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De Valera Library welcomes Leaving and Junior Certificate students.

During the exam season staff at De Valera Library has been delighted to welcome hundreds of students every day. The…

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Scéal Trail in Shannon Library Sensory Garden

Shannon Library

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Bealtaine at the library

Bealtaine is Ireland’s national festival which celebrates the arts and creativity as we age. Check out our events pages to see…

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My Little Library 2025 launches for children starting primary school in September

  Little Library Bags are now available to collect from our libraries across Clare. All children who are due to…

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De Valera Library and Súil Gallery, an award-winning building

The new library and art gallery in Ennis has both won and has been shortlisted for a number of prestigious…

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Cruinniú na nÓg Celebrates Free Creativity for Children and Young People in Clare

Cruinniú na nÓg, a national day dedicated to free creative opportunities for children and young people under 18, returns to…

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Weekly Creative Writing Group

Sixmilebridge Library

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Accessibility Tools

Senior Library Assistant Noel demonstrates the use of an accessible desk, large key keyboard, and trackball mouse at Sixmilebridge library.…

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Scrabble Club

Shannon Library

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Knitting and Craft Clubs

Scariff Library

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  • Age Friendly

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Knitting and Craft Clubs

Sixmilebridge Library

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  • Adults
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Citizens Information Centre Drop-in Service

Shannon Library

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