Music of Clare videos from Youtube

Fans of the Youtube clips of traditional music and musicians which are featured regularly in this blog should check out the page dedicated to them on the Music of Clare section of the library’s website. Videos showing everyone from Willie Clancy, Paddy Canny and Tony MacMahon to the most recent clutch of young musicians can be enjoyed. Treat Yourself!
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and click here for the Music of Clare project...

Towards a Better Kilkee: A Town Improvement & Economic Development Strategy 2014-2024

A new strategy aimed at guiding the future promotion and development of Kilkee, County Clare, was launched in Kilkee at Cultúrlann Sweeney on Monday, 3rd February, 2014. Towards a Better Kilkee: A Town Improvement & Economic Development Strategy 2014-2024 has been prepared by Clare County Council, in association with Kilkee Town Council and various community groups. According to Clare County Council, the key focus of the 10-year strategy is to generate new employment opportunities in a town that has a 36% unemployment rate, promote the local tourism product, and enhance the physical appearance of Kilkee. Click here for the strategy publication (PDF format).

Pictured at the launch of a 10-Year blueprint for development of Kilkee are L-R Bobby Kerr, Broadcaster and Former TV Dragon, Paddy Collins, Kilkee Town Mayor and Cllr Joe Arkins, Mayor of Clare.

A Song of Ice and Fire (A Game of Thrones)

A Song of Ice and Fire is a series of epic fantasy novels set in an age of knights and chivalry by American novelist George R.R. Martin. A Game of Thrones the first volume of the series was published in 1996. Initially a word of mouth success, later books in the series featured on the New York Times bestseller lists and HBO’s 2011 television adaptation of A Game of Thrones, proved a huge sales boost to all books in the series. The books have been translated into more than 20 languages and have sold over 25 million copies worldwide. Time magazine has called Martin “the American Tolkien”.

The books in the series are
1. A Game of Thrones
2. A Clash of Kings
3. A Storm of Swords Part 1: Steel and Snow Part 2: Blood and Gold
4. A Feast for Crows
5. A Dance with Dragons Part 1: Dreams and Dust Part 2: After the Feast

Martin is currently working on the 6th book in the series entitled The Winds of Winter. The series will conclude with A Dream of Spring. A Game of Thrones and A Clash of Kings are available as ebooks through the library website. The Game of Thrones TV series is also available to borrow on DVD.

Riches of Clare concert featuring Padraig O'Reilly, Caoilfhionn Ni Fhrighil, James Cullinan and Damien O'Reilly

Riches of Clare Series, Ennis, July 17th, 2013 #6 Padraig O'Reilly, Caoilfhionn Ni Fhrighil, James Cullinan, & Damien O'Reilly. Posted on Youtube on the 30th of November 2013 by Niamhaines.

Sharon Shannon Band with Donal Lunny - The Mouth of The Tobique

Sharon Shannon and her band with Donal Lunny on bouzouki. Posted on Youtube on the 29th of December 2007 by tomscotland.

Ciarán Mac Mathúna, Mo Laethanta Saoire, Cill Chaoi (Kilkee)

"In this programme, one of our most respected broadcasters, Ciarán MacMathúna (26th November 1925 – 11th December 2009), returns to Kilkee County Clare. As a young boy throughout the 1930s and 40s Ciarán spent every summer in Kilkee. It was here that he developed his love of music and throughout the programme he revisits the places which inspired him to pursue a career in broadcasting." Posted on Youtube on the 26th of January 2014 by TG Craic.

The Burren Winterage

"The Burren Winterage - A New Film by Gavin Frankel in association with Burrenbeo Trust and the BFCP @2013." Posted on Youtube on the 22nd of August 2013 by BurrenBeoTrust.