Clare County Library Blog

Carolan’s Farewell to Music - Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill

Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill live at Copenhagen Folk Club, September 2012. Posted on Youtube on the 16th of September 2012 by HerrBlackwood.

Micilin Conlon - Devil on the Griddle, Drowsie Maggie

Micilin Conlon playing Devil on the Griddle and Drowsie Maggie. Posted on Youtube on the 13th of April 2009 by Peter Corfield.

Marian Curtin, Therese McInerney & Francis Cunningham in Cois na hAbhna

All Ireland champion Francis Cunningham from Crusheen and Marian Curtin and Therese McInerney from Miltown Malbay play the slip jig T. Rafferty and the reel The Bunch of Green Rushes in Cois na hAbhna, Ennis. Postd on Youtube on the 18th of April 2011 by Therese McInerney.

Set dancing at the Armada, 2006 Willie Clancy Festival

Dancing at the Armada hotel during the 2006 Willie Clancy Festival. Music by Michael Sexton and Pat Walsh. Posted on Youtube on the 17th of December 2012 by TimeToPolka.

Ennis named as first town in Ireland to achieve Purple Flag

Ennis is the first town in Ireland accredited with the prestigious International Purple Flag Award proving Ennis’ claim to be the Friendliest Town in Ireland. The Purple Flag means Excellence in appeal and Management of town centres in the evening and at night. Brian O’Neill, chairman of Promote Ennis, said: “We are delighted to be the first town in Ireland accredited with the prestigious international Purple Flag award proving Ennis’s claim to be the Friendliest Town in Ireland. It is a huge honour and credit to the town, the people of Ennis and Clare and our dynamic working group – a collaboration incorporating the Ennis’ business community, Ennis Town Council, Shannon Development and Ennis Gardai. Visitors to the Town can enjoy a vibrant, appealing, well-managed and safe evening and night-time economy. This distinguished accreditation brings with it increased tourism potential for Ennis and ranks the county town among over 35 towns and cities in UK who are proudly flying Purple Flag, many of which have direct connections into Shannon Airport.” More info…

Mick O'Dea and Martin Hayes, Anon is Anall III

"Short Animated film using Martin Hayes's tune Mick O'Dea's Reel as the backing tune to Mick O'Dea's artwork. This film was mixed by Carmel Doherty to be included into the audio visual exhibition Anon is Anall III in Glor, Ennis, Co Clare, Ireland. This exhibition will open on 17th March 2013." Posted on Youtube on the 7th of February 2013 by Carmel Doherty.

Cliffs of Moher - County Clare

"A designated UNESCO Geo Park and a contender for the new Seven Wonders of the World, the Cliffs of Moher stretch over eight kilometres where the Atlantic Ocean meets the west Clare coast. The Cliffs are located just south of the village of Doolin, and are the most visited tourist attraction in Ireland. Once you go there you will know why!" Posted on Youtube on the 7th of January 2013 by mydestinationvideo.