ENNISTYMON TOWN
Ennistymon has so much to offer and is definitely worth a visit for that weekend away. It is bursting with talented artists, crafters, foodies, musicians and so much more.
Here is some of what is on offer;
Literature
Ennistymon is a Market Town in Co. Clare, located on the edge of the Burren. The River Inagh, with its rapids known as the Cascades, runs through the town.
The shop fronts of Ennistymon play an important part in the Irish vernacular tradition of town architecture. Each front has its own distinctive colours, giving the street façade a character all of its own.
Ennistymon has a rich history of poets and wordsmiths. It was the home of Caitlin McNamara who was married to Dylan Thomas at Ennistymon House (now the Falls Hotel). Brian Merriman, the poet and author of The Midnight Court, was born in the town in 1747. The work is considered one of the most important contributions to Gaelic literature in the eighteenth century.
In recent years, Ennistymon has become a magnet for poets, writers and artists The Courthouse Gallery has been restored into a beautiful Gallery and Studios and, along with the Library, is a great cultural amenity for the community. (Taken from www.poetryireland.ie)
Ennistymon proudly hosts a number of festivals throughout the year, including the Ennistymon Book Town Festival and Poetry Town .
We also have some amazing bookstores. Described as a haven for book lovers, Banner Books is located in the Market Square. They sell books (new and second hand), cards, gifts and locally made arts and crafts. Banner Books host different poetry and writing competitions throughout the year and are committed to supporting local literary talent.
Salmon Bookstore located on Parliament Street, is devoted to promoting quality books, not only selling but presenting regular literary events, from creative writing workshops to readings and seminars. They feature secondhand, rare, and new books; including hundreds of poetry titles and literary journals. The shop is run by Jessie Lendennie, Siobhan Hutson and Eleanor Cummins of Salmon Poetry, one of Ireland's main literary publishers.
Food
The Aloe Tree
The Cheese Press
The Market House
Oh La La
Pot Duggans
This Is It
Things to see
The Falls
Glen Walk
The Shopfronts
More Arts and Crafts
Airmid
Hewn Spoons
Seanre Home
A Little More History of Ennistymon
Ennistymon is the largest town in North Clare, with a population of 1,045 recorded in the 2016 Census. In 1564 the O’Brien’s of Thomond acquired a castle in a wooded estate by the cascading Cullenagh river where today the Falls Hotel occupies the original site. From the late eighteenth century Ennistymon had a Bridewell and a Session House, the latter stands at the junction of Market Place and Parliament Street, so called because it housed the Courthouse and the Constitutional Hall. The town has a distinctive character with an attractive architectural style, although large areas are in need of consolidation and renovation. The shop fronts in particular play an important part in the Irish vernacular tradition of town architecture, so much so that in Samuel Lewis, in his 1837 Topographical Dictionary of Ireland, described the town, “though irregularly built, has a picturesque appearance.” Ennistymon serves a wide hinterland particularly to the west and north. The main approaches to the town are from Ennis, Lahinch and Lisdoonvarna.
Facilities in the town include the Ennistymon Digital Hub which forms part of the Council’s Digi-Clare initiative and provides remote working and hot desk facilities that are broadband enabled in the centre of the town. In the last year Ennistymon has seen an influx of people relocating to the area due to the opportunity for remote working because of the current Covid-19 pandemic. This has added a renewed vibrancy to the town beyond the main tourist season.
Traditional music sessions ever Monday in Marrinans pub and every Thursday in Dalys Bar.
We hope you enjoy your trip to Ennistymon and the Ennistymon Art Trail.
Here is some of what is on offer;
Literature
Ennistymon is a Market Town in Co. Clare, located on the edge of the Burren. The River Inagh, with its rapids known as the Cascades, runs through the town.
The shop fronts of Ennistymon play an important part in the Irish vernacular tradition of town architecture. Each front has its own distinctive colours, giving the street façade a character all of its own.
Ennistymon has a rich history of poets and wordsmiths. It was the home of Caitlin McNamara who was married to Dylan Thomas at Ennistymon House (now the Falls Hotel). Brian Merriman, the poet and author of The Midnight Court, was born in the town in 1747. The work is considered one of the most important contributions to Gaelic literature in the eighteenth century.
In recent years, Ennistymon has become a magnet for poets, writers and artists The Courthouse Gallery has been restored into a beautiful Gallery and Studios and, along with the Library, is a great cultural amenity for the community. (Taken from www.poetryireland.ie)
Ennistymon proudly hosts a number of festivals throughout the year, including the Ennistymon Book Town Festival and Poetry Town .
We also have some amazing bookstores. Described as a haven for book lovers, Banner Books is located in the Market Square. They sell books (new and second hand), cards, gifts and locally made arts and crafts. Banner Books host different poetry and writing competitions throughout the year and are committed to supporting local literary talent.
Salmon Bookstore located on Parliament Street, is devoted to promoting quality books, not only selling but presenting regular literary events, from creative writing workshops to readings and seminars. They feature secondhand, rare, and new books; including hundreds of poetry titles and literary journals. The shop is run by Jessie Lendennie, Siobhan Hutson and Eleanor Cummins of Salmon Poetry, one of Ireland's main literary publishers.
Food
The Aloe Tree
The Cheese Press
The Market House
Oh La La
Pot Duggans
This Is It
Things to see
The Falls
Glen Walk
The Shopfronts
More Arts and Crafts
Airmid
Hewn Spoons
Seanre Home
A Little More History of Ennistymon
Ennistymon is the largest town in North Clare, with a population of 1,045 recorded in the 2016 Census. In 1564 the O’Brien’s of Thomond acquired a castle in a wooded estate by the cascading Cullenagh river where today the Falls Hotel occupies the original site. From the late eighteenth century Ennistymon had a Bridewell and a Session House, the latter stands at the junction of Market Place and Parliament Street, so called because it housed the Courthouse and the Constitutional Hall. The town has a distinctive character with an attractive architectural style, although large areas are in need of consolidation and renovation. The shop fronts in particular play an important part in the Irish vernacular tradition of town architecture, so much so that in Samuel Lewis, in his 1837 Topographical Dictionary of Ireland, described the town, “though irregularly built, has a picturesque appearance.” Ennistymon serves a wide hinterland particularly to the west and north. The main approaches to the town are from Ennis, Lahinch and Lisdoonvarna.
Facilities in the town include the Ennistymon Digital Hub which forms part of the Council’s Digi-Clare initiative and provides remote working and hot desk facilities that are broadband enabled in the centre of the town. In the last year Ennistymon has seen an influx of people relocating to the area due to the opportunity for remote working because of the current Covid-19 pandemic. This has added a renewed vibrancy to the town beyond the main tourist season.
Traditional music sessions ever Monday in Marrinans pub and every Thursday in Dalys Bar.
We hope you enjoy your trip to Ennistymon and the Ennistymon Art Trail.
Ennistymon Art Trail
Ennistymon,
Co. Clare
Ennistymon,
Co. Clare