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Six centuries of Bunratty Castle will be celebrated at a special event to mark its landmark anniversary this September.

In support of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Week, Clare County Council is hosting a third SDG week with events scheduled across the county up to October 3. This forms part of the wider National and European Sustainable Development Week (ESDW), which is currently underway.

Clare County Council has welcomed the announcement that the Irish Open is to return to the Banner County – as Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, is named the host of the 2026 Irish leg of the European Tour.

Clare Arts Office will host SIÚNTA, an exhibition of contemporary art in Súil Gallery, Ennis, from September 4 to October 4.

The Skills for Life programme will begin this September in Clare Libraries, with a range of activities and workshops taking place in many libraries over the coming months.

Clare Heritage Week 2025 was marked by an outstanding programme of over 100 events, including four innovative online digital projects, bringing communities together to celebrate the county’s rich and diverse heritage.

Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, T.D. and Clare County Council are delighted to announce the completion of the €5.2 million Springfield Flood Relief Scheme.

Strength and agility will be put to the test at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park on Sunday, September 7, 2025, as the County Clare visitor attraction plays host to a sheaf throwing competition as part of its long running Traditional Harvest Day event. 

Clare County Council vehicles have been parked at council depots overnight since 31 March, 2025, following the implementation of the Vehicle Usage and Vehicle Telematics Policies

Clare Arts Office, in conjunction with Clare Museum, will host ‘The return of wonder’ by Marijke Jordens and Simon Ratcliffe in Clare Museum from August 25 to September 20, 2025.