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🎬 FILM: That They May Face The Rising Sun │ IRE │ Tues 17 Sept, 8pm 🍿🥤🍿🥤The Irish Times ★★★★★

Kickstart your film season in style with this beautifully bittersweet portrait of a particular time and place – 1970s rural Ireland, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Pat Collins. A perfectly-observed slice of life – full of nature, simplicity, humour and warmth, whilst tenderly reflecting on the people and traditions that Ireland has lost...

🎞BFI London Film Festival 2023 // 🥇Best Irish Film, Dublin Film Critics’ Circle Awards, Dublin International Film Festival 2024 //

🎫Tickets: https://bit.ly/3WrFjPE [🔗OR VIA LINK IN BIO]

🩷 CLASSICAL MUSIC: Third Thursdays: Solas Quartet │ Thurs 17 Oct, 8pm

ICO leader Katherine Hunka (violin) and her colleagues Marja Gaynor (violin), Cian Ó Dúill (viola) and Aoife Nic Athlaoich (cello) present one of the great string quartets with Haydn’s G major Quartet Op.76 No.1; two selections from a stunning collection of Nordic folk arrangements; Smetana’s autobiographical masterpiece From My Life and a contemporary composition felt (2002) by award-winning Irish composer Dave Fennessy.

👉TICKETS: https://bit.ly/4fj1bp4 [LINK IN BIO🔗]

🟡FOR CHILDREN: Maas Theatre presents BullyBully │ Fri 18 Oct, 10:30am & 12.30pm

What do children and your average world leader have in common? Might presidents have a meltdown in the middle of supermarket? Or scream furiously until they get what they want? If you squint your eyes and look at an upset child and a group of grown-ups in suits, you might not see the difference! But of course, the big difference is that one of them has a say in everything and the other doesn’t! BullyBully gives the audience insight into the collision of two world-powers that, eventually, learn to meet in the middle…!

👉TICKETS: https://glor.ie/events/maas-theatre-presents-bullybully/ [🔗OR LINK IN BIO]

🟠THEATRE: Indigestion – written and performed by Seamus O’Rourke │ Wed 9 Oct, 8pm

The madness of a simple rural man… a man shipped off to London at the age of 17, who goes through bouts of depression, obesity and anger issues, finds and loses love, comes back to Ireland to more misfortune and mayhem and yet there is HOPE. This is a story full of hope, where laughter and tears join hands and race us through fifty years of a life, not much different to our own. This is Seamus O’Rourke doing what he does best, storytelling.

This play has been described as sensitive, hilarious, intelligent, absolutely compelling and refreshingly forthright. A man, whose name we never hear, tells us his story of a life, always slightly out of his control…

👉 TICKETS: https://bit.ly/3ZlhYlR [🔗OR LINK IN BIO]

🔵 TRIBUTES TO THE LEGENDS: Harvest – A Tribute to Neil Young │ Sat 19 Oct, 8pm

Harvest (a tribute to Neil Young) are an 8-piece band who have been thrilling fans all over Ireland for over 13 years. Formed in 2009, selling out shows in Dublin (3Olympia Theatre, The Sugar Club), Belfast (The Black Box), Cork (The Pavilion, Crane Lane Theatre), Dundalk (The Spirit Store) & Kilkenny (Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre)... Neil Young fans will love this show!!

👉TICKETS: https://bit.ly/3XbfBze [🔗OR LINK IN BIO]

🩷 TRADITIONAL: Lá na Cruite | Harp Day: Laoise Kelly & Tóla Custy

Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland and glór are delighted to co-present a specialHarp Day celebration concert featuring renowned harp and fiddle duo, Laoise Kelly and Tóla Custy. Awarded the TG4 Ceoltóir na Bliana in 2020, Laoise’s driving style, fluidity and creativity have revolutionised harping while Tóla draws from the Breton, Galician and Asturian traditions to create a distinctive sound all his own. Together, they are influential musicians who have toured and recorded extensively, captivating audiences worldwide.

👉TICKETS: https://bit.ly/3AXqCwM [🔗OR LINK IN BIO]

🟡 COMEDY: Anne Gildea: How to Get The Menopause & Enjoy It │ Sat 14 Sep, 8pm

Anne guarantees a night of outrageous laughter and you just might learn a thing or three too! She brings her keen comedic skills to a topic that affects 51% of the population but is still treated like a mystery... And remember, the menopause is an inclusive condition, you don’t have to get it to suffer from it. So, get them
fellas along for a night of laughs and more laughs!!

🎫Tickets: https://bit.ly/3wvqUJB [🔗OR LINK IN BIO]

🩷 DANCE MUSIC: Jenny Greene │ Thurs 3 Oct, 8pm

2FM's Jenny Green brings her iconic DJ set to glór, having evolved over the years to incorporate house, melodic techno, electronica and classics and we can't wait to welcome her this November to dance the winter nights away...!

👉TICKETS: https://bit.ly/3yLpc7F [LINK IN BIO]

🟠 WORKSHOP: Autumn Lampshade Design Workshop with Laura Vaughan │ Sat 12 Oct, 10am

This two-hour creative workshop is perfect for beginners who want to learn the craft of contemporary lampshade making. You’ll learn how to apply lampshade PVC to get the best out of your fabric, how to attach the rings and create neat, rolled edges and a variety of other techniques. Choose from a variety of botanical fabric provided or feel free to take your own fabric if you have some. You will go home with a beautifully finished 30cm diameter fabric lampshade which can be used on a lamp base or ceiling pendant.

👉BOOK YOUR PLACE: https://bit.ly/3AQfZf8 [🔗OR VIA LINK IN BIO]

🩷 THEATRE: Sugar presented by Michael Patric │ Thurs 3 Oct, 8pm

Written and performed by Michael Patric (An Cailín Ciúin, Smother) and directed by Geoff Gould, Sugar is a comedy with a big heart, set in the Mallow sugar factory prior to its closure – where Danyl Sweetnam describes his last days as an Irish Sugar employee. As much as he tries to stay on topic, he can’t help veering off towards “the craic” and taking us on a journey of hilarious shenanigans...!

👉BOOK TICKETS: https://bit.ly/3XwxrOT [🔗OR LINK IN BIO]

🔵TRIBUTES TO THE LEGENDS: The Elvis Years │ Sun 13 Oct, 8pm

Led by original West End lead Mario Kombou, The Elvis Years embarks on its biggest ever tour! A premier Elvis theatre production, this stunning show takes the audience on a fantastic journey through all the years The King ruled the airwaves!

👉 TICKETS: https://bit.ly/3Suzpwf

🌈FOR CHILDREN: Toddler Takeover: A mini-festival for the very young │ Sun 17 Nov, 10am–2pm │ Suitable for children under 5yrs

Get ready for a tot-tastic takeover, promising a day of discovery for our littlest citizens! Creativity, movement and music designed especially for toddlers – it's time to let your child’s imagination soar!

🍭 Creative Explorer Pass │ 10am–2pm (under 5yrs)
Step into a magical world as we transform glór’s foyer into a hive of creative, interactive activities for tots including 'The Imagination Playground' from Bricí Spraoí and a dance party to wrap up the day of fun!
> Pass per person €5 │ Additional Adult €6

🎵 Harp Babies Concert │ 1.30pm (0–12m) │ 45min
Soothing harp music for our youngest music lovers, with harpist Aisling Ennis.
> €18 for one child + one adult │ Additional adult: €5 (includes Creative Explorer Pass)

🎼 Tiny Trebles │ 10am & 11am (1–3yrs) │ 50min (inc. 10min playtime)
Explore rhythm & music in a fun interactive workshop led by Katharina Baker.
> €18 for one child + one adult │ Additional adult: €5 (includes Creative Explorer Pass)

🕺 Colourful Moves │ 11am (3–4yrs) & 12.15 (2–3yrs) │ 45min
Dance workshops designed especially for toddlers led by Mónica Muñoz.
> €18 for one child + one adult │ Additional adult: €5 (includes Creative Explorer Pass)

🎵Fairy Harp │ 12.15pm (3–4yrs) │ 30min + 15min playtime
Step into a magical world of song, dance and fairytales, with harpist Aisling Ennis.
> €18 for one child + one adult │ Additional adults: €5 (Includes Creative Explorer Pass)

🪩 Toddler Disco │ 1.30pm (2–4yrs) │ 45min
Wrap up the day with a colourful dance party with DJ Darryl Eade!
> €FREE but pre-booking required – one ticket per person (ticket does not include Creative Explorer Pass)

👉 LEARN MORE & BOOK TICKETS: https://bit.ly/3ThwBTw [🔗OR LINK IN BIO]

🟠 GIGS AT GLÓR: Susan O Neill │ Fri 11 Oct, 8pm

With a voice that’s both soothing and searing, Susan is a songwriter of hidden depths and boundless audacity – a true free spirit and captivating performer. Hot on the heels of her brand new album release, Now in a Minute, we’re excited to welcome this Clare sensation back to glór next month. Opening the night will be Portland’s Jeffrey Martin.

👉TICKETS: https://bit.ly/4dpk08o

| Shining a spotlight on glór’s Business Friends.

Eye Candy Opticians joined the glór Business Friends family at Creatives’ Circle level in 2023.
Founded by Optometrist Linda Brannigan in 2006, Eye Candy Opticians are experts in eye-care and eye-wear and offer an individually tailored service, aided by the latest state-of-the art equipment.
We are very grateful to Linda and the team at Eye Candy for their support of glór and the arts in Clare.

For details on how you can become a Business Friend of glór, email [email protected] or visit this link:

🔗https://glor.ie/support-us/become-a-business-friend/

🔵 TALKS: Helping Children & Teenagers Cope with Anxiety w/ Dr. David Coleman │ Wed 2 Oct, 8pm

Anxiety is a normal and important part of our lives. We need to be able to get anxious to keep safe, but sometimes teenagers and children can get so anxious that it prevents them from doing regular things in their everyday lives. In this presentation and Q&A, David will focus on understanding how anxiety affects children, teenagers and families and will give concrete and practical tips for how to help children deal with the stresses and pressures in their lives.

👉 TICKETS: https://bit.ly/3w0qrhT [🔗OR LINK IN BIO]

🤣 COMEDY: Ger Staunton │ Sat 6 July, 8:30pm

Described by the International Comedy Club as “One of the best comedy writers in Ireland”, Staunton is at the top of his game and not to be missed. Since the return of live entertainment in 2021 he has been touring the globe, spanning France, Spain, Belgium, Luxembourg, Holland, Dubai, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, India and Iraq. Catch him at his first headliner in the banner county!

👉TICKETS: https://glor.ie/events/ger-staunton/ [🔗OR VIA LINK IN BIO]

🩷 VANYA an adaptation inspired by Anton Chekhov │ Wed 18 Sept 11:30am & 8pm

Andrew Scott (Fleabag) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ radical new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. Hopes, dreams and regrets are thrust into focus in this one-man adaptation exploring the complexities of human emotions. Scott stuns in this one-man retelling of Chekhov’s classic. Filmed during its sold-out run in London’s West End, glór's is thrilled to bring the production to our screens this season.

👉TICKETS: https://bit.ly/4fJZBgf [🔗OR VIA LINK IN BIO]

🟠 EXHIBITION: Where the Cuckoo Calls – An exhibition of new work by Dympna Bonfield │Runs Fri 6 Sep – Sat 12 Oct

Dympna Bonfield is an Irish artist who exhibits work both nationally and internationally. After spending many years living and working in Dublin she returned west to her native County Clare. Much of her recent work can be seen to reflect this move and draws inspiration from the surrounding landscape resulting in a newfound freedom of expression that reflects the essential character and culture of the west of Ireland. This exhibition takes us on a wonderful, winding road of seashores, surf and sea-swells, of soft bog cotton, of furze, of stony Burren, of childhood, of sand, of home, of friends, of solitude.

👉 LEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/3XwxrOT

🔵 TRADITIONAL: Music Network: Nollaig Casey, Niall McCabe & Mike McGoldrick │ Sun 29 Sept, 7:30pm

An unforgettable evening of folk and traditional music with this newly curated line-up featuring acclaimed fiddle and viola player Nollaig Casey, one of Ireland’s fast-rising stars of the folk world, guitarist and singer Niall McCabe, and the incomparable multi-instrumentalist Mike McGoldrick. The tour will feature the world premieres of two new Music Network commissions: a song commission by McCabe and an instrumental commission by Casey and McGoldrick.

Don’t miss what promises to be an exciting evening of music filled with masterful performances, captivating stories and song.

👉Tickets: https://bit.ly/3xUPS5I [🔗OR VIA LINK IN BIO]

🩷 TRADITIONAL MUSIC: Sharon Shannon: Now and Then Celebrating 30 years at the forefront of Irish Music │ Sat 5 Oct, 8pm

In June 1989 Sharon was rehearsing and demoing tracks for her first album, when she was whisked away to the Glastonbury festival with The Waterboys. In the 30 years that have elapsed since then, Sharon has recorded 10 studio albums, 5 live albums, 4 ‘Best of…’ compilations and 3 live concert DVDs. She has received many awards including being the youngest ever recipient of the Meteor Lifetime Achievement Awards in 2009. She has collaborated, recorded and toured with everyone from Willie Nelson, Bono, Johnny Depp, Shane MacGowan and John Prine, to Nigel Kennedy and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, and had many hit records including ‘The Galway Girl’ with Steve Earle.

Sharon has released a new compilation album Now and Then to celebrate 30 years at the forefront of Irish music and brings the album on tour to celebrate in style!

👉 TICKETS: https://bit.ly/4cTFwBB

🟡 CLASSICAL: Vladimir & Anton Jablokov │ Fri 20 Sept, 8pm

Join violinist Vladimir Jablokov and his brother Anton Jablokov for an unforgettable evening filled with beautiful melodies from the classical as well as themes from movies and musicals, performed in their unique, energetic style. They'll be accompanied by Adam Kuruc (piano) and Peter Vizvari (double bass).

👉TICKETS: https://bit.ly/3WjKjXS [🔗OR VIA LINK IN BIO]

And swipe across to see more from our classical calendar this season 👆➡️
🔹 Third Thursdays: Solas Quartet │ Thurs 17 Oct
🔹 Irish National Opera: Trade/Mary Motorhead │ Wed 23 Oct
🔹 Glas Quartet: Bridgerton Symphonic │ Fri 1 Nov
🔹 Third Thursdays: Shannon Hegarty │ Thurs 21 Nov

😂 COMEDY: Faux Pa with Seán Begley │ Sat 5 Oct, 8.30pm

After a sold-out tour of his acclaimed debut show, Seán returns with a reflection on life’s interactions and challenges which often tend to be awkward, divisive, and incredibly embarrassing, but each one can be a valuable learning experience. Faux Pa is about embracing inadequacy, learning from one’s errors and ultimately trying to be a better person...

👉TICKETS: https://bit.ly/3APYjjX

🔵 THEATRE AT GLÓR │ World-class theatre on your doorstep 🎭🎭🎭

🔹 VANYA Screened by National Theatre Live │ Wed 18 Sept

🔹 AFTER OURS Starring Conal Gallen │ Thurs 26 Sept

🔹 SUGAR Michael Patric Presents │ Thurs 3 Oct

🔹 INDIGESTION by Seamus O Rourke │ Wed 9 Oct

🔹 PRESENT LAUGHTER Screened by National Theatre Live │ Wed 16 Oct

🔹 TRADE/MARY MOTORHEAD presented by INO │ Wed 23 Oct

🔹 FLOATING ON A DEAD SEA Catherine Young Dance │ Thurs 21 Oct

🔹 OUTRAGE Fishamble: The New Play Company │ Fri 15 Nov

🔹 NO MAGIC PILL Magic Pill Productions │ Tues 19 Nov & Wed 20 Nov

👉BOOK TICKETS: https://bit.ly/4cKaJa8 [🔗OR LINK IN BIO]

🟠 TRADITIONAL: Just the Two Concert Series │ Fri 4 Oct │ Fri 1 Nov │ Fri 29 Nov │ Thurs 12 Dec

Just The Two, a series of intimate traditional music concerts, curated by Paula Carroll, returns to glór this Autumn. It explores the power of the pair in traditional music and song. If the solo voice is where we find the authentic expression of traditional music, then the duo is where we see musical communication at its most creative. When two musicians really understand each other, we witness an almost indescribable ‘flow’ between them. For this series we have invited musicians to perform for us and to tell us about working together musically.

🔹 Edel Fox & Neill Byrne │ Fri 4 Oct, 8.30pm
🔹 Deirdre Hurley & Liam O’Brien │ Fri 1 Nov, 8.30pm
🔹 Andrew Hendy & Méabh Mulligan │ Fri 29 Nov, 8.30pm
🔹 Pat O’ Connor & Eoghan O’ Sullivan │ Thurs 12 Dec, 8.30pm

👉BOOK TICKETS: https://bit.ly/4g2qwnL [🔗OR VIA LINK IN BIO] *Scroll down to find info on all 4 concerts

🟡 LUNCHTIME CONCERTS: Second Saturday Soundscapes │ Foyer

Experience the perfect blend of relaxation and musical enjoyment whilst indulging in some delicious treats from our café in our informal lunchtime concert series. From traditional music and classical to jazz, this series showcases the extraordinary wealth of musical talent in the region and beyond.

️◾️ Padraic & Damien O’Reilly, Sabrina Dinan, Helen Houlihan & Michael Hennessey │ Sat 14 Sep, 1pm

️◾️ Anne Marie Rynne, Kate Moloney & Vincent Fogarty, Tony Chapman Quartet, Kate Daly │ Sat 12 Oct, 1pm

️◾️ Joan Hanrahan, Brid O’Gorman & Marie Quigney, Jaskane, Peneleapaí │ Sat 9 Nov, 1pm

️◾️ Mike Butler, Aidan Mcmahon & Michael Landers, Clare Community Orchestra, Clare Community Choir │ Sat 14 Dec, 1pm

👉LEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/3z6I9C7 [🔗OR LINK IN BIO]

🌈 FOR CHILDREN: glór Children's Panel: Have your say!

Do you have someone at home who has just started 4th class in primary school and is full of brilliant creative ideas and opinions?! This brand new panel offers young people a welcoming space where they can feel heard, represented and supported in exploring their creativity – meeting monthly for creative workshops, attending shows and getting a unique behind-the-scenes experience at glór!

Places on the panel are limited, but you can apply for your family by completing the online form via the link below. Deadline: Fri 20 Sept

👉 SUBMIT YOUR FORM: https://bit.ly/3X6eRvv [🔗OR VIA LINK IN BIO]

🔵 TAKE PART: Clare Community Orchestra 🎻🪈🪘🎷🎺

🔹 Sun 15 Sept, 2-4pm
🔹 Sun 29 Sept, 2-4pm
🔹 Sun 13 Oct, 2-4pm
🔹 Sun 3 Nov, 2-4pm
🔹 Sun 17 Nov, 3-5pm
🔹 Sun 8 Dec, 12-2pm

After a hugely successful start to the Clare Community Orchestra last season, we are delighted to invite members back this autumn for more wonderful music-making with our conductor Boris Hunka!

We are also in a position to welcome new members to the classical orchestra so if you haven't already signed up, you can register your interest via the link.

👉 SIGN UP: https://bit.ly/4e7pRzk [🔗OR LINK IN BIO]

Are you or someone you know the right fit for glór's friendly café team?!

WE'RE HIRING! │ Café Team Member ☕🥪🍰🥐🫖

Are you passionate about food and love providing excellent customer service? We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to become part of our dynamic Café Team at glór, offering the chance to be part of a vibrant cultural organisation.

☕ What You Will Do:
- Meet and greet customers
- Prepare and serve food and drinks
- Operate till
- Cleaning duties

☕ What We're Looking For:
- Friendly and approachable individuals with a passion for food & customer service
- A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Flexibility to work weekends
- Previous café experience desirable

☕ How to apply:
- Send your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] with ‘‘Café Assistant’ in the subject line or post/deliver to glór
- Deadline Thurs 5 Sept, 12pm
- Interviews: Mon 9 Sept
- 👉Learn more & apply here: https://bit.ly/3Xpw84e [🔗INSTAGRAM: LINK IN BIO]

🟠 TRADITIONAL MUSIC: May Monday w/ Barefield Youth Traditional Orchestra & special guests Bríd Harper & Anthony McAuley │ Wed 25 Sep , 7.30pm

Presenting May Monday (Karen Tweed and Timo Alakotila), Bríd Harper and Anthony McAuley, along with the Barefield Youth Traditional Orchestra under the direction of Denis Liddy and Elvie Miller. The event is a testament to enduring musical collaborations, the unifying power of music, and the significance of passing down musical traditions to future generations. This exceptional evening will highlight world-class traditional performers alongside some of Clare’s most talented young musicians.

👉Tickets: https://bit.ly/46tnrIJ [🔗OR LINK IN BIO]

🟡 COMEDY THEATRE: “After Ours” starring Conal Gallen │ Thurs 26 Sept, 8pm

After Ours is the hilarious story of how the infamous Bridie Murphy (played by Conal Gallen) and her hapless husband Willie, have inherited their very own pub. Not only do they not have a clue what they are doing, but they enlist the help of their best friend and next door neighbour, Betty Head. Along with her dim-witted son, Dick, they set out to bring the newly refurbished Swinging Diddy Pub into the 21st century. What can go wrong?! This show is guaranteed to have audiences in stitches from start to finish! Recommended age: 16+

👉Book tickets: https://bit.ly/479DaNz