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Clare Museum, supported by Creative Ireland, will host a Festival of Polish Culture. Running from Tuesday, May 6, to Sunday, May 18, the festival will include a wide variety of events. From art exhibitions and talks to a children’s workshop and a bakery bonanza, there is something for everyone.

One of the last remaining partial mud (and stone) houses in County Clare is being surveyed by archaeologist Dave Pollock, prior to its deconstruction for road safety purposes.

Clare County Council’s Biodiversity Office and Birdwatch Ireland are partnering to undertake a coastal survey for nesting Chough along a 30km stretch of coastline from Kilkee to Loop Head in West Clare. The project is funded by Clare County Council’s Biodiversity Office and the Council’s Tourism Development Department.

County Clare has been successful in its bid to become the first countywide certified sustainable tourism destination in Ireland.

Members of Clare County Council today (Monday, April 14, 2025) approved the appointment of Gordon Daly as the local authority’s next Chief Executive.

Clare County Council published on Wednesday, April 9,2025 the Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk Management Plan, a 246-page report that recommends the local authority become the management organisation for the future management and development of the coastal trail from Doolin to Hags Head, a trail that showcases the world-renowned Cliffs of Moher.

Clare County Council is now accepting applications for the Building a Circular Community Grant Scheme 2025.

Two new self-guided trails that shine a light on the rich built heritage of Ennis and Ennistymon were launched on Friday last, April 4.

More than 15,000 people are expected to pass through the gates of Craggaunowen and Bunratty Castle & Folk Park this Easter Bank Holiday Weekend.

The recent discovery of the fossilised remains of a unique prehistoric shark along the coastline of the Burren will be outlined at the third annual Geopark Academy in County Clare on 24 May.