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Clare Libraries Welcome to Clare County Library!Visit our website - http://www.clarelibrary.ie The Library Service itself is a department of Clare County Council.

Clare County Library consists of 16 service points organised into five regions, a local studies centre, and administrative Headquarters, with three library service departments.

Seachtain na Staire / History Week 202603 - 10 October Photographed at the opening of Clare Libraries Seachtain na Stair...
07/10/2026

Seachtain na Staire / History Week 2026
03 - 10 October

Photographed at the opening of Clare Libraries Seachtain na Staire / History Week 2026 were Michael Talty, Executive Librarian; Dolores Meaney, Senior Executive Librarian; Leas-Chathaoirleach Cllr Tony Mulcahy; Cora Gunter, Clare County Librarian; and Cllr Tommy Guilfoyle.

Events are taking place at libraries in Ennis and Kilrush throughout the week, with exhibitions running countywide. Follow the link in the comments for a full list of events.

Photograph by Eamonn Ward

Clare County Council

Looking for a meaningful way to bring STEM into your classroom this year? 💡Clare Libraries were delighted to pilot Micro...
07/10/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to bring STEM into your classroom this year? 💡

Clare Libraries were delighted to pilot Microsoft Dream Space in Kilkee last year.

This year, we're looking to expand the programme and are seeking primary schools in the Ennis and East Clare regions to get involved! 🌟

✅ No previous coding or STEM experience is needed.
✅ The programme is fully aligned with the redeveloped Primary School Curriculum and the new Primary STEM Education Specification.
✅ Fun, engaging, and inspiring for pupils!

📝 Registration is now open.

📞For more information, contact your local library or learn more at:
🔗 https://aka.ms/DreamSpaceShowcase

Seachtain na Staire / History Week2026Daytime Talks - De Valera Library, EnnisAll welcome, no booking required. Please e...
07/10/2026

Seachtain na Staire / History Week2026
Daytime Talks - De Valera Library, Ennis

All welcome, no booking required.
Please email [email protected] for more information.


Seachtain na Staire / History Week 2026Some photos from Máire Ruadh... Fact or Fiction? with Dick Cronin, held at De Val...
06/10/2026

Seachtain na Staire / History Week 2026

Some photos from Máire Ruadh... Fact or Fiction? with Dick Cronin, held at De Valera Library, Ennis on Tuesday 6 October.

Attendees enjoyed a short film on the life of Máire Ruadh, produced by Dick Cronin, followed by an engaging talk and discussion with the audience.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this fascinating exploration of one of Clare's most intriguing historical figures.

The film can be viewed on YouTube by following the link in the comments.

Sustainable Organic Gardening Talks at Clare Libraries Climate Action Week: 12–18 October 2026We are delighted to welcom...
06/10/2026

Sustainable Organic Gardening Talks at Clare Libraries
Climate Action Week: 12–18 October 2026

We are delighted to welcome Lynn O'Keeffe, Michelle Dirks, Eamon Peters and Jason McCormack to libraries in Ennis, Ennistymon, Kilrush, Scariff and Shannon for a series of inspiring talks on Sustainable Organic Gardening during Climate Action Week.

Discover how to create a thriving, productive garden while working in harmony with nature. 🌿 Learn practical techniques for:

🌱 Growing healthy plants naturally
🌻 Improving soil fertility
🐝 Encouraging biodiversity and pollinators
🌍 Creating a more sustainable garden for the future

Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned gardener, these engaging talks will offer plenty of tips, ideas and inspiration to help your garden flourish.

🌼 All are welcome!

Follow the link for event details 🔗https://clarelibraries.ie/events/sustainable-organic-gardening/

Greener Clare Clare County Council

06/10/2026

We are really looking forward to welcoming History Ireland editor Tommy Graham to De Valera Library, Ennis for this panel talk on Wednesday 07 October at 6.30pm.

All welcome, no booking required.

Seachtain na Staire / History Week 2026Thank you to everyone who attended the fantastic talk, Heroes without Laurels: C...
05/10/2026

Seachtain na Staire / History Week 2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the fantastic talk, Heroes without Laurels: Clare Hurling History with Ollie Byrnes and Seamus O'Reilly at De Valera Library, Ennis on Monday 05 October.

Many more talks, documentaries and exhibitions happening throughout the week, follow the link to our schedule for more information here https://clarelibraries.ie/localstudies/local-studies-and-archives-centre/history-programme/

History Week Exhibition: US250 Ireland and the Making of America📍Newmarket-on-Fergus Library📆Available to view during li...
04/10/2026

History Week Exhibition:
US250 Ireland and the Making of America
📍Newmarket-on-Fergus Library
📆Available to view during library opening hours.

The Irish Emigration Museum EPIC and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade created a public exhibition titled ‘Ireland and the Making of America’ to highlight the significant contribution of Irish people to the founding and development of the United States.

The exhibition explores how Irish immigrants played central roles as soldiers, political figures, and community leaders, as well as their broader impact on American culture, infrastructure, and public life.

Clare Libraries are pleased to present this exhibition in Newmarket-on-Fergus Library during library opening hours. This marks the connection of Newmarket with John F. Kennedy whose great-grandfather James Hickey was born in the townland of Kilkieran. The documentary ‘USA250: the Irish Connection’ will be shown in Newmarket Library on Tuesday 6, Wednesday 7 and Thursday, 8 October at 2.30pm.

The full History Week programme can be found at: https://clarelibraries.ie/localstudies/local-studies-and-archives-centre/history-programme/

Please email [email protected] for more information. All welcome.

Piper & Storyteller Eugene Lambe & Friends Samhain Púca Storytelling Festival 2026📆Saturday 24 October 2026🕛5:00 pm Joi...
04/10/2026

Piper & Storyteller Eugene Lambe & Friends
Samhain Púca Storytelling Festival 2026

📆Saturday 24 October 2026
🕛5:00 pm

Join the Michael Cusack Heritage Centre for an evening of traditional music and stories with Piper & Storyteller Eugene Lambe & Friends as part of Samhain Púca Storytelling Festival 2026.

Tickets are free but booking applies. Follow the link to book your place. https://michaelcusack.ie/book-tickets/.

*Limited seating available

Address

Causeway Link
Ennis
COUNTYCLAREV95CTN0

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm

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+353656846350

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