One of the counties most popular and successful summer festivals is the latest to be called off because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The death has taken place of long-time Clare FM broadcaster and musician Pat Costello.

Fiddle and Cello player, Sharon Howley, from Kilfenora, Co. Clare has been selected as this year's Young Musician of the Year while Josephine Marsh and Séamus Connolly have also been recognised.

glór Arts Centre in Ennis has announced a new series within its traditional music strand this Spring.

Following their highly-acclaimed Clare debut at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2017 and hot on the heels of a memorable Ennistymon show last summer, NYC-based folk vocal duo The Murphy Beds return to the Banner County for an intimate evening in the back bar of Lucas's, Ennis.

An exciting new initiative for young people in County Clare will see Music Generation Clare partnering with Na Píobairí Uilleann, an organisation dedicated to the promotion of uilleann piping throughout the world, to offer uilleann piping tuition.

From modest beginnings as a concert and a session, the Shannonside Winter Music Festival has grown into a hectic schedule of over 80 events, featuring 10 musical genres delivered across 17 locations in Sixmilebridge and Bunratty, Co. Clare.

A special Christmas podcast will be air on Christmas 'Eve morning featuring renowned producer and Clare native PJ Curtis.