That is according to the mayor of Clare, Cllr Christy Curtin, who led the tributes to the famous balladeer at a civic reception in Ennis. At the reception in the council’s chamber, the audience jumped ...

THE world of traditional music is in mourning after the passing of one of the country's best known balladeers, Robbie McMahon (pictured), who helped popularise the Irish immigrant ballad, 'Spancil ...

There’s a distinctive smell that signals the opening day of Puck Fair — a mix of horse manure, chips, and cigarette smoke — although this year some smokers have traded their ...

Red Admiral's, crazy Irish weather and chatting over a pint at the Spancil Hill horse fair near Ennis. The old Man in the Moon has the broadest of smiles on his ruddy face over Lough Derg tonight as I ...

Ancient customs are alive in Clare as a great bonfire is lit near Spancil Hill on Saint John's Eve. The Nativity of John the Baptist is a Christian feast day celebrated on 24 June. The preceding night ...