Arts & Culture

Glór Theatre

Glór Theatre, Ennis, Co. Clare, is the West Coast of Ireland's premier events venue. Since opening in 2001 the venue has become a setting for a wide range of acts including stand-up comedy, drama performances, art exhibitions and a variety of concerts.

Check out Glór Theatre events to find what's on when you visit - http://www.glor.ie/events

Live Trad Music

Irish Music is a living, breathing national treasure and County Clare is famous both at home and abroad for a long-standing tradition of producing the finest traditional Irish musicians.

Entertaining traditional music sessions can be found in many of the pubs throughout the town, including Poet's Corner Bar within the hotel. Glór Theatre, which is located a short walk from the Old Ground Hotel, provides a forum for Irish musicians and artists to showcase their work to local, national and international audiences. It celebrates the rich heritage of Irish music and culture for locals and visitors alike.

Ennis Trad Music Festival

Held in November each year, the Ennis Trad Festival is a festival for those who love to hear, play, sing or dance to Irish traditional music of the highest quality in its most natural setting.

The festival brings together the very best of Irish traditional musicians, singers and dancers in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Suited to all tastes and ages the festival is the liveliest and most intense celebration of Irish traditional music, song and dance anywhere and guarantees five days of the best entertainment and culture.

Click to view more about the Ennis Traditional Music Festival

Ennis Sculpture Trail

Why not have a gentle stroll and follow the Ennis Sculpture Trail along the riverside and through the town. The Sculpture Trail takes many forms, depicting cultural, historical and sporting events, as well as more abstract pieces. A member of our reception team will provide a map of the town to assist you with this.

To view a detailed online map of the sculpture trail please Click here

Or to learn more about each sculpture - Click Here