Explore our online exhibition Power & Privilege: The Big House in Ireland https://ow.ly/x4sj50YQWJu Ireland’s Big Houses were 18–19th century landlord estates, once central to rural life. Photos capture a peaceful world—but by the 1920s land reforms and economic hardship brought this era to an end.

Time to stock up on books for the Bank Holiday weekend📚🗞👀! Clare Libraries will be closed from Saturday 02 May to Monday 04 May inclusive. Usual opening hours resume on Tuesday 05 May. #ClareLibraries

The Flora & Fauna of Seamus Heaney: #Fauna 📅 Sat, 18 April at 2pm: https://ow.ly/lBZr50YALVq#Fauna #SeamusHeaney: Listen Now Again welcomes Paolo Viscardi, Keeper of Natural History at the NMI. Explore the animals in Heaney’s poetry through readings + insights into Ireland’s wildlife.

📚 Clare Libraries – Easter Weekend Closure Notice Please note that all Clare Libraries will be closed from Friday 03 April to Monday 06 April inclusive. We will resume normal hours on Tuesday 07 April. #ClareLibraries

Clare Libraries will be closed on Tuesday 17 March. Happy St. Patrick's Day to you all☘️! #ClareLibraries #FreeResources #LibraryServices #BorrowBox #UniversalClass #TransparentLanguages

Kilkee Library Temporary Closure Wednesday 18 February Due to a planned ESB power outage, Kilkee Library will remain closed on Wed 18 Feb from 1:30pm to 5:30pm. The library will reopen from 6pm to 8pm as normal. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. #KilkeeLibrary #ClareLibraries

TOM CREAN - IRELAND'S UNSUNG HERO Lecture by Michael Smith 📍De Valera Library, Ennis 🕛TUESDAY 14 OCTOBER AT 6.30PM Michael Smith is an acclaimed author and historian specialising in Polar exploration. Suitable for both adult and young adult audience. Supported by Creative Ireland.

History Week / Seachtain na Staire 2025 Celebrate the history of Clare with a week of free talks, exhibitions and events taking place from 4-10 October at Clare Libraries. Pick up a copy of the programme of events from your local library or follow the link below👇 clarelibraries.ie/projects/his...

Tulla Library will be closed on Tuesday 30 September and Wednesday 1 October for essential maintenance works. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause. #ClareLibraries #TullaLibrary clarelibraries.ie/locations/tu...

Our Shannon Development Photo exhibition is available to view in Shannon Library as part of @clarelibraries.bsky.social History week. Join UL archivist Dr. Kirsten Mulrennan on 7 Oct, 6.30pm in Shannon Library, to hear about the Wellcome Trust-funded project. More info: clarelibraries.ie

Shannon Library will close at the earlier time at 5.30pm on Tuesday 16 September. The library will reopen at 10am on Wednesday 17 September. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause. clarelibraries.ie/locations/sh... #ClareLibraries #ShannonLibrary

Kilmihil Library will be closed Tuesday 16 September. The library will reopen on Friday 19 September at 10am. We regret any inconvenience caused. clarelibraries.ie/locations/ki... #ClareLibraries #KilmihilLibrary

Everyone’s Invited! National Public Libraries Open Day is happening Sat 27 Sept! Did you know library membership is free and open to everyone in Ireland! Join online or in person through a visit to your local library and start exploring today. #LibrariesOpenDay #TakeACloserLook #ClareLibraries

Tulla Library will be closed on Thursday 21 and Friday 22 August. The library will reopen on Tuesday 26 August at 1.30pm. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause. clarelibraries.ie/locations/tu... #ClareLibraries #TullaLibrary

Book Launch: Forgotten Lives by Rita McCarthy 📅 Thurs 21 Aug 🕕 6:15pm – 7:45pm 📍 Local Studies Centre, De Valera Library, Ennis Join us for the launch of Forgotten Lives, Rita McCarthy’s new book on the County Clare Mother and Baby Home (1922–1932). All welcome. #ClareLocalStudiesCentre

Clare County Librarian, Helen Walsh and Executive Librarian, Michael Talty speak to Alan Morrissey on Clare FM’s Morning Focus at De Valera Library,Ennis about services and upcoming events at Clare Libraries. Curator of Clare Museum, John Rattigan joined with updates from Clare Museum.

Clare Local Studies & Archives at De Valera Library will mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Daniel O’Connell on Sat 9 Aug with two special lectures - clarelibraries.ie/strand/danie... Full programme👉 clarelibraries.ie/projects/dan... #ClareLibraries #ClareLocalStudiesCentre #DanielOConnell

Corofin Library will be closed on Fri 8 Aug. The library will reopen at 10am on Wed 13 Aug. For any queries, please contact De Valera Library, Ennis at 📧 [email protected]. We regret any inconvenience that this may cause. #ClareLibraries #CorofinLibrary clarelibraries.ie/locations/co...

The Mad Mystery – A Whodunnit Special with Maeve A. Devoy Creative writing workshop for ages 8-12 years. Taking place at libraries on 14 & 15 August. Follow the link for locations and event times. Booking essential. clarelibraries.ie/events/the-m... #SummerStars #SummerStars2025 #ClareLibraries

🌙Moon Tell Me Truth - Poetry Exhibition 📍De Valera Library, Ennis 📅Wed 6 – Sat 16 Aug 2025 (View during library opening hours) Illustrated poems created by children from Palestine aged nine to 15 for a competition run by The Hands Up Project. #ClareLibraries #Poetry #DeValeraLibrary #EnnisLibrary

Clare Libraries will be closed from Sat 02 - Mon 04 Aug inclusive. Normal opening hours resume on Tues 05 Aug. Our online services can be accessed 24/7, find out more👉 clarelibraries.ie/services/ #ClareLibraries #LibraryServices #FreeResources #BorrowBox #UniversalClass #TransparentLanguages

Staff from Clare Libraries recently attended an ‘AI in Everyday Life’ session, with special thanks to Aoibhe Hickey & Marie Edmonds from the LCETB. We look forward to hosting information sessions in libraries during Sept & Oct - details to follow. @lcetb.com #ClareLibraries #LCETB #SkillsForLife

De Valera Library, Ennis – Thurs 3 July We were honoured to welcome: • Minister of State Jerry Buttimer (Rural, Gaeltacht & Transport) • Joe Cooney TD • Cllr Paul Murphy, Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council • Cllr Mary Howard, Mayor of Ennis • Gordon Daly, Chief Executive, Clare County Council

Hello July🌤️ #DeValeraLibrary #EnnisLibrary #SummerAtTheLibrary #ClareLibraries