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Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sun 19th 14:30 16:00<br />
Wildlife<br />
Ballinafid Lake Nature Walk<br />
Guided nature walk at Ballinafid Lake with<br />
National Parks and Wildlife Service guides.<br />
Meet at Covert Bar and Restaurant, Ballinafid<br />
(N4), Multyfarnham.<br />
Venue: Ballinafid Lake, Ballinafid.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: National Parks & Wildlife Service,<br />
North Midlands Region<br />
Name: Rebecca Dobson<br />
Email: rebecca.dobson@ahg.gov.ie<br />
Telephone: 071 9666704 or 071 9666710<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Thu 23rd 14:00 15:30<br />
NPWS Wildlife Talk<br />
Andrea Webb, National Parks And Wildlife<br />
Service ranger for Westmeath, will give a<br />
wildlife talk for children 8yrs+ and interested<br />
adults.<br />
Venue: Moate Library, Main Street, Moate.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Moate Library<br />
Name: Lorna Farrell<br />
Email: moatelib@westmeathcoco.ie<br />
Telephone: 086 3272144<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Mon 20th 16:30 17:30<br />
Birdwatch lreland Talk<br />
Kathryn Finney of Birdwatch Ireland will give a<br />
talk to children 10yrs+ about birds, endangered<br />
species, and the importance of Birdwatch<br />
Ireland.<br />
Venue: Moate Library, Main Street, Moate.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Moate Library<br />
Name: Lorna Farrell<br />
Email: moatelib@westmeathcoco.ie<br />
Telephone: 086 3272144<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Wed 22nd 15:00 16:00<br />
<strong>Wexford</strong><br />
Archaeology<br />
Local Archaeology Field Research<br />
Local heritage group with invited experts will<br />
study and research the local landscape and will<br />
present findings at an open forum on Saturday<br />
evening. Please contact John Flynn to confirm<br />
participation in fieldwork and forum and to<br />
confirm times.<br />
Venue: John F. Kennedy Arboretum, Ballysop,<br />
New Ross.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Name: John Flynn<br />
Email: jfkarboretum@opw.ie<br />
Telephone: 087 2996561<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sat 18th TBC TBC<br />
Mon 20th ¨ ¨<br />
Wed 22nd ¨ ¨<br />
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Fri 24th ¨ ¨<br />
Sat 25th ¨ ¨<br />
New Ideas On Medieval Old Ross<br />
As part of the Old Ross Research Project,<br />
archaeologists explore the remarkable medieval<br />
archaeology and history of Old Ross. All are<br />
welcome.<br />
Venue: Rathgarogue Hall, Rathgarogue, New<br />
Ross.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: The Old Ross Research Project<br />
Name: Sinead Marshall<br />
Email: sineadm_98@yahoo.ie<br />
Telephone: 086 1942069<br />
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Date Start Time End Time<br />
Wed 22nd 19:30 21:30<br />
The History & Archaeology Of Bree<br />
Parish<br />
An illustrated talk detailing the rich history<br />
and archaeological heritage of Bree Parish, Co.<br />
<strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Venue: Bree Community Centre, Bree,<br />
Enniscorthy.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Bree <strong>Heritage</strong> Group<br />
Name: Colm Moriarty<br />
Email: breeheritageproject@gmail.com<br />
Telephone: 086 8747220<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Wed 22nd 08:00 09:30<br />
Archives<br />
Who Loves Old Photographs?<br />
Protecting Your Family <strong>Heritage</strong><br />
Learn how to restore your old photographs,<br />
remove all the dust, scratches and tears as if by<br />
magic with Derek Nolan. With a little bit of<br />
time, effort, imagination and know-how you<br />
can bring back detail to your old photographs.<br />
Learn how to add a modern or painted look to<br />
black and white images. Learn how to scan<br />
your photographs and store them digitally on<br />
your computer. Booking is essential for this<br />
seminar.<br />
Venue: Bunclody Library, Mill Wood,<br />
Carrigduff, Bunclody.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Bunclody Library<br />
Name: Trish Keenan<br />
Email: bunclodylib@wexfordcoco.ie<br />
Telephone: 053 9375466<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Thu 23rd 19:00 20:00<br />
Coastal & Marine<br />
Public Lecture On Lady’s Island Lake<br />
Slide show on ‘Cutting the Lake at Lady's<br />
Island’ followed by an open forum with a panel<br />
of speakers. Admission free, all welcome.<br />
Venue: Community Centre, Lady's Island,<br />
Broadway.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Jim Hurley, SWC Promotions<br />
Email: swc@eircom.net<br />
Telephone: 053 9129671<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Fri 24th 20:00 22:00<br />
Sea Shore Walk<br />
Guided walk of the sandy and rocky sea shores,<br />
looking for the flora and fauna. No booking<br />
required, but places may be limited. Park at<br />
Ardcavan beach. Dress appropriately for the<br />
outdoors. All children must be accompanied by<br />
adults.<br />
Venue: Ardcavan Beach, <strong>Wexford</strong> Wildfowl<br />
Reserve, North Slob.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: <strong>Wexford</strong> Wildfowl Reserve<br />
Name: Andrew Butler<br />
Email: wwreducation@ahg.gov.ie<br />
Telephone: 053 9123406<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sat 18th 13:00 15:00<br />
Folklore<br />
An Afternoon Of Traditional Song<br />
& Dance<br />
Music, song, and dance celebrating nature!<br />
Venue: John F. Kennedy Arboretum, Ballysop,<br />
New Ross.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: John F. Kennedy Arboretum<br />
Name: Bernie Sinnott<br />
Email: jfkarboretum@opw.ie<br />
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Telephone: 051 388171<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sun 26th 15:00 17:00<br />
John Spillane & Support<br />
Ceolchoirm leis an amhránaí cáiliúil John<br />
Spillane i gCaisleán Westgate. Is ionad<br />
árasBeidh ceol ó ghrúpa tradisiúnta áitiúil ar<br />
an oíche chomh maith.<br />
Venue: An Tobar, Ionad Oidreachta an Gheata<br />
Thiar, (Westgate <strong>Heritage</strong> Centre), Loch<br />
Garman.<br />
Cost: €8 Per Person<br />
Organiser: An Tobar<br />
Name: Darren Ó Ceallaigh<br />
Email: darren@lochgarman.ie<br />
Telephone: 087 9135271<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Thu 23rd 20:00 23:00<br />
Forests & Woodlands<br />
Nature Sanctuary Launch<br />
John F. Kennedy Arboretum declared as a<br />
Nature Sanctuary. Official launch by Mr. Bill<br />
Hurley of Nature Sanctuary. The launch will<br />
take the form of a symposium and will include<br />
reputable speakers in different areas of nature<br />
conservation in a forest & woodland setting.<br />
Venue: John F. Kennedy Arboretum, Ballysop,<br />
New Ross.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: John F. Kennedy Arboretum<br />
Name: Mairead Cairbre & Louise O` Brien<br />
Email: jfkarboretum@opw.ie<br />
Telephone: 051 388171<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sun 19th 18:30 20:00<br />
Nature Walk In The Woods<br />
A walk in the woods of Tintern, led by Liam<br />
Ryan.<br />
Venue: Tintern Abbey, Saltmills, New Ross.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Tintern Abbey, OPW<br />
Telephone: 051 562650<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sun 19th 14:00 16:00<br />
Historic Buildings & Gardens<br />
Guided Tours Of Newtownbarry House,<br />
Garden Visit & Woodland Walk<br />
Detailed descriptions of historical house and<br />
architecture with dates of building,<br />
architecture and family history. Brief history of<br />
local town and dates of garden (when built,<br />
when restored) as well as plant species. Full<br />
facilities with toilets, tearoom, parking,<br />
wheelchair access, and children’s play area.<br />
Approx. 30 per tour (If we have extra people,<br />
we will put on extra tours).<br />
Venue: Newtownbarry House & Gardens,<br />
Bunclody.<br />
Cost: €6 House & Garden; €5 Garden Only;<br />
€4 Concession, OAP, Parties<br />
Organiser: Newtownbarry House<br />
Name: Clody & Alice Norton<br />
Telephone: 053 9376383 or 087 0569805<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sat 18th–Fri 24th 14:00 18:00<br />
Ferns Castle Free Entry & Free Guided<br />
Tours By Guides In Medieval Costume<br />
Guided tours of this fine medieval castle by<br />
guides in period costume.<br />
Venue: Ferns Castle, Ferns.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Ferns Castle, OPW<br />
Email: jerpointabbey@opw.ie<br />
Telephone: 053 9366411<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sat 18th–Sun 26th 10:00 17:00
Pugin’s Cathedral: A Guided Tour<br />
2012 is the 200th anniversary of the birth of<br />
A.W. Pugin who was responsible for designing<br />
several churches in County <strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Venue: St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Enniscorthy Public Library<br />
Name: Jarlath Glynn<br />
Email: enniscorthylib@wexfordcoco.ie<br />
Telephone: 053 9236055<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Tue 21st 11:30 12:30<br />
A Pictorial Journey Through Ireland’s<br />
Cistercian Monasteries<br />
Lecture and pictorial journey through Ireland<br />
medieval Cistercian monasteries. Lecture by Dr<br />
Breda Lynch, author of ‘A Monastic Landscape:<br />
The Cistercians in Medieval Ireland’.<br />
Venue: Tintern Abbey, Saltmills, New Ross.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Tintern Abbey, OPW<br />
Telephone: 051 562650<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sat 25th 14:00 15:00<br />
Inland Waterways<br />
Launch Of Guide To The Barrow,<br />
Nore & Suir<br />
Guide to the Barrow, Nore & Suir Rivers: A<br />
navigational & tourism guide for boat users &<br />
visitors to the South East. Developed by the<br />
Rising Tide Project & part funded by the<br />
European Regional Development Fund under<br />
the Ireland Wales programme.<br />
Venue: New Ross Boat Club, Rosbercon, New<br />
Ross.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Rising Tide & JFK Trust<br />
Name: Alex Kelly<br />
Email: alexbkelly@hotmail.com<br />
Telephone: 086 1070631<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sat 25th 12:00 12:30<br />
Living History<br />
Commemorating Delia Murphy<br />
Through Song & Storytelling<br />
Commemorating the pioneering Mayo ballad<br />
singer, Delia Murphy, in song and storytelling.<br />
Venue: <strong>Wexford</strong> Arts Centre, Cornmarket,<br />
<strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Cost: €10 Regular; €6 Concessions<br />
Organiser: <strong>Wexford</strong> Arts Centre<br />
Name: Michelle Morrison<br />
Email: michelle@wexfordartscentre.ie<br />
Telephone: 053 9123764<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sat 25th 15:00 17:00<br />
Afternoon Of Crafts, Music & Dance<br />
An afternoon of music, song and dance!<br />
Display of old photographs of Ferns loaned by<br />
Dennis Kinnsella. Wood turning by Robert<br />
O’Connor, Gorey. Display of local crafts<br />
including tapestry and beading by Ferns<br />
Tapestry Ladies. Performance by harpist<br />
Connor Morris, quiz, games and raffle for<br />
family <strong>Heritage</strong> Cards. Medieval dancing in<br />
period costume, Irish music and dance, and<br />
outdoor games on the lawn.<br />
Venue: Ferns Castle Visitor Centre, Ferns.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Ferns Castle, OPW<br />
Email: jerpointabbey@opw.ie<br />
Telephone: 053 9366411<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sun 19th 14:00 16:00<br />
Irish Music & Dancing<br />
Irish music and dancing, raffle, quiz and<br />
outdoor games on the lawn.<br />
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Venue: Ferns Castle Visitor Centre, Ferns.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Ferns Castle, OPW<br />
Email: jerpointabbey@opw.ie<br />
Telephone: 053 9366411<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sun 26th 14:00 16:00<br />
Local History<br />
Gorey Historic Tour<br />
Walking tour visiting the historic sites of<br />
Gorey. Visit the historic sites of Gorey thanks<br />
to North <strong>Wexford</strong> Historical Society. Tour<br />
leaves from Gorey Library.<br />
Venue: Gorey Library, Civic Square, The<br />
Avenue, Gorey.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: North <strong>Wexford</strong> Historical Society<br />
Name: Michael Dwyer<br />
Email: Northwexfordhistoricalsociety@gmail.com<br />
Telephone: 087 9770497<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sat 18th 14:00 16:00<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sat 18th - Sun 19th 14:00 18:00<br />
Mon 20th - Fri 24th 10:30 17:00<br />
Sat 25th - Sun 26th 14:00 18:00<br />
Remember 1798 Walk<br />
In 1998, thousands of people marched in<br />
commemorative events all over <strong>Wexford</strong> in<br />
memory of The United Irish men and women.<br />
Join us today and relive those moments. The<br />
walk is 10km, following the footsteps of The<br />
North Cork Militia to Oulart Hill, in the<br />
company of a local historian to share the<br />
history of 1798 and its context in Irish and<br />
European affairs. Return courtesy of Over The<br />
Water vintage club. A family friendly day, all<br />
welcome.<br />
Venue: The Trading Post Camping Park,<br />
Ballinamona, Ballaghkeen, Enniscorthy.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: The ‘98 Challenge<br />
Name: Patrick Power<br />
Email: info@wexfordcamping.com<br />
Telephone: 087 6109227<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sat 25th 09:00 15:00<br />
Enniscorthy <strong>Heritage</strong> Trail Bus<br />
From the comfort of your minibus, sit back<br />
and enjoy a tour of Enniscorthy, lasting an<br />
hour or more. Soak up all the local history,<br />
folklore, myth and maybe even a little bit of<br />
fiction! Live commentary by your bus driver.<br />
Have a bit more time on your hands? Why not<br />
join us on a trip to Historic Ferns Castle with a<br />
free guided tour included. View the visitor<br />
centre’s 38 panels depicting the history of<br />
Ferns. Minimum numbers required. Booking<br />
in advance essential.<br />
Venue: (Bus leaves from the 1798 Centre), St.<br />
Johns Road, Enniscorthy.<br />
Cost: €5 to €8 Per Person<br />
Organiser: Enniscorthy <strong>Heritage</strong> Trail Bus<br />
Name: Catherine Keane<br />
Email: Enniscorthy<strong>Heritage</strong>TrailBus@gmail.com<br />
Telephone: 087 3299900<br />
Sport<br />
Come & Try It Event<br />
Come and learn about the sport of<br />
orienteering, sometimes described as ‘cunning<br />
running’. Suitable for families and people of<br />
every age. Courses will be available for all ages<br />
and level.<br />
Venue: Slievecoilltia, (Part of Kennedy Park),<br />
New Ross.<br />
Cost: Free (For Beginners)<br />
Organiser: Waterford Orienteering Club<br />
Name: Andrew Cox<br />
Email: wato2@eircom.net<br />
Telephone: 087 2229677<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sun 26th 10:30 13:00<br />
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Hurling Skills Workshop<br />
Hurling skills workshop for children. Children<br />
will learn and practice the skills and techniques<br />
of our native game: Hurling!<br />
Venue: John F. Kennedy Arboretum, Ballysop,<br />
New Ross.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: John F. Kennedy Arboretum<br />
Name: Mairead Cairbre Louise O` Brien<br />
Email: jfkarboretum@opw.ie<br />
Telephone: 051 388171<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sat 18th 11:30 13:00<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Wed 22nd 14:00 16:00<br />
Art & Crafts Exhibition<br />
Exhibition of arts & crafts in the grounds of<br />
Tintern Abbey.<br />
Venue: Tintern Abbey, Saltmills, New Ross.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Tintern Abbey, OPW<br />
Telephone: 051 562650<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sun 19th & Thu 23rd 14:00 16:00<br />
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Traditional Skills<br />
Viking Shield Making<br />
Viking shield making workshop to enable<br />
children to learn about, create and take home<br />
their own personal Viking shield. Places limited<br />
to 50 children on a first come, first served basis.<br />
In keeping with Viking tradition, make and<br />
decorate your own personal shield using ‘history<br />
inspired design’. Once produced and painted,<br />
each student can return home with their shield as<br />
a reminder of their learning experience.<br />
Venue: The Bullring, <strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: <strong>Wexford</strong> Borough Council<br />
Name: Irish National <strong>Heritage</strong> Park<br />
Email: info@inhp.com<br />
Telephone: 053 9120733<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sat 18th 11:00 14:00<br />
Afternoon Of Crafts<br />
An afternoon of crafts in the grounds of<br />
Tintern Abbey.<br />
Venue: Tintern Abbey, Saltmills, New Ross.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Tintern Abbey, OPW<br />
Telephone: 051 562650<br />
Mosaic Workshop<br />
Learn about the development of mosaics<br />
followed by a hands-on workshop! Design and<br />
make your own Knights shield! Enjoy other<br />
arts & crafts throughout the afternoon. Spaces<br />
are limited so come early! Suitable for all ages.<br />
Venue: Ballyhack Castle, Ballyhack Village.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Ballyhack Castle, OPW<br />
Telephone: 051 389468<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sun 19th 14:00 16:00<br />
Walled Towns<br />
<strong>Wexford</strong> Walking Tour<br />
There will be two walks around the historic<br />
town of <strong>Wexford</strong>. Each tour will begin with a<br />
presentation on the history of the wall. Please<br />
phone or email to verify starting point.<br />
Venue: <strong>Wexford</strong> Town.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Monica Crofton<br />
Email: monicamcrofton@gmail.com<br />
Telephone: 086 1079497<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sun 26th 11:00 17:00<br />
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Archaeology Roadshow<br />
A day of events including mock-up<br />
excavations, Viking warrior burial, exhibitions,<br />
medieval calligraphy, re-enactments, and<br />
archery equipment display.<br />
Venue: <strong>Wexford</strong> Town.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Wolfhound Archaeology<br />
Name: Micheál O`Droma<br />
Email: wolfhoundarchaeology@gmail.com<br />
Telephone: 087 1689599<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sun 26th 11:00 17:00<br />
A Day In The Life Of The Normans<br />
A family focused educational fun festival day<br />
based around the Medieval town walls of<br />
<strong>Wexford</strong>. Including drama, visual art, music,<br />
comedy, food, and crafts.<br />
Venue: <strong>Wexford</strong> Arts Centre, <strong>Wexford</strong> Town.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: <strong>Wexford</strong> Arts Centre<br />
Name: Elizabeth Whyte<br />
Email: elizabeth@wexfordartscentre.ie<br />
Telephone: 053 9123764<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sun 26th 11:00 17:00<br />
Introduction To The Restoration Of<br />
New Ross Town Walls Project<br />
An Irish Walled Towns Network Event.<br />
Restoration works are underway on the<br />
Maiden Gate Norman Town Walls. Visitors will<br />
have the works explained and be informed of<br />
the historical context.<br />
Venue: Maiden Gate, Lower Irishtown, New<br />
Ross.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: New Ross Town Council<br />
Name: Anthony Bailey<br />
Email: anthony.bailey@wexfordcoco.ie<br />
Telephone: 087 9101806<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Fri 24th 10:00 13:00<br />
New Ross Celtic River & Walled Town<br />
Festival<br />
A Viking camp & medieval fair with Celtic<br />
craft stalls & skills workshops. Featuring local<br />
crafts, produce, archery workshops, a Cuchulan<br />
workshop, and bush craft skills demo.<br />
Venue: New Ross Town Park, South Quay, New<br />
Ross.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: JFK Trust & New Ross Town<br />
Council<br />
Name: Alex Kelly<br />
Email: alexbkelly@hotmail.com<br />
Telephone: 086 1070631<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sun 26th 12:00 18:00<br />
Wildlife<br />
Native Wildflowers Of Ireland<br />
Illustrated Lecture By Zoë Devlin<br />
Zoë Devlin will share her love & knowledge of<br />
wild flowers with an illustrated lecture using<br />
photographs from her book ‘Wildflowers of<br />
Ireland’. Zoë is the author of ‘Wildflowers of<br />
Ireland - A Personal Record’ (publ. Collins<br />
Press, 2011, www.wildflowersofireland.net).<br />
Venue: New Ross Library, Barrack Lane, New<br />
Ross.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: New Ross Library<br />
Name: Dearbhla Ní Laighin<br />
Email: dearbhla.nilaighin@wexfordcoco.ie<br />
Telephone: 051 421877<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sat 25th 14:30 15:30<br />
Wildflowers Photographic Exhibition<br />
By Zoe Devlin<br />
An exhibition of photographs by Zoë Devlin,<br />
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author of ‘Wildflowers of Ireland - A Personal<br />
Record’.<br />
Venue: New Ross Library, Barrack Lane, New<br />
Ross.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: New Ross Library<br />
Name: Dearbhla Ní Laighin<br />
Email: dearbhla.nilaighin@wexfordcoco.ie<br />
Telephone: 051 421877<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sat 18th & Mon 20th 10:30 17:30<br />
Tue 21st 10:30 20:30<br />
Wed 22nd–Sun 26th 10:30 17:30<br />
Discover Pond Life, Butterflies &<br />
Squirrels<br />
Outdoor family event. Catch and identify water<br />
invertebrates, dragonflies and butterflies, and<br />
identify seaside flowers. Look for the elusive<br />
red squirrel. No booking required. Numbers<br />
may be limited. Meet at the Barrier Gate, Raven<br />
Nature Reserve.<br />
Venue: Raven Nature Reserve, Curracloe.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: <strong>Wexford</strong> Wildfowl Reserve<br />
Name: John Kinsella<br />
Email: nicholas.walsh@ahg.gov.ie<br />
Telephone: 053 9123406<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Mon 20th 14:00 16:00<br />
Pond Dipping In The Snipe Field<br />
Dip for water scorpions, pond skaters, tiny fish<br />
and all sorts of insect larvae. All equipment<br />
provided. Meet at Ardcavan Beach. Children<br />
must be accompanied by adults. No booking<br />
necessary, come and go as you wish.<br />
Venue: <strong>Wexford</strong> Wild Reserve, North Slob.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: <strong>Wexford</strong> Wildfowl Reserve<br />
Name: John Kinsella<br />
Email: nicholas.walsh@ahg.gov.ie<br />
Telephone: 053 9123406<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Tue 21st 14:00 16:00<br />
Bat Walk & Talk<br />
Look for and learn about Irish bats! After a talk<br />
in the Pumphouse at 8:30pm, we search for<br />
bats using detectors as they fly and feed after<br />
sundown. All ages welcome, bring head-torches<br />
and warm clothes. Park in Visitor Centre car<br />
park. You can leave at any time.<br />
Venue: The Pumphouse, <strong>Wexford</strong> Wildfowl<br />
Reserve, North Slob.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: <strong>Wexford</strong> Wildfowl Reserve<br />
Name: John Kinsella<br />
Email: nicholas.walsh@ahg.gov.ie<br />
Telephone: 053 9123406<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Wed 22nd 20:30 23:00<br />
Bat Walk & Talk<br />
A short film and talk on bats before heading to<br />
the areas in the Arboretum with John Flynn<br />
and Ken Foley to identify and record different<br />
bat species. Weather permitting! Children<br />
accompanied by adults and no dogs allowed.<br />
Venue: John F. Kennedy Arboretum, Ballysop,<br />
New Ross.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: John F. Kennedy Arboretum<br />
Name: Mairead & Louise Cairbre & O` Brien<br />
Email: jfkarboretum@opw.ie<br />
Telephone: 051 388171<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Tue 21st & Fri 24th 21:00 23:00<br />
Butterfly & Bug Trail<br />
Using nets, pooters, and identification guides,<br />
see what insects and other ‘minibeasts’ live in<br />
our ponds and fields. No booking required but<br />
numbers may be limited. Park at Ardcavan and<br />
walk down lane as directed. Wellington boots<br />
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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 and BAKERY<br />
Best coffee on the peninsula!!<br />
Also enjoy our fresh home-baked cakes and scones.<br />
Soups, sandwiches and various seafood options, sit and relax in<br />
our conservatory watching the waves crashing on the rocks just<br />
outside the window, or avail of our WiFi service in the café area.<br />
www.hookheritage.ie info@hookheritage.ie<br />
051 397054<br />
also check us out on facebook, youtube and tripadvisor<br />
WEXFORD | LOCH GARMAN<br />
strongly recommended, and dress for the<br />
weather!<br />
Venue: Snipe Field, <strong>Wexford</strong> Wildfowl Reserve,<br />
North Slob.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: <strong>Wexford</strong> Wildfowl Reserve<br />
Name: John Kinsella<br />
Email: nicholas.walsh@ahg.gov.ie<br />
Telephone: 053 9123406<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Fri 24th 14:00 16:00<br />
Family Nature Walk<br />
Come and celebrate our new status as a Nature<br />
Sanctuary with a guided walk through the<br />
Arboretum highlighting nature conservation.<br />
Venue: John F. Kennedy Arboretum, Ballysop,<br />
New Ross.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: John F. Kennedy Arboretum<br />
Name: Mairead & Louise Cairbre & O` Brien<br />
Email: jfkarboretum@opw.ie<br />
Telephone: 051 388171<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sun 26th 11:00 12:30<br />
Jamestown Nature Reserve Nature Walk<br />
A stroll through the varied habitats finishing at<br />
the reed bed and bird watching hides on the<br />
River Slaney. In conjunction with <strong>Wexford</strong><br />
Naturalists Field Club.<br />
Venue: Jamestown Nature Reserve, Olygate.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: Will Warham<br />
Email: wwarham@eircom.net<br />
Telephone: 087 2052266<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sat 18th 14:30 16:30<br />
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WICKLOW | CILL MHANTÁIN<br />
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Events for Under 12’s<br />
Sound Art With Discovery Club At<br />
East Quay Festival<br />
What does sound look like? Come along to<br />
discover how to make sound vibrations<br />
stunningly visible with amazing Chlandi plates.<br />
Using found and recycled materials, be inspired<br />
to make your own experimental instruments!<br />
Venue: <strong>Wexford</strong> Arts Centre, Cornmarket,<br />
<strong>Wexford</strong>.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: <strong>Wexford</strong> Arts Centre<br />
Name: Michelle Morrison<br />
Email: michelle@wexfordartscentre.ie<br />
Telephone: 053 9123764<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sat 18th & Sun 19th 11:00 17:00<br />
Nature’s Little Creatures<br />
Children’s print workshop with artist Anne<br />
Heffernan using print and stencilling<br />
techniques on various materials. Booking<br />
essential as numbers are limited.<br />
Venue: John F. Kennedy Arboretum, Ballysop,<br />
New Ross.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: John F. Kennedy Arboretum<br />
Name: Mairead Cairbre & Louise O’Brien<br />
Email: jfkarboretum@opw.ie<br />
Telephone: 051 388171<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sat 25th 11:00 13:00<br />
Music Workshop For Children<br />
With resident singer, Michael Mac Coillte,<br />
children will experiment with different<br />
instruments to accompany and sing with<br />
Michael.<br />
Venue: John F. Kennedy Arboretum, Ballysop,<br />
New Ross.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: John F. Kennedy Arboretum<br />
Name: Mairead Cairbre & Louise O’Brien<br />
Email: jfkarboretum@opw.ie<br />
Telephone: 051 388171<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Sat 18th 11:00 12:00<br />
Wicklow<br />
Archaeology<br />
UCD Archaeological Field School<br />
Public Outreach<br />
Guided archaeological tours of Glendalough<br />
Upper Lake area. Includes ongoing excavations,<br />
geophysical survey, monuments and<br />
environmental history. Morning and afternoon<br />
tours available, details posted on site. Part of a<br />
student training programme by UCD School of<br />
Archaeology. Please note that there is a €4<br />
charge for the car park at the Upper Lake.<br />
Venue: Upper Lake, Glendalough.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Organiser: UCD School of Archaeology & the<br />
Cultural Learning Initiative<br />
Name: Thomas Kador<br />
Email: thomas.kador@epoch.ie<br />
Telephone: 086 8295336<br />
Date Start Time End Time<br />
Tue 21st–Fri 24th 10:00 15:00<br />
Coastal & Marine<br />
Glen Turn Strand To Bride’s Head<br />
Beach<br />
Magnificent scenery and the ruins of old penal<br />
church and lime kiln. Panoramic views close to<br />
the coast with changing landscape. No need to<br />
go to the Ring of Kerry, we have it at our door<br />
step. Seals are a common sight. The walk is not<br />
suitable for buggies and children must be<br />
supervised at all times as short sections of the<br />
walk are along the cliffs. Good footwear and<br />
binoculars are recommended. Start from Glen<br />
turn car park on the southern end of the town,<br />
approx 500m past the Golf Club.<br />
Venue: (Glen Turn Car Park), Wicklow.<br />
Cost: Free