glór, formerly ''glór Irish Music Centre'', is a

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and events

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, located in the town of

Ennis Ennis ( , meaning 'island' or 'river meadow') is the county town of County Clare, in the mid-west of Ireland. The town lies on the River Fergus, north of where the river widens and enters the Shannon Estuary. Ennis is the largest town in Cou ...

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. Its capacity allows for 485 people for seated performances. glór also has a studio space for smaller events and artist use, an art gallery, café and bar. Since opening in 2001 the venue has become a setting for a wide range of acts including stand-up comedy, drama performances, art exhibitions and a variety of concerts. ''glór'' was designed by Des McMahon of Gilroy McMahon Architects. The challenge was to create a building which would allow the user to experience

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in an intimate and real way, whether in a small group or as a member of a large audience.

Awards

It was nominated for the Munster category of the

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''Live Music Venue of the Year Award'' in 2008 and won that award in 2012.

References

External links

Official Site
{{DEFAULTSORT:Glor Theatre Buildings and structures in Ennis Music venues in the Republic of Ireland Tourist attractions in County Clare