Carrigaholt's Shannon Estuary Festival to Celebrate Links of Sea and Land

4th July 2023

Maritime folklorist Criostoir McCarthy Credit: via Twitter

The naturally-sheltered and historic little port of Carrigaholt on the south shore of the Loop Head peninsula in far southwest County Clare is where sea and land and the outer Shannon Estuary colourfully interact to provide a unique sense and celebration of time past as they live on in the present.

There will be music every evening in all the pubs for three days of the Feile na Sionna from the 14th to 16th July.

At the core of the festival is a distinguished lineup of speakers headed up by leading maritime folklorist Criostoir McCarthy will provide entertaining and informative introductions to a wide range of topics of special local and broader interest. There are also guided walks ashore, and while several Shannon Estuary boats of Seol Sionna will be in port and active, the main highlight afloat will be racing on the Saturday afternoon by the West Clare Currach Club.

Carrigaholt's Shannon Estuary Festival

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William M Nixon has been writing about sailing in Ireland for many years in print and online, and his work has appeared internationally in magazines and books. His own experience ranges from club sailing to international offshore events, and he has cruised extensively under sail, often in his own boats which have ranged in size from an 11ft dinghy to a 35ft cruiser-racer. He has also been involved in the administration of several sailing organisations.

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