A family watches a lively night show with fireworks at a castle venue.

What’s On

Festivals Galore

The Irish enjoy nothing more than our festivals and fairs and a whole calendar of festivals find their home in Ennis and its environs. Festivals for 2020 will not take place due to Covid 19

Warm, wooden lounge with guitar, banjo, and accordion on a green leather sofa at Old Ground Hotel.A man plays the uilleann pipes by a serene lake, surrounded by rugged hills and rocks.The Old Ground Hotel amidst autumn trees and fallen leaves, with a welcoming atmosphere.

During the Summer the following events take place:

  • Events at Burren College of Art
  • Ballyvaughan
  • Willie Clancy Summer School &
  • Festival, Miltown Malbay
  • Scariff Harbour Festival
  • Rose of Clare
  • Eigse Mrs Crotty Kilrush Co Clare  (Traditional Music Festival)
Ivy-covered entrance of Old Ground Hotel with inviting warm lights inside.

In September:

– Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival
– Dan Furey Weekend – Set Dancing
– Weekend in Labasheeda
– Surf & Music Festival Kilkee Beach
– Tulla Traditional Music Festival
– Irish Music & Dancing, Quin, Co Clare

Cosy dining setup in a festively decorated hotel room with a window view.

In October & November:

– Willie Keane Memorial Weekend,
– Doonbeg
– Ennis Fashion Week
– Ennis Trad Music Festival, Ennis