October Events in Doolin
Autumn is in full flow here in Doolin. The colours of our beautiful landscape are changing and a slower pace of life is settling in. This is the perfect time of year to visit our beautiful village. Be sure to spend the night and make the most of your trip! Here is a list of upcoming events happening this October in Doolin.
Doolin Music House
Come and visit the home of the legendary Flute and Whistle player, Christy Barry, for an extraordinary experience of pure traditional music and captivating stories. Discover the soul-stirring beauty of traditional music as it has been cherished for generations. This is a truly special opportunity to meet local folks right in their own home. You can expect a warm and heartfelt welcome.
Christy, along with his artist partner Sheila, invites you to join their traditional music session at 7pm every Monday, Tuesday, and Friday throughout October. It’s a chance to immerse yourself in the magic of traditional tunes and tales. To secure your spot, please send an email to doolinmusichouse@gmail.com.
Caherconnell Sheep Dog Demonstrations
Check out the Caherconnell sheepdog experience running 7 days a week during October.
The Sheepdog Show is interactive and fun. Visitors stand in a sheltered area and the border collies Lee, Lynn, Rose and Jess can be seen working individually and as part of a team, guiding the sheep from the field to the visitor area.
Find out more here.
Wild Atlantic Seaweed Baths at Doolin Harbour
Wild Atlantic Seaweed Baths, established during the summer of 2018 provide one of the only fully mobile seaweed bath outfits in Ireland and maybe worldwide. With their Irish whiskey barrel baths, the hurls and their custom made heating system, they are now set up at Doolin Pier! The seaweed baths are open Friday to Sunday in the month of October as well as the Seafoam Sauna right through the winter.
Find out more here.
Ivy Cottage
For the month of October The Ivy Cottage will be closed Thursdays and Fridays. Find out more here.
The Clare Jam Company
The Clare Jam Company are showcasing their delicious Jam Range in the Clare Jam Shop this October. Visit their Jam shop to see their unique range of products including jams, mustards and condiments.
Find out more here.
Doolin Cave
Visit the eco-trail at Doolin Cave this October and meet their 3 new pygmy goats: Lucy, Oreo and Ginger.
Below ground…
Embark on a caving adventure with a guided Doolin Cave Tour. Learn about the unique rock formations and fossils of the Burren, while taking a moment to admire Europe’s largest stalactite!
Book Now at www.doolincave.ie or call 065 707 5761
Burren Winterage Weekend
Fri 25th to Sun 27th October 2024, the Burren
For thousands of years, Burren farmers have marked the end of summer by herding their cattle onto ‘winterage’ pastures in the limestone uplands where they spend the winter grazing. This ancient ‘transhumance’ tradition is synonymous with the Burren and is key to the survival of the region’s famous flora and fauna.
The Winterage Weekend takes place on the October Bank Holiday weekend each year. It offers a chance to come together and celebrate the unique farming traditions of the Burren and other ‘high nature value’ farming landscapes across Ireland and Europe. This festival also becomes a platform for sharing ideas on how these special places and their custodians might best be supported at a time of great challenge.
Find out more here.
Trad Sessions
You will find a traditional Irish Music Session in Doolin 7 nights a week in October. Fitzpatricks, McGanns, McDermotts, Russells Bar @ Fiddle + Bow, The Meadow @ Fiddle + Bow, and Doolin Music House.
Most sessions take place in the evening after 8pm, although some venues may have earlier afternoon & evening sessions.
Find out more on our website here.
Fitz’s Pub music schedule coming soon.
Fitz’s Pub at Hotel Doolin boasts music 7 nights a week. From 6.30pm on a Monday and from 7.30pm Tuesday to Sunday. Fitz’s Pub is open 7 days a week for both lunch and dinner from 12.30pm- 3pm and 5pm- 9.30pm. Find out more on our website here.
Doolin Inn
As the vibrant tapestry of summer slowly yields to the crisp embrace of autumn and the cosy allure of winter, there’s no better place to seek solace and adventure than Doolin Inn. Nestled in the heart of the captivating Burren region on Ireland’s west coast, Doolin Inn invites you to experience the magic of the changing seasons. Book their Autumn Escape here.
Whether you’re seeking a tranquil retreat, a romantic getaway, or an adventure-filled escape, Doolin Inn offers the perfect backdrop for your autumn and winter dreams. Join us and let the changing seasons weave their magic around you.
Book a Stay: https://www.doolininn.ie/
Buy a Gift Card: https://www.doolininn.ie/gifts/
Doolin Inn, 1 Fisherstreet, Ballyvara, Doolin, Co Clare +353(0)65 707 4421
Tunes From Doolin Sessions
The Tunes From Doolin Sessions take place every Thursday at Fitz’s Pub in Hotel Doolin from 7:30pm until late. These sessions are hosted by Charles Monod and feature different guest musicians every week (past guests include James Cullinan, Sorcha Costello, Derek Hickey, Tara Breen, Niamh Ni Charra, Yvonne Casey, Noel O’Donoghue, The Kelly Family & many others). The Tunes From Doolin sessions are open sessions and visiting musicians are welcome to join in. This is a free event and everyone is welcome.
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