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Clare Local Studies and Archives will host a special exhibition, in partnership with the O’Dea Clan Convention, from June 13 to 16.

The vibrant heart of West Clare will come alive as the Vandeleur Festival Kilrush returns for its third year, taking place from Thursday, June 26 to Sunday, June 29, 2025. Set in the stunning surrounds of the Vandeleur Walled Garden and Visitor Centre, the festival promises an unforgettable four-day celebration of music, culture and community spirit.

Shannon MD hosted a Special Recognition Award Ceremony on May 29, celebrating exceptional individuals and groups who have made outstanding contributions to their communities.

Clare Arts Office, in conjunction with the Edna O’Brien Library in Scarriff and Mountshannon Arts Festival, will host Silent Conversations by the artist Ana Colomer in the Gallery at the Edna O’Brien Library, Scarriff, from June 19 to July 17.

Clare County Council is joining forces with Ennis Medical Center and other key services in Clare to promote Men's Health this June. The event will take place on Thursday, June 12, at the Buttermarket, Drumbiggle, Ennis, from 9:15 AM to 1 PM, followed by a light lunch with the option to attend a walk in Lees Road after the event.

County Clare to host gathering of iron smelters and Blacksmiths this August. One of Europe’s most unique heritage festivals is set to return to the heart of the Burren this August 23 and 24, as traditional iron smelters, blacksmiths and other traditional craftspeople gather for the fourth Caherconnell International Furnace Festival.

In a first for a public park in County Clare, Clare County Council has commissioned the creation of in-situ tree sculptures, transforming the remains of felled trees in Shannon into woodland carvings that now dot the Town Park landscape.

Clare Museum will host a morning of exploration and sketching with visual artist, Leigh O’Connell for 8 to 12-year-olds on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 11am to 1pm.

As the June bank holiday weekend approaches, Clare County Council urges the public to prioritise safety when visiting beaches in County Clare, ensuring the well-being of residents and visitors.

Clare County Council, in partnership with Limerick Clare Education and Training Board (LCETB), is providing financial information to all in the community as part of the Skills for Life Programme.