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Clare Libraries

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We are the public library service in County Clare. We have 15 libraries throughout the county with a local studies centre and administrative HQ based in Ennis.

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National Library of Ireland@nlireland.bsky.social · 5mo ago

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.

Online Exhibition | Power and Privilege: The Big House in Ireland

Online Exhibition | Power and Privilege: The Big House in Ireland Date Permanent Online Exhibition Location Online Category Exhibition Price Free View exhibition View exhibition Date Permanent Online Exhibition Location Online Category Exhibition Price Free View exhibition Parkanaur House, Dungannon…

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Clare Libraries@clarelibraries.bsky.social · 11mo ago

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.

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Clare Libraries@clarelibraries.bsky.social · 12mo ago

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...

History Week 2025 — Clare Libraries

History Week Programme Saturday 4 – Friday 10 October 2025 Programme available here Saturday 4 October 10.30am-2pm   Writing Workshop. What’s…

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Clare Libraries@clarelibraries.bsky.social · last yr.

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.

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Clare Libraries@clarelibraries.bsky.social · last yr.

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

Daniel O’Connell 250 Commemoration — Clare Libraries

The Daniel O’Connell 250 Commemoration will take place in Ennis, Co Clare from 9-10 August 2025.  This has been organised…

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Clare Libraries@clarelibraries.bsky.social · last yr.

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

Group photo taken outside De Valera Library, Ennis, featuring (from left to right): Cllr Paul Murphy (Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council), Cllr Mary Howard (Mayor of Ennis), Minister of State Jerry Buttimer (Rural, Gaeltacht & Transport), Joe Cooney TD, Gordon Daly (Chief Executive, Clare County Council), Dolores Meaney (Senior Executive Librarian), and Úna Kelly (Senior Executive Librarian). The group of seven stand in front of a white wall outside De Valera Library, Ennis. Part of the building's rear entrance is visible on the right.A photograph of the interior of De Valera Library, Ennis. Cllr Mary Howard (Mayor of Ennis), Minister of State Jerry Buttimer (Rural, Gaeltacht & Transport), Gordon Daly (Chief Executive, Clare County Council) and Cora Gunter (Senior Executive Librarian) look at an open book. The background features large windows and bookshelves.Cllr Mary Howard (Mayor of Ennis), Minister of State Jerry Buttimer (Rural, Gaeltacht & Transport), and Cllr Paul Murphy (Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council) standing inside a Cubbie at De Valera Library. The Cubbie is an immersive multi-sensory space designed to reduce anxiety and enhance focus. Programmes last 5 to 15 minutes and consist of colours, images and music.The group visit the offices at Library HQ. The space includes desks, computers, books, and two white cabinets with glass doors in the background.