Wexford - Heritage Week

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Date Start Time End Time
Sun 19th 14:30 16:00
Wildlife
Ballinafid Lake Nature Walk
Guided nature walk at Ballinafid Lake with
National Parks and Wildlife Service guides.
Meet at Covert Bar and Restaurant, Ballinafid
(N4), Multyfarnham.
Venue: Ballinafid Lake, Ballinafid.
Cost: Free
Organiser: National Parks & Wildlife Service,
North Midlands Region
Name: Rebecca Dobson
Email: rebecca.dobson@ahg.gov.ie
Telephone: 071 9666704 or 071 9666710
Date Start Time End Time
Thu 23rd 14:00 15:30
NPWS Wildlife Talk
Andrea Webb, National Parks And Wildlife
Service ranger for Westmeath, will give a
wildlife talk for children 8yrs+ and interested
adults.
Venue: Moate Library, Main Street, Moate.
Cost: Free
Organiser: Moate Library
Name: Lorna Farrell
Email: moatelib@westmeathcoco.ie
Telephone: 086 3272144
Date Start Time End Time
Mon 20th 16:30 17:30
Birdwatch lreland Talk
Kathryn Finney of Birdwatch Ireland will give a
talk to children 10yrs+ about birds, endangered
species, and the importance of Birdwatch
Ireland.
Venue: Moate Library, Main Street, Moate.
Cost: Free
Organiser: Moate Library
Name: Lorna Farrell
Email: moatelib@westmeathcoco.ie
Telephone: 086 3272144
Date Start Time End Time
Wed 22nd 15:00 16:00
Wexford
Archaeology
Local Archaeology Field Research
Local heritage group with invited experts will
study and research the local landscape and will
present findings at an open forum on Saturday
evening. Please contact John Flynn to confirm
participation in fieldwork and forum and to
confirm times.
Venue: John F. Kennedy Arboretum, Ballysop,
New Ross.
Cost: Free
Name: John Flynn
Email: jfkarboretum@opw.ie
Telephone: 087 2996561
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New Ideas On Medieval Old Ross
As part of the Old Ross Research Project,
archaeologists explore the remarkable medieval
archaeology and history of Old Ross. All are
welcome.
Venue: Rathgarogue Hall, Rathgarogue, New
Ross.
Cost: Free
Organiser: The Old Ross Research Project
Name: Sinead Marshall
Email: sineadm_98@yahoo.ie
Telephone: 086 1942069
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Date Start Time End Time
Wed 22nd 19:30 21:30
The History & Archaeology Of Bree
Parish
An illustrated talk detailing the rich history
and archaeological heritage of Bree Parish, Co.
Wexford.
Venue: Bree Community Centre, Bree,
Enniscorthy.
Cost: Free
Organiser: Bree Heritage Group
Name: Colm Moriarty
Email: breeheritageproject@gmail.com
Telephone: 086 8747220
Date Start Time End Time
Wed 22nd 08:00 09:30
Archives
Who Loves Old Photographs?
Protecting Your Family Heritage
Learn how to restore your old photographs,
remove all the dust, scratches and tears as if by
magic with Derek Nolan. With a little bit of
time, effort, imagination and know-how you
can bring back detail to your old photographs.
Learn how to add a modern or painted look to
black and white images. Learn how to scan
your photographs and store them digitally on
your computer. Booking is essential for this
seminar.
Venue: Bunclody Library, Mill Wood,
Carrigduff, Bunclody.
Cost: Free
Organiser: Bunclody Library
Name: Trish Keenan
Email: bunclodylib@wexfordcoco.ie
Telephone: 053 9375466
Date Start Time End Time
Thu 23rd 19:00 20:00
Coastal & Marine
Public Lecture On Lady’s Island Lake
Slide show on ‘Cutting the Lake at Lady's
Island’ followed by an open forum with a panel
of speakers. Admission free, all welcome.
Venue: Community Centre, Lady's Island,
Broadway.
Cost: Free
Organiser: Jim Hurley, SWC Promotions
Email: swc@eircom.net
Telephone: 053 9129671
Date Start Time End Time
Fri 24th 20:00 22:00
Sea Shore Walk
Guided walk of the sandy and rocky sea shores,
looking for the flora and fauna. No booking
required, but places may be limited. Park at
Ardcavan beach. Dress appropriately for the
outdoors. All children must be accompanied by
adults.
Venue: Ardcavan Beach, Wexford Wildfowl
Reserve, North Slob.
Cost: Free
Organiser: Wexford Wildfowl Reserve
Name: Andrew Butler
Email: wwreducation@ahg.gov.ie
Telephone: 053 9123406
Date Start Time End Time
Sat 18th 13:00 15:00
Folklore
An Afternoon Of Traditional Song
& Dance
Music, song, and dance celebrating nature!
Venue: John F. Kennedy Arboretum, Ballysop,
New Ross.
Cost: Free
Organiser: John F. Kennedy Arboretum
Name: Bernie Sinnott
Email: jfkarboretum@opw.ie
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Telephone: 051 388171
Date Start Time End Time
Sun 26th 15:00 17:00
John Spillane & Support
Ceolchoirm leis an amhránaí cáiliúil John
Spillane i gCaisleán Westgate. Is ionad
árasBeidh ceol ó ghrúpa tradisiúnta áitiúil ar
an oíche chomh maith.
Venue: An Tobar, Ionad Oidreachta an Gheata
Thiar, (Westgate Heritage Centre), Loch
Garman.
Cost: €8 Per Person
Organiser: An Tobar
Name: Darren Ó Ceallaigh
Email: darren@lochgarman.ie
Telephone: 087 9135271
Date Start Time End Time
Thu 23rd 20:00 23:00
Forests & Woodlands
Nature Sanctuary Launch
John F. Kennedy Arboretum declared as a
Nature Sanctuary. Official launch by Mr. Bill
Hurley of Nature Sanctuary. The launch will
take the form of a symposium and will include
reputable speakers in different areas of nature
conservation in a forest & woodland setting.
Venue: John F. Kennedy Arboretum, Ballysop,
New Ross.
Cost: Free
Organiser: John F. Kennedy Arboretum
Name: Mairead Cairbre & Louise O` Brien
Email: jfkarboretum@opw.ie
Telephone: 051 388171
Date Start Time End Time
Sun 19th 18:30 20:00
Nature Walk In The Woods
A walk in the woods of Tintern, led by Liam
Ryan.
Venue: Tintern Abbey, Saltmills, New Ross.
Cost: Free
Organiser: Tintern Abbey, OPW
Telephone: 051 562650
Date Start Time End Time
Sun 19th 14:00 16:00
Historic Buildings & Gardens
Guided Tours Of Newtownbarry House,
Garden Visit & Woodland Walk
Detailed descriptions of historical house and
architecture with dates of building,
architecture and family history. Brief history of
local town and dates of garden (when built,
when restored) as well as plant species. Full
facilities with toilets, tearoom, parking,
wheelchair access, and children’s play area.
Approx. 30 per tour (If we have extra people,
we will put on extra tours).
Venue: Newtownbarry House & Gardens,
Bunclody.
Cost: €6 House & Garden; €5 Garden Only;
€4 Concession, OAP, Parties
Organiser: Newtownbarry House
Name: Clody & Alice Norton
Telephone: 053 9376383 or 087 0569805
Date Start Time End Time
Sat 18th–Fri 24th 14:00 18:00
Ferns Castle Free Entry & Free Guided
Tours By Guides In Medieval Costume
Guided tours of this fine medieval castle by
guides in period costume.
Venue: Ferns Castle, Ferns.
Cost: Free
Organiser: Ferns Castle, OPW
Email: jerpointabbey@opw.ie
Telephone: 053 9366411
Date Start Time End Time
Sat 18th–Sun 26th 10:00 17:00

Pugin’s Cathedral: A Guided Tour
2012 is the 200th anniversary of the birth of
A.W. Pugin who was responsible for designing
several churches in County Wexford.
Venue: St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy.
Cost: Free
Organiser: Enniscorthy Public Library
Name: Jarlath Glynn
Email: enniscorthylib@wexfordcoco.ie
Telephone: 053 9236055
Date Start Time End Time
Tue 21st 11:30 12:30
A Pictorial Journey Through Ireland’s
Cistercian Monasteries
Lecture and pictorial journey through Ireland
medieval Cistercian monasteries. Lecture by Dr
Breda Lynch, author of ‘A Monastic Landscape:
The Cistercians in Medieval Ireland’.
Venue: Tintern Abbey, Saltmills, New Ross.
Cost: Free
Organiser: Tintern Abbey, OPW
Telephone: 051 562650
Date Start Time End Time
Sat 25th 14:00 15:00
Inland Waterways
Launch Of Guide To The Barrow,
Nore & Suir
Guide to the Barrow, Nore & Suir Rivers: A
navigational & tourism guide for boat users &
visitors to the South East. Developed by the
Rising Tide Project & part funded by the
European Regional Development Fund under
the Ireland Wales programme.
Venue: New Ross Boat Club, Rosbercon, New
Ross.
Cost: Free
Organiser: Rising Tide & JFK Trust
Name: Alex Kelly
Email: alexbkelly@hotmail.com
Telephone: 086 1070631
Date Start Time End Time
Sat 25th 12:00 12:30
Living History
Commemorating Delia Murphy
Through Song & Storytelling
Commemorating the pioneering Mayo ballad
singer, Delia Murphy, in song and storytelling.
Venue: Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket,
Wexford.
Cost: €10 Regular; €6 Concessions
Organiser: Wexford Arts Centre
Name: Michelle Morrison
Email: michelle@wexfordartscentre.ie
Telephone: 053 9123764
Date Start Time End Time
Sat 25th 15:00 17:00
Afternoon Of Crafts, Music & Dance
An afternoon of music, song and dance!
Display of old photographs of Ferns loaned by
Dennis Kinnsella. Wood turning by Robert
O’Connor, Gorey. Display of local crafts
including tapestry and beading by Ferns
Tapestry Ladies. Performance by harpist
Connor Morris, quiz, games and raffle for
family Heritage Cards. Medieval dancing in
period costume, Irish music and dance, and
outdoor games on the lawn.
Venue: Ferns Castle Visitor Centre, Ferns.
Cost: Free
Organiser: Ferns Castle, OPW
Email: jerpointabbey@opw.ie
Telephone: 053 9366411
Date Start Time End Time
Sun 19th 14:00 16:00
Irish Music & Dancing
Irish music and dancing, raffle, quiz and
outdoor games on the lawn.
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Venue: Ferns Castle Visitor Centre, Ferns.
Cost: Free
Organiser: Ferns Castle, OPW
Email: jerpointabbey@opw.ie
Telephone: 053 9366411
Date Start Time End Time
Sun 26th 14:00 16:00
Local History
Gorey Historic Tour
Walking tour visiting the historic sites of
Gorey. Visit the historic sites of Gorey thanks
to North Wexford Historical Society. Tour
leaves from Gorey Library.
Venue: Gorey Library, Civic Square, The
Avenue, Gorey.
Cost: Free
Organiser: North Wexford Historical Society
Name: Michael Dwyer
Email: Northwexfordhistoricalsociety@gmail.com
Telephone: 087 9770497
Date Start Time End Time
Sat 18th 14:00 16:00
Date Start Time End Time
Sat 18th - Sun 19th 14:00 18:00
Mon 20th - Fri 24th 10:30 17:00
Sat 25th - Sun 26th 14:00 18:00
Remember 1798 Walk
In 1998, thousands of people marched in
commemorative events all over Wexford in
memory of The United Irish men and women.
Join us today and relive those moments. The
walk is 10km, following the footsteps of The
North Cork Militia to Oulart Hill, in the
company of a local historian to share the
history of 1798 and its context in Irish and
European affairs. Return courtesy of Over The
Water vintage club. A family friendly day, all
welcome.
Venue: The Trading Post Camping Park,
Ballinamona, Ballaghkeen, Enniscorthy.
Cost: Free
Organiser: The ‘98 Challenge
Name: Patrick Power
Email: info@wexfordcamping.com
Telephone: 087 6109227
Date Start Time End Time
Sat 25th 09:00 15:00
Enniscorthy Heritage Trail Bus
From the comfort of your minibus, sit back
and enjoy a tour of Enniscorthy, lasting an
hour or more. Soak up all the local history,
folklore, myth and maybe even a little bit of
fiction! Live commentary by your bus driver.
Have a bit more time on your hands? Why not
join us on a trip to Historic Ferns Castle with a
free guided tour included. View the visitor
centre’s 38 panels depicting the history of
Ferns. Minimum numbers required. Booking
in advance essential.
Venue: (Bus leaves from the 1798 Centre), St.
Johns Road, Enniscorthy.
Cost: €5 to €8 Per Person
Organiser: Enniscorthy Heritage Trail Bus
Name: Catherine Keane
Email: EnniscorthyHeritageTrailBus@gmail.com
Telephone: 087 3299900
Sport
Come & Try It Event
Come and learn about the sport of
orienteering, sometimes described as ‘cunning
running’. Suitable for families and people of
every age. Courses will be available for all ages
and level.
Venue: Slievecoilltia, (Part of Kennedy Park),
New Ross.
Cost: Free (For Beginners)
Organiser: Waterford Orienteering Club
Name: Andrew Cox
Email: wato2@eircom.net
Telephone: 087 2229677
Date Start Time End Time
Sun 26th 10:30 13:00
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Hurling Skills Workshop
Hurling skills workshop for children. Children
will learn and practice the skills and techniques
of our native game: Hurling!
Venue: John F. Kennedy Arboretum, Ballysop,
New Ross.
Cost: Free
Organiser: John F. Kennedy Arboretum
Name: Mairead Cairbre Louise O` Brien
Email: jfkarboretum@opw.ie
Telephone: 051 388171
Date Start Time End Time
Sat 18th 11:30 13:00
Date Start Time End Time
Wed 22nd 14:00 16:00
Art & Crafts Exhibition
Exhibition of arts & crafts in the grounds of
Tintern Abbey.
Venue: Tintern Abbey, Saltmills, New Ross.
Cost: Free
Organiser: Tintern Abbey, OPW
Telephone: 051 562650
Date Start Time End Time
Sun 19th & Thu 23rd 14:00 16:00
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Traditional Skills
Viking Shield Making
Viking shield making workshop to enable
children to learn about, create and take home
their own personal Viking shield. Places limited
to 50 children on a first come, first served basis.
In keeping with Viking tradition, make and
decorate your own personal shield using ‘history
inspired design’. Once produced and painted,
each student can return home with their shield as
a reminder of their learning experience.
Venue: The Bullring, Wexford.
Cost: Free
Organiser: Wexford Borough Council
Name: Irish National Heritage Park
Email: info@inhp.com
Telephone: 053 9120733
Date Start Time End Time
Sat 18th 11:00 14:00
Afternoon Of Crafts
An afternoon of crafts in the grounds of
Tintern Abbey.
Venue: Tintern Abbey, Saltmills, New Ross.
Cost: Free
Organiser: Tintern Abbey, OPW
Telephone: 051 562650
Mosaic Workshop
Learn about the development of mosaics
followed by a hands-on workshop! Design and
make your own Knights shield! Enjoy other
arts & crafts throughout the afternoon. Spaces
are limited so come early! Suitable for all ages.
Venue: Ballyhack Castle, Ballyhack Village.
Cost: Free
Organiser: Ballyhack Castle, OPW
Telephone: 051 389468
Date Start Time End Time
Sun 19th 14:00 16:00
Walled Towns
Wexford Walking Tour
There will be two walks around the historic
town of Wexford. Each tour will begin with a
presentation on the history of the wall. Please
phone or email to verify starting point.
Venue: Wexford Town.
Cost: Free
Organiser: Monica Crofton
Email: monicamcrofton@gmail.com
Telephone: 086 1079497
Date Start Time End Time
Sun 26th 11:00 17:00
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Archaeology Roadshow
A day of events including mock-up
excavations, Viking warrior burial, exhibitions,
medieval calligraphy, re-enactments, and
archery equipment display.
Venue: Wexford Town.
Cost: Free
Organiser: Wolfhound Archaeology
Name: Micheál O`Droma
Email: wolfhoundarchaeology@gmail.com
Telephone: 087 1689599
Date Start Time End Time
Sun 26th 11:00 17:00
A Day In The Life Of The Normans
A family focused educational fun festival day
based around the Medieval town walls of
Wexford. Including drama, visual art, music,
comedy, food, and crafts.
Venue: Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford Town.
Cost: Free
Organiser: Wexford Arts Centre
Name: Elizabeth Whyte
Email: elizabeth@wexfordartscentre.ie
Telephone: 053 9123764
Date Start Time End Time
Sun 26th 11:00 17:00
Introduction To The Restoration Of
New Ross Town Walls Project
An Irish Walled Towns Network Event.
Restoration works are underway on the
Maiden Gate Norman Town Walls. Visitors will
have the works explained and be informed of
the historical context.
Venue: Maiden Gate, Lower Irishtown, New
Ross.
Cost: Free
Organiser: New Ross Town Council
Name: Anthony Bailey
Email: anthony.bailey@wexfordcoco.ie
Telephone: 087 9101806
Date Start Time End Time
Fri 24th 10:00 13:00
New Ross Celtic River & Walled Town
Festival
A Viking camp & medieval fair with Celtic
craft stalls & skills workshops. Featuring local
crafts, produce, archery workshops, a Cuchulan
workshop, and bush craft skills demo.
Venue: New Ross Town Park, South Quay, New
Ross.
Cost: Free
Organiser: JFK Trust & New Ross Town
Council
Name: Alex Kelly
Email: alexbkelly@hotmail.com
Telephone: 086 1070631
Date Start Time End Time
Sun 26th 12:00 18:00
Wildlife
Native Wildflowers Of Ireland
Illustrated Lecture By Zoë Devlin
Zoë Devlin will share her love & knowledge of
wild flowers with an illustrated lecture using
photographs from her book ‘Wildflowers of
Ireland’. Zoë is the author of ‘Wildflowers of
Ireland - A Personal Record’ (publ. Collins
Press, 2011, www.wildflowersofireland.net).
Venue: New Ross Library, Barrack Lane, New
Ross.
Cost: Free
Organiser: New Ross Library
Name: Dearbhla Ní Laighin
Email: dearbhla.nilaighin@wexfordcoco.ie
Telephone: 051 421877
Date Start Time End Time
Sat 25th 14:30 15:30
Wildflowers Photographic Exhibition
By Zoe Devlin
An exhibition of photographs by Zoë Devlin,
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author of ‘Wildflowers of Ireland - A Personal
Record’.
Venue: New Ross Library, Barrack Lane, New
Ross.
Cost: Free
Organiser: New Ross Library
Name: Dearbhla Ní Laighin
Email: dearbhla.nilaighin@wexfordcoco.ie
Telephone: 051 421877
Date Start Time End Time
Sat 18th & Mon 20th 10:30 17:30
Tue 21st 10:30 20:30
Wed 22nd–Sun 26th 10:30 17:30
Discover Pond Life, Butterflies &
Squirrels
Outdoor family event. Catch and identify water
invertebrates, dragonflies and butterflies, and
identify seaside flowers. Look for the elusive
red squirrel. No booking required. Numbers
may be limited. Meet at the Barrier Gate, Raven
Nature Reserve.
Venue: Raven Nature Reserve, Curracloe.
Cost: Free
Organiser: Wexford Wildfowl Reserve
Name: John Kinsella
Email: nicholas.walsh@ahg.gov.ie
Telephone: 053 9123406
Date Start Time End Time
Mon 20th 14:00 16:00
Pond Dipping In The Snipe Field
Dip for water scorpions, pond skaters, tiny fish
and all sorts of insect larvae. All equipment
provided. Meet at Ardcavan Beach. Children
must be accompanied by adults. No booking
necessary, come and go as you wish.
Venue: Wexford Wild Reserve, North Slob.
Cost: Free
Organiser: Wexford Wildfowl Reserve
Name: John Kinsella
Email: nicholas.walsh@ahg.gov.ie
Telephone: 053 9123406
Date Start Time End Time
Tue 21st 14:00 16:00
Bat Walk & Talk
Look for and learn about Irish bats! After a talk
in the Pumphouse at 8:30pm, we search for
bats using detectors as they fly and feed after
sundown. All ages welcome, bring head-torches
and warm clothes. Park in Visitor Centre car
park. You can leave at any time.
Venue: The Pumphouse, Wexford Wildfowl
Reserve, North Slob.
Cost: Free
Organiser: Wexford Wildfowl Reserve
Name: John Kinsella
Email: nicholas.walsh@ahg.gov.ie
Telephone: 053 9123406
Date Start Time End Time
Wed 22nd 20:30 23:00
Bat Walk & Talk
A short film and talk on bats before heading to
the areas in the Arboretum with John Flynn
and Ken Foley to identify and record different
bat species. Weather permitting! Children
accompanied by adults and no dogs allowed.
Venue: John F. Kennedy Arboretum, Ballysop,
New Ross.
Cost: Free
Organiser: John F. Kennedy Arboretum
Name: Mairead & Louise Cairbre & O` Brien
Email: jfkarboretum@opw.ie
Telephone: 051 388171
Date Start Time End Time
Tue 21st & Fri 24th 21:00 23:00
Butterfly & Bug Trail
Using nets, pooters, and identification guides,
see what insects and other ‘minibeasts’ live in
our ponds and fields. No booking required but
numbers may be limited. Park at Ardcavan and
walk down lane as directed. Wellington boots
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LIGHT UP YOUR DAY
HOOK
LIGHTHOUSE
MEDIEVAL LIGHTHOUSE
800 YEARS OF LIGHTKEEPING
VISITOR CENTRE OPEN
ALL YEAR ROUND
Comprising Guided Tours of
Lighthouse Tower, Gift Shop, Café,
Art exhibits, Artists workshop
and Art classes
Free facilities, parking, toilets, garden picnic areas,
Wifi access and tourist information
Guided Tours available all year round
(may be restricted during dangerous weather conditions and maintenance requirements)
CAFÉ and BAKERY
Best coffee on the peninsula!!
Also enjoy our fresh home-baked cakes and scones.
Soups, sandwiches and various seafood options, sit and relax in
our conservatory watching the waves crashing on the rocks just
outside the window, or avail of our WiFi service in the café area.
www.hookheritage.ie info@hookheritage.ie
051 397054
also check us out on facebook, youtube and tripadvisor
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strongly recommended, and dress for the
weather!
Venue: Snipe Field, Wexford Wildfowl Reserve,
North Slob.
Cost: Free
Organiser: Wexford Wildfowl Reserve
Name: John Kinsella
Email: nicholas.walsh@ahg.gov.ie
Telephone: 053 9123406
Date Start Time End Time
Fri 24th 14:00 16:00
Family Nature Walk
Come and celebrate our new status as a Nature
Sanctuary with a guided walk through the
Arboretum highlighting nature conservation.
Venue: John F. Kennedy Arboretum, Ballysop,
New Ross.
Cost: Free
Organiser: John F. Kennedy Arboretum
Name: Mairead & Louise Cairbre & O` Brien
Email: jfkarboretum@opw.ie
Telephone: 051 388171
Date Start Time End Time
Sun 26th 11:00 12:30
Jamestown Nature Reserve Nature Walk
A stroll through the varied habitats finishing at
the reed bed and bird watching hides on the
River Slaney. In conjunction with Wexford
Naturalists Field Club.
Venue: Jamestown Nature Reserve, Olygate.
Cost: Free
Organiser: Will Warham
Email: wwarham@eircom.net
Telephone: 087 2052266
Date Start Time End Time
Sat 18th 14:30 16:30
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Events for Under 12’s
Sound Art With Discovery Club At
East Quay Festival
What does sound look like? Come along to
discover how to make sound vibrations
stunningly visible with amazing Chlandi plates.
Using found and recycled materials, be inspired
to make your own experimental instruments!
Venue: Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket,
Wexford.
Cost: Free
Organiser: Wexford Arts Centre
Name: Michelle Morrison
Email: michelle@wexfordartscentre.ie
Telephone: 053 9123764
Date Start Time End Time
Sat 18th & Sun 19th 11:00 17:00
Nature’s Little Creatures
Children’s print workshop with artist Anne
Heffernan using print and stencilling
techniques on various materials. Booking
essential as numbers are limited.
Venue: John F. Kennedy Arboretum, Ballysop,
New Ross.
Cost: Free
Organiser: John F. Kennedy Arboretum
Name: Mairead Cairbre & Louise O’Brien
Email: jfkarboretum@opw.ie
Telephone: 051 388171
Date Start Time End Time
Sat 25th 11:00 13:00
Music Workshop For Children
With resident singer, Michael Mac Coillte,
children will experiment with different
instruments to accompany and sing with
Michael.
Venue: John F. Kennedy Arboretum, Ballysop,
New Ross.
Cost: Free
Organiser: John F. Kennedy Arboretum
Name: Mairead Cairbre & Louise O’Brien
Email: jfkarboretum@opw.ie
Telephone: 051 388171
Date Start Time End Time
Sat 18th 11:00 12:00
Wicklow
Archaeology
UCD Archaeological Field School
Public Outreach
Guided archaeological tours of Glendalough
Upper Lake area. Includes ongoing excavations,
geophysical survey, monuments and
environmental history. Morning and afternoon
tours available, details posted on site. Part of a
student training programme by UCD School of
Archaeology. Please note that there is a €4
charge for the car park at the Upper Lake.
Venue: Upper Lake, Glendalough.
Cost: Free
Organiser: UCD School of Archaeology & the
Cultural Learning Initiative
Name: Thomas Kador
Email: thomas.kador@epoch.ie
Telephone: 086 8295336
Date Start Time End Time
Tue 21st–Fri 24th 10:00 15:00
Coastal & Marine
Glen Turn Strand To Bride’s Head
Beach
Magnificent scenery and the ruins of old penal
church and lime kiln. Panoramic views close to
the coast with changing landscape. No need to
go to the Ring of Kerry, we have it at our door
step. Seals are a common sight. The walk is not
suitable for buggies and children must be
supervised at all times as short sections of the
walk are along the cliffs. Good footwear and
binoculars are recommended. Start from Glen
turn car park on the southern end of the town,
approx 500m past the Golf Club.
Venue: (Glen Turn Car Park), Wicklow.
Cost: Free