Past Events

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  Wed, 16 Sept

  Group Guitar Lessons / 

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  16 Sept 2026, 17:15 – 18:00

  Hope Cafe Shannon, Hope Café Shannon Unit 2, Smithstown Industrial Estate, Shannon, Co. Clare, V14 KX52, Ireland

  Wednesdays Hope Cafe 5.15pm - 6pm
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  Wed, 16 Sept

  Mini Bridge Lessons / 

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  16 Sept 2026, 10:30 – 13:00

  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon, Shannon Town Centre, Tullyvarraga, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland

  Learn the fundamentals of Mini Bridge
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  Tue, 15 Sept

  Shannon Library - Film Club for Adults / 

  15 Sept 2026, 18:00 – 20:00

  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon Town Centre, Tullyvarraga, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland

  Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. For more information contact Shannon Library on 061 364 266 or email shannonlibrary@clarecoco.ie
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  Fri, 11 Sept

  Mini Bridge Lessons / 

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  11 Sept 2026, 10:30 – 13:00

  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon, Shannon Town Centre, Tullyvarraga, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland

  Learn the fundamentals of Mini Bridge
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  Tue, 08 Sept

  Community Information Afternoon / 

  08 Sept 2026, 14:00 – 16:00

  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon Town Centre, Tullyvarraga, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland

  Brought to you by The Clare Older People's Council. Join us for an afternoon of engaging talks and feel-good inspiration.
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  Fri, 04 Sept

  Aonach na Sionna - Shannon Literary Festival / 

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  04 Sept 2026, 19:00 – 06 Sept 2026, 20:00

  Shannon, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland

  Join us for Shannon's first Literary Festival, happening the weekend of the 4th of September all across the town.
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  Tue, 01 Sept

  Seed Boms & Wild Nature Workshop / 

  01 Sept 2026, 15:00 – 17:00

  Shannon Family Resource Centre, Community Centre, Rinneanna View, Ballycasey More, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland

  Workshop for children aged 6-12 years old, parents welcome. To register, contact Valentina on 089 439 3752,
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  Tue, 25 Aug

  Shannon Library - Poetry Evening / 

  25 Aug 2026, 18:30 – 19:30

  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon Town Centre, Tullyvarraga, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland

  Last Tuesday of each month. Read your own work, read poems by your favourite author or just come along and listen.
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  Fri, 07 Aug

  Mobile phone/computer tutoring / 

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  07 Aug 2026, 10:30 – 12:30

  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon Town Centre, Tullyvarraga, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland

  Western Development Officer with Age Action are running free digital skills classes with Shannon library and have spaces for learners and volunteer tutors. Volunteers work one-to-one with a learner, and it’s for beginners so volunteer tutors don’t need to be experts.
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  Tue, 07 Jul

  Design your own Tote bag / 

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  07 Jul 2026, 11:00 – 13:00

  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon, Shannon Town Centre, Tullyvarraga, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland

  Design a tote bag to take home with you in a free workshop for adults with all materials provided, which will take place on Tuesday 7th July at 11am. Places are limited and booking is required on 061 364266 or email shannonlibrary@clarecoco.ie
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  Tue, 30 Jun

  Fact or Fiction / 

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  30 Jun 2026, 18:00 – 19:00

  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon, Shannon Town Centre, Tullyvarraga, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland

  Fact or Fiction? A free, practical workshop with Clare PPN exploring how misinformation spreads and how communities can respond will take place in Shannon Library on Tuesday 30th June at 6pm. Learn simple tools to spot false information and strengthen local trust and informed discussion.
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  Wed, 24 Jun

  Free MiniBridge Lessons / 

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  24 Jun 2026, 10:30 – 13:00

  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon, Shannon Town Centre, Tullyvarraga, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland

  Every Wednesday & Friday Starting 24th June 10:30 AM • Email: shannonlibrary@clarecoco.ie • Call: 061-364266 • Or simply attend a session
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  Mon, 22 Jun

  Shannon Childcare Survey / 

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  22 Jun 2026, 10:00 – 12:00

  Shannon Family Resource Centre, Community Centre, Rinneanna View, Ballycasey More, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland

  Join us for the official launch of the Shannon Town Childcare Survey, where we will share the key findings, hear what families and providers have told us, and highlight the urgent need for action.
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  Fri, 12 Jun

  Community Safety Survey / 

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  12 Jun 2026, 19:00 – 19:05

  https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/ClareSurvey

  The Clare Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) has launched a Community Safety Survey to give people an opportunity to shape the future of safety and wellbeing across the county. Open now until the 24th of June 2026 Takes just 10–15 minutes The survey is anonymous & confidential
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  Thu, 11 Jun

  Information Evening on Cyber Bullying / 

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  11 Jun 2026, 19:00 – 20:30

  Shannon Town Centre, Tullyvarraga, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland
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  Tue, 09 Jun

  Child Development and Common Challenges / 

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  09 Jun 2026, 18:30 – 20:30

  Shannon Family Resource Centre, Community Centre, Rinneanna View, Ballycasey More, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland
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  Thu, 28 May

  Author and poet Patricia Byrne will speak about her work. / 

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  28 May 2026, 19:00 – 20:00

  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon Town Centre, Tullyvarraga, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland

  Author and poet Patricia Byrne will visit Shannon Library on Poetry Ireland Day to speak about her work. Free event, all welcome. Refreshments served.
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  Thu, 21 May

  Our Ancestors’ Pilgrim Routes and Modern Pilgrimage – A Talk / 

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  21 May 2026, 18:30 – 19:30

  Seán Lemass Public Library, Shannon Town Centre, Tullyvarraga, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland

  Rosemary Power, author of several books on pilgrimage, will look at the pilgrim routes our ancestors would have undertaken, as well as the modern interest in pilgrimage – whether the well‑worn path to Compostela or routes nearer home. All welcome. This is a free event - No booking required