Christmas Tunes in Liscannor, Count Clare

Traditional Irish Music Session recorded recently in Joe McHugh's, Liscannor, County Clare. Musicians include Kirsten Allstaff, Eoin O'Neill, Adam Shapiro, Dáire Mulhern, Paul O'Brien and Declan Hunt. Posted on Youtube on the 26th of December by irishmusicacademy.

Hush Little Baby, Christmas Song

Hush Little Baby, a new Christmas song, composed by Ballyvaughan artist Manus Walsh, and performed in the beautiful setting of the 16th Century Newtown Castle, Ballyvaughan, by "Clochini" (Ella, Julie, Sean and Dermot). Posted on Youtube on the 21st of November 2014 by Manus Walsh.

Around The Floor & Mind The Dresser, County Clare 1967

"The Caledonian Set danced at the Kilrush Fleadh Cheoil in 1967. Lots of famous musicians in the background including Junior Crehan, Michael Falsey, Jimmy Ward, Seamus Connolly and members of the Laichtín Naofa Ceili Band, which came from Miltown/Quilty area of west Clare. One can feel the excitement and atmosphere from watching this clip from so many years ago..." Posted on Youtube on the 8th of April 2008 by clarebannerman.

Christmas Shopping, Ennistymon, 1960

Customers shopping at Christmas in Terence Haran's shop in Ennistymon c.1960. For more Christmas photos from the Michael John Glynne Collection photo collection, please click here...

Polar Plunge Killaloe, December 2014, for Special Olympics

"The annual charity Polar Plunge in Killaloe for Special Olympics took place on Sunday December 7 2014. Participants, including members of the Gardai and the Army, took the leap of faith into Lough Derg at the University of Limerick Adventure Centre in Killaloe, County Clare, to raise funds for the organisation." Posted on Youtube on the 8th of December 2014 by I Love Limerick.

Ennistymon Falls White Water Kayak Race December 2014

"A Fantastic day of racing on the Ennistymon Falls finishing with a 42 man Boater X." Posted on Youtube on the 21st of December 2014 by ardmoreadventures.

Shannon Airport Santa Flight 2014

"Ryanair and Shannon Airport team up with Santa and his elves to make the magic of Christmas come alive in the skies over West Ireland." Posted on Youtube on the 17th of December by TheOneillp.

Clare Bikers Xmas Run, Ennis

Posted on Youtube on the 18th of December 2014 by Declan Vaughan.

Cliffs Of Moher In The Mist

Posted on Youtube on the 20th of December 2014 by Laura Petry.

Christmas Books For Children

Christmas is an ideal time for sharing books with children. Here’s a sample of the latest and very best titles (some with a Christmas theme) available for children aged 8 and under from Clare County Library. A very Merry Christmas to all our young readers.

THE SNOWMAN AND THE SNOWDOG by Raymond Briggs
MAISY’S CHRISTMAS DAY by Lucy Cousins
THE SCARECROWS’ WEDDING by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler
PRINCESS MIRROR-BELLE AND THE DRAGON POX by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks
THE FAIRYTALE HAIRDRESSER AND FATHER CHRISTMAS by Abie Longstaff
YOU MAKE ME SMILE by Layn Marlow
KATIE’S LONDON CHRISTMAS by James Mayhew
THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS by Jane Ray
THE SNOW MERCHANT by Sam Gayton, Illustrated by Chris Riddell
THE POLAR EXPRESS by Chris Van Allsburg
WINTER’S CHILD by AngelaMcallister
A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS IN WALES by Dylan Thomas
THE WINTER WOLF by Holly Webb
BARRY LOSER AND THE HOLIDAY OF DOOM by Jim Smith
FORTUNATELY, THE MILK… by Neil Gaiman, illustrated by Chris Riddell
BUCKLE & SQUASH AND THE MURDEROUS MOAT-DRAGON by Sarah Courtauld
THE SCARECROWS’ WEDDING by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler