There is a wealth of cultural heritage in the Burren, which is accessible to everyone, through events festivals as well as daily traditional Irish music sessions in pubs throughout the region. You will find a list of what’s on in the region below. If you would like to find out more about Ireland’s cultural heritage go to https://nationalinventoryich.chg.gov.ie/national-inventory/
Ballyvaughan
O’Lochlainns Whiskey Bar
Occasional traditional music played in the bar
Contact: +353 65 707 7006
Ballyvaughan Farmers Market, St John’s Hall
Enjoy fresh local produce and crafts as well as traditional Music, Folk Music and Child Friendly. Every Saturday from April to October, 10am to 2pm Ballyvaughan
Corofin
Traditional Irish music sessions in local pubs – check venues for days and times
Bofey Quinns, https://bofeyquinns.weebly.com/
Yellow Submarine https://www.facebook.com/YellowSubmarineCorofin
Corofin TradFest
2nd – 5th March 2023 concerts, recitals, talks, masterclasses and sessions with some of the Best Traditional Irish Musicians
Festival of Finn
28th April – 1st May – 5 day family fun festival featuring the World Stone Throwing Championship, Ireland’s Best Beard & Moustache Competition, Festival Fancy Dress Parade, Lark at the Lake, Village Street Market, concerts & seisiúns, dancing & song, history & legends, film, competitions & games, sporting events and lots lots more. More information https://www.facebook.com/FestivalOfFinnCorofin/
Doolin
Doolin is a cultural hub, with a variety of events throughout the year.
Live music sessions nightly at Hotel Doolin https://www.hoteldoolin.ie
Live music sessions all year round in pubs in Doolin including
- O’Connors, https://gusoconnorsdoolin.com
- McDermotts at Hotel Doolin https://mcdermottspub.com/
Doolin Hedge School
26th – 28th January – A festival of music, arts, crafts, writing and imagination
The Russell Festival
The Russell Festival – last weekend in February is a remembrance event, celebrating and sharing the music of traditional Irish music legends, the Russell Brothers. Live music sessions, lessons and performances in all pubs and venues in Doolin.
https://russellfestivalweekend.ie/
Doolin Folk Festival
9th-12th June – Three days, three stages of folk from top Irish and international acts – https://www.doolinarts.ie/doolinfolkfest
Live music sessions nightly at Hotel Doolin www.hoteldoolin.ie
Ennistymon
Live music sessions in pubs and venues throughout the town, including traditional music in
- Cooleys house
- Eugene’s Bar
Step to the West Country Event – January – Falls Hotel https://www.fallshotel.ie
Horse Fairs every April and November
Gort
Collins Trad Music Festival – October bank holiday – 30th October
http://www.cooleycollinstradfest.com/
Lady Gregory & Yeats Literary Gathering – end of September
Carpe Diem Forever trad music and dancing night – O’Sullivan’s Hotel, Gort – March 11th
Lady Gregory Hotel
Live music every Saturday Night in Jack B Yeats Bar
O’Donnell’s – https://www.facebook.com/odonnells.bar.1
Hennelly’s – https://www.facebook.com/HennellysBar
Sullivans Hotel – https://www.facebook.com/SullivansHotelGort
Dicey Reillys – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dicey-Rileys/139331969476366
Kinvara
There is long history of traditional music in Kinvara, with many of the pubs hosting music sessions.
Greens https://www.greensofkinvara.com/
Tullys Bar and Sextons also host regular music sessions.
Fleadh na gCuach (Cuckoo Festival) – 29th April – 1st May (Bank Holiday weekend)
The festival will have a mix of traditional music, singing sessions, set dancing and poetry readings. It takes place every year on the May bank holiday weekend (the first weekend in May).
Kilfenora
Kilfenora is the home of the Kilfenora Ceilli band and famous for traditional Irish music sessions held regularly in the pubs in the village including Vaughans http://vaughanspub.ie/ and Linnanes
Kilfenora Traditional Music Festival: 21st to 24th April
A celebration of traditional music, including concerts, ceildhis and sessions in every pub and venue in the village https://kilfenoraclare.com/kilfenora-traditional-music-festival-2023/
Lisdoonvarna
Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival – 1st – 30th September – live music, dancing in all the pubs and venues in Lisdoonvarna. For more information go to www.matchmakerireland.com
Roadside Tavern – Live music sessions every weekend from 9pm The Roadside Tavern and nightly during the summer holiday season https://www.burrenexperiences.ie/the-roadside-tavern/
The Ritz Hotel – Live music every weekend at the Ritz Hotel Lisdoonvarna https://theritzlisdoonvarna.com/
Burren Slow Food Festival – Celebration of local food in the Burren. This year’s theme is’ Wellness’ https://www.slowfoodclare.com/
The Burren
Burren Slow Food Festival – 21st October – a celebration of food producers and crafts in the Burren. https://www.slowfoodclare.com/
Burren Food Fayre and Winterage Festival – October 27-29th Oct a celebration of the farming traditions, food and music of the Burren. https://www.facebook.com/burrenfoodfayre/
https://www.burenwinterage.com/
Caherconnell Furnace Festival – 26th and 27th August – A family fun weekend showcasing medieval iron smelting and forging https://www.furnacefestival.ie/