Irrus

13/12/2024

Best meteor shower of the year will light up Irish skies tonight! Wrap up well and make your way to Loop Head Peninsula’s dark skies to see spectacular falling stars in the night sky.
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Up to 20 times more shooting stars than normal will be seen across the two nights, as a Geminid Meteor Shower reaches its peak activity over Ireland

12/12/2024

21/11/2024

14/11/2024

🦈 Watching the basking sharks breaching from the Loop Head shoreline this Autumn, we could only imagine what was happening beneath the surface.
🎥Underwater photographer Nick Pfeiffer and his colleagues dived to explore more! Take a peek at this amazing video footage. Thanks Nick for sharing. Copyright Nick Pfeiffer.

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08/11/2024

04/11/2024

🦈 We had the pleasure of joining Simon Berrow this past September on Loop Head, Co.Clare to marvel at the basking sharks breaching every few minutes off the headland - a truly spectacular experience!
In this short clip Simon explains more about this impressive species and their behaviour and why Irish Atlantic waters are a haven for basking sharks.
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04/11/2024

Well worth the splurge if you are on the lookout for a Christmas gift for a loved one!

04/11/2024

Well done to all involved!

31/10/2024

🎶 Definately a great gig for the diary this Sunday

Something different this Sunday evening !

We are delighted to be included in this short Irish tour for Medium Build , he plays an up close and intimate show for us Sunday evening Nov 3rd ….

Quite Man from Scotland will open Sunday evening ,

with free entry this promises to be a very special show for fans of solid original music …

26/10/2024

Not too long now… one of our favorite community events is taking place next week, Thursday 31st October
starts off with our Halloween Parade from Cultúrlann Sweeney at 6pm, down the street to the Promenade and Bandstand where we will have some music, and some spooooooky surprises!

23/10/2024

🎭 If you are into theatre, then the annual Doonbeg Drama Festival Nov. 9-11 is not to be missed! Bringing the best of Irish amateur drama to the stage, the three-day festival celebrates one act plays across a variety of genres. A really enjoyable night‘s entertainment! Make sure to check out some of the great local eateries & bars like Morrissey's of Doonbeg, Tubridy's Bar and Restaurant and Comerfords Bar while you are there! More info. on www.westclaredramafestivaldoonbeg.com
📍Community Hall, Doonbeg, Co.Clare. 22km/14miles from Irrus

West Clare Drama Festival Doonbeg

22/10/2024

Lots of great activities happening on the Loop Head Peninsula, West Clare 🇮🇪 this October bank holiday weekend!

🎙️First up, the Kilrush “Sound Out” Festival! Join “Performance Poets”, writers, songwriters and storytellers for this authentic celebration of the spoken word, story and song. www.kilrush.ie/events/ for more info.
🍴 While you are there, be sure to check out the local eateries and bars - Oileán Bar & Restaurant, An Teach Bía Maíth, Beag, Jellyfishmarketplace and BugglesPub Kilrush.

Banner Books Vandeleur Walled Garden, Kilrush

18/10/2024

Get ready for a taste of tradition this Halloween with the delightful Barmbrack! This fruity loaf isn’t just a delicious treat—it’s steeped in fascinating folklore!

In Ireland, Barmbrack is a Halloween staple, often containing hidden charms that reveal your fortune for the coming year. Will you find the ring for love, the coin for wealth, or the stick for a bumpy road ahead? Each slice brings a sprinkle of mystery! 🍰🔮

As you gather with friends and family this spooky season, why not bake a Barmbrack and share in the fun? Who knows what surprises await in your loaf?

Share your Barmbrack stories or post a pic of your Halloween feast! Happy Haunting! 🎉👻

12/10/2024

An intimate concert with Ger Wolfe, a consistent voice on the Irish folk-roots scene, currently touring his latest CD, 'The Morning Star'.

12/10/2024

🛶 Read how the “Five Pilot” boat building project has kept tradition alive and strengthened local community spirit on the Loop Head Peninsula, West Clare 🇮🇪

Loop Head Rowing Club Making Waves and Boats in the Local Community A rowing club, supported by Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board, in a beautiful small West Clare village has been keeping tradition alive and strengthening local community spirit with a weekly boat-building class. All th...

11/10/2024