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The Famine in Clare — History Week Exhibition

Sat 3 Oct · 03:00

Kilrush Library

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Kilrush Library hosts The Famine in Clare, a free History Week exhibition examining one of the most significant periods in the county’s social history. The exhibition gives visitors an opportunity to explore the impact of the Great Famine on County Clare and its communities, with Kilrush providing a particularly relevant setting for discovering the history of West Clare during the period. The exhibition runs from Saturday 3 to Saturday 17 October 2026 and can be viewed during Kilrush Library opening hours. Free to attend. Official organiser: Clare Libraries. This public event listing was added by GetEvents Local Event Guide to help people discover what’s happening locally. GetEvents.ie is not the organiser of this event and does not manage event access, updates or cancellations. Please check the organiser’s official channels for the latest information before attending.

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The Famine in Clare — History Week Exhibition takes place on Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 03:00. The event runs until Sunday, 18 October 2026.

The Famine in Clare — History Week Exhibition is held at Kilrush Library in Kilkenny (O'Gorman Street, Kilrush).

Entry to The Famine in Clare — History Week Exhibition is free.

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The Famine in Clare — History Week Exhibition

📅 Saturday, 3 October 2026 – Sunday, 18 October 2026🕖 03:00📍 Kilrush Library💰 Free Entry

About This Event

Kilrush Library hosts The Famine in Clare, a free History Week exhibition examining one of the most significant periods in the county’s social history.

The exhibition gives visitors an opportunity to explore the impact of the Great Famine on County Clare and its communities, with Kilrush providing a particularly relevant setting for discovering the history of West Clare during the period.

The exhibition runs from Saturday 3 to Saturday 17 October 2026 and can be viewed during Kilrush Library opening hours.

Free to attend.

Official organiser: Clare Libraries.

This public event listing was added by GetEvents Local Event Guide to help people discover what’s happening locally. GetEvents.ie is not the organiser of this event and does not manage event access, updates or cancellations. Please check the organiser’s official channels for the latest information before attending.