(15 Aug 2010)
August 15th OR 22nd (date to be confirmed) - the local Market Day was always a popular social gathering in villages in bygone years. Fresh farm produce and crafts would have been sold and stories and banter exchanged amongst friends in the village square. On Market Day at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park you will see these and many more customs of the traditional Market Day re-enacted and taking place from 12pm -5pm.
(20 Aug 2010)
August 20th-22nd 2010 - up to 100 unique Irish boats, the Galway Hookers, once the workhorses of the coast of Connemara and North Clare, gather for the annual weekend of racing and celebration at Cruinniú na mBád (Gathering of the Boats) festival in Kinvara, Co. Galway.
(22 Aug 2010)
August 22nd 2010 - Sky, the UK and Ireland’s leading entertainment company, is the title sponsor of the Sky Ride Étape Hibernia. This is their second closed road cycling event, following the success of the Étape Caledonia. The inaugural Sky Ride Étape Hibernia will take place on the breathtaking West Coast of Ireland in County Clare. If you are keen for a new challenge, or enjoy the unique experience of cycling on closed roads, then this is the perfect event for you! You will experience 84 miles of fantastic road cycling along one of Ireland's most beautiful coastlines. Click-through to download a copy of the route map.
(03 Sep 2010)
September 3rd to October 4th 2010 - Throughout the month of September, the spa town of Lisdoonvarna close to the Burren in Co. Clare, celebrates the world famous Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival with music and lots of fun.
(25 Sep 2010)
September 25th-27th 2010 - this festival weekend promises a real taste of the Burren and offers guided hill and lowland walks varying in distance and grade catering for all walkers. Enjoy walking in this wonderfully rich unique limestone pavement with its Karst landscape, grykes, clints, paths, and green trail roads…..the land of the fertile rock with its precious and delicate terrain.
(22 Oct 2010)
October 22nd - 25th - A weekend which promotes traditional music, song & dance and in doing so ensures that the aspirations of Willie Keane, one of the greatest exponents of both set and sean nos style dancing is kept alive to be enjoyed by both locals and visitors to Doonbeg.