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Events for Under 12's<br />
<strong>Heritage</strong> On Your Doorstep:<br />
Entries Submitted To The Primary<br />
School Art Competition<br />
Local school children were invited to explore<br />
their back gardens or nearest natural hedgerow<br />
and submit a drawing of what types of<br />
creatures they find.<br />
Venue: Aidan Heavey Public Library, Athlone<br />
Civic Centre, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Athlone Community Radio<br />
Name: Catherine Ivers / Mary Lennon<br />
Email: manager@athlonecommunityradio.ie<br />
Telephone: 087 2029925, 090 6490722<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Mon 23rd 10:00 17:30<br />
Tue 24th 10:00 20:00<br />
Wed 25th 11:00 17:30<br />
Thu 26th 10:00 20:00<br />
Fri 27th 10:00 17:00<br />
Sat 28th 10:00 13:30<br />
<strong>Wexford</strong><br />
Archaeology<br />
Archaeological Finds In <strong>Wexford</strong><br />
Archaeological talk focusing on the Bronze Age<br />
Burial Ground found in Bunclody in 2009.<br />
Venue: Bunclody Public Library, Millwood,<br />
Carrigduff, Bunclody, Co. <strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Cost: Admission Free. All are welcome.<br />
Organiser: Bunclody Public Library<br />
Name: Patricia Keenan<br />
Email: patricia.keenan@wexfordcoco.ie<br />
Telephone: 053 9375466<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Fri 27th 15:00 16:00<br />
Coastal & Marine<br />
Exhibition And Discussion On<br />
<strong>Wexford</strong> Cots Building Project<br />
Exhibition of photos and video of construction<br />
of <strong>Wexford</strong> Cots. Informal discussion lead by<br />
boat builders. Weather permitting a visit to the<br />
boats will be arranged.<br />
Venue: Southend Family Resource Centre, 1<br />
Trespan Court, The Faythe, <strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Southend Family Resource Centre<br />
Name: Colm O'Muiri<br />
Email: southend@eircom.net<br />
Telephone: 053 9126027<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Fri 27th 13:00 16:00<br />
Folklore<br />
Traditional Irish Stories For Toddlers<br />
Traditional Irish stories for pre-schoolers with<br />
colouring fun included.<br />
Venue: Bunclody Public Library, Millwood,<br />
Carrigduff, Bunclody, Co <strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Cost: Admission Free. All are welcome.<br />
Organiser: Bunclody Public Library<br />
Name: Patricia Keenan<br />
Email: patricia.keenan@wexfordcoco.ie<br />
Telephone: 053 9375466<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Wed 25th 16:00 17:00<br />
Never Give Away On The First Of May<br />
(A Collection Of Folklore On Film)<br />
This 26-minute film is derived from four<br />
collections of folklore recorded by local artist<br />
Michael Fortune in <strong>Wexford</strong> and Tipperary.<br />
The film will be played continually in<br />
Enniscorthy Public Library during National<br />
<strong>Heritage</strong> <strong>Week</strong>.<br />
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Venue: Enniscorthy Public Library, Lymington<br />
Road, Enniscorthy, Co. <strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Cost: Admission free. All are welcome.<br />
Organiser: Enniscorthy Public Library<br />
Name: Jarlath Glynn<br />
Email: jarlath.glynn@wexfordcoco.ie<br />
Telephone: 053 9236055<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Mon 23rd 10:30 17:30<br />
Tue 24th 10:30 17:30<br />
Wed 25th 10:30 17:30<br />
Thu 26th 10:30 20:30<br />
Fri 27th 10:30 17:30<br />
Sat 28th 10:30 17:30<br />
Never Give Away On The First Of May<br />
(A Collection Of folklore On Film)<br />
This 26-minute film is derived from four<br />
collections of folklore, which were recorded by<br />
local artist Michael Fortune in <strong>Wexford</strong> and<br />
Tipperary. This film will be shown continually<br />
during National <strong>Heritage</strong> <strong>Week</strong> in New Ross<br />
Library. All are welcome.<br />
Venue: New Ross Public Library, Barrack Lane,<br />
New Ross, Co <strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: New Ross Public Library<br />
Name: Nicola Buckley<br />
Email: nicola.buckley@wexfordcoco.ie<br />
Telephone: 051 421877<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sat 21st 10:30 17:30<br />
Mon 23rd 10:30 17:30<br />
Tue 24th 10:30 20:30<br />
Wed 25th 10:30 17:30<br />
Thu 26th 10:30 17:30<br />
Fri 27th 10:30 17:30<br />
Sat 28th 10:30 17:30<br />
Poetry Reading With Mary Caulifield<br />
Poetry reading with Mary Caulifield<br />
Venue: Tea Rooms, Tintern Abbey, Saltmills,<br />
New Ross, Co. <strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Tintern Abbey OPW<br />
Name: Kathleen Kinsella<br />
Email: tinternabbey@opw.ie<br />
Telephone: 051 562650<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sun 22nd 14:00 16:00<br />
Poetry Reading<br />
Poetry reading with Mary Caulifield. Access to<br />
this site is by steep stairs and caution must be<br />
exercised.<br />
Venue: Ballyhack Castle, Ballyhack Village,<br />
New Ross, Co. <strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Ballyhack Castle OPW<br />
Email: jerpointabbey@opw.ie<br />
Telephone: 051 389468<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sat 21st 14:00 16:00<br />
Medieval Music Poetry & Dance At<br />
Ferns Castle<br />
Learn a medieval dance! Medieval music and<br />
poetry with readings from 'The Song of<br />
Diarmuid and the Earl'. The Ferns Tapestry<br />
Group will be on site.<br />
Venue: Ferns Castle Visitor Centre, Ferns, Co.<br />
<strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Ferns Castle OPW<br />
Name: Jacintha Stynes<br />
Email: jerpointabbey@opw.ie<br />
Telephone: 053 9366411<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sun 22nd 14:00 17:00<br />
Sun 29th 14:00 17:00
WALKING IN WEXFORD<br />
FOREST TRAILS • SCENIC MOUNTAIN PASSES<br />
COASTAL VIEWS • HERITAGE WALKS<br />
Choose your route at www.wexford.ie/walks<br />
Supported by <strong>Wexford</strong> County Council<br />
Images © Ross Kavanagh & <strong>Wexford</strong> County Council Staff
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Demonstration Of Irish dancing<br />
Demonstration of Irish Dancing by the Bernie<br />
Sinnott School of Dancing.<br />
Venue: J.F.K. Arboretum, New Ross, Co.<br />
<strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: J.F.K. Arboretum<br />
Email: jfkarboretum@opw.ie<br />
Telephone: 051 388171<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Wed 25th 17:00 18:00<br />
An Afternoon Of Entertainment:<br />
Music, Song, Dance And Craft Fair<br />
Music, song and dance with 'A Touch of the<br />
Sliotar and a clash of the Ash' with resident<br />
Seanachaí Micheál MacCoillte. Craft Fair with<br />
local artists.<br />
Venue: J.F.K. Arboretum, New Ross, Co.<br />
<strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: J.F.K. Arboretum<br />
Email: jfkarboretum@opw.ie<br />
Telephone: 051 388171<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sun 29th 14:30 16:30<br />
Forests & Woodlands<br />
Guided Walking Tour<br />
A leisurely walk and an opportunity to view the<br />
different collections and species of trees at the<br />
Arboretum.<br />
Venue: J.F.K. Arboretum, New Ross, Co.<br />
<strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: J.F.K. Arboretum<br />
Email: jfkarboretum@opw.ie<br />
Telephone: 051 388171<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sun 22nd 11:00 12:30<br />
Wed 25th 15:00 16:30<br />
Sun 29th 11:00 12:30<br />
Stroll Through The Woods<br />
Stroll through the extensive woodland and<br />
discover the flora and fauna.<br />
Venue: Woodlands near Tintern Abbey,<br />
Saltmills, New Ross, Co. <strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Tintern Abbey OPW<br />
Email: tinternabbey@opw.ie<br />
Telephone: 051 562650<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sat 21st 10:00 17:00<br />
Launch of J.F.K. Arboretum <strong>Heritage</strong><br />
<strong>Week</strong> Events Followed By Biodiversity<br />
Symposium<br />
Launch of Exhibition of a selection of<br />
Augustine Henry archives. Art and Craft<br />
exhibition. Biodiversity Symposium.<br />
Venue: J.F.K. Arboretum, New Ross, Co.<br />
<strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: J.F.K. Arboretum<br />
Email: jfkarboretum@opw.ie<br />
Telephone: 051 388171<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sun 22nd 14:00 17:00<br />
Geology<br />
Soils, Rocks And Minerals Of North<br />
<strong>Wexford</strong><br />
An illustrated lecture on the soils, rocks and<br />
mineral resources of Kilanerin and north<br />
<strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Venue: Kilanerin Hall, Kilanerin, Gorey.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Kilanerin-Ballyfad Community<br />
Development Association
Name: Peter O’ Connor<br />
Email: poconnor@apexgeoservices.ie<br />
Telephone: 087 9365000<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Thu 26th 20:00 22:00<br />
Historic Buildings & Gardens<br />
Free Admission And Guided Tours<br />
Free admission and guided tours.<br />
Venue: Tintern Abbey, Saltmills, New Ross, Co.<br />
<strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Tintern Abbey OPW<br />
Name: Tintern Abbey<br />
Email: tinternabbey@opw.ie<br />
Telephone: 051 562650<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sun 22nd 10:00 17:00<br />
Sun 29th 10:00 17:00<br />
Cistercian Monasteries: Ruins In The<br />
Irish Landscape<br />
A lecture on the Cistercian monasteries of<br />
Medieval Ireland by Dr. Breda Lynch at 11am,<br />
followed by poetry reading in the tea rooms.<br />
Venue: Tintern Abbey, Saltmills, New Ross, Co.<br />
<strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Tintern Abbey OPW<br />
Name: Kathleen Kinsella<br />
Email: tinternabbey@opw.ie<br />
Telephone: 051 562650<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Thu 26th 11:00 13:00<br />
Ballyhack Castle: Free Admission And<br />
Guided Tours<br />
Free admission and guided tours of the castle<br />
Venue: Ballyhack Castle, Ballyhack Village,<br />
New Ross, Co. <strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Ballyhack Castle OPW<br />
Name: Ballyhack Castle<br />
Email: jerpointabbey@opw.ie<br />
Telephone: 051 389468<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sat 21st 10:00 17:00<br />
Sun 22nd 10:00 17:00<br />
Mon 23rd 10:00 17:00<br />
Tue 24th 10:00 17:00<br />
Medieval <strong>Week</strong> At Ferns Castle<br />
Tours of the castle by guides in medieval<br />
costume. Art competition for kids of all ages!<br />
Heraldic information on well know local<br />
medieval family names.<br />
Venue: Ferns Castle, Ferns, Co. <strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Cost: No admission charge<br />
Organiser: Ferns Castle OPW<br />
Name: Jacintha Stynes<br />
Email: jerpointabbey@opw.ie<br />
Telephone: 053 9366411<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sat 21st 10:00 17:00<br />
Sun 22nd 10:00 17:00<br />
Mon 23rd 10:00 17:00<br />
Tue 24th 10:00 17:00<br />
Wed 25th 10:00 17:00<br />
Thu 26th 10:00 17:00<br />
Fri 27th 10:00 17:00<br />
Sat 28th 10:00 17:00<br />
Sun 29th 10:00 17:00<br />
Guided Tours Of <strong>Heritage</strong> Gardens<br />
With Head Gardener<br />
Head Gardener will take you on a wonderful<br />
informative tour of the gardens which cover 7<br />
acres of formal and woodland gardens.<br />
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Venue: Kilmokea Gardens, Great Island,<br />
Campile.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Kilmokea Gardens<br />
Name: Mr and Mrs Mark Hewlett<br />
Email: stay@kilmokea.com<br />
Telephone: 051 388109<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sat 28th 11:00 12:00<br />
Inland Waterways<br />
<strong>Wexford</strong> An Taisce Nature Walk<br />
Along The River Slaney<br />
Nature walk and view the new board walk and<br />
bird hide on the Slaney River.<br />
Venue: Will Warhams Farm, Jamestown,<br />
Oylegate, Enniscorthy.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Will Warham<br />
Telephone: 053 9138892 / 087 2052266<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sat 28th 14:30 16:00<br />
Local History<br />
History Of Kilanerin And North <strong>Wexford</strong><br />
An illustrated lecture on the history of Kilanerin<br />
and north <strong>Wexford</strong> area from the first Stone Age<br />
inhabitants through to the early 20th century.<br />
Venue: Kilanerin Hall, Kilanerin, Gorey.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Kilanerin-Ballyfad Community<br />
Development Association<br />
Name: Peter O’ Connor<br />
Email: poconnor@apexgeoservices.ie<br />
Telephone: 353 87 9365000<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Fri 27th 20:00 22:00<br />
Guided History Tour<br />
A guided bus tour to places of historical<br />
interest within the Kilanerin - Ballyfad -<br />
Ballythomas - Annagh - Hollyfort area.<br />
Venue: Kilanerin-Ballyfad-Ballythomas-<br />
Annagh-Hollyfort, Kilanerin, Gorey.<br />
Cost: €10<br />
Organiser: Kilanerin-Ballyfad Community<br />
Development Association<br />
Name: Peter O’ Connor<br />
Email: poconnor@apexgeoservices.ie<br />
Telephone: 087 9365000<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sat 28th 14:30 16:30<br />
The Wildside Of Veisafjorðr: An<br />
Illustrated Lecture By Alan McGuire<br />
And Christopher Wilson<br />
An illustrated lecture on the wildside of the<br />
Viking town of <strong>Wexford</strong>. All are welcome.<br />
Venue: <strong>Wexford</strong> Town Public Library,<br />
McCauleys Carpark, Off Redmond Square,<br />
<strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: <strong>Wexford</strong> Town Public Library<br />
Name: Hazel Percival<br />
Email: hazel.percival@wexfordcoco.ie<br />
Telephone: 053 9121637<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Thu 26th 10:45 11:45<br />
Medieval Enniscorthy: Urban Origins,<br />
A lecture By Dr Billy Colfer<br />
Dr Billy Colfer is an expert on Medieval<br />
County <strong>Wexford</strong> and this is his exploration of<br />
Enniscorthy's origins.<br />
Venue: Enniscorthy Library, Lymington Road,<br />
Enniscorthy.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Enniscorthy Public Library<br />
Name: Jarlath Glynn<br />
Email: jarlath.glynn@wexfordcoco.ie<br />
Telephone: 053 9236055
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Tue 24th 08:00 09:00<br />
Remember 1798<br />
In 1998 thousands of people marched in<br />
commerative events all over <strong>Wexford</strong> and<br />
Ireland in memory of the brave united Irish<br />
men and women. Re-live that wonderful<br />
experience and join us on this walk.<br />
Venue: The Trading Post, Ballinamona,<br />
Ballaghkeen, Enniscorthy.<br />
Cost: €10<br />
Organiser: Patrick Power<br />
Email: info@wexfordcamping.com<br />
Telephone: 087 6109227<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sat 21st 09:00 15:00<br />
Historical Talk<br />
Talk on the history of the Shelburne area by<br />
local Historian.<br />
Venue: J.F.K. Arboretum, New Ross, Co.<br />
<strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Cost: Event Free<br />
Organiser: J.F.K. Arboretum<br />
Email: jfkarboretum@opw.ie<br />
Telephone: 051 388171<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Thu 26th 17:00 18:00<br />
Family Events & Guided Tours At<br />
Tintern Abbey Saltmills<br />
Daily guided tours plus on 22nd - Poetry<br />
reading / 26th - Tintern Abbey talk and slide<br />
show / 27th - Recycling: from junk to art! /<br />
29th Art Endeavour.<br />
Venue: Tintern Abbey Saltmills, New Ross.<br />
Cost: Free on both Sundays.<br />
Organiser: OPW - Tintern Abbey Saltmills<br />
Name: Kathleen Kinsella<br />
Email: info@heritageireland.ie<br />
Telephone: 051 562650<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sat 21st 10:00 17:00<br />
Sun 22nd 14:00 17:00<br />
Mon 23rd 10:00 17:00<br />
Tue 24th 10:00 17:00<br />
Wed 25th 10:00 17:00<br />
Thu 26th 10:00 17:00<br />
Fri 27th 14:00 16:00<br />
Sat 28th 10:00 17:00<br />
Sun 29th 14:00 16:00<br />
Sport<br />
A Photographic History Of Hurling:<br />
An Illustrated Lecture By Dr Paul Rouse<br />
Dr Paul Rouse, author of "The GAA, A People's<br />
History" will give a talk on the history of<br />
hurling using illustrations and photographs.<br />
All are welcome.<br />
Venue: <strong>Wexford</strong> Town Public Library, Sam<br />
McCauley's Car Park, Off Redmond Square,<br />
<strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: <strong>Wexford</strong> Town Public Library<br />
Name: Hazel Percival<br />
Email: hazel.percival@wexfordcoco.ie<br />
Telephone: 053 9121637<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Mon 23rd 19:30 20:30<br />
Poc Fada<br />
Hurling interclub Poc Fada Competition for<br />
John F. Kennedy Perpetual Trophy.<br />
Venue: J.F.K. Arboretum, New Ross, Co.<br />
<strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: J.F.K. Arboretum<br />
Name: Máiréad Cairbre<br />
Email: jfkarboretum@opw.ie<br />
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Telephone: 051 388171<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sat 21st 11:00 13:00<br />
Traditional Skills<br />
Field Demonstration<br />
Field demonstration of traditional rural crafts,<br />
skills, tools, furniture and equipment by local<br />
people.<br />
Venue: Borleigh, Kilanerin, Gorey.<br />
Cost: €5<br />
Organiser: Kilanerin-Ballyfad Community<br />
Development Association<br />
Name: Peter O’ Connor<br />
Email: poconnor@apexgeoservices.ie<br />
Telephone: 087 9365000<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sun 29th 14:30 17:00<br />
Exhibition: New Ross Lace 1833-1914.<br />
An exhibition and demonstrations of the<br />
intricate and delicate craftwork of New Ross<br />
Lace and lace making will run throughout<br />
National <strong>Heritage</strong> <strong>Week</strong>. For further<br />
information and times, please contact New<br />
Ross Library. All are welcome.<br />
Venue: New Ross Public Library, Barrack Lane,<br />
New Ross, Co <strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: New Ross Public Library<br />
Name: Nicola Buckley<br />
Email: nicola.buckley@wexfordcoco.ie<br />
Telephone: 051 421877<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sat 21st 10:30 17:30<br />
Mon 23rd 10:30 17:30<br />
Tue 24th 10:30 20:30<br />
Wed 25th 10:30 17:30<br />
Thu 26th 10:30 17:30<br />
Fri 27th 10:30 17:30<br />
Sat 28th 10:30 17:30<br />
Art And Crafts<br />
'Art Endeavour' with Eileen Clooney and John<br />
Joe Furlong OPW. Discusses the materials used<br />
in the conservation of wattle and daub<br />
structures.<br />
Venue: Tintern Abbey, Saltmills, New Ross, Co.<br />
<strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Tintern Abbey OPW<br />
Name: Kathleen Kinsella<br />
Email: tinternabbey@opw.ie<br />
Telephone: 051 562650<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sun 29th 14:00 16:00<br />
Mediaeval Pole Lathe Wood Turning<br />
Demonstration<br />
Watch Master Craftsman Eoin Donnelly<br />
skilfully demonstrate the ancient craft of Polelathe<br />
turning.<br />
Venue: J.F.K. Arboretum, New Ross, Co.<br />
<strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: J.F.K. Arboretum<br />
Email: jfkarboretum@opw.ie<br />
Telephone: 051 388171<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Wed 25th 14:00 19:00<br />
Art In The Open<br />
Watch members of the group as they paint at<br />
various locations in the village and castle.<br />
For further information visit<br />
www.artintheopen.org<br />
Venue: Ballyhack Castle and Village, c/o<br />
Ballyhack Castle, Ballyhack Village, New Ross,<br />
Co. <strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: South East Plein Air Group
Name: Ballyhack Castle<br />
Email: jerpointabbey@opw.ie<br />
Telephone: 051 389468<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sun 22nd 12:00 16:00<br />
Walled Towns<br />
The Walled Town Of <strong>Wexford</strong>:<br />
A Historical Perspective.<br />
A weeklong exhibition on the history of the<br />
walled town of <strong>Wexford</strong> by <strong>Wexford</strong> Public<br />
Library Service. Running from Monday 23rd<br />
August - Saturday 4th September.<br />
Venue: <strong>Wexford</strong> Town Public Library,<br />
McCauley's Car park, Off Redmond Square,<br />
<strong>Wexford</strong>. All are welcome.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: <strong>Wexford</strong> Town Public Library<br />
Name: Hazel Percival<br />
Email: hazel.percival@wexfordcoco.ie<br />
Telephone: 053 9121637<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Mon 23rd 10:30 17:30<br />
Tue 24th 10:30 17:30<br />
Wed 25th 10:30 20:30<br />
Thu 26th 10:30 17:30<br />
Fri 27th 10:30 17:30<br />
Sat 28th 10:30 17:30<br />
Wildlife<br />
National <strong>Heritage</strong> <strong>Week</strong> Open Days<br />
At South East Birds Of Prey Centre<br />
Meet some of the birds that we help release<br />
back to the wild. Don't forget to bring your<br />
Camera! Please ring for an appointment.<br />
Venue: South East Birds of Prey Centre, Holly<br />
House, Milltown, Ballycullane.<br />
Cost: Free but donations welcome<br />
Organiser: South East Birds of Prey Centre<br />
Email: david_charlton@eircom.net<br />
Telephone: 051 562613<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sat 21st 13:00 17:00<br />
Sun 22nd 13:00 17:00<br />
Mon 23rd 13:00 17:00<br />
Tue 24th 13:00 17:00<br />
Wed 25th 13:00 17:00<br />
Thu 26th 13:00 17:00<br />
Fri 27th 13:00 17:00<br />
Sat 28th 13:00 17:00<br />
Sun 29th 13:00 17:00<br />
Snipe Field Activity Session<br />
Wetland exploration including pond dipping<br />
and bug hunt. Suitable for children 7 years and<br />
over. Booking necessary.<br />
Venue: <strong>Wexford</strong> Wildfowl Reserve, North Slob,<br />
Ardcavan, <strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Deirdre Toomey<br />
Email: deirdre.toomey@environ.ie<br />
Telephone: 053 9123406<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sat 21st 14:00 16:00<br />
Bat Walk And Lecture<br />
Informative talk on Irish bats followed by a bat<br />
walk suitable for all the family.<br />
Venue: <strong>Wexford</strong> Wildfowl Reserve, North Slob,<br />
Ardcavan, <strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Deirdre Toomey<br />
Email: deirdre.toomey@environ.ie<br />
Telephone: 053 9123406<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Tue 24th 20:30 22:00<br />
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Guided Nature Walk Along A Rocky<br />
Seashore<br />
A 4km walk along the seashore at Nemestown<br />
to see rock outcrops, a raised beach, reef<br />
marine life, plants, animals, glacial landforms,<br />
etc. Meet at 2pm at the roundabout by the<br />
marina in Kilmore Quay.<br />
Venue: Nemestown, Kilmore Quay.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Jim Hurley<br />
Email: swc@eircom.net<br />
Telephone: 053 912 9671 / 086 163 7199<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sun 29th 14:00 16:00<br />
Whale Watch Ireland 2010: Hook<br />
Head<br />
This land-based event will be guided by Irish<br />
Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) personnel.<br />
Please dress for outdoor conditions, and bring<br />
your own optics. See www.iwdg.ie for further<br />
details closer to the event.<br />
Venue: Hook Head, Hook Lighthouse.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Irish Whale and Dolphin Group<br />
Name: Kevin Mc Cormick<br />
Telephone: 086 2041968<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sun 22nd 14:00 17:00<br />
Events for Under 12's<br />
Creations From Waste<br />
Fun craft day using papier-mache and recycled<br />
materials to create wildlife themed masks and<br />
models. Suitable for children aged 8-15. Prebooking<br />
is necessary.<br />
Venue: <strong>Wexford</strong> Wildfowl Reserve, North Slob,<br />
Ardcavan, <strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Cost: €10 per child<br />
Organiser: Deirdre Toomey<br />
Email: deirdre.toomey@environ.ie<br />
Telephone: 053 9123406<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Wed 25th 10:00 15:00<br />
The Vikings: An Interactive Workshop<br />
For Children<br />
An interactive workshop for children exploring<br />
the social customs and history of the Viking<br />
period. Children will be introduced to the<br />
artifacts and costumes in this fun, interactive<br />
workshop. PLEASE NOTE: Time to be<br />
confirmed. Please contact Bunclody Library for<br />
details. All welcome.<br />
Venue: Bunclody Public Library, Millwood,<br />
Carrigduff, Bunclody, Co. <strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Bunclody Public Library<br />
Name: Bunclody Public Library<br />
Email: patricia.keenan@wexfordcoco.ie<br />
Telephone: 053 9375466<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Mon 23rd 10:00 22:00<br />
Hurling Skills Workshop<br />
Hurling Skills Workshop with the objective of<br />
passing on skills to under 12's (boys and girls)<br />
by a renowned hurler.<br />
Venue: J.F.K. Arboretum, New Ross, Co.<br />
<strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: J.F.K Arboretum<br />
Name: Máiread Cairbre<br />
Email: jfkarboretum@opw.ie<br />
Telephone: 051 388171<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sat 21st 12:00 13:00<br />
The Vikings: An Interactive Workshop<br />
for Children.<br />
An interactive workshop for children exploring<br />
the social customs and history of the Viking<br />
period. Children will be introduced to Viking
artifacts and costumes. PLEASE NOTE: TIME<br />
TO BE CONFIRMED. Please contact New Ross<br />
Library for details. All are welcome.<br />
Venue: New Ross Public Library, Barrack Lane,<br />
New Ross, Co <strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: New Ross Public Library<br />
Name: Nicola Buckley<br />
Email: nicola.buckley@wexfordcoco.ie<br />
Telephone: 051 421877<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sat 21st 10:30 17:30<br />
Botanical Printing Workshop<br />
Introduction to Irish trees and their leaf form<br />
followed by printing workshop. Booking is<br />
essential.<br />
Venue: John F. Kennedy Arboretum, New Ross,<br />
Co <strong>Wexford</strong><br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: John F. Kennedy Arboretum<br />
Name: Máiréad Cairbre<br />
May - August<br />
9.30am - 6.30pm<br />
September - April<br />
9.30am - 5.30pm<br />
20% admission discount with<br />
this advert<br />
Email: jfkarboretum@opw.ie<br />
Telephone: 051 388171<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sat 21st 11:30 13:30<br />
From Junk To Art: Recycling With<br />
Children<br />
Barbara Kelly of Kelly Crafts introduces 'From<br />
Junk to Art; recycling with children'.<br />
Venue: Tintern Abbey, Saltmills, New Ross, Co.<br />
<strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Tintern Abbey OPW<br />
Name: Kathleen Kinsella<br />
Email: tinternabbey@opw.ie<br />
Telephone: 051 562650<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Fri 27th 14:00 16:00<br />
LIGHT UP YOUR DAY<br />
HOOK<br />
LIGHTHOUSE<br />
MEDIEVAL LIGHTHOUSE<br />
800 YEARS OF LIGHTKEEPING<br />
VISITOR CENTRE OPEN<br />
ALL YEAR ROUND<br />
Comprising Guided Tours of<br />
Lighthouse Tower, Gift Shop, Café,<br />
Art exhibits, Artists workshop<br />
and Art classes<br />
Free facilities, parking, toilets, garden picnic areas,<br />
Wifi access and tourist information<br />
Guided Tours available all year round<br />
(may be restricted during dangerous weather conditions and maintenance requirements)<br />
CAFÉ<br />
Best coffee on the peninsula!! Also offering soups, sandwiches<br />
and various seafood options, sit and relax in our conservatory<br />
watching the waves crashing on the rocks just outside the<br />
window, or avail of our WiFi service in the café area.<br />
www.hookheritage.ie<br />
info@hookheritage.ie<br />
051 397054<br />
also check us out on facebook, youtube and tripadvisor<br />
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From Junk To Art: Recycling With<br />
Children<br />
Barbara Kelly from Kelly Crafts presents 'From<br />
Junk to Art; recycling with children'. Access to<br />
this site is via steep stairs and caution must be<br />
exercised.<br />
Venue: Ballyhack Castle, Ballyhack Village,<br />
New Ross, Co. <strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Ballyhack Castle OPW<br />
Email: jerpointabbey@opw.ie<br />
Telephone: 051 389468<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Mon 23rd 11:00 13:00<br />
Wicklow<br />
Archaeology<br />
UCD Archaeological Field School<br />
Public Outreach<br />
Guided archaeological tours of Glendalough<br />
Upper Lake area including ongoing<br />
excavations, geophysical survey, monuments<br />
and environmental history. A student training<br />
programme in Glendalough Valley by UCD<br />
School of Archaeology. Morning and afternoon<br />
tour with details at site.<br />
Venue: Upper Lake Glendalough,<br />
Glendalough, Co. Wicklow.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: School of Archaeology, University<br />
College Dublin<br />
Name: Thomas Kador<br />
Email: thomas.kador@ucd.ie<br />
Telephone: 086 8295326<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Tue 24th 11:00 15:00<br />
Wed 25th 11:00 15:00<br />
Thu 26th 11:00 15:00<br />
St. Patrick In Co. Wicklow - St.<br />
Patrick's Well, Kilpatrick.<br />
Background to St. Patrick's rich history in Co.<br />
Wicklow. Located at St. Patrick's Holy-Well,<br />
which has been recently rejuvenated by<br />
Kilpatrick Archaeological Society (grant aided<br />
by Wicklow Co. Council).<br />
Venue: Kilpatrick - Well site & Kilpatrick<br />
House, Kilpatrick, Redcross, Co. Wicklow.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Kilpatrick Archeological Society<br />
Name: Howard Kingston<br />
Email: info@kilpatrickhouse.com<br />
Telephone: 0872029999<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sat 21st 14:00 17:00<br />
Coastal & Marine<br />
Wicklow's Beautiful Coast Exhibition<br />
An exhibition of images submitted to Arklow<br />
Coastcare's photography competition<br />
highlighting the beauty, biodiversity and<br />
vulnerability of our coast. Competition open<br />
till 1st Aug, email photos to<br />
coastcarephotocomp@gmail.ie with a title for<br />
photo, name, age of photographer and beach<br />
or area at which photo was taken.<br />
Venue: County Buildings, Wicklow County<br />
Council, Station Road, Wicklow Town.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: <strong>Heritage</strong> Office, Wicklow County<br />
Council<br />
Name: Deirdre Burns<br />
Email: dburns@wicklowcoco.ie<br />
Telephone: 0404 20100<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Mon 23rd 09:00 17:00<br />
Tue 24th 09:00 17:00<br />
Wed 25th 09:00 17:00<br />
Thu 26th 09:00 17:00<br />
Fri 27th 09:00 17:00
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