarboy Society on Tuesday, March 9th,
Dr Michael Baillie will talk on the connection between historical occurrences
such as comets and abnormal weather conditions and ancient Irish myths
and folktales. The title of the talk is Science and Irish Mythology.
Dr Baillie is a Professor at Queen’s College, Belfast and is recognised
as one of the world's leading authorities in the relatively new science
of dendrochronology or dating by means of tree-rings.
The talk takes place as usual at The Malbay, The Square, Miltown Malbay
at 8.00pm - all are welcome
- March 8th – April 9th, 2010
River Deep, Mountain High
Scariff Library
An exhibition of photographic prints by Sally Perkins
The content of the exhibition will include canvas and framed prints
of Landscapes, Seascapes, Woodland & Wildlife and Traditional Irish
Scenes. Covering the West Coast - Clare, Galway (Connemara) and Kerry
(Dingle).
- Sunday 7th March at 2pm
Ballyvaughan; ruins and remnants on a brink of a bay
- with Dr Paul Gosling
The Burrenbeo Trust March Walk will take place on Sunday
7th March at 2pm, please meet at the parking area outside Monk's Restaurant,
Ballyvaughan. Paul Gosling is an archaeologist who lectures on Built
Heritage in the Department of Humanities at the Galway-Mayo Institute
of Technology. His research interests are focused on archaeological
field survey which has resulted in the publication of two volumes of
the Archaeological Inventory of Co. Galway (1993 and 1999) and more
recently Volume 5: Archaeology (2007) of the Royal Irish Academy's New
Survey of Clare Island, Co. Mayo. His most recent work includes a paper
entitled 'Ballyvaughan Castle: a lost landmark' which is due to be published
this summer as part of a new book on the coastal towns and villages
of north Clare, edited by Sarah Poyntz. This walk is open to everyone.
It is free for Burrenbeo Trust members and is a €5 minimum donation
for non-members. For more information please email trust@burrenbeo.com
or phone 091 638096.
- 6th March – 1st April
DAUGHTERS OF INAGH: an exhibition by Antoinette Spillane
Red Couch Space at the Courthouse Gallery, Ennistymon.
Daughters of Inagh is an exhibition of work created at the mouth of
the river Inagh.
These are three strands of an ongoing body of work, called Motherline,
which include:
A series of photographs of sand sculptures.
A series of images of light and water around a form which is dissolving
as we look.
Exerpts from a series of images called ”My Dress Hangs There”
Official opening on March 6th at 5pm by artist/architect SiobhanCuffe-Wallace
Opening times: Tuesday – Friday 12 – 4pm.
- Friday 5th to Sunday 7th March
The Ennis Book Club Festival, in association with Clare
County Library, is a three-day programme of events that attracts hundreds
of Book Club members and book lovers from all over Ireland and beyond.
The programme features author visits, readings, lectures, workshops,
walking tours and exhibitions in various venues around Ennis. Among
the contributors to the fourth annual festival will be Joseph O’Connor;
Lionel Shriver; Eoghan Harris; Paul Durcan; Tim Pat Coogan; Ruth Dudley
Edwards; Diarmaid Ferriter; Paul Howard, creator of Ross O’Carroll
Kelly; Claire Keegan; Claire Kilroy; Fiona Looney; Thomas Lynch; Niall
McMonagle; Alan Titley; Niall Williams and many more. Tickets for all
events are now available from Glór Box Office, tel. 065 6843103.
Festival details, including programme, is at www.ennisbookclubfestival.com
or tel. 087-9723647 or 085-7758523
- 5th - 7th March
Burren Spring Conference
Burren College of Art
Business in the Burren : Sustaining Vibrant Communities
Conference Director: Mary Hawkes-Greene
Bookings : http://www.burrencollege.ie
Tel: 0657077200 brid@burrencollege.ie
- Monday 1st to Sunday 7th March
Corofin Traditional Festival
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FEBRUARY 2010:
- Wednesday 24th February
Heritage Inchicronan Townlands Night:
“Where do you think you're living?”
You are invited to trace the origins of our townlands, their folklore,
stories, local names and the field names where we live. Our next Townlands
Night will focus on Ballinruan, Calluragh, Scalpnagown, Caher, and Gortnamearacaun
and will be held on Wednesday, 24th of February at 8.15pm in Ballinruan
Community Centre.
Contact Anne - Tel: 065-6827172, Email: heritageinchicronan@gmail.com
- Monday 22nd February 8pm
The North Clare Historical Society presents
"Holy Wells and Hooleys", a lecture by
Fr. Denis Crosby at The Courthouse Gallery, Ennistymon at 8pm
- Saturday, February 20th, 2010
Poetry Reading with Breton poet COLETTE WITTORSKI
Glór, Ennis, Co. Clare
Breton poet COLETTE WITTORSKI will read from her work
at a session of The Clare Three-Leggéd Stool Writers' Group in
The Glór Centre, Ennis, Co. Clare, on Saturday, February 20th,
starting at 2.30. Admission is Free.
Colette Wittorski was born in Le Havre before World War II, though her
mother died giving birth to her; her father was of Lithuanian origin.
Her family fled to the countryside during the Occupation and afterwards
she worked for some years in Paris. Though married at the time with
children, the events of 1968 in Paris, coupled with psychoanalysis,
brought about a personal re-awakening, which resulted in her abandoning
the state education system and devoting her time to working with North
African workers in hostels. Her partner is the sculptor and painter,
Olivier Danican, himself once a member of the Résistance, and
they live in Brittany where she continues to write and publish widely.
Tranlations of her work are by Fred Johnston, from 'Northern Lights,'
published by Lapwing Press, a sampler of Wittorski's work in French.
Meanwhiule The Western Writers' Centre - Ionad Scríbhneoirí
Chaitlín Maude - Galway are planning to bring two Breton writers
to the West later this year.
Details www.twwc.ie, westernwriters@eircom.net,
http://www.clarepoets.com/
- Thursday 18th February
Pilgrimage and Relics in 12th Century Burren
a Burrenbeo Trust Monthly Talk with Peter Harbison
at 8.30pm at The Clare Heritage Centre – Corofin.
Everyone is welcome. This event is free to Trust members and has a €5
charge for non-members. For more information please call 091 638096
or email trust@burrenbeo.com.
- Tuesday 16th February (rescheduled
from 9th February)
Old Kilfarboy Society - Talk by Brian Ó
Dálaigh on the 18th century Kilfarboy poet, Mícheál
Coimín
The next meeting of the Old Kilfarboy Society is on Tuesday
February 12th when Brian Ó Dálaigh, will talk on the 18th
century Kilfarboy poet, Mícheál Coimín The poet
seems to have led a colourful life, as reflected in his three poems
on the abduction of Harriet Stackpoole in which he played a major part.
Our speaker is a noted historian with special interest in the archaeology,
history and topography of County Clare. He has a number of publications
to his credit which include ‘Ennis in the Eighteenth Century’,
and ‘The
Strangers Gaze: Travels in County Clare: 1534—1950’.
Most recently he was director of the 2008 Merriman Summer School.
The talk takes place, as usual, at The Malbay, The Square, Miltown Malbay
at 8.00pm – all are welcome.
- Wednesday 10th February
Heritage Inchicronan Townsland Night
"Where do you think you're living?"
You are invited to trace the origins of our townslands, their folklore,
stories, local names and the field names where we live. Our next Townsland
Night will focus on Ballyvanna, Sonnagh, Knockreddan, Cappamoreand Ballynagranagh.and
will be held on Wednesday, 10th February at 8.15pm in Crusheen Hall.
Contact Anne - Tel: 065-6827172,
Email: heritageinchicronan@gmail.com,
Website: www.aughty.org
- Sunday, 7th February
The Story of a Famine Road with Bill McInerney.
The Burrenbeo Trust heritage walk on Sunday February
7th at 2pm at Poulaphuca Famine Road, first turning the left, 3km after
Carron on the Carron-Bellharbour road. Bill is a Burren enthusiast who
has lived in and walked around the Burren for 35 years. This walk is
open to everyone. It is free for Burrenbeo Trust members and is a €5
minimum donation for non-members. For more information please email
trust@burrenbeo.com or phone
091 638096.
- Saturday 6th February
Kissing Sid James, 8pm GLOR Theatre Ennis
Kissing Sid James is a hilarious comedy by the newly formed North Clare
group StoneMad Productions. Eddie played by Gerard Howard- Lisdoonvarna
is an aspiring stationary sales man with a flash car and a moustache
he adores, Crystal played by Theresa Leahy- Ballyvaughan is a divorced
croupier with a thing for Sean Connery. These two would-be lovers spend
a wet weekend together in a shabby seaside hotel attempting to spark
romance. But, will opposites attract or should Eddie have stayed at
home with his Mum?
StoneMad productions have already played five sell-out nights to standing
ovations in the Royal Spa Hotel in Lisdoonvarna. Their last night for
one night only is the 6th February Saturday at 8pm in the GLOR theatre
Ennis, 065 684 3103. They are happy to do a group rate of 10 people
or more for 12 euro a ticket.
Tel: +353 (0) 65 6899091
Email: arts@clarelibrary.ie
Web: www.clarelibrary.ie/arts.htm
JANUARY 2010:
- January 23rd – February 5th, 2010
JANUS
An exhibition of new work from local Ennis artists organised by David
O'Rourke, featuring work by David O’Rourke, Hazel Gilchrist, Tommy
Kelly and Caitriona Sheedy amongst others
- Sat. 30th. Jan.
CD Launch - Thanks'/'Le Buiochas',
Mickey Wilson's Bar in Miltown Malbay.
From rural Mourne mountains, Co Down, through Armagh, and to Miltown
Malbay-this is the much travelled route Roisin White has taken since
the mid-1970's. Now retired from teaching,she lives in Miltown Malbay
with her husband Alwyn Wilson. Roisin has been singing and involved
with music all her life. Hers was a home and family full of music, song,
stories and there were many ceili houses in the area when she was young.
She has made her second CD of unaccompanied song, entitled 'With Thanks'/'Le
Buiochas', and it will be launched Sat. night 30th. Jan. in Mickey Wilson's
in Miltown Malbay. Roisin's repertoire is mainly of Northern /Ulster
origin, and on this CD she wishes to recognise the many sources from
whom she learned songs; also the many friends, singers,musicians who
have inspired and encouraged her in her love of song, music.
Roisin says she has been fortunate to have spent time in the company
of the older Clare singers back in the 1970's, e.g. Tom Lenihan, Michael
Straighty Flanagan, Nora Cleary.
The CD will be launched by Cork's Con Fada O Drisceoil, himself a singer,box-player,
and writer of many hilarious songs, e.g. The Miltown Cockroach. Con
was awarded the T 4 Composer of the year in 2009. He is a member of
the group 4-star trio.
- Monday, 25th January
North Clare Historical Society’s first talk of 2010 will
be given by Dr Marion Dowd. Marion’s talk is entitled ‘Recent
archaeological discoveries at Glencurran Cave (Carran)’
and will take place at the Courthouse Gallery in Ennistymon at 8pm.
- Thursday, 21st January
The Burrenbeo Trust heritage talk this month take place
on Thursday January 21st at 8.30pm in the Burren Centre, Kilfenora.
Identifying with the Burren - winterages and the quest for a
Burren core-image, with Brian Mooney. This talk is open to
everyone. It is free for Burrenbeo Trust members and is a €5 minimum
donation for non-members. For more information please email trust@burrenbeo.com
or phone 091 638096.
- Thursday 14th - Sunday 17th January
WINTER MUSIC WEEKEND Festival Sixmilebridge
About 100 musicians & singers will participate in the winter
music weekend activities which will take place in various locations
throughout Sixmilebridge.
For tickets phone 086-8464509.
- Tuesday 12th January
The Old Kilfarboy Society’s first talk of 2010
takes place on Tuesday, 12 January. Entitled BRIDGET AND CELTIC
MANDALA, the speaker is Fr. Denis Crosby, parish priest of
Liscannor. Fr Crosby is a well-known lecturer, with a special interest
in the subject of St. Bridget and Celtic spirituality. As usual, the
meeting will take place at The Malbay, The Square, Miltown Malbay commencing
at 8.00pm; all are welcome.
- Sun. 3rd January
Annual Alzheimer’s Walk Fanore.
Duration: 2.5 hrs. Road/Green Road. Leader:
Mary/Gerry Howard 087 2446807. Meet: O’Donoghue’s Pub Fanore
@12.30 Walk @ 1pm
www.ballyvaughanfanorewalkingclub.com
See http://www.glor.ie
for events at Glór Irish Music Centre, Ennis
See http://www.burrencollege.ie/
for events at the Burren College of Art, Ballyvaughan
See http://www.burrenpaintingcentre.com
for courses at O'Neill's Burren Painting Centre, Lisdoonvarna
See http://www.burrenpaintingcentre.com
and http://www.artatthepark.net
for courses at Art at the Park, Killanena
See also:
Events Calendar 2009, Events Calendar 2008,
Events Calendar 2007,
Events Calendar 2006, Events Calendar
2005, Events
Calendar 2004, Events Calendar 2003, Events
Calendar 2002 and Events Calendar 2001
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