Culture in the Burren

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

Hylands Burren Hotel

Live music in the Fountain Bar every night.

www.hylandsburren.com

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

Doolin Hedge School

26th – 28th January – A festival of music, arts, crafts, writing and imagination

https://www.doolinarts.ie/hedgeschool

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/

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