Kilfenora is staging its fifth annual traditional music festival from Thursday 25 to Monday 29 April 2013. As always, there will be a feast of set-dancing – in the home of Irish céilí – and the legendary Kilfenora pub sessions.

However, this year this will also feature a wider range of activities, as part of the Ireland-wide ‘Gathering’ that places special emphasis on welcoming friends and family from afar.

Events include a concert in association with Riches of Clare, céilís featuring the Abbey and Four Courts céilí bands, and music sessions in the village pubs throughout the weekend with many fine musicians from North Clare and beyond, including numerous All-Ireland winners. There will also be a free open-air céilí with the mighty Kilfenora Céilí Band in Kilfenora Square on Sunday afternoon