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Evening Light,
by Clare artist James O'Halloran.
IRISH CULTURAL MONUMENTS
For a list of buildings/sites of
historical, architectural or
artistic significance, see:
Architectural Monuments
Ireland and
Archeological Monuments
Ireland.
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Burren Display Centre
Located 7 miles SE of Lisoonvarna, this centre features displays showing
the archaeology, history, local treasures and unique flowers of the district,
together with a large-scale model of the Burren landscape. Nearby are
the ruins of a 12th-century cathedral.
Corofin Heritage Centre
The Corofin Heritage Centre features a small but comprehensive museum
on life in 19th-century Clare, while the nearby Dysert O'Dea Castle has
an archaeology centre, with local museum and audio-visual presentation.
Cliffs of Moher Interpretive Centre
Atlantic Edge, the new interpretive heritage centre at the Cliffs of Moher,
features a huge cave containing fascinating images and exhibits. (Tel:
065 7086141)
Craggaunowen Prehistoric Park
The Living Past Experience is Ireland's award winning Pre-history Park
that portrays and interprets Ireland's ancient and early Christian eras.
(Craggaunowen, Kilmurray, Co. Clare. Tel: 061-360788)
East Clare Heritage Centre
St Cronan's church in Tuamgraney, on the west shores of Lough Derg, is
probably the finest surviving example of an early Christian church in
Ireland. The 10th-century nave houses the heritage centre, which presents
the history of the area, including its associations with Brian Boru, who
enlarged the church in 1007 and restored the now vanished round tower
beside it. In addition, the centre has a number of rare books and papers,
plus a video presentation. Numerous artifacts from the offshore Holy Island,
which had a large and ancient religious settlement dating back to the
7th century and earlier, have been returned to the Centre.
Ennis Friary
A thirteenth century Franciscan monastery featuring numerous fifteenth/sixteenth
century sculptures carved in local stone. (Ennis Friary Visitor Centre,
Lower Abbey Street, Ennis, Co. Clare. Tel: 065 6829100)
Glor Ennis Centre
Said to be Clare's premier arts and entertainment venue, offering music,
theatre, and art events., food and people. (Friars Walk, Ennis. Tel: 065
6843103)
Killaloe Heritage Centre
Situated at the south end of Lough Derg, Killaloe has a fine new heritage
centre by the 13-arch bridge across the River Shannon. It features flora
and fauna, old waterways craft and materials on the life of Brian Boru,
Ireland's greatest High King, who was born nearby.
Art Galleries
Ennis Art Gallery
Located in the centre of Ennis. Presents contemporary art by established
and emerging Irish artists. Hosts both
solo and group exhibitions throughout the year. For details, phone: (065-689-2760).
The Lahinch Art Gallery
Run by North Clare arts patron Carmel Kenny, the gallery presents Irish
Art with an emphasis on Irish subjects. Hosts a diverse range of artworks,
from oil paintings and Irish
sculpture to mixed media. Lahinch stages both one-person and group
shows. For details, phone: (065-708-1400).
Other County Clare galleries include:
De Valera Gallery, Ennis: 065-6846353
Morrison Gallery, Doolin: 065-7075646
Morrison Gallery, Lahinch: 065-7082839
Russell Gallery, Burren: 065-7078185
West Clare Gallery, Ennistymon: 087-2418810
Other Arts Resources
Art schools
and studios in County Clare include:
Burren College
of Art
Newtowncastle, Ballyvaughan
Phone: (065) 7077200
Burren Painting
Centre
Lisdoonvarna
Phone: (065) 7074208
Mountain
Lodge Pottery and Art School
Knockfune, Newport
Phone: (062) 79126
Tulla Stables
Studios
Church Street, Tulla
Phone: (065) 6846267
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