Christmas Sparkles in Clare: A Guide to Christmas and New Year Events and Gifts in Clare for 2024

This events guide is your key to festive fun events across Clare, packed with everything happening this season—from Santa visits and glittering light displays to lively parades and charming Christmas markets overflowing with seasonal delights. Flip through it online or download your PDF to stay updated on where Santa’s sleigh will land next and uncover enchanting experiences for all.

Plus, the guide includes some thoughtful gift ideas to make holiday shopping easy, with suggestions that support local Clare businesses. And, don’t miss the chance to win a family breakfast with Santa at the iconic Bunratty Castle on Friday, December 20 and an overnight stay at the Shannon Springs Hotel —a magical experience full of memories to cherish (to win, see further below). Make this Christmas unforgettable with Clare’s Christmas Crackers 2024!


Win a Festive Breakfast with Santa for a family of four on Friday, 20 December at 9:30am – PLUS an Overnight Stay in the Shannon Springs Hotel on the Night Before!

YOUR PRIZE INCLUDES:

A Magical Breakfast with Santa – for a family of four on Friday, 20 December at 9:30 am
The lucky winner will enjoy the magic of Christmas at Bunratty Castle with a delightful breakfast for a family of four featuring fluffy pancakes drizzled with chocolate sauce and strawberries, accompanied by a joyful sing-along with Santa and the Bunratty Entertainers. Meet Christmas favourites like Mrs Claus, Jack Frost, and Mary Poppins, and capture the moment with a special keepsake photo with Santa himself! Please note: Children in the family must be aged 3 or older due to the nature of the event and the Castle restrictions.

An Overnight Stay at the Shannon Springs Hotel – on the evening before, Thursday, 19 December
The lucky winner can also enjoy an overnight stay for two adults and two children the night before, on Thursday, 19 December, at the Shannon Springs Hotel, Shannon. This includes a delicious family dinner, so you can wake up refreshed and ready to head to Bunratty for breakfast and a morning filled with festive fun!

Make this Christmas unforgettable – enter now for your chance to win!

Closing Date is 9:00pm on Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Win a 12-Month Family Pass to Vandeleur Walled Garden and Visitor Centre

Closing Date for this competition is 5:00pm on Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Click on the photo below or click here to enter the Vandeleur Competition.