Clare County Council

08/09/2026

♻💫 The community of Doonbeg is leading the way in sustainable event management through a range of initiatives designed to reduce the environmental impact of Doonbeg Fáilte Fest.

One key focus of the festival is the promotion of reusable alternatives to single-use items. Through the Circular Cups for Community Events Initiative, participating local businesses will be providing reusable cups to visitors to be returned to dedicated collection points when finished.

Clare County Council is providing dedicated waste management stations throughout the event area, allowing people to correctly separate recycling, food waste and general waste.

🔗 Read more: https://www.clarecoco.ie/council/newsroom/news/2026/community-comes-together-make-doonbeg-failte-fest-greener-event

08/09/2026

⭐🚒 Clare County Fire and Rescue Service has taken delivery of ten sets of new battery-operated rescue equipment at the Central Fire Station Headquarters in Ennis.

The introduction of this new equipment will deliver several significant benefits to the Service, such as the replacement of ageing equipment that has reached the end of its operational lifespan with modern, industry-leading technology that fully meets the operational requirements of Clare County Fire and Rescue Service.

🔗 Read more: https://www.clarecoco.ie/council/newsroom/news/2026/new-battery-operated-rescue-equipment-clare-county-fire-and-rescue-service

08/09/2026

📢Notice of night time roadworks at Meelick Roundabout until September 11, 2026.

Notice is hereby given of road resurfacing works on the R-445 at the Meelick Roundabout, Co Clare until Friday, September 11, 2026.

⏰Night works: 8pm to 6am.

🚧Temporary Traffic Management will be in place during the nightwork hours. Drivers are advised to approach with caution and to expect some delays.

08/09/2026

🏌⛳💛💙The preparations carried out by Clare County Council in the Doonbeg area ahead of the Amgen Irish Open has included significant improvement works in the village's Lakeview Park, in partnership with Doonbeg Tidy Towns.

The Amgen Irish Open, which starts this Thursday at nearby Trump International Golf Links and Hotel is expected to generate substantial visitor numbers, increased media coverage and a lasting legacy for tourism, sport, and community development in Clare.

08/09/2026

07/09/2026

🎸🥁🎼👧 Coming to the Amgen Irish Open this week? Then why not visit the three-day Doonbeg Fáilte Fest in the picturesque West Clare village over the weekend?

A packed programme of entertainment for both young & old between Friday, September 11 and Sunday, September 13 awaits. The festival, which is supported by Clare County Council, promises three days of free music, family fun, wellness, arts, heritage, local food and lots, lots more.

Events begin at 11am on Friday with the Fáilte Fest Zone, while the grand opening cermony is due to get underway at 8.15pm that evening

07/09/2026

🌹🏌️⛳🎨 The finishing touches are being put to preparations in Doonbeg village ahead of the Amgen Irish Open which starts at nearby Trump International Golf Links and Hotel on Thursday.

The Doonbeg Fáilte Fest, where Clare County Council staff have been working with Doonbeg Community Development, is among the highlights of the week.

Clare County Council have also carried out significant improvement work, including at Lakeview Park, in partnership with Doonbeg Tidy Towns, while there has also been investment in the road network in the area.

07/09/2026

🏆🏌💛💙 Clare County Council congratulates the Great Britain & Ireland Walker Cup team on their thrilling success over the USA at Lahinch Golf Club.

The 51st Walker Cup attracted a sold-out attendance of 16,000 and was watched by a global TV audience.

The staff from Visit Clare and the Local Enterprise Office Clare were delighted to meet so many spectators at Lahinch Golf Club over the weekend.

📸The R&A

06/09/2026

⛳️💛💙 The second day of the 51st Walker Cup has provided plenty of thrilling action at Lahinch Golf Club as the leading amateurs from Great Britain & Ireland and the USA went head to head.

The event has been watched by a sold-out attendance of 16,000 over Saturday and Sunday while the match has attracted a substantial worldwide TV audience

06/09/2026

📣🛻🏌Motorists are advised to expect delays in the Lahinch area on Sunday, September 6, 2026 due to increased traffic attending the Walker Cup at Lahinch Golf Club

🟢 Gardai will be implementing temporary traffic stop and holds on the Liscannor Road throughout Sunday morning and early afternoon. Drivers may wish to avoid this section of road during this time and use alternative routes

🟢 Be aware of higher volumes of pedestrians than normal in Lahinch

🟢 The lower level of the Promenade car park is closed to the public until Wednesday, September 9

The following car parks will remain open as normal to members of the public all week:
🔵 The upper level of the Promenade car park and coach parking area
🔵 Liscannor Road car park
🔵 Miltown Malbay Road car park

🟢 The R&A are also providing additional parking at Lahinch Community Sports Field, The Castle Course and on the Milltown Road. The additional parking on the Milltown Road will only be used if required. Please follow AA road sign directions for event parking

🟢 Coaches requiring Walker Cup event parking should use the Lahinch bus stop as a drop-off and pick-up area, then follow AA signage to the coach waiting area at Ennistymon Community School

🟢 8,000 fans are set to attend on Sunday - fans without tickets are advised not to travel to the venue as they will not be able to purchase tickets on the gate

Picture: The R&A