Each year, readers both from ireland and further afield, come to ennis to share the joy of reading. Visit ennis book club festival 2020 events for programme details. This festival is run by volunteers and to see the new faces turning up to help us over the weekend was great to see. Following the demise of the annual ennis october arts festival there was a gap in the cultural calendar of the town. It has been a firm fixture in my life, taking place the first weekend in march every year since 2007, and i have only missed one. If youre looking for an irish mate, this may be for you europes largest matchmaking festival draws throngs of people to lisdoonvarna each year, and if you cannot find that special person at one of the many events, there are matchmakers on hand to assist. Refunds will be issued by glor, on behalf of ennis book club festival, for all festival events and glor will make contact with book. Over the past ten years, the festival has become synonymous with quality programming.
The opening of the ennis book club festival was alight with a celebration as it also fell on international womens day. The variety of events taking place in ennis from 6th 8th march 2020 for the festival will inspire both young and old. Irelands only book club festival is returning to ennis next month. We are currently finalising our plans to welcome you all to the ennis book club festival this weekend. Temple gate hotel ennis is the perfect base when golfing in clare and offers preferred rates with all local golf clubs. The ennis book club festival is being held from 4th6th march 2011. Over one hundred people attended thursdays launch of the ennis book club festival at the temple gate hotel which heard that the popular weekend literary event has received an increase in funding from the arts council for 2020.
Details of 2020 ennis book club festival confirmed the clare herald. Time to plan that spring journey to ennis for our annual feast of reading and friendship at irelands only dedicated book club festival. On fri 3rd april im hosting a live writing club at 12pm on zoom for the children of health care workers. Characters in collision, curated by mia gallagher from the arts council collection. The full programme for the 14 th ennis book club festival has been announced. Youll recall we were offering a prize to all who shared their festival weekend with us. A wonderful annual social and literary gathering for bookclub members, readers, authors and reading enthusiasts of all ages, which takes place in ennis, co. Its a very relaxed and friendly affair, so even those with only a passing interest in the music will enjoy it. A wonderful annual social and literary gathering for bookclub members, readers, authors and reading enthusiasts of. Ennis book club festival 0204 march 2018 the annual ennis book club festival is back from 0204 march 2018. I know that at the ennis book club festival this weekend, i can turn to the person beside me and immediately find common ground.
The annual event is continuing today and will finish up tomorrow, with around 5,000 people in attendance, about half of whom are from outside of the county. There is also a programme of lectures, recitals, dances and exhibitions and many informal sessions. The full programme for the 14th ennis book club festival has been announced. In advance of international womens day, make it happen 2020 will see a panel of international female authors and writers share their own experiences of how, when women come together, they. We advise all patrons to do the same and to use hand washing and sanitising facilities available during the weekend. The annual ennis book club festival was started in 2007 when a small group of local volunteers, in association with clare county library, identified the need for a new literary and social event to replace the demised ennis october arts festival. Today, the full programme for the th ennis book club festival was announced. Joining us this weekend for ennis book club festival fun. Theatre presents dont judge the book by the cover, an artistic response to the ennis book club festival and to celebrate international womens day. Gach rath oraibh, liz kelly, artistic director ennis book club. The festival includes author readings, discussions, workshops and walking tours through the historic streets of ennis. Established in 2012 the festival takes place ennis, county clare, one of irelands most picturesque towns.
Welcome to the 2020 ennis book club festival programme. Our executive floor rooms at temple gate hotel ennis offers all leisure and corporate guests a guaranteed home away from home feeling in luxury surroundings. The 2020 ennis book club festival will open on friday 6th march with once, twice, three times an aisling featuring best friends and. Wine, of course, but there are others the ennis book club festival is 10 years old. Ennis book club fetsival continue to build loyal audiences and always forward to bringing warmth, friendship and good reading fun to ennis each year. Golf in ennis golf holidays in clare temple gate hotel. Certainly anyone attending will leave with plenty of ideas for book club reading in the year ahead. Ennis book club festival features readings, lectures, discussion, debate, drama, art, and music. Glor and ennis book club festival have decided to cancel all events as part of ennis book club festival this weekend due to the ongoing difficult weather conditions. Patricks day 17th march mothers day 22nd march april. A wonderful annual social and literary gathering for bookclub members. Students from all over the world flock to miltown malbay for daily classes taught by masters in irish music and dance.
From childrens reading times to a tour with ennis walking tours and crafty readers activity to a yoga class for readers. The 2015 festival programme featured author visits, readings, lectures and workshops in various venues. The distinctive narrow streetscape gives it an ambience that welcomes visitors and promises a wonderful weekend break. I will listen to authors like conor ocleary, elif shafak and. The programme outlines a weekend packed with activities and events to inspire your reading, to stimulate discussion, to entertain you and give lots of opportunity to meet old friends and new. The ennis book club festival, in association with clare county library, runs annually on the first weekend in march.
Ennis is a good place to hear traditional music at any time, but during this festival it is the only place to be, with hundreds of formal and informal sessions taking place. If you are around the area that weekend, you might like to check out some of the activities. Executive rooms hotels in ennis, ireland temple gate hotel. A special note of gratitude to our beloved authors who, over the 10 years, have reached out to us from the pages of their books to share, talk and help us to better understand our world. Ennis book club festival mar 2021, ennis ireland trade show. The ennis book club festival is a unique literary and social gathering for readers and writers. A terrific concept where book clubs from all over are invited to come along to discuss books and be entertained by a. The ennis book club festival 2015 took place at the weekend with thousands of people descending on the clare county capital.
This is irelands premier traditional music summer school, held annually in memory of the late, great piper willie clancy. We are sincerely sorry that we had not identified the shower issue in time so that it would have been absolutely perfect. The annual celebration of reading offers discussions, workshops, drama, exhibitions and walking tours in a variety of towncentre venues. Authors and speakers, a continue reading wonderful social. Readers travel from all over the country and further afield to gather at this, the only book club.
Ennis book club festival 2020 programme of events will not disappoint. On morning focus, we heard all about the make it happen event which is taking place at the ennis book club festival this weekend. And, if you sign up during book club weekend, youll be in for a. It has been a firm fixture in my life, taking place the first weekend in march. Ennis local festivals whats on in ennis old ground hotel. Calling all you avid readers and members of book clubs. All signs that the ennis book club festival is around the corner. Dear guest thank you so much for such a positive response as you say it was a wonderful happy weekend in ennis and a great book club festival. Ennis book club festival 2020 events ennis temple gate. However the great joy of this weekend is not just in the organised events, but in the opportunity for those who love books to meet with, socialise and talk to those with similar interests. The programme outlines a weekend packed with activities and. Ebcf 2019 was a hugely successful year in terms of feedback, numbers and fun. As one of the leading hotels in ennis, the temple gate hotel, ennis is the ideal base when taking a walking holiday in clare. Make it happen 2020 was the first event of the festival and it set the tone for an inspirational weekend with connection over coffee and a panel discussion.
To see what ebcf 2020 events are taking place this year click on this link. Freya mcclements talks to its founders and other book clubs about what. Gallery ennis book club festival 2015 the clare herald. Walking holidays in clare things to do temple gate hotel. It attracts readers and authors from all over ireland and beyond. Dromoland golf course, widely regarded as one of the finest 18 hole parkland golf courses in the country and has been described as an experience never to be forgotten, presenting a stern challenge to both professionals and amateurs. However the great joy of this weekend is not just in the. We are grateful for the support of the arts council. The ennis book club festival aims to promote and celebrate reading.
Businesses in and around the county town are hoping for a boost in their trade this weekend as thousands attend the ennis book club festival. I assure you our team are always read to assist if any problem arises during a guest stay. The festival is now on its 12th year and will see hundreds gathering in town. The competitions are still at the heart of the event, with competitors of all ages taking part in a range of competitions covering all aspects of irish music, singing and dancing and they are very hotly contested. There will be over 25 events taking place throughout the town, while the festival sees a host of irish talent in particular, descend on the ennis town. The ennis book club festival returns to the county town this coming weekend. Executive rooms superior hotel rooms in ennis clare. And this year, thank goodness, theres no storm emma dumping tons of snow on the country to cancel the whole thing. This weekend sees dozens of events taking place over the three days for the 2020 ennis book club. Stay at the temple gate hotel during the ennis book club festival book festival 2 night break from 317. Each year, readers both from ireland and further afield, come to ennis to share their love of. Ennis book club festival cancels all events the clare. Each year, readers both from ireland and further afield, come to ennis to share their love of all things book related. If its the first weekend in march, it can only mean one thing its time for the ennis book club festival.
The value of good food and a comfortable bed at the end. This years event will include author readings, workshops, walking tours. The ennis book club festival runs annually on the first weekend in march in one of irelands oldest and most beautiful towns. Ennis book club festival 2020 announces its full programme. Make it happen at ennis book club festival clare fm.
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