Corofin Co. Clare at the edge of the Burren hosts the World Stone Throwing Championship every year since 2000. The event takes place in Campbell's Yard, Main Street, Corofin. The craic* is mighty and it attracts people from all over the globe.

The participants are challenged to break glasses placed on spikes. There is both a male and female cup and the competition is fierce.

Corofin and Clare are famous for traditional music and dance.  Corofin village holds a traditional music festival yearly. The dates for 2012 Traditional Irish Music Festival is 27th February to 4th March. There is a great music line up so book your accommodation now. For reservations contact Anne @ annecampbell99@gmail.com. 

HALL OF FAME

WORLD STONE THROWING CHAMPIONSHIP

2000	Sinead Dineen, Co Limerick Robert Agnew Scotland
2001	Catherine Germany Robert Agnew Scotland
2002	Sile Mc Nulty Dublin David Carthy Lissycasey
2003	Sandra Kennedy Wicklow Steve Murphy Chicago
2004	Karon Kearney London John Clancy Corofin
2005	Pat Shannon Corofin Patrick Harris Galway
2006	Caroline Fitz Corofin Graham Swales St Helens LN
2007	Maelisa Malone Corofin P.J. Guinnane Kilnaboy
2008	Denise O'Malley Corofin Tony Lilly Cork

 * Craic refers to Irish entertainment.