*Music Generation Clare presents Pádraig Rynne, Tara Breen and Jim Murray at the Well in Ennis, this Friday, for Culture Night.

ALMOST fifty events are to take place in Clare this Friday (September 20th) for Culture Night.

Clare will be lit up by a diverse range of cultural events from traditional music and dance to art exhibitions, concerts, and poetry readings.

In Tulla, attendees can enjoy a series of three events, including traditional music and dance performances, alongside art and photography exhibitions. Mountshannon promises a magical evening, uniting the community through a special concert and by a candle-lit walk. Broadford, Killaloe and Scarriff will also host events in East Clare.

West Clare has an exciting line-up as Kilrush and Lissycasey will echo with traditional music, while Knockerra Hall will be filled with art and music. The community spirit will be alive and well at Halla Eoin, Kilbaha, for a gathering of local culture and Cultúrlann Sweeney, Kilkee will host a music concert.

Ennistymon will host six events, offering a Culture Night trail with poetry, music, song and art. In Ballyvaughan, attendees will be treated to a performance by Immram, while Doolin Arts will host a special evening at Hotel Doolin.

In Shannon, a full evening is planned, including folklore storytelling from Balor Otherworld at Shannon Library, followed by dancing at the crossroads with the Kirby family, a drumming circle led by Brian Fleming, and a choir performance at Drumgeely Plaza.

Clarecastle will host its first Culture Night event with an open-mic session and performances from Padjo Dolan, Amy McNamara and Dean Power.

Ennis will be buzzing with 17 events across town. Highlights of the evening and night include an Irish language storytelling workshop with Aindrias de Staic, who will talk about the tradition of storytelling in the county. There will be a musical journey at Clare Museum, a celebration of cultural diversity at CBS Ennis, poetry and music at glór, a multidisciplinary event at EASI Artist Studios, traditional music and so much more. The cultural richness of the town will be on full display.

Siobhán Mulcahy, County Arts Officer, explained, “We have been inundated with requests by artists and communities, all looking to be part of Culture Night. It is wonderful to see Clare so active in this National Event and we look forward to another wonderful Culture Night in all areas of Clare”.

All events are free with some requiring pre-booking or having age restrictions. Details of all events in the county are available from www.culturenight.ie/Clare and brochures and fliers are available from local libraries.

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