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Pakie Ryan Memorial Run
Saturday, 24th March 2012
The Pakie Ryan 10K takes place on Saturday 24th March 2012 at 11.00am. KM markers will be visible on the course around the beautiful Newmarket on Fergus countryside. The race will start from outside The Newmarket Celtic FC grounds and the race will finish back at the Newmarket on Fergus GAA Club.
The Pakie Ryan Memorial 10K is open to runners, joggers & walkers. Whether you are entering a 10k for the first time or chasing a new personal best, you are all welcome. Please take a look at our Training page on the website to assist you and give you tips to prepare for the big day. The course will be opened for 3 hours.
Visit www.pakieryanrun.com for more information
Fleadh Nua Festival
20th May - 28th May
Today there are few people who will dispute that Fleadh Nua which started in Dublin in 1970, is the forerunner of Summer festivals. The winning formula of the Fleadh Nua as evidenced by the thousands of visitors who flock to the festival every May for a week of unsurpassed traditional entertainment.
Doonbeg International Jazz Festival
1st June - 4th June
This Festival of Swing, Dixie and Jazz is a hugely popular annual event, attracting many visitors to the Doonbeg/West Clare area to enjoy a weekend packed with music
Spancill Hill Fair
23rd June
Spancilhill Fair 2012 will take place on Saturday June 23rd. The Donkey Derby will take place on Friday, June 22nd, 2012. Free fun and entertainment for all the family. All are welcome. Free fun and entertainment for all the family. All Welcome.
Willie Clancy Festival
7th July - 14th July
Learn of the traditional culture, arts, language and literature that County Clare is renowned for during this weeklong exposition. The festival is held in memory of the famous local piper Willie Clancy.
Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival
31st August - 7th October
Matchmaking is one of Ireland's oldest traditions and, for the last couple of hundred years, a good deal of it has taken place in Lisdoonvarna.