Spancilhill Fair

All the fun of the fair at Spancilhill

July 1, 2023

HORSE buyers, sellers and visitors from all over the world descended on the cross of Spancilhill on Friday last (June 23) to partake a...

Stage set for 400th anniversary Spancilhill Fair celebrations

June 22, 2022

FINAL preparations are underway ahead of the return of the legendary Spancilhill Fair to the festival calendar on Thursday, June 23. The event, which had...

Spancillhill plans for 400th Fair now insurance is covered

April 16, 2022

ORGANISERS of the Spancilhill Fair have expressed their relief now that a threat to the future of the world-famous event has been lifted. Despite having...

Insurance cover secured for Spancilhill Fair

April 11, 2022

SPANCILHILL Fair has secured an eleventh hour reprieve with confirmation that insurance cover has been secured for the world-famous event. For the last two years,...

Spancilhill recognised for contribution to cultural heritage

August 10, 2021

SPANCILHILL International Horse Fair is to be recognised at the highest level for its contribution to Ireland’s cultural heritage. Minister Catherine Martin announced that the...

Spancilhill Horse Fair off the cards for another year

May 5, 2021

CELEBRATIONS to mark the 400th anniversary of the Spancilhill Horse Fair will not go ahead this year, as organisers of the world-famous event have...

Blow to East Clare as Feakle Festival is cancelled

May 7, 2020

THE festival calendar for East Clare has suffered another major blow with the cancellation of the Feakle Festival, due to the Covid-19 restrictions. Organisers...