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The almost €7 million funding announced today for the refurbishment of the 17^th century Cloister building in Ennis will be transformative for the town centre, providing new community spaces and fresh footfall.

Clare Arts Office and Clare County Council has announced the programme of events for Clare Culture Night. This year’s edition begins at 4pm on September 19, at a variety of localities around the county.

In support of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Week, Clare County Council is hosting a third SDG week with events scheduled across the county up to October 3. This forms part of the wider National and European Sustainable Development Week (ESDW), which is currently underway.

Clare County Council has welcomed the announcement that the Irish Open is to return to the Banner County – as Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, is named the host of the 2026 Irish leg of the European Tour.

Clare Arts Office will host SIÚNTA, an exhibition of contemporary art in Súil Gallery, Ennis, from September 4 to October 4.

The Skills for Life programme will begin this September in Clare Libraries, with a range of activities and workshops taking place in many libraries over the coming months.

Clare Heritage Week 2025 was marked by an outstanding programme of over 100 events, including four innovative online digital projects, bringing communities together to celebrate the county’s rich and diverse heritage.

Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, T.D. and Clare County Council are delighted to announce the completion of the €5.2 million Springfield Flood Relief Scheme.