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in Clare

There are hundreds of festivals and special events that take place in County Clare throughout the year. Below is a selection of the bigger events. TIP: Filter below to reflect your interests and the dates you are visiting.

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Fleadh Nua Festival

Saturday, 23rd May to Monday, 1st June, 2025

Ennis, Co. Clare

Fleadh Nua is an exciting festival, with concerts, céilis, music sessions, recitals, Irish dance competitions and street entertainment.

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Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy/ Willie Clancy Summer School

Sunday, 5 July to Sunday, 12 July 2026

Miltown Malbay, Spanish Point, Quilty & Mullagh, West Clare

This week-long summer school and festival of Irish traditional music, song and dance, comprises practical tuition with lectures and concerts.

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International Cycling Race for 16 – 18 year olds.

Tuesday, 7th July, 2026 to Sunday, 12th July, 2026

Ennis, Co Clare

International Cycling Race for 16 – 18 year olds.

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Kilrush Traditional Music & Set dancing Festival 2023

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Kilrush Traditional Music & Set Dancing Festival

July 30, 2026 → August 3, 2026

Kilrush, West Clare

Dance your way into the week-long Kilrush Traditional Music & Set Dancing Festival, and enjoy céilís, music, workshops, concerts, dance displays, & so much

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Kilmihil Festival of Fun

Saturday, 1st August, to Monday, 3rd August, 2026.

Kilmihil, Co. Clare

Annual Kilmihil Festival of Fun over the August Bank Holiday Weekend.

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National Heritage Week in County Clare 2026

Saturday August 15 – Sunday August 23, 2026 (dates TBC)

County Clare

Celebrate Clare’s heritage during National Heritage Week — a nationwide celebration of the places and people that connect us to our past.

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Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival

Tuesday, 1 September to Wednesday, 30 September 2026

Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare

Europe’s biggest singles festival occurs every September in Lisdoonvarna, with music and dancing in every bar.

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Thursday September 10 – Sunday September 13, 2026

Saturday September 5 – Sunday September 6, 2026

Lahinch, County Clare

Experience world-class golf in Co. Clare as Team USA and Great Britain & Ireland face off in the Walker Cup 2026 on Clare’s legendary Atlantic links.

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Amgen Irish Open 2026 – Trump International Golf Links, Doonbeg,

Thursday September 10 – Sunday September 13, 2026

Doonbeg, County Clare

Witness world-class golf in County Clare as the Amgen Irish Open 2026 makes its debut at Trump International Doonbeg, with four days of elite competition.

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