Bard Summer School explores the Irish myths and takes participants on a unique journey of discovery to find their contemporary relevance. All of these myths have lasted thousands of years and have been handed down through Ireland's oral tradition. There is a place for everyone on the school and Bard has welcomed participants from all over the world. The Summer School is three and a half days in duration and concludes with the annual Bard Féasta, a Celtic feast.
For those attending the Summer School who wish to visit Clare Island with their families, The Bard Summer School are delighted to announce that they will once again run the Children's Bard. This is conducted parallel to the adult summer school and includes art, weaving, sport, music, dancing and storytelling. The Bard Festival hosts evening entertainment such as the annual Islander's Night, where visitors can experience local music, poetry song and dance performed by the people of Clare Island. This year the schedule includes an opportunity to complete the contemplative walk of The Chartres Labyrinth. The festival concludes with a poetry reading.