Shannon Archaeological and Historical Society - Monthly Lectures

What to Expect

The Shannon Archaeological and Historical Society hosts monthly public lectures at Wolfe Tones GAA Club in Shannon. The talks cover local and national history, archaeology and heritage topics and are delivered by leading historians, archaeologists and researchers. In 2026 the society is celebrating its 50th year with a particularly rich programme. Lectures are open to members and the general public. The society also publishes its annual journal “The Other Clare”.

Good to Know

• Monthly lectures, typically on the third Tuesday of each month, at 8pm.
• Free to attend - open to members and the general public.
• Wolfe Tones GAA Club, Shannon, Co. Clare.
• 2026 marks the society’s 50th anniversary year.
• Annual membership is available for those who wish to join.

Getting There

Wolfe Tones GAA Club is in Shannon town. Shannon is approximately 25km west of Limerick and 22km south of Ennis. Bus Eireann serves Shannon from Ennis and Limerick.