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glór Dance, music, theatre, film, visual arts, comedy and more in the heart of Ennis.

Every day we witness how theatre, dance, music and visual arts impact individuals, and we strive to break down barriers to create a welcoming, inclusive and positive space that everyone can enjoy. glór is a multi-disciplinary arts centre located in the heart of Ennis, Co Clare, housing a 505-seat theatre, a 60 seat Studio, a gallery, break out spaces, and a café. In addition to hosting local, nati

onal and international events (music, theatre, talks, festivals, dance, film, comedy, and visual arts), we also provide a welcoming space for community groups, families, and vulnerable members of society to meet and access the arts. In 2022 we celebrated 21 years in operation presenting over 300 performances and 9 visual arts exhibitions from local, national, and international artists as well as over 55 community groups. We endeavour to remove hindrances that prevent people from accessing the arts, support Clare artists so they can continue to create artistic works, and provide a space for community groups to meet.IN 2019, GASP (glór Arts for Schools Programme) helps over 1800 schoolchildren annually access the arts by reducing some of the financial obstacles in attending daytime performances at glór through subsidising tickets and transportation costs. We also run programmes that provide financial and creative support to artists in Clare – glór Associate Artists, Artists' Residencies, Bursaries, development space and times, commissions and and co-productions of work. Our Mission: To advance arts education in County Clare through the establishment of a national centre in Ennis Co. Clare specialising in the performance of Irish music and related educational activities. Registered Charity Number (RCN) – 20060664 CHY (Revenue) Number – 16687 Company Registration Number – 270393 (CRO)

Second Saturday's are back! To kick off our first Second Saturday Soundscapes we have Maeve Donnelly & Seamus Cahill, Al...
04/09/2026

Second Saturday's are back! To kick off our first Second Saturday Soundscapes we have Maeve Donnelly & Seamus Cahill, Alice Abreu & Irina Dernova and Moira Murrihy & Darragh Houston ⭐✨ Sat 12 Sep | 1pm

Experience the perfect blend of relaxation and musical enjoyment in our informal lunchtime concert series. From traditional music and classical to jazz and folk, this series showcases the extraordinary wealth of musical talent in the region and beyond.

Celebrated East Galway fiddle player Maeve Donnelly joins forces with singer and accompanist Seamus Cahill; Portuguese violinist Alice Abreu brings a classical dimension to the programme; while accomplished Clare vocalist Moira Murrihy, equally at home with folk favourites and contemporary music, is joined by pianist and keyboard player Darragh Houston.

This event is kindly supported by Clare County Council, Creative Ireland, Clare & IMRO.

TICKETS: https://glor.ie/events/second-saturday-soundscapes-maeve-donnelly-seamus-cahill-alice-abreu-irina-dernova-and-moira-murrihy-darragh-houston/
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We need your help as we celebrate our 25th birthday this November!🎉🎈Following the official opening in November 2001, ove...
04/09/2026

We need your help as we celebrate our 25th birthday this November!🎉🎈

Following the official opening in November 2001, over 60 great Clare performers – three generations of the best players of Clare music took to glór’s stage to present the first of three nights of the best music ever staged in the county.

For 25 years, glór has been a place for artists, audiences, ideas and community. This November, we’re celebrating the audiences, artists and communities who have supported and shaped glór over the years. We want to share your stories and highlights and we are giving 25 tickets to community groups for some of our great autumn and winter events.

Celebrating everything that brought us here – and all that lies ahead.

Please use the google form links below to share your highlights or to nominate a community group for tickets.

Application Deadline: Friday 9th October

Link: https://glor.ie/call-out-help-us-celebrate-25-years-of-glor/

✨looking forward to welcoming you back to glór following our glow-up✨we’re nearly there but still finishing off some are...
03/09/2026

✨looking forward to welcoming you back to glór following our glow-up✨

we’re nearly there but still finishing off some areas so please bear with us!

⭐This weekend's events include⭐

✨Bach, Bows and Arrows! An Audience with Julian & Jiaxin Lloyd Webber
✨Clare Poetry Collective Guest Readings and Open Mic Events
✨Don Stiffe, Ger O’Donnell & Trevor Sexton

See you soon!

CREATIVE KIDS IN CLARE!! 🎨✨Apply to be a member of glór Children’s Panel! ✨ Regular Saturday mornings, Sept-NovIf you kn...
03/09/2026

CREATIVE KIDS IN CLARE!! 🎨✨Apply to be a member of glór Children’s Panel! ✨ Regular Saturday mornings, Sept-Nov

If you know a kid in 3rd-5th class, who loves all things creative — glór's Children’s Panel might be the perfect place for them!

During regular Saturday morning meet ups this Autumn, they'll meet like-minded young people, share ideas, play games, explore their creativity, and learn what happens behind the scenes at glór — guided by our brilliant workshop leader Susan Loughnane!

📝 Parent/guardian consent required
📍 Open to children living in County Clare
🗓 Sessions run from late Sept to Nov

📧 Email [email protected] for more info or to express your child's interest in taking part.

PLEASE NOTE: glór presents In the Elements: Selected Work by George Karbus: due to unforeseen circumstances this exhibi...
03/09/2026

PLEASE NOTE: glór presents In the Elements: Selected Work by George Karbus: due to unforeseen circumstances this exhibition has been postponed till 2027. We apologise for any disappointment caused but we look forward to showing George’s beautiful work in 2027.

Thank you.

02/09/2026

NEXT WEEK Film season is back at glór with Access Cinema: Trad 🎻Tue 8 Sep | 8pm

Directed by Lance Daly │ 90 Mins, │ Drama, Ireland, 2025 │ 15A │Partially Subtitled

Shóna McAnally is a talented young fiddle player who has grown increasingly frustrated with her mother’s insistence on adhering to the traditions of Irish music and performance. When she meets a group of free-spirited nomadic musicians, she decides to leave home and join their troupe – setting off on a journey of self-reflection, rebellion, romance and musical discovery.
The new film from Lance Daly (Kisses, Black ‘47) is a lively coming-of-age comedy drama that’s also a joyful celebration of the power of trad music and communal performance. It features excellent performances from its young stars Megan Nic Fhionnghaile and Cathal Coade Palmer, alongside strong supporting turns from familiar faces such as Aidan Gillen and Sarah Greene.

Festivals:
Galway Film Fleadh 2025
Awards:
Winner – Audience Award, Galway Film Fleadh, 2025

“Ultimately what sells Trad are the music sequences… Few recent fiction films have thumped along so convincingly to the louder beats of the traditional form.” The Irish Times

Book now at: https://glor.ie/events/film-at-glor-with-access-cinema-trad/

⭐Comedy at glór⭐Don't miss our brilliant lineup of comedians this Autumn and Winter at glór!Book now at glor.ie✨ ...
01/09/2026

⭐Comedy at glór⭐

Don't miss our brilliant lineup of comedians this Autumn and Winter at glór!

Book now at glor.ie✨

✨NEW BROCHURE✨Check out our lineup for September to November 2026!Visit glor.ie to viewOr follow this link: https://glor...
31/08/2026

✨NEW BROCHURE✨Check out our lineup for September to November 2026!

Visit glor.ie to view

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Film season is back at glór with Access Cinema: Trad 🎻Tue 8 Sep | 8pmDirected by Lance Daly │ 90 Mins, │ Drama, Ireland,...
30/08/2026

Film season is back at glór with Access Cinema: Trad 🎻Tue 8 Sep | 8pm

Directed by Lance Daly │ 90 Mins, │ Drama, Ireland, 2025 │ 15A │Partially Subtitled

Shóna McAnally is a talented young fiddle player who has grown increasingly frustrated with her mother’s insistence on adhering to the traditions of Irish music and performance. When she meets a group of free-spirited nomadic musicians, she decides to leave home and join their troupe – setting off on a journey of self-reflection, rebellion, romance and musical discovery.

The new film from Lance Daly (Kisses, Black ‘47) is a lively coming-of-age comedy drama that’s also a joyful celebration of the power of trad music and communal performance. It features excellent performances from its young stars Megan Nic Fhionnghaile and Cathal Coade Palmer, alongside strong supporting turns from familiar faces such as Aidan Gillen and Sarah Greene.

Festivals:
Galway Film Fleadh 2025

Awards:
Winner – Audience Award, Galway Film Fleadh, 2025

“Ultimately what sells Trad are the music sequences… Few recent fiction films have thumped along so convincingly to the louder beats of the traditional form.” The Irish Times

Book now at: https://glor.ie/events/film-at-glor-with-access-cinema-trad/

Create Your Own Tote Bag & Learn Sewing Skills with Marie Doody🪡 Sat 17 Oct | 10am -1pm & 2pm-5pmLearn to sew with confi...
30/08/2026

Create Your Own Tote Bag & Learn Sewing Skills with Marie Doody🪡 Sat 17 Oct | 10am -1pm & 2pm-5pm

Learn to sew with confidence while creating a beautiful, practical tote bag to take home. In this friendly and supportive workshop, Marie will guide you through the fundamentals of using a sewing machine, cutting fabric, and constructing your own tote bag from start to finish.

Take your pick from a gorgeous selection of fabrics to make your own unique bag. Bring your own sewing machine (in good working order) or use one provided.

10am – 1pm & 2 – 5pm. All materials provided. Limited capacity and early booking advised.

Book now at: https://glor.ie/events/create-your-own-tote-bag-learn-sewing-skills-with-marie-doody/

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