The Festival is based in the homely village of Feakle, East Clare, Co. Clare, Ireland.
The Feakle Music Festival has it's origins within the rich array of musical talents that abound on the East Clare area. From the era of the house dance, through the Hall dances and pub sessions - a rich tradition has been maintained and strengthened thus eminating in a very successful Music Festival. The Festival started some years ago in 1988 and has gone from strength to strength. It is now respected worldwide as one of the best of it's kind in the country. www.feaklefestival.ie Spancil Hill Fair
The first charter for this historic fair was granted by King Charles over 300 years ago. In the past the fair lasted for a week or more with people coming from all over the world. In recent times it has evolved into a one day show and fair where the leading horses in the country are presented.Buyers from all over Europe are still attending and purchasing horses who go on make their name on the international stage in both the showjumping and pony circles.www.spancilhillfair.com

Willie Clancy Summer Festival Miltown Malbay
The Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy is Ireland's largest traditional music summer school, held annually since 1973 in memory of the piper Willie Clancy. During the week, nearly a thousand students from every part of the world attend daily classes taught by experts in Irish music and dance. In addition, a full program of lectures, recitals, dances (céilithe) and exhibitions are run by the summer school. Learn of the traditional culture, arts, language and literature that County Clare is renowned for during this weeklong exposition.willieclancysummerschool

Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival
Located in the Spa town of Lisdoonvama, with its spa wells Health centre and the only working Spa in Ireland, the sulphur baths, famous for their therapeutic treatments are an excellent way to relax after the rigours of the matchmaking festival. All hotels and bars have music and dancing daily. Romance and craic are to be had in abundance. Why not meet the matchmaker Willie Daly in the Matchmaker Bar at the Imperial Hotel during the actual Matchmaking Festival. www.matchmakerireland.com

Iniscealtra Festival of Arts, Mountshannon
The Mountshannon Arts Festival is an annual festival held at various locations in and around the beautiful lakeside village of Mountshannon in County Clare. The fifteenth Iniscealtra Festival of Arts 2010 opens in Mountshannon on Saturday 29th May with the official Opening Ceremony and the festival continues on through to the Bank Holiday weekend, finishing on Monday 7th June. The Festival is produced in association with Mountshannon Community Council, An Comhairle Ealaíon/The Arts Council, and Clare County Council. www.iniscealtra-artsfestival.org