Nell Galvin Traditional Music Weekend Moyasta
30 August 2013 - 01 September 2013
Kilrush
Ellen (Nell) Galvin as she was locally known was born Ellen McCarthy, and lived at Ballydineen, Knockalough, Co. Clare. She was born in 1887. Around the 1920’s and 1930’s a famous blind Piper named Garret Barry lived in Inagh Co. Clare. He was a regular visitor to the McCarthy home. Nell was one of his pupils and she played both the Concertina and Fiddle from a very young age.
25th Loop Head Charity Cycle
28 September 2013
10:00 - 18:00
Kilrush
The 25th ‘Loop Head Loop’ Charity Cycle takes place on Sunday 28th September 2013 commencing in Kilrush. The cycle around west Clare’s stunning Loop Head peninsula contrasts the picturesque Shannon estuary coast with the majestic, rugged Atlantic coastline whist also visiting the famed lighthouse. The cycle is supported by the Irish Hospice Foundation with proceeds going towards hospice care facilities in the region.
Traditional Horse Fair Kilrush
10 October 2013
09:00 - 18:00
Kilrush
The strong tradition of Trading and the reputation of Kilrush as being a key Market Town along the Shannon Estuary are still very much alive today with 4 Traditional Horse Fairs taking place in the town each year. Horse/ Pony traders position themselves about the Market Square while traders selling all kinds of goods from household items to plants line Frances Street.
Traditional Horse Fair Kilrush
22 November 2013
Kilrush
The strong tradition of Trading and the reputation of Kilrush as being a key Market Town along the Shannon Estuary are still very much alive today with 4 Traditional Horse Fairs taking place in the town each year. Horse/ Pony traders position themselves about the Market Square while traders selling all kinds of goods from household items to plants line Frances Street.








