Autumn Adventures in Ennis
Your Cosy Clare Getaway
There’s something about Ennis in autumn that feels like it’s been plucked straight from a storybook. The leaves turn golden, the air gets that perfect just-crisp-enough edge, and the streets hum with music, laughter, and the smell of something delicious wafting from cosy cafés.
If you’re joining us at the Temple Gate Hotel this season, you’re in for a treat, autumn here is full of events, local charm, and opportunities to wrap yourself in that famous Clare welcome.
Why Autumn in Ennis Feels So Special
It’s the mix of lively cultural events with the slower pace of the season. You can spend your days exploring, your evenings enjoying live music, and still find time to curl up by the fire with a glass of wine back at the hotel.
Your Autumn Base – Temple Gate Hotel
After a day of adventures, return to the comfort of your spacious room, enjoy dinner in our AA Rosette Awarding Winning Legends Restaurant or in the relaxed atmosphere of Preachers Pub, and maybe finish the night with a nightcap. Our central location means you’re just steps from Ennis’s best pubs, shops, and cultural venues – so you can soak up the atmosphere without worrying about the drive.
This autumn, let the Temple Gate Hotel be your home as you explore the beauty, culture, and warmth of Ennis and County Clare. Because when the air turns crisp, the music starts playing, and the leaves dance in the wind, there’s no better place to be.
What’s Happening This Autumn in Ennis & Clare
Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival – Month of September
Love, Laughter & a Little Bit of Magic
Every September, a small town in County Clare transforms into one of the liveliest, most charming gatherings in Ireland, the Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival. For over 150 years, people have flocked here for music, dancing, and maybe… just maybe… to meet someone special.
This isn’t your average festival, it’s a month-long celebration filled with live music in every pub, set dancing until the wee hours, and a friendly, open-armed atmosphere where strangers become friends over a pint and a laugh. And yes, there’s still the famous local matchmaker, Willie Daly, on hand with his well-worn matchmaking book, ready to help fate along.
Staying at the Temple Gate Hotel in Ennis means you get to enjoy the best of both worlds, the vibrant energy of Lisdoonvarna by day (or night!), and a peaceful, comfortable retreat when you’re ready to unwind.
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Theatre Nights at Glór – Various Autumn Dates
Culture, Comfort & a Touch of Drama
One of the best things about staying in Ennis is how easy it is to enjoy a night of top-class entertainment, and glór, our town’s vibrant arts centre, is right at the heart of it all.
Just a short stroll from the Temple Gate Hotel, glór’s autumn programme is a treat for the senses. You can expect an eclectic mix, thought-provoking plays, laugh-out-loud comedies, live music, dance performances, and even family-friendly shows perfect for introducing little ones to the magic of theatre.
Whether you’re a lifelong theatre lover or simply fancy doing something a little different during your stay, a night at glór is a must. It’s culture, Clare-style, warm, welcoming, and always memorable.
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Clare Pride 2025 – 19th to 21st September
A Weekend of Colour, Community & Celebration
This September, Ennis will burst into a rainbow of colour, music, and joy as Clare Pride 2025 takes over the town for a three-day celebration of love, inclusion, and community spirit. From Friday 19th to Sunday 21st September, you can expect an incredible line-up of events that are as vibrant and welcoming as Clare itself.
Clare Pride is all about bringing people together, locals, visitors, families, and friends, to celebrate diversity and create a space where everyone feels proud to be themselves.
It’s more than just a festival, it’s a heartfelt celebration of community, acceptance, and joy. Whether you’re here to march, dance, or simply soak up the atmosphere, Clare Pride is a chance to experience Ennis at its most welcoming and inclusive.
Mark your calendar and join us for a weekend that’s all about love, laughter, and living your truest self.
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Burren Food Fayre – 26th October
A Feast for the Senses
If you love great food (and let’s be honest, who doesn’t?), then the Burren Food Fayre is a date you’ll want to mark in your calendar. Taking place on Sunday 26th October, this much-loved event is a celebration of the very best flavours the Burren and County Clare have to offer, all in one delicious day.
The Fayre brings together local farmers, growers, bakers, brewers, and chefs, all passionate about sharing the produce and traditions of this unique region. Expect a heady mix of mouth-watering aromas, colourful stalls, and friendly faces ready to chat about their craft.
Base yourself at the 4 Star Temple Gate Hotel and enjoy the best of both worlds, a comfortable, central stay in Ennis, plus easy access to the Burren for the Fayre. After a day of tasting and exploring, return to our cosy hotel for a relaxed evening in our restaurant or bar, perhaps with a little something inspired by the day’s discoveries.
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Ennis Trad Fest – 6th to 10th November
Music, Magic & Mighty Craic
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to feel music in your bones, Ennis Trad Fest is the answer. From 6th to 10th November 2025, our charming town transforms into the beating heart of Irish traditional music, and we can promise, it’s an experience you’ll never forget.
For five glorious days, every corner of Ennis hums with sound, fiddles in the pubs, flutes in the streets, bodhráns keeping the pulse late into the night. You don’t just watch the music here; you live it. Whether you’re an experienced player, a toe-tapper, or a curious newcomer, you’ll be swept up in the festival’s energy.
This November, let the Temple Gate Hotel be your home as you soak up the magic of Ennis Trad Fest 2025. Trust us, once you’ve experienced it, you’ll be counting the days until the next one.
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