Inspired by this year’s theme “Roots and Wings”, the festival features all facets of the arts including music, theatre, visual art, sculptures, films, poetry, literature, workshops, puppets, talks, walks, family fun and a dog show that is bigger and even better than last year! There is something for everybody.

A man was rescued this afternoon on Lough Derg after his cruise boat was left drifting without power having suffered engine problems.

A major search was launched on Lough Derg in Co Clare this evening amid fears that a kayaker was missing or in difficulty.

A man has died following a single-vehicle road traffic collision in Co Clare this afternoon.

Two fishermen have been airlifted to hospital after their boat capsized on Lough Derg this afternoon.

An Taisce has awarded the prestigious International Blue Flag to 9 Clare beaches, including Whitestrand, Miltown Malbay, Ballycuggeran, Whitestrand Doonbeg, Mountshannon, Cappa, Fanore, Spanish Point, Kilkee and Lahinch.

A lone sailor was towed to safety in a joint Irish Coast Guard/RNLI operation on Lough Derg this evening.

A young man is being treated in a Dublin hospital for serious injuries following an incident on Lough Derg in Co Clare early on Saturday morning.

A family had a lucky escape yesterday after their car ploughed into a lake in Co Clare.