The Music Makers of West Clare

04/06/2026

Summers session are back 7nights a week 🥳
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02/06/2026

Drop in and have a look at our historical photographs, instruments, and a unique map of Ireland. Watch two key films: an 8-minute overview of the music's history and a 18-minute piece titled "The Session," which highlights the living tradition of local players.

29/05/2026

Updated Opening Hours

27/05/2026

A few exciting new additions to the Miltown Malbay office over recent weeks as we continue developing a more accessible archive space in Clare.

🎧 Free to use new digital listening/ research station with access to 27,000+ ITMA archival items

🎶 Free to public LP listening station for visitors to sit, listen and explore recordings

📺 Upgraded screening and presentation space with new 4K display and Dolby Atmos surround sound

We will be holding user workshops for our digital archive later in the Summer.

Thanks to the Michael Guinee Charitable Foundation for their continued support of the project.

More updates and events to come over the summer.

Please call into us at

The Music Makers of West Clare,
The Flag Road,
Miltown Malbay,
Co.Clare,
V95 KD98

27/05/2026

Fantastic

26/05/2026

While visiting the West of Ireland, why not take the opportunity to immerse yourself in this story of traditional music, song and dance.

21/05/2026

🌿 This Saturday at Whitestrand🌿
Good weather is promised ☀️ Join us for a relaxed and interesting morning with ecologist Phoebe O’Brien, learning about the amazing biodiversity of this special place. Meeting at the life saving hut.

21/05/2026

20/05/2026

Add our Visitor Attraction to your list of places to visit while exploring Ireland. The Music Makers of West Clare.

19/05/2026

Visiting Clare? why not drop into our Visitor Centre here in Miltown Malbay and have a look around.