There are 3 major festivals in Corofin celebrating traditional Irish music, traditional crafts and cooking, animals and gardening, and of course …beards! Music sessions happen weekly in the local pubs.
Music Sessions
Traditional Irish music sessions can be enjoyed in the local pubs on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Festivals
Corofin Traditional Festival
A week long festival of music, song and dance, featuring ticketed concerts, free recitals, workshops and over 30 sessions with over 100 of the country’s top trad musicians. For more information visit www.corofintradfest.com or phone +353 86 2647552
Festival of Finn
Got a beard you want to show off? Particularly good at stone throwing? Great fisherman? The Festival of Finn is for you! This festival takes place on May Bank Holiday weekend each year. It’s a 5 day family fun festival featuring the World Stone Throwing Championship, Ireland’s Best Beard & Moustache Competition, Festival Fancy Dress Parade, Lark at the Lake, Village Street Market, concerts & seisiúns, dancing & song, history & legends, film, competitions & games, sporting events and lots lots more. For more information visit www.festivaloffinn.com or email enquiries@festivaloffinn.com
North Clare Agricultural Show
Annual one day family event featuring Horse and Pony Show Jumping, classes in horses, ponies, cattle, sheep, donkeys and also a dog show. Indoor exhibits in flowers, vegs, home baking, crafts, poultry and many children’s classes.
