National Heritage Week County Clare Programme 2026

What to Expect

National Heritage Week (Seachtain na hOidhreachta) brings a county-wide programme of free heritage events to Clare every August. The 2026 theme is “Heritage at Risk.” Events span the full county and range from guided tours of archaeological sites, historical talks and craft demonstrations to library events, music sessions and family activities. Clare County Council’s Heritage Office coordinates the local programme in partnership with community groups, the OPW, Clare Museum and local historical societies. Individual Clare events include tours of Corcomroe Abbey, Ennis Friary talks, the Ardnacrusha power station, Toomeens Caves in Tulla, Ennis architectural walking trails and a screening of a documentary on Dorothea Lange’s West Clare photographs.

Good to Know

• Heritage Week 2026: Saturday 15 August to Sunday 23 August.
• All events free and open to all. Many require advance booking - check heritageweek.ie for the full Clare programme as it is published.
• Full Clare listings at heritageweek.ie (search “Clare”) and at clarecoco.ie/services/planning/heritage/heritage-week/.
• Events across Ennis, Tulla, Bellharbour, Ardnacrusha, Miltown Malbay and other Clare towns and villages.

Getting There

Events are held at multiple venues across County Clare. Check the individual event listings on heritageweek.ie for specific locations and transport options.