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Libraries across Clare now have laptops and tablets available for use by members of the public in library branches. This equipment was made available by a recent grant from the Department of Rural & Community Affairs, from which Clare Libraries received funding of €110,115.29 to provide new computers, laptops, iPads and other ICT equipment. This was part of an overall €1.3 million package for public libraries across the country.

Clare Arts Office, in conjunction with Clare Museum, will host ‘Transcend’, an art exhibition by Ronan McMahon at the Clare Museum, Ennis, from March 3 to March 29, inclusive.

Small businesses and budding entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to sample 15 events aimed at helping them to start or grow their business as part of this year’s Local Enterprise Week in Clare. The initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices, supported by Enterprise Ireland and the local authorities, takes place from March 3-7 this year across the country.

D’fhógair Comhairle Contae an Chláir an sceideal le haghaidh imeachtaí Sheachtain na Gaeilge a chuirfear ar siúl idir an 1 Márta agus an 17 Márta.

Following a meetingon Friday, February 21, between Elected Members of Killaloe and Nenagh Municipal Districts and officials from Clare and Tipperary County Councils, both local authorities have agreed to pedestrianise the existing Killaloe Bridge for a trial period.

Ireland Reads Day is an annual celebration of books and the joy of reading. On Saturday, 22 February 2025, Clare Libraries are encouraging everyone to visit their local library and ‘Get lost in a good book’. Throughout February, and especially on Ireland Reads Day, library staff are calling on people across Clare to open a book and read.

Bunratty Castle & Folk Park will host a Midterm Family Fun event on Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 23 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This two-day event promises a delightful array of activities and entertainment for families and children of all ages.

Clare Arts Office will host ‘Classics on Cobblestone’ by the artist Valerii Ushakov at the Edna O’Brien Library in Scarriff from March 3 to 29, inclusive.

Ennis GP and Women’s Health advocate Dr Máire Finn and Ennis based Uilleann Piper Blackie O’Connell have been announced as the grand marshals for this year’s Ennis St Patrick’s Day parade.