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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.

Creative Places Shannon is bringing a vibrant pop-up creative event to Shannon Town Centre on Saturday, February 15, from 12pm to 4pm.

Clare’s Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) has announced the launch of the Healthy Clare Micro Fund for 2025. This fund aims to support initiatives promoting health and wellbeing across the county, aligning with Healthy Ireland’s vision where good health means achieving complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing.

Clare County Council has commissioned a new song, written, produced and performed by Shannon musician David Hope.

A significant milestone in the tourism landscape of County Clare has been reached with the unveiling of the Clare Collection brand for some of Ireland’s best known visitor attractions.

The Cliffs of Moher Experience in County Clare has picked up an ‘Award of Excellence’ in the 2025 CIE Tours International Awards of Excellence, which were announced at a gala ceremony held in Christchurch Cathedral, Dublin, Wednesday, 29 January 2025.

Clare Arts Office is hosting ‘Captured Beauty’, an exhibition by the Clare Camera Club at the Edna O’Brien Library, Scarriff, County Clare until March 1.