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Forám Oidhreachta an Chláir
Clare Heritage Forum
CLARE Event Guide
Events in Clare
County Clare has a rich and varied
Heritage. You are invited to explore
County Clare’s Heritage by
participating in the events which are
taking place throughout Heritage
week
All Week Events
Visit 20 Acres of Organic Seed Gardens, Orchards & Woodlands
DATE & TIME: Saturday 20th August – Sunday 28th August (incl) from 10am – 4pm
VENUE: Irish Seed Savers Association, Caparoe, Scarriff. DETAILS: Organic seed gardens, orchards and
woodlands. Free CONTACT: Geraldine Tobin ‐ T 061 921856
Eco‐camp, Woodland Walks, Exploring Old Traditions
DATE & TIME: Saturday 20th August – Saturday 27th August (incl) from 4pm – 10pm
VENUE: Purecamping Ireland, Querrin, Kilkee, Co. Clare DETAILS: Learn how to smoke fish. Learn about the
tradition of boating on the Shannon. Take a woodland walk and identify our native trees. When the sun sets, walk the woodland listening out for bats with bat monitors. Stay overnight in our new eco‐campsite.
Free CONTACT: Trea Heapes ‐ T 086 3819216
E [email protected] Seen And Not Heard: Childhood Exhibition
DATE & TIME: Saturday 20th August from 9.30am – 4.30pm & Tuesday 23rd August ‐ Saturday 27th August from 9.30am – 4.30pm
VENUE: Clare Museum, Arthur’s Row, Ennis DETAILS: An exhibition of images & memories
documenting aspects of growing up on the island of Ireland over the last century.
Free CONTACT: John Rattigan ‐ T 065 6823382
Free Entry to Vandeleur Walled Gardens & Butterfly Hunt for Kids
DATE & TIME: Saturday 20th August ‐ Sunday 21st August from 1pm – 5pm; Monday 22nd August – Friday 26th August from 10am – 5pm (excluding Thursday) & Saturday 27th August ‐ Sunday 28th August from 1pm – 5pm
VENUE: Vandeleur Walled Garden, Vandeleur Demesne, Killimer Road, Kilrush.
DETAILS: Enjoy a visit to the Vandeleur Walled Garden, kids can enjoy the butterfly hunt
CONTACT: Susanne Matejka ‐ T 065 9051760 Free E [email protected]
Rianta: Ground Up Artists’ Collective (GUAC)
DATE & TIME: Saturday 20th August – Tuesday 23rd August from 11am – 6pm
VENUE: Ennis (various locations) DETAILS: GUAC creates contemporary art in rural
contexts. During ‘Rianta’ members will create and display varied art work in locations around Ennis Town. A free map detailing events & locations will be distributed throughout Ennis. The event will feature sculpture, installation, performance art, video & painting influenced by local narrative.
CONTACT: Marie Connole ‐ T 086 3733015 Free E [email protected]
Andrew St. Ledger Sculpts Human Forms
DATE & TIME: Sunday 21st August – Sunday 28th August (incl) from 12pm – 3pm
VENUE: Cliffs of Moher, Liscannor. DETAILS: Andrew St. Ledger, wood sculptor will work on
his ‘Homage to Trees’ project, sculpting human forms from tree trunks.
COST: Adult ‐ €6/Student ‐ €4/OAP & Children under 16 – Free Entry.
CONTACT: Roisin Kelly ‐ T 065 7086141 E [email protected]
The Elections of Clare
DATE & TIME: Monday 22nd August – Friday 26th August. Exhibition available for viewing daily from 9am – 5pm
VENUE: Áras Contae an Chláir, New Road, Ennis. DETAILS: The exhibition will feature material from the
Archives relating to elections and events in Clare’s political history. Material conserved through Heritage Council funding will also be on display.
CONTACT: Rene Franklin ‐ T 065 6846414 Free E [email protected]
Saturday 20th August
Hands on Pottery
DATE & TIME: Saturday 20th August from 10am – 5pm VENUE: Ballymorris Pottery, Ballymorris, Cratloe. DETAILS: For a hands on experience in a working pottery
we will guide you through a pottery project. COST: Adult ‐ €5 per person. Nominal charge if you
would like your piece glazed & fired. Booking is advisable
CONTACT: Hannah Arnup ‐ T 061 357118 E [email protected]
Drawing Burren Flowers With Susan Sex
DATE & TIME: Saturday 20th August 10.30– 3pm VENUE: Burren College of Art, Newtown Castle,
Ballyvaughan. DETAILS: Renowned botanical artist, Susan Sex will be
leading this art workshop in aid of the Burrenbeo Trust and drawing some beautiful local flower species. Encouraging people to revisit their drawing skills.
COST: Cost‐ €35 per person. Bring your own materials if you have them otherwise they will be provided. Booking in advance is essential.
CONTACT: Brigid Barry ‐ T 091 638096 E [email protected]
Guided Tour of Quin Friary & Castle
DATE & TIME: Saturday 20th August @ 11am – 12pm VENUE: Quin Friary, Main Street, Quin Village. DETAILS: Construction methods & building phases, local
history, people & historical events. CONTACT: Joseph Mc Cooey (Guide) ‐T 086 8754604
Free
Traditional Skills Day
DATE & TIME: Saturday 20th August from 12pm – 4pm VENUE: Community Garden, Main Street, Scarriff. DETAILS: Traditional Skills demonstrations & workshops
with emphasis on fibre‐art & crafts using natural sheeps wool. Also medicinal herblore walk & talk.
CONTACT: Sarah Thompson ‐ T 061 640765 Free E [email protected]
Dromore Woods Family Activity Trail
DATE & TIME: Saturday 20th August from 2pm – 4pm VENUE: Dromore Woods Nature Reserve, Ruan, Ennis. DETAILS: Family activity trail with biodiversity awareness
games such as smell cocktails, blind trails, hug‐ a – tree, spot the birdie and many more.
CONTACT: Shane Casey ‐ T 065 6846499
Kids Event
Free E [email protected]
Spirit of Burren
DATE & TIME: Saturday 20th August @ 3pm – 5pm VENUE: Ballyvaughan Hotel DETAILS: Account with presentation on discovery of a
pattern of ley lines in the Burren & the ensuing investigation of its nature. This talk is looking at the spiritual nature of the landscape in particular of the Burren. The speaker has written various books on the subject of earth ‘grids’ & their meanings & is currently writing a similar one on the Burren.
COST: Fee of €4 per person applies. CONTACT: Jackie Queally ‐ T 085 8338726
Sunday 21st August
Birdwatching At the Bridges of Ross
DATE & TIME: Sunday 21st August from 10am – 12pm VENUE: Bridges of Ross, Loop Head Peninsula. DETAILS: A fantastic opportunity to watch seabird
migration in one of the best spots on these islands.
Bring binoculars & also warm clothing if weather is mixed.
Free CONTACT: John Murphy T 061 476885
E [email protected] Hands on Pottery
DATE & TIME: Sunday 21st August from 10am – 7pm VENUE: Ballymorris Pottery, Ballymorris, Cratloe. DETAILS: For a hands on experience in a working pottery
we will guide you through a pottery project. COST: Adult ‐ €5 per person. Nominal charge if you
would like your piece glazed & fired. Booking is advisable.
CONTACT: Hannah Arnup ‐ T 061 357118 E [email protected]
Heritage Festival at Scarriff Community Garden
DATE & TIME: Sunday 21st August @ 11am – 5pm VENUE: Scarriff Community Garden, Main Street,
Scarriff. DETAILS: A Heritage Festival in Scarriff Community
Garden, celebrating traditional skills. A Family friendly day with traditional storytelling for young & old, poetry readings, craft & skills demonstrations, market stalls, food, music, film and fun.
CONTACT: Eileen Toomey ‐ T 087 2955682 Free E [email protected]
Guided Tour of Monastic Trail
DATE & TIME: Sunday 21st August @ 2pm – 5pm VENUE: Scattery Island, Kilrush. DETAILS: Guided tour of Island taking in archaeology,
history and natural habitat of grassland and wildlife.
It is important to check departure times for boat at Kilrush Marina. COST: Free ‐ Separate fee for boat. CONTACT: John Mulqueen T 087 9958427/065 6829100
E [email protected] Whale watch Ireland 2011
DATE & TIME: Sunday 21st August @ 2pm – 5pm VENUE: Loop Head Lighthouse. DETAILS: Guided, land‐based whale watch from Loop
Head. Dress appropriately for the weather and bring binoculars. Sightings not guaranteed.
CONTACT: Dr Simon Berrow ‐ T 086 8545450
Free E [email protected]
Open Day & Scarecrow Competition at the Michael Cusack Centre
DATE & TIME: Sunday 21st August from 2pm – 5pm VENUE: The Michael Cusack Centre, Carron, The Burren DETAILS: Open day at the Michael Cusack Visitor Centre
with adult’s & children’s scarecrow competition & a children’s nature scavenger hunt. Visit the original homestead & thatched cottage of Michael Cusack, founder of the GAA & enjoy a family day out.
Kids Event
COST: €5 entry fee to scarecrow competition CONTACT: Alison Hurley ‐ T 065 7089944
Monday 22nd August Exhibition Entitled The Power Of Civil Society: The Fate Of Jews In Bulgaria During The Holocaust
DATE & TIME: Monday 22nd August @ 10am – 17.30pm VENUE: De Valera Public Library, Harmony Row, Ennis DETAILS: Bulgarian ambassador to Ireland presented this
exhibition to Holocaust Education Trust Ireland on behalf of the Republic of Bulgaria State Institute. The exhibition demonstrates how the collective voice of the Bulgarian people prevented the deportation of its Jewish population to the concentration camps.
CONTACT: Teresa Carmody‐O’Shea ‐ T 065 6899090 Free
Launch of the Second Clare County Heritage Plan 2011‐2017
DATE & TIME: Monday 22nd August @ 3:30pm – 4pm VENUE: Vandeleur Walled Garden Center, Kilrush. DETAILS: Launch of the second Clare County Heritage
Plan 2011‐2017, in association with Clare County Council, Clare Heritage Forum & all plan partners. The Clare County Heritage Plan 2011‐2017 sets out how the stakeholders will identify, manage and conserve heritage for the benefit of all in County Clare.
CONTACT: Congella Mc Guire ‐ T 065 6821616 Free E [email protected]
Know Your Place: Sacred Sites Tour Near Shannon
DATE & TIME: Monday 22nd August @ 6pm – 9pm VENUE: Kilconry, Kilmaleery, Clonloghan, Bunratty
Medieval Churches, Lidl Car Park DETAILS: Visit the ruins of four ancient churches in the
vicinity of Shannon. Get to know the historic places of worship in the area immediately surrounding the modern town of Shannon.
CONTACT: Olive Carey ‐ T 085 7107581
Free E [email protected]
Tuesday 23rd August
Medicinal Herbs: A Talk by Vivienne Campbell
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 23rd August from 7pm – 8pm VENUE: Sean Lemass Public Library, Town Centre,
Shannon, Co. Clare DETAILS: Learn about the medicinal uses of common
garden plants & weeds with herbalist Vivienne Campbell
CONTACT: Teresa Carmody‐O’Shea ‐T 065 6899090 Free E [email protected]
Talk on Wind Turbines & Rain Water Harvesting
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 23rd August from 7pm – 8pm VENUE: De Valera Public Library, Harmony Row, Ennis. DETAILS: A guest speaker from local business, IMECO
Farm, will give a talk on how to build your own wind turbine & tips on harvesting rainwater.
CONTACT: Teresa Carmody – O’Shea ‐T 065 6899090 Free E teresa@[email protected]
Geology & Railways in Ireland: A Shared Heritage
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 23rd August @ 7.30pm – 8.30pm VENUE: Burren Outdoor Education Centre, Turlough,
Bellharbour. DETAILS: Shared heritage of geology & railways in
Ireland that date back over 200 years.
Free CONTACT: Ronán Hennessy ‐ T 065 7072295 E [email protected]
Lecture On The Book Of Kells
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 23rd August @ 8pm – 9pm VENUE: East Clare Heritage Centre, St. Cronan’s 10th
Century Church, Tuamgraney. DETAILS: Lecture by Dr. Rosemary Power on the
illustrations in the Book of Kells. CONTACT: Ruth Minogue ‐ T 061 921351 Free
Discussion of What Heritage Means To You In County Clare
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 23rd August from 8pm – 10pm VENUE: Westropp Room, County Museum, Friary Lane,
Ennis. DETAILS: Congella Mc Guire will discuss the state of the
nation in terms of heritage in County Clare & the new County Clare Heritage Plan 2011‐2017.
Free CONTACT: Congella Mc Guire ‐ T 065 6821616
Wednesday 24th August Heritage Unveiled
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 24th August @ 11am – 12.30pm VENUE: O’ Briens Bridge, Village Riverside Park. DETAILS: Unveiling of old heritage anchor, a heritage
placename stone sculptor, a heritage garden & a talk by Brian Goggin (Waterways historian).
CONTACT: Michael Murtagh T 061 377289/086 8566556 Free
Wildlife Habitats in Clare
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 24th August from 11am – 1pm VENUE: Council Chamber, Clare County Council, New
Road, Ennis, Co. Clare. DETAILS: How to survey and appreciate the value of the
many and varied habitats in Clare by Paula Kearney
Free CONTACT: Congella Mc Guire ‐ T 065 6821616
Mass on Holy Island in Lough Derg
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 24th August @ 6pm – 8.30pm VENUE: Holy Island, Scarriff Bay, Lough Derg DETAILS: Mass on the famous Monastic site of Holy
Island which has a round tower & the ruins of 51+ churches.
COST: Fee of €5 per person for boat trip. CONTACT: Gerard Madden T 086‐8749710
Old Churches In Graveyards In Clare
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 24th August @ 8pm – 10pm VENUE: Westropp Room, County Museum, Friary Lane,
Ennis. DETAILS: Simon Large will outline the heritage resources
and details of the recent survey of Clare’s Medieval Churches and their associated graveyards.
Free CONTACT: Congella Mc Guire T 065 6821616
Thursday 25th August
Create A Clay Pot – Just Like Your Ancestors Did
DATE & TIME: Thursday 25th August @ 3pm – 4.30pm VENUE: Scarriff Public Library, Mountshannon Road,
Scarriff, Co. Clare. DETAILS: An archaeologist will be on hand to help
children aged 9‐12 create and decorate a clay coil pot such as has been used down the ages. The pot will be fired elsewhere and can be collected at a later date.
Kids Event
Free Booking is essential. CONTACT: Caroline Aherne ‐ T 061 922893
E [email protected] Medicinal Herbs: A Talk by Vivienne Campbell
DATE & TIME: Thursday 25th August from 6.30pm – 7.30pm VENUE: Scarriff Public Library, Mountshannon Road,
Scarriff. DETAILS: Learn about the medicinal uses of common
garden plants & weeds with herbalist Vivienne Campbell
Free CONTACT: Caroline Aherne ‐ T 061 922893 E [email protected]
A Guided Tour of Dysert O’Dea Castle
DATE & TIME: Thursday 25th August @ 7pm – 9pm VENUE: Dysert O’ Dea Castle & Clare Archeology
Centre. DETAILS: Dick Cronin will give a guided tour of the castle
and a talk on the local monuments CONTACT: Breda Considine ‐ T 065 6837401 Free
Open Hearth Local Folklore Workshop & Lecture
DATE & TIME: Thursday 25th August @ 7.30pm – 9pm VENUE: Old Ground Hotel DETAILS: ‘Old Animal Cures and traditions of County
Clare’ ‐ A Lecture/workshop by John O'Flaherty, a PhD Student from Kerry, who has been studying the Animal Cures of Munster for the last number of years. Cuimhneamh an Chláir encourage anyone with an interest or knowledge to attend.
COST: €5 donation CONTACT: Tomás Mac Conmara ‐ T 087 9160373
E [email protected] Using the Graveyards of County Clare for Genealogical Purposes
DATE & TIME: Thursday 25th August @ 8pm – 10pm VENUE: Westropp Room, County Museum, Friary Lane,
Ennis. DETAILS: Eric Shaw & Larry Brennan of Clare Roots
Society review graveyard records in County Clare. Additionally: Recording & presenting of gravestone inscriptions for Tidy Towns & community groups & examining the value of Headstone inscriptions for genealogical purposes.
CONTACT: Congella Mc Guire ‐ T 065 6821616 Free
Bat Walk
DATE & TIME: Thursday 25th August from 9pm – 10.30pm VENUE: Between – the – waters car park, Killaloe. DETAILS: A chance to see and hear bats with a guided
stroll around Killaloe. Weather dependent. Bring a torch.
Free CONTACT: David Lyons ‐ T 087 2867079
Friday 26th August
Free Guided Tours of Irish Seed Savers Association
DATE & TIME: Friday 26th August @ 10.30am – 12.30pm VENUE: Irish Seed Savers Association, Caparoe, Scarriff. DETAILS: Enjoy a free Guided Tour around Irish Seed
Savers Association 20 acres of Organic Seed Gardens Orchards & Woodlands. Learn all about our heritage varieties of vegetables, apple trees, potatoes & grains.
Free CONTACT: Geraldine Tobin ‐ T 061 921856
E [email protected] The Story of the Mooghaun Prehistoric Gold Hoard
DATE & TIME: Friday 26th August @ 6pm‐7pm VENUE: Mooghaun Hillfort, Newmarket‐on‐Fergus, Co.
Clare DETAILS: Be transported back to the Bronze Age, with a
re‐enactment of the story about the Bronze Age Gold Hoard and its discovery in 1854. A gathering of musicians and storytellers will rekindle and share the story about the ‘Great Clare Gold Find’.
CONTACT: Tracey Mc Nulty ‐ T 086 7925876 E [email protected]
Free
Protecting Buildings in Clare
DATE & TIME: Friday 26th August @ 8pm – 10pm VENUE: Westropp Room, County Museum, Friary Lane,
Ennis. DETAILS: Dick Cronin (Conservation Officer) provides
advice on opportunities to protect built heritage. Funding availability, legal advice & statutory permissions.
CONTACT: Congella Mc Guire ‐ T 065 6821616 Free E [email protected]
Saturday 27th August
Grow Your Own Bread
DATE & TIME: Saturday 27th August from 10am – 1pm VENUE: Irish Seed Savers Association. DETAILS: An informative three hour session demo on all
you need to know to grow your own bread.
Free
CONTACT: Geraldine Tobin T 061 921856
E [email protected] The Medicine & Folklore of Burren Flowers with Vivienne Campbell & Tony Kirby
DATE & TIME: Saturday 27th August @ 11am – 1pm VENUE: Burren National Park, Gortlecka Cross,
Kilnaboy. DETAILS: A fun‐filled & informative walk at an easy pace
with local experts Vivienne Campbell & Tony Kirby on the medicinal uses & folklore of flowers.
COST: Fee of €5 per person applies. Under 16’s free CONTACT: Tony Kirby T 087 0687370
E [email protected] Folklore & Storytelling with Eddie Lenihan
DATE & TIME: Saturday 27th August @ 1pm – 3.30pm VENUE: Mooghaun Hillfort, Newmarket‐on‐Fergus, Co.
Clare DETAILS: Enjoy an afternoon with Ireland’s greatest
living storyteller Eddie Lenihan. Enjoy tales about buried treasure and haunted places. A treasure hunt will also take place on the day.
Free CONTACT: Tracey Mc Nulty ‐ T 086 7925876
Sunday 28th August
Open Day at Loop Head Lightkeepers’ House
DATE & TIME: Sunday 28th August from 10am – 4pm VENUE: Loop Head Lightkeepers’ House. DETAILS: The Irish Landmark Trust rescues & restores
Ireland’s built heritage. Come & experience an authentically restored C19th lightkeepers’ house. Self guided tour of this restored property which is now available as a holiday home.
Child Supervision is required due to coastal location CONTACT: Caroline Crowley ‐ T 01 6704733 Free
Atlantic AirVenture Aviation Show
DATE & TIME: Sunday 28th August from 11am – 5pm VENUE: Atlantic AirVenture Aviation Centre, Link Rd,
Shannon Town. DETAILS: Celebrating Irish Aviation. Exhibits from the
diverse & fantastic world of flight make this a great family day out. Gliders, Cockpits, Jet Engines, Model Aircraft, Air Display, Flight Simulation & more.
COST: Adult ‐ €5/Children ‐ €2.50/ Children under 5 – Free.
Kids Event
CONTACT: Jane Magill ‐ T 061 363687 E [email protected]
Open Day at the Irish Girl Guides Cottage
DATE & TIME: Sunday 28th August @ 1pm – 6pm VENUE: Irish Girl Guide Cottage, Violet Hill, Broadford. DETAILS: Visit the Outdoor centre and learn about Irish
Girl Guides. Take a walk in the woods. Will be of particular interest to present & former members of I.G.G. or to anyone interested in finding out about the organisation.
COST: Admission is free however there is a small
charge for refreshments proceeds going to Barnardos & the Global Girls Fund.
CONTACT: Irish Girl Guides Mid West Region T 087 6656063 E [email protected]
IWT Wild Watch Walk: Burren Beauty
DATE & TIME: Sunday 28th August from 2pm – 4pm VENUE: Murroogh, Co. Clare, Murroogh lay‐by, 2km
south of Black Head at the NW tip of the Burren on the R477.
DETAILS: Dr. Stephen Ward will lead the group to look at the impact of ice and man upon this rocky landscape & its wildlife.
Booking is essential. CONTACT: Joanne Pender ‐ T 01 8602839
Free
Guided Tour of Monastic Trail
DATE & TIME: Sunday 28th August @ 2pm – 5pm VENUE: Scattery Island, Kilrush. DETAILS: Guided tour of Island taking in archaeology,
history and natural habitat of grassland and wildlife.
COST: Free. Separate fee for boat. It is important to check departure times for boat at Kilrush Marina.
CONTACT: John Mulqueen ‐ T 087 9958427/065 6829100 E [email protected]
Historical Guided Tour of Dromoland Castle Estate
DATE & TIME: Sunday 28th August @ 4pm – 6pm VENUE: Dromoland Castle – Main Entrance gate,
Newmarket‐on‐Fergus. DETAILS: This tour will incorporate the social history of
the O’ Brien family, as well as the architectural & garden history of the demesne. A wildlife & habitat expert will also be guiding the walk, giving information on the trees & wildlife on the estate. Bring some bread for the ducks!
Free
CONTACT: Tracey Mc Nulty ‐ T 086 7925876 E [email protected]
Saturday 20th August
Sunday 21st August
Monday 22nd August
Tuesday 23rd August
Wednesday 24thAugust
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Guided Tour of Quin Friary & Castle,Spirit of Burren, Traditional Skills Day, Hands on Pottery, Drawing Burren Flowers with Susan Sex, Dromore Woods Family Activity Trail
Guided Tour of Monastic Trail, Heritage Festival at Scarriff Community Garden, Open Day & Scarecrow Competition at the Michael Cusack Centre, Hands on Pottery, Birdwatching at the Bridges of Ross
Launch of the Second Clare County Heritage Plan 2011-2017, Exhibition Entitled The Power of Civil Society: The Fate of Jews in Bulgaria During the Holocaust
Heritage Unveiled Wildlife Habitats in Clare
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Know Your Place: Sacred Sites Tour Near Shannon
Geology & Railways in Ireland: A Shared Heritage, Lecture on the Book of Kells, Talk on Wind Turbines & Rain Water Harvesting, Discussion of What Heritage Means to you in County Clare, Medicinal Herbs: A Talk by Vivienne Campbell
Old Churches in Graveyards in Clare. Mass on Holy Island in Lough Derg
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Forest & Woodlands: Visit 20 Acres of Organic Seed Gardens, Orchards & Woodlands. Sat 20th – Sun 28th (10-4)
Forest & Woodlands: Andrew St Ledger Sculpts Human Forms Sun 21st – Sun 28th (12-3)
Local History: Seen & Not Heard: Childhood Exhibition Sat 20th 9.30-4.30 Tues 23rd – Sat 27th 9.30-4.30
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Friday 26th August
Saturday 27th August
Sunday 28th August
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Create a Clay Pot- Just Like Your Ancestors Did
Free Guided Tours of Irish Seed Savers Association.
The Medicine & Folklore of Burren Flowers with Vivienne Campbell & Tony Kirby, Grow Your Own Bread. Folklore & Storytelling with Eddie Lenihan
Guided Tour of a Monastic Trail, Open Day at the Irish Girl Guides Cottage, Open Day at Loop Head Lightkeeper’s House, Historical Guided Tour of Dromoland Castle Estate, Atlantic AirVenture Aviation Show, IWT Wild Watch Walk: Burren Beauty.
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A Guided Tour of Dysert O’ Dea Castle, Using the Graveyards of County Clare for Genealogical Purposes, Open Hearth Local Folklore Workshop & Lecture, Medicinal Herbs: A Talk by Vivienne Campbell, Bat Walk
Protecting Buildings in Clare. The Story of the Mooghaun Prehistoric Gold Hoard.
Geology & Railways in Ireland: A Shared Heritage, Lecture on the Book of Kells, Talk on Wind Turbines & Rain Water Harvesting, Discussion of What Heritage Means to you in County Clare
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Forest & Woodlands: Eco-Camp, Woodland Walks, Exploring Old Traditions Sat 20th – Sat 27th (4-10)
Museums, Galleries & Collections: Rianta: Ground Up Artist’s Collective (GUAC) Sat 20th – Tues 23rd 11 - 6
Archives: The Elections of ClareCoCo Monday 22nd – Friday 26th (9-5)
Historic Buildings & Gardens: Free Entry to Vandeleuer Walled Gardens & Butterfly Hunt for Kids. Sat 20th – Sun 21st 1-5 Mon 22nd – Fri 26th 10-5 (Excl Thursday) Sat 27th – Sun 28th 1-5
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Once upon a time...
National
Tell Tale Storytelling Competition
Celebrate National Heritage Week with The HeritageCouncil and take part in the Tell Tale StorytellingCompetition! Stories can be fact or fiction and rangefrom a tale or memory about your favourite place, afolk tale re-told or a fictional story about Irish orEuropean heritage.
So if you’re all talk then all you have to do is upload anaudio or video file of you telling your story to theHeritage Week Facebook Page or email it [email protected] Don’t forget to giveyour story a title and state which age group you areentering. Please keep files to no more than 3-5 minutesin length. All stories will be in the public domain andposted on the National Heritage Week facebook pagefor voting! The story that receives the most “likes” ineach age group (see below) will be the winner.
Win a Luxurious Weekend Getaway with DISCOVERIRELAND.IE
Be inspired by the chance to tell your tale and win aluxurious romantic getaway for two at Kinnitty Castle.The prize includes two nights in one of the castlesBernard State Rooms, a bottle of prosecco and chocolatedipped strawberries on arrival, a sumptuous four courseevening meal on the night of your choice and breakfaston both mornings. Enjoy romantic castle walks or apicnic lunch in the Slieve Bloom Mountains that surroundthe area and provide magnificent landscapes andspectacular walking trails.
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Age Categories and Prizes:
Adult Group (21+): Prize - luxurious weekendgetaway with Discoverireland.ie
Youth Group (15-20 yrs): Prize - €300 shoppingvoucher
The competition opening date is 20th August and the closing date is midnight 13th September.For full terms and conditions seewww.heritageweek.ie
National Heritage Week is all about YourHistory, Your Culture and Your Nature andso in keeping with this message photos canbe of our natural, cultural or built heritage.What you do and how you do it is up to you.Most of all we’re looking for engagingimages of our diverse and rich heritagewhere photo composition has beenconsidered.
To enter, just upload your pics to the PhotoComp Site: http://pix.ie/group/heritageweek
The competition opening date is 20thAugust and the closing date is 13thSeptember. The winning images in eachcategory will be decided by a panel ofheritage experts! Good luck folks!
To celebrate National Heritage Week 2011the Heritage Council is inviting you to takepart in the National Heritage Week PhotoCompetition. To enter all you need to do issubmit an image(s) that you think capture amessage or aspect about our heritage andprovide a brief caption with your photo.
Age Groups & Prizes
Adults 21+ First prize: €500 Irish landmark Trust Weekend Stay voucher. 2 runner up prizes:€55 Family Heritage CardYouth 13-20 years First prize: €150 One4All gift voucher. 2 runner up prizes: €40 Easonsonline gift certificate
Junior 7-12 First prize: €75 One4All gift voucher. 2 runner up prizes:€30 Easons online giftcertificate.
For Terms and Conditions see www.heritageweek.ie
National Heritage Week
PhotographyCompetition
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Contact
Congella Mc Guire, Heritage Officer,
Clare County Council, Áras Contae an Chláir,
New Road, Ennis, Co. Clare T: 065‐684621616
E: [email protected] W: www.clarecoco.ie Heritage Week is co‐ordinated by the Heritage Council with support from the Department of Arts, Heritage & the Gaeltacht & Fáilte Ireland & it is part of European Heritage Days, a joint initiative of the Council of Europe & the European Union. The aim of Heritage Week is to build awareness of our built, natural & cultural heritage thereby encouraging its conservation & preservation.
Placing Heritage at the Heart of Life
in County Clare
Forám Oidhreachta an Chláir Clare Heritage Forum