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Clare County Council is reinforcing its commitment to protecting children's health by expanding the ‘Not Around Us’ campaign across all council-owned playgrounds. Originally launched on World No Smoking Day in 2021, this initiative continues to promote smoke-free zones, ensuring cleaner, safer spaces for children to play and thrive.

Dog lovers across Ireland have a new date to mark in the calendar, as Bunratty Castle and Folk Park hosts its first-ever Bark in the Park event on Sunday, June 8, from 12pm to 5pm.

Clare Arts Office, in conjunction with Cultúrlann Sweeney Library Gallery, will host ‘Submerged: Cill Stuifín’, a striking new body of work by Marie Connole, from June 3 to July 5, 2025, inclusive.

Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, has today (May 22, 2025) officially opened the Killaloe Bypass road project, a transformative 6.2km development which includes the first new vehicular bridge across the Shannon in more than three decades.

The rich heritage and vibrant cultures of Africa will take centre stage at Africa Day 2025 in Ennis this Saturday (May 24) from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM at C.B.S. Primary School, Ennis.

To celebrate National Biodiversity Week, the Cliffs of Moher Experience and Clare County Council invite the public to a special screening and exhibit of ‘Life on the Edge’, a new exhibit series spotlighting the tenacious beauty of wild plants growing along the iconic Cliffs of Moher.

Foster carers from across County Clare were honoured for their outstanding dedication and service at a special Civic Reception held at Áras Contae an Chláir, Ennis, on Friday evening (16 May 2025).

In a significant boost to tourism in West Clare, Cappagh has regained the Blue Flag status it lost in 2023 and is one of nine Clare beaches to receive the coveted award for 2025.

Milford Care Centre has been chosen as the beneficiary of this year’s Cliffs of Moher Community Charity Fun Day, which will feature a host of family entertainment including live music and dancing, singing, face painting, and spot prizes.

Cruinniú na nÓg, a national day dedicated to free creative opportunities for children and young people under 18, returns to Clare this June 7, with a vibrant lineup of workshops and performances designed to unlock the creative potential of our youth.