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National Library of Ireland @nlireland.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Explore our online exhibition Power & Privilege: The Big House in Ireland 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.

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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 · 29/04/2026

Time to stock up on books for the Bank Holiday weekend📚🗞👀! Clare Libraries will be closed from Saturday 02 May to Monday 04 May inclusive. Usual opening hours resume on Tuesday 05 May. #ClareLibraries

A photo of apple blossoms against a clear sky. There is writing above the apple blossoms. Bank Holiday Weekend. Clare Libraries will be closed from Saturday 02 May to Monday 04 May inclusive. Usual opening hours resume on Tuesday 05 May.

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National Library of Ireland @nlireland.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

The Flora & Fauna of Seamus Heaney: #Fauna 📅 Sat, 18 April at 2pm: ow.ly/lBZr50YALVq #SeamusHeaney: Listen Now Again welcomes Paolo Viscardi, Keeper of Natural History at the NMI. Explore the animals in Heaney’s poetry through readings + insights into Ireland’s wildlife.

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Clare Libraries @clarelibraries.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

📚 Clare Libraries – Easter Weekend Closure Notice Please note that all Clare Libraries will be closed from Friday 03 April to Monday 06 April inclusive. We will resume normal hours on Tuesday 07 April. #ClareLibraries

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Clare Libraries @clarelibraries.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Clare Libraries will be closed on Tuesday 17 March. Happy St. Patrick's Day to you all☘️! #ClareLibraries #FreeResources #LibraryServices #BorrowBox #UniversalClass #TransparentLanguages

A bowl of green shamrock with words written on a banner. The words read 'Clare Libraries will be closed on Tuesday 17 March. Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh go léir.

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Clare Libraries @clarelibraries.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Kilkee Library Temporary Closure Wednesday 18 February Due to a planned ESB power outage, Kilkee Library will remain closed on Wed 18 Feb from 1:30pm to 5:30pm. The library will reopen from 6pm to 8pm as normal. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. #KilkeeLibrary #ClareLibraries

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Clare Libraries @clarelibraries.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

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 · 01/10/2025

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...

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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 · 30/09/2025

Tulla Library will be closed on Tuesday 30 September and Wednesday 1 October for essential maintenance works. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause. #ClareLibraries #TullaLibrary clarelibraries.ie/locations/tu...

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Our Shannon Development Photo exhibition is available to view in Shannon Library as part of @clarelibraries.bsky.social History week. Join UL archivist Dr. Kirsten Mulrennan on 7 Oct, 6.30pm in Shannon Library, to hear about the Wellcome Trust-funded project. More info: clarelibraries.ie

Our Shannon Development Photographic Archive exhibition will be available to view in Shannon Library as part of Clare Libraries History week.

Available to view from now until October 18th, this exhibition showcases the Shannon Development Photographic Collection, donated by the Shannon Airport Group to UL in 2014. Through striking images and informative panels, it captures the transformation of the Shannon region from its rural roots to a hub of industry and tourism—offering a vivid glimpse into Irish life and fashion in the latter half of the 20th century.

The exhibition forms part of Clare Libraries History Week programme, which also includes a presentation by UL archivist Dr. Kirsten Mulrennan
on Tuesday 7 October at 6.30pm in Shannon Library, highlighting the Wellcome Trust-funded project to digitise the Shannon Development
Photographic Archive.
More information available via https://clarelibraries.ie/

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Clare Libraries @clarelibraries.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Shannon Library will close at the earlier time at 5.30pm on Tuesday 16 September. The library will reopen at 10am on Wednesday 17 September. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause. clarelibraries.ie/locations/sh... #ClareLibraries #ShannonLibrary

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Clare Libraries @clarelibraries.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Kilmihil Library will be closed Tuesday 16 September. The library will reopen on Friday 19 September at 10am. We regret any inconvenience caused. clarelibraries.ie/locations/ki... #ClareLibraries #KilmihilLibrary

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Clare Libraries @clarelibraries.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Everyone’s Invited! National Public Libraries Open Day is happening Sat 27 Sept! Did you know library membership is free and open to everyone in Ireland! Join online or in person through a visit to your local library and start exploring today. #LibrariesOpenDay #TakeACloserLook #ClareLibraries

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Clare Libraries @clarelibraries.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Tulla Library will be closed on Thursday 21 and Friday 22 August. The library will reopen on Tuesday 26 August at 1.30pm. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause. clarelibraries.ie/locations/tu... #ClareLibraries #TullaLibrary

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Clare Libraries @clarelibraries.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Book Launch: Forgotten Lives by Rita McCarthy 📅 Thurs 21 Aug 🕕 6:15pm – 7:45pm 📍 Local Studies Centre, De Valera Library, Ennis Join us for the launch of Forgotten Lives, Rita McCarthy’s new book on the County Clare Mother and Baby Home (1922–1932). All welcome. #ClareLocalStudiesCentre

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Clare Libraries @clarelibraries.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

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.

The Clare FM outside broadcasting van outside the front of De Valera Library, Ennis on a bright sunny day.

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Clare Libraries @clarelibraries.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

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

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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 · 07/08/2025

Corofin Library will be closed on Fri 8 Aug. The library will reopen at 10am on Wed 13 Aug. For any queries, please contact De Valera Library, Ennis at 📧 ennislibrary@clarecoco.ie. We regret any inconvenience that this may cause. #ClareLibraries #CorofinLibrary clarelibraries.ie/locations/co...

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Clare Libraries @clarelibraries.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

The Mad Mystery – A Whodunnit Special with Maeve A. Devoy Creative writing workshop for ages 8-12 years. Taking place at libraries on 14 & 15 August. Follow the link for locations and event times. Booking essential. clarelibraries.ie/events/the-m... #SummerStars #SummerStars2025 #ClareLibraries

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Clare Libraries @clarelibraries.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

🌙Moon Tell Me Truth - Poetry Exhibition 📍De Valera Library, Ennis 📅Wed 6 – Sat 16 Aug 2025 (View during library opening hours) Illustrated poems created by children from Palestine aged nine to 15 for a competition run by The Hands Up Project. #ClareLibraries #Poetry #DeValeraLibrary #EnnisLibrary

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Clare Libraries @clarelibraries.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Clare Libraries will be closed from Sat 02 - Mon 04 Aug inclusive. Normal opening hours resume on Tues 05 Aug. Our online services can be accessed 24/7, find out more👉 clarelibraries.ie/services/ #ClareLibraries #LibraryServices #FreeResources #BorrowBox #UniversalClass #TransparentLanguages

A photograph of two books on a rock with the blue sea and rocky coastline in the background. There is a person in the sea. One of the books is open with pages blowing in the breeze. There is a blue sky overhead.

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Clare Libraries @clarelibraries.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Staff from Clare Libraries recently attended an ‘AI in Everyday Life’ session, with special thanks to Aoibhe Hickey & Marie Edmonds from the LCETB. We look forward to hosting information sessions in libraries during Sept & Oct - details to follow. @lcetb.com #ClareLibraries #LCETB #SkillsForLife

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Clare Libraries @clarelibraries.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

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.

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