Sunday 25th August - Clare County Library

Forám Oidhreachta an Chláir
Clare Heritage Forum

Location Location of Events of Events
Clare County Council, the Heritage Council and Clare Heritage Forum wish to thank all the individuals
and community groups who are taking part and facilitating events during Heritage Week in Clare in
2013. Particularly to acknowledge the great work done by individuals and groups with an interest in
all aspects of Heritage in the County.
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 and preservation.
For Further Information contact:
Congella McGuire
Heritage Officer
Clare County Council
New Road
Ennis
Co.Clare
Tel: 065-6846408
Email: cmcguire@clarecoco.ie
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All Week Events
Ennis Friary
DATE & TIME: Saturday 17 th August – Sunday 25 th August 10:00–17:00
VENUE: Ennis Friary, Abbey Street, Ennis
DETAILS: Guided tours of Ennis Friary, a majestic 800 year old Franciscan Friary which also houses a
collection of fine late medieval religious sculptures.
COST:
Free.
CONTACT: OPW – Ennis Friary
T: 065 6829100
Free
E: padraig.oruairc@opw.ie
Dolphinwatch
DATE & TIME:
VENUE:
DETAILS:
COST:
CONTACT:
Saturday 17 th August – Sunday 25 th August
09:00–18:00 (Times may vary as tide dependant).
Dolphinwatch, Carrigaholt
A fully guided boat trip that explores the wildlife and coast.
€25.00 adult, €12.50 children
Dolphinwatch
T: 065 905 8156
E: susanne@dolphinwatch.ie
Cliffs of Moher ; Discover the Roots of Your Family Name
DATE & TIME: Saturday 17 th August – Sunday 25 th August
09:00–20:00
VENUE: The Cliffs of Moher, Liscannor
DETAILS: Discover the roots of your family name. Check with the visitor centre when events are
happening.
COST: Adults €6.00, children under 16 free, concessions €4.00
CONTACT: The Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre
T: 065 708 6141
E: bookings@cliffsofmoher.ie
Historic Buildings, Gardens & Parks
DATE & TIME: Saturday 17 th August – Sunday 25 th August 12:00–18:00
VENUE: Loughnanes Hostel, Main Street, Feakle
DETAILS: Historic Buildings, Gardens & Parks
CONTACT: Billy Loughnane
T: 061 924 200
E: loughnaneshostel@gmail.com
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Kilkee Historical Walk
DATE & TIME:
VENUE:
DETAILS:
COST:
CONTACT:
Saturday 17 th August – Sunday 25 th August
19:00–20:00
Loop Head, Kilkee
Historical walk of the seaside resort of Kilkee. Learn about its 19 th century development,
famous visitors and the shipwreck of the famine ship, The Edmond. This walk was part of
the programme for The National Famine Commemoration 2013. Booking Essential.
€10.00 Adult, Children under 16 free
Laura Foley
T: 086 4099624
E: info@thelongwayround.ie
W: www.thelongwayaround.ie.
Butterfly Hunt for Kids
DATE & TIME:
VENUE:
DETAILS:
COST:
CONTACT:
Saturday 17 th August – Sunday 25 th August
12:00–16:30
Vandeleur Walled Gardens, Killimer Road, Kilrush
Find 7 hidden timber butterflies in the lovely walled gardens while your parents play with
our giant chess game. Part of the exhibition of Kilrush in Landlord Times and the
Vandeleur picture exhibition are on display for the historically interested.
Adults €5.00, Children under 12 €2.00, Students/OAP €3.00, Family (2 adults, 3 children)
€15.00. Entry 2 for 1 (cheaper ticket is free).
Vandeleur Walled Gardens
T: 065 905 7160
E: info@vandeleurwalledgarden.ie
Guided Tour of Historic Buildings, Gardens & Parks, Castlebawn Island
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 20 th August – Saturday 24 th August
14:00–18:00
VENUE: Castlebawn Island, Scarriff Bay, Lough Derg
DETAILS: Guided tour of restored towerhouse, built about 1540, blown-up about 1826, now restored
and opens to visitors. Tea & coffee included. As Castlebawn is on an island, access is by
boat only. Check out www.castlebawn.com for dates and times of boat from Dromineer,
Garrykennedy and Mountshannon. Boat charge extra.
COST: Adults €10.00, Children €5.00
CONTACT: Pat Cody
T: 087 2920880
E: pcody@eircom.ie
Launch of Geopark Heritage Trails, The Burren
DATE&TIME:
VENUE:
DETAILS:
COST:
CONTACT:
Saturday 17 th August – Sunday 25 th August
10:00–17:00
The Burren, Co Clare
Launch of Geopark Heritage Walking Trails around towns and villages in the Burren, Co
Clare. Way-marked trails, maps and information signs on local heritage will be launched by
local community leaders.
Free
Eamon Doyle
Free
T: 087 9008031
E: edoyle@burren.ie
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Vanishing Ennistymon
DATE & TIME: Saturday 17 th August 12:00-17:00
Tuesday 20 th August – Saturday 24 th August 12:00-17:00
VENUE: The Courthouse Gallery, Parliament Street, Ennistymon, Co Clare
DETAILS: The exhibition is an interdisciplinary, multifaceted study and celebration of the rich
architectural, economic and social heritage of Ennistymon, Co Clare. The exhibition will
include old photographs, film footage and talks illustrating the town as it was in days gone
by. The exhibition will give a fascinating insight into the now disappeared buildings, the
daily activities of the inhabitants, and everything that contributed to the rich tapestry of
life lived in a North Clare market town.
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Old Ennistymon Society, Kathryn Comber
Free
T: 065 707 1630
E: ennistymoncourthousegallery@gmail.com
W: thecourthousegallery.com
Quin Friary – Local History
DATE & TIME: Saturday 17 th and Sunday 18 th August 11:00-13:00
Wednesday 21 st August 11:00-13:00
Saturday 24 th and Sunday 25 th August 11:00-13:00
VENUE: Quin Friary, Main Street, Quin, Quin Village
DETAILS: The life of the Franciscans in Quin and the history of their building and historical events
associated with this place. Please wear proper footwear. On street parking only.
COST:
CONTACT:
Free
OPW, Joseph McCooey
T: 065 707 5993
E: seosamh33@eircom.net
W: ennisfriary@opw.ie
Free
Kilcredaun Heritage Walk, Loop Head Peninsula
DATE & TIME: Saturday 17 th to Tuesday 20 th August 11:00-13:00
Thursday 22 nd to Sunday 25 th August 11:00-13:00
VENUE: Loop Head Peninsula
DETAILS: Heritage walks commencing from Loop Head Lighthouse and Carrigaholt fishing village.
Walks are off road so it is necessary to wear suitable hiking or walking shoes. Booking
essential.
COST:
€20.00 per person, 10% discount for Heritage Week, Children under 16 go free
CONTACT: Laura Foley
T: 086 4099624
E: info@thelongwayround.ie
W: www.thelongwayround.ie
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Stones and Flowers
DATE & TIME: Saturday 17 th August 12:00-17:00
Tuesday 20 th August – Saturday 24 th August 12:00-17:00
VENUE: The Courthouse Gallery, The Red Couch Space, Parliament Street, Ennistymon
DETAILS: Exhibition by Hilary Gilmore (A.N.C.A.D./ATC) of original pen and ink illustrations and
watercolour paintings. Her exhibition features original illustrations celebrating the
extraordinary work of long dead masons and sculptors which have featured on the cover of
the 'Other Clare', together with a selection of some of her favourite botanical studies from
her garden, the Burren and further afield.
COST:
Free
Free
CONTACT: Hilary Gilmore
T: 065 707 1630
E: ennistymoncourthousegallery@gmail.com
W: www.thecourthousegallery.com
Arts Trail and Other Events, Tulla
DATE & TIME: Saturday 17 th August to Sunday 25 th August 08:00-23:00
VENUE: Tulla Arts Trail, Main Street, Tulla
DETAILS: Tulla Arts Trail is a display of art from local artists in businesses taking place for all of
National Heritage Week. We will also be planning other events so please check
www.tulla.ie for updated information.
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Bernard Mulcahy
E: bernard.mulcahy@gmail.com
W: www.tulla.ie
Free
Guided Tour of the Monastic Trail taking in the History and Ecology of Scattery Island
DATE & TIME: Saturday 17 th August to Sunday 25 th August 10:15-18:00
VENUE: Scattery Island, Kilrush
DETAILS: Guided Tour of the Monastic Trail taking in the history and ecology of Scattery Island. Boat
to Scattery Island from the Marina in Kilrush and ferry times subject weather and tides.
Booking in advance is essential with both OPW and the ferry operator. Places on the ferry
are limited so please pre-book directly with Scattery Island Ferries.
COST:
Free guided tour and separate fee and arrangement for ferry from the Marina in Kilrush to
Scattery Island.
CONTACT: OPW 065 682 9100, Scattery Island Ferries 065 905 1327
E: scatteryisland@opw.ie
Exhibition of the Canon Dwyer Collection
DATE & TIME: Saturday 17 th August 09:30-17:30
Tuesday 20 th August – Saturday 24 th August 09:30-17:30
VENUE: Clare Museum, Arthur’s Row, Ennis
DETAILS: An exhibition of letters between Canon Philip Dwyer (Prebend of Dysert and Vicar of
Drumcliffe from 1864-1883) and his son William Dwyer in Canada dating between 1880-
1919. The collection gives a vivid portrait of family life of the period, the sadness of
families split by emigration, the changing role of women and the effects on a family of
certain historical events. Closed for lunch between 1.00pm and 2.00pm.
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Rene Franklin, Clare County Council
Free
T: 065 6846414
E: rfranklin@clarecoco.ie
W:www.clarecoco.ie/recreation-culture/libraries-in-clare/archives/collection
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Saturday 17 th August
Local History ; Killilagh Church, Its History and Its People
DATE & TIME: Saturday 17 th August 11:00-12:00
VENUE: Killilagh Church, Killilagh, Doolin
DETAILS: A talk, which takes a look at the history of the church on this site and the graveyard, which
surrounds it. The talk will be held in the graveyard, the ground is uneven and there's no
shelter, so bring rain gear and walking shoes.
COST:
Donations Welcome
CONTACT: Joseph McCooey, Doolin Heritage
T: 065 707 5993
E: seosamh33@eircom.net
W: www.savekillilaghchurchprojectdoolin@facebook.com
The Clune Family Gathering
DATE & TIME:
VENUE:
DETAILS:
COST:
CONTACT:
Saturday 17 th August
Quin Abbey and Auburn Lodge Hotel, Ennis
Mass, tour of Quin Abbey, lunch in the Auburn Lodge with entertainment afterwards.
Free.
Marina Clune
Free
E: marinaclune47@hotmail.com
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Sunday 18 th August
Whale Watch Ireland 2013 at Loop Head Lighthouse
DATE & TIME: Sunday 18 th August 14:00-17:00
VENUE: Loop Head Lighthouse
DETAILS: Join the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group for a guided, 3-hour, land-based whale watch. No
bookings necessary. Dress appropriately for weather, bring binoculars. Short walk to
watch site. There is, of course, no guarantee of sightings, but excellent chances of resident
Shannon Estuary bottlenose dolphins.
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Simon Berrow, Irish Whale and Dolphin Group
T: 086 3850568
E: padraig.whooley@iwdg.ie
W: www.iwdg.ie
Free
Whale Watch Ireland 2013 at Black Head Lighthouse.
DATE & TIME: Sunday 18 th August 14.00 – 17.00
VENUE: Black Head Lighthouse (Galway Bay).
DETAILS: Guided 3 hour land based Whale Watch led by Irish Whale and Dolphin Group. No booking
necessary. Dress appropriately for the weather and bring binoculars. Short walk to watch
site. No guarantee of sightings
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Sabine Springer
T: 086 3850568
E: padraig.whooley@iwdg.ie
W: www.iwdg.ie
Free
Birdwatching Walk – An Introduction to the Birdlife in the Burren National Park
DATE & TIME: Sunday 18 th August 09:00-10:00
VENUE: Burren National Park, Mullaghmore Crossroads, Gortlecka, Killinaboy
DETAILS: An introduction to the birds of the Burren National Park - a guided walk. Please bring your
own binoculars if possible. No Booking Required.
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Susan O’Donohoe
T: 065 682 7693
Free
E: burrennationalpark@ahg.gov.ie
W: www.burrennationalpark.ie
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Guided Botanical Walk
DATE & TIME: Sunday 18 th August 15:00-18:00
VENUE: Loophead Summer Hedge School, Cross Village, Loophead
DETAILS: Guided Botanical Walk - to learn about the bio-diverse hedgerow wild flora that blooms
abundantly during the summer months at Loophead. Tea, coffee and baking served after.
Printed listing available. This is an 8km guided loop walk through the quiet narrow roads of
Loophead, where we identify 100 species of wild flora blooming at this time.
COST: €15.00
CONTACT: Carmel T. Madigan
T: 086 819 7726
E: ctmadigan@eircom.net
W: www.carmelmadigangallery.com
Looking at the Burials to Trace the Past at Ennis Friary
DATE & TIME: Sunday 18 th August 14:00-15:00
VENUE: Ennis Friary, Abbey Street, Ennis
DETAILS: Guided tour by local historian and authority on Ennis Friary, Mary Kearns examining some
of the more interesting and unusual graves (public parking available nearby).
COST:
Free – but booking is advised.
CONTACT: OPW Staff Ennis Friary
T: 065 682 9100
Free
E: ennisfriary@opw.ie
W: www.heritageireland.ie/en/ShannonRegion/EnnisFriary/
Guided Archaeological Tour of Caherconnell
DATE & TIME: Sunday 18 th August 14:30-16:30
VENUE: Caherconnell, Carron
DETAILS: Guided visit to the archaeology of Caherconnell, from prehistoric settlement to the
Medieval O'Loughlins. Everybody will receive a Caherconnell booklet which gives some
details about the archaeological digs so far. Guided by Dr Michelle Comber, Director
Caherconnell Archaeological Field School.
COST: €10.00
CONTACT: Maura Egan, Old Kilfarboy Society
T: 087 1264527
E: banshans@iol.ie
Heritage Walk on Riverside Trail
DATE & TIME: Sunday 18 th August 11:00-12:30
VENUE: O’Briensbridge Loop Walks, Village Centre, O’Briensbridge
DETAILS: Enjoy nature and the great outdoors with a heritage walk along the riverside walk on the
River Shannon, including a visit to the spectacular ESB hydro dam. Walks run all along
waterways away from public roads and traffic, thus suitable for child buggies and
wheelchairs.
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Mick Murtagh
Free
T: 086 8566556
E: mickmurtagh@eircom.net
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Free Guided Tour of the Clare Heritage and Genealogy Centre
DATE & TIME: Sunday 18 th August 14:00-15:00
VENUE: Clare Heritage and Genealogy Centre, Church Street, Corofin
DETAILS: Free guided tour of the Clare Heritage Museum and Genealogical Research Centre. The
museum portrays 19th century Ireland. The Genealogical Centre assists people to trace
their ancestry.
COST:
Free – Booking Essential
CONTACT: Antoinette O’Bryen
T: 065 683 7955
E: clareheritage@gmail.com
Website: www.clareroots.com
Free
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Monday 19 th August
Lecture : Archaeology of Flood Relief Scheme in Ennis
DATE & TIME: Monday 19 th August 20:00-21:30
VENUE: Civic Room, Ennis Town Council, Drumbiggle Road, Ennis
DETAILS: The Archaeology of the OPW flood relief scheme in Ennis. An illustrated talk by Frank
Coyne, Consultant Archaeologist.
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Congella McGuire, Heritage Officer, Clare County Council
T: 065 684 6408
E: cmcguire@clarecoco.ie
Free
Guided Rock Shore Exploration
DATE & TIME: Monday 19 th August 11:00-14:00
VENUE: Meet at Bridges of Ross Car Park, Loophead
DETAILS: Guided walk and talk through Ross Beach with beach researcher Carmel T Madigan,
exploring shore flora, fauna, formation and folklore. This walk ends with tea, coffee and
baking, plus there is a full colour 8 page information booklet on the beach for participants.
COST: €15.00
CONTACT: Carmel T. Madigan
T: 086 819 7726
E: ctmadigan@eircom.net
Website: www.carmelmadigangallery.com
Heritage Week Folk Concert: Celtic Traditions
DATE & TIME: Monday 19 th August 20:00-21:30
VENUE: East Clare Heritage, St Cronans Church, Tuamgraney
DETAILS: Folk concert (and fundraising event) with East Clare musicians led by Kate Purcell including
sean nós dancing. Special folk concert to celebrate National Heritage Week.
COST:
€12.00 regular, €10.00 concessions, €30.00 family tickets (2 adults, up to 3 children),
Dinner package available.
CONTACT: Ruth Minogue
T: 061 921 351
E: eastclareheritage@gmail.com
W: www.eastclareheritage.com
Biodiversity Monitoring – Bumblebees and Butterflies
DATE & TIME: Monday 19 th August 14:00-16:00
VENUE: Purecamping Eco-Campsite, Querrin, Kilkee, Loop Head Peninsula
DETAILS: Join us monitoring bumblebees and butterflies. The walk will take about 1.5 hours.
Notebooks and ID charts helpful. Check out:
http://pollinators.biodiversityireland.ie/recording-schemes/bumblebee-monitoringscheme/
and http://butterflies.biodiversityireland.ie/
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Kevin Heapes
Free
T: 086 8202181
E: info@purecamping.ie
W: www.purecamping.ie
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Bat Walk
DATE & TIME: Monday 19 th August 21:00-22:30
VENUE: Quin Friary, Quin
DETAILS: A walk around the grounds of Quin Friary watching and listening to the local bat species.
Weather dependent. Bring a torch!
COST:
Free
CONTACT: David Lyons
T: 087 2867079
E: davidlyons21@yahoo.ie
Free
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Tuesday 20 th August
Lecture: Discovering Medieval Ennis
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 20 th August 20:00-21:30
VENUE: Civic Room, Ennis Town Council, Drumbiggle Road, Ennis
DETAILS: Discovering Medieval Ennis. An Illustrated talk presented by Dick Cronin, Architectural
Conservation Officer, Clare County Council
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Congella McGuire, Heritage Officer, Clare County Council Free
T: 065 684 6408
E: cmcguire@clarecoco.ie
Poulnabrone – A Tomb for the Ancestry
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 20 th August 19:30-21:00
VENUE: Michael Cusack Centre, Carron
DETAILS: Presentation of exciting new results of the archaeological excavation carried out at
Poulnabrone Dolmen in the 1980's. Lecture by Dr Ann Lynch - Senior Archaeologist with
the National Monuments Service, Department of the Arts, Heritage & Gaeltacht
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Alison Hurley
T: 065 708 9944
Free
E: info@michaelcusack.ie
W: www.michaelcusack.ie
Heritage Harvest Open Day
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 20 th August 17:00-20:00
VENUE: Kilrush Community Garden, Nagles Tce, Kilkee Road, Kilrush
DETAILS: Talks on beekeeping with our native black bee hives, growing heritage apples from our
orchard and heritage potato talk including the Lumper potato. The evening will also
include bug hunts for kids, face painting and talks on harvesting and cooking with local
foods.
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Hilary Gleeson
T: 086 8235598
E: hgleeson@cldc.ie
Free
W: www.facebook.com/pages/Kilrush-Community-Garden-Project
Shannon Green Infrastructure Plan and Design Guide 2012
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 20 th August 19:30-21:00
VENUE: Shannon Library, Shannon
DETAILS: Presentation on Shannon Green Infrastructure Plan and Design Guide (green spaces and
development in Shannon). This design guide assessed green spaces and development in
Shannon Town and including proposals for their enhancement and additional cycling and
walking circulation routes. Nicholas de Jong of Urban Design will give a presentation on the
Shannon Green Infrastructure Plan and Design Guide 2012.
COST:
Free
Free
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CONTACT:
Congella McGuire, Heritage Officer, Clare County Council
T: 065 684 6408
E: cmcguire@clarecoco.ie
A Harvest Celebration
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 20 th August 11:00-16:00
VENUE: West Clare Resource Centre, Ballard Road, Miltown Malbay
DETAILS: A day of fun and learning for all the family showcasing traditional crafts and culture.
Activities will include spinning, weaving, corndollies, feltcraft, storytelling, music and
cookery demonstrations.
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Cora O’Grady
T: 087 1354192
E: cora.yellowcottage@gmail.com
Free
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Wednesday 21 st August
Walk and Talk to the Scattery Island Napoleonic Battery
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 21 st August 14:00-18:00
VENUE: Scattery Island, Kilrush
DETAILS: Guided tour to one of the six Napoleonic Batteries built along the Shannon Estuary
between 1806 and 1815 by the British War Department. Booking in advance with both the
OPW and the Ferry Operator. Event is weather permitting.
COST:
Walk and talk is free. Fee for ferry required.
CONTACT: OPW and Scattery Island Ferries
T: 065 682 9100
E: padraig.oruairc@opw.ie (OPW) and
T: 065 905 1327 for Scattery Island Ferries.
Burren Archaeology – A Talk by Hugh Carthy
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 21 st August 19:30-20:30
VENUE: Burren National Park Information Point, Clare Heritage Centre, Corofin
DETAILS: An evening talk illustrating the richness and variety of archaeological sites in the Burren.
No Booking Required.
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Ann Bingham
T: 065 682 7693
E: burrennationalpark@ahg.gov.ie
W: www.burrennationalpark.ie
Free
A Walk with a Difference
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 21 st August 11:00-15:30
VENUE: New Quay National School, N67, New Quay, The Burren
DETAILS: A walk along the Flaggy Shore specifically intended for wheelchair users and those with
limited mobility finishing at Cafe Linalla. After an introduction at New Quay School, we will
travel to the Flaggy Shore to view the fauna and flora of the Burren.
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Richard Morrison
T: 087 2074205
Free
E: rjdmorrison@yahoo.com
W: www.burrenbeo.com
Shannon Dolphins – 20 years of Study
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 21 st August 20:00-21:30
VENUE: Kilkee Bay Hotel, Kilkee
DETAILS: A talk by Dr Simon Berrow, CEO, Irish Whale and Dolphin Group and a recognised expert
on the dolphins of the Shannon Estuary.
COST:
Free
Free
CONTACT: John Williams
T: 065 908 3814
E: willkee@iol.ie
W: www.kilkeecivictrust.org
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Historic Country Houses in the Ennis Area
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 21 st August 19:00-21:00
VENUE: Abbey Street Car Park, Ennis
DETAILS: Dick Cronin, Conservation Officer, Clare County Council, will lead a tour to some historic
houses in the Ennis area.
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Edel Greene
T: 087 916 5916
E: emgreene@eircom.net
Free
Victorian Day at the Seaside
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 21 st August 12:00-20:00
VENUE: Kilkee, Loop Head
DETAILS: Celebrating Kilkee’s history as a Victorian seaside resort with a day of re-enactments, fancy
dress, games and heritage walks.
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Laura Foley
T: 086 4099624
Free
E: info@thelongwayround.ie
W: www.thelongwayround.ie
Clare’s Natural Heritage in Ten Objects – An Illustrated Talk
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 21 st August 20:00-21:30
VENUE: Civic Room, Ennis Town Council, Drumbiggle Road, Ennis
DETAILS: Clare’s Natural Heritage in Ten Objects – An illustrated talk by Shane Casey, Biodiversity
Officer, Clare County Council, on Clare’s natural heritage in ten objects
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Congella McGuire, Heritage Officer, Clare County Council
T: 065 684 6408
E: cmcguire@clarecoco.ie
Free
Family Bat Talk and Bat Walk
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 21 st August 19:15-20:45
VENUE: The Inn at Dromoland – formerly The Clare Inn, Newmarket on Fergus
DETAILS: A great family night out, learning all about bats and rounding off the evening on a bat
search in the beautiful grounds of Dromoland Castle. For Children 6 and over. Good family
fun guaranteed and you will learn a bit about bats too!
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Anny Wise
T: 086 3497946
Free
E: clare.antaisce@gmail.com
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Vanishing Heritage – Heritage Discussion and Film
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 21 st August 20:00-22:00
VENUE: The Courthouse Gallery, Parliament Street, Ennistymon, Co Clare
DETAILS: Heritage discussion and film in association with the exhibition ‘Vanishing Heritage’ which is
on display throughout Heritage Week
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Kathryn Comber
T: 065 707 1630
Free
E: info@thecourthousegallery.com
W: www.thecourthousegallery.com
Free Guided Tour of the Clare Heritage and Genealogy Centre
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 21 st August 14:00-15:00
VENUE: Clare Heritage and Genealogy Centre, Church Street, Corofin
DETAILS: Free guided tour of the Clare Heritage Museum and Genealogical Research Centre. The
museum portrays 19th century Ireland. The Genealogical Centre assists people to trace
their ancestry.
COST:
Free – Booking Essential
CONTACT: Antoinette O’Bryen
Free
T: 065 683 7955
E: clareheritage@gmail.com
W: www.clareroots.com
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Thursday 22 nd August
Explore Burren Landscapes
DATE & TIME: Thursday 22 nd August 10:00-21:00
VENUE: Burren Outdoor Education Centre, Turlough, Bell Harbour, Ballyvaughan
DETAILS: Discover and learn about the Burren's unique landscape above and below ground. Places
are limited so please phone to confirm availability.
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Colin Bunce
T: 065 707 8066
Free
E: burrenoec@clarevec.ie
W: www.burrenoec.com
The Effectiveness of iPhone and Android Phone Applications to Promote Heritage in Co Clare
DATE & TIME: Thursday 22 nd August 20:00-21:30
VENUE: Civic Room, Ennis Town Council, Drumbiggle Road, Ennis
DETAILS: Talk on the effectiveness of iPhone and Android phone applications to promote Heritage in
Co Clare. Recently Clare County Council have developed smart phone applications as
follows: Ennis Trails, Lough Derg Trails, The Burren Geopark App and the award winning
Clare Ecclesiastical Trail App.
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Congella McGuire, Heritage Officer, Clare County Council
Free
T: 065 684 6408
E: cmcguire@clarecoco.ie
Famine Memorial Mass
DATE & TIME: Thursday 22 nd August 19:00-20:00
VENUE: Famine Memorial Park An Casaoireach, beside New Cemetery, Tuamgraney
DETAILS: East Clare Heritage has organised a special outdoor Mass at the East Clare Famine
Memorial park at Tuamgraney to commemorate the victims of the Famine.
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Ruth Minogue
T: 061 921 351
Free
E: eastclareheritage@gmail.com
W: www.eastclareheritage.com
Dan Furey Weekend : Tribute Night to Michael Tubridy (the Chieftains)
DATE & TIME: Thursday 22 nd August 21:00-23:00
VENUE: St Kieran’s Community Centre, Labasheeda
DETAILS: Tribute Night to Michael Tubridy (of the Chieftains) who taught step-dancing in
Labasheeda for many years. Formal and informal tribute session on the night.
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Liam Woulfe
T: 087 2220289
Free
E: liam_woulfe@eircom.net
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Ennistymon Town Walk
DATE & TIME: Thursday 22 nd August 11:30
VENUE: Meet at the Courthouse Gallery, Parliament Street, Ennistymon, Co Clare
DETAILS: Ennistymon Town Walk with Frank Davis, Frances Maddigan and John O’Loughlin (in
association with the exhibition ‘Vanishing Heritage’ which is on display throughout
Heritage Week).
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Kathryn Comber
T: 065 707 1630
Free
E: info@thecourthousegallery.com
W: www.thecourthousegallery.com
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Friday 23 rd August
Guided Walk and Talk – Templemaley Church and Graveyard and Ballyhee Cutting
DATE & TIME: Friday 23 rd August 19:00-20:30
VENUE: Templemaley Graveyard, Ballyalla, Ennis
DETAILS: Guided walk and talk on the history and heritage of the archaeological cluster of
Templemaley Church and graveyard and Ballyhee Cutting with Edel Greene and Mary
Kearns, Clare Archaeological and Historical Society and Congella McGuire, Heritage Officer,
Clare County Council.
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Edel Greene, Clare Archaeological and Historical Society
Free
T: 087 9165916
E: emgreene@eircom.net
Dan Furey Weekend : Céili with Johnny Reidy Céili Band
DATE & TIME: Friday 23 rd August 22:00-23:30
VENUE: St Kieran’s Community Centre, Labasheeda,
DETAILS: Céili with Johnny Reidy Céili Band
COST:
€10.00 Adult, Children half price
CONTACT: Liam Woulfe
T: 087 2220289
E: liam_woulfe@eircom.net
Dan Furey Weekend : Celebrating 200 years of the Napoleonic Fortress at Kilkerrin
DATE & TIME: Friday 23 rd August 18:00-20:00
VENUE: St Kieran’s Community Centre, Labasheeda,
DETAILS: Historical guided tour and re-enactment including costumed soldiers, muskets & cannons
COST:
Small charge – to be confirmed
CONTACT: Liam Woulfe
T: 087 2220289
E: liam_woulfe@eircom.net
Renewable Energy – An Illustrated Talk
DATE & TIME: Friday 23 rd August 12:00-13:00
VENUE: De Valera Public Library, Harmony Row, Ennis, Co Clare
DETAILS: Eddie Connors from Imeco Farm in Clarecastle will give a talk on building your own wind
turbine and rainwater harvesting. Eddie will also discuss the pros and cons of other
renewables such as hydro, solar PV, solar thermal, biofuels and electric vehicles.
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Teresa Carmody O’Shea
T: 065 689 9090
Free
E: teresa.oshea@clarelibrary.ie
W: www.clarelibrary.ie
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Saturday 24 th August
Dan Furey Weekend : Set Dancing Workshop
DATE & TIME: Saturday 24 th August 10:30-14:00
VENUE: St Kieran’s Community Centre, Labasheeda
DETAILS: Set Dancing Workshop
COST: €5.00
CONTACT: Liam Woulfe
T: 087 2220289
E: liam_woulfe@eircom.net
Dan Furey Weekend : Set Dancing Workshop with Michael Turbridy
DATE & TIME: Saturday 24 th August 10:30-14:00
VENUE: Labasheeda National School, Labasheeda
DETAILS: Set Dancing Workshop with Michael Tubridy
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Liam Woulfe
T: 087 2220289
E: liam_woulfe@eircom.net
Free
Dan Furey Weekend : Céili, Brian Boru Band and Abbey Céili Band
DATE & TIME: Saturday 24 th August 15:00-17:00
VENUE: St Kieran’s Community Centre, Labasheeda
DETAILS: Afternoon Céili with the Brian Boru Band followed by Céili with the Abbey Céili Band
between 22:00-23:30
COST: €10.00 adults, children €5
CONTACT: Liam Woulfe
T: 087 2220289
E: liam_woulfe@eircom.net
Tours of The Merchant’s House
DATE & TIME: Saturday 24 th August 12:30-15:30
VENUE: The Merchant’s House, The Market Square, Kilrush
DETAILS: Historic tours of 1800’s townhouse which has been restored as a heritage holiday home.
Included in the tour is a history of the house and the work carried out to restore it. Tours
will take place every 30 minutes from 12.30pm. Please telephone to book your tour.
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Paul Gleeson
Free
T: 087 683 1587
E: pg30kensington@gmail.com
W: www.facebook.com/themerchantshouse
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Killaloe Ballina Heritage Week Events
DATE & TIME: Saturday 24 th August 10:00-18:00
VENUE: Various locations in Killaloe and Ballina
DETAILS: Programme of events celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Killaloe/Ballina and Ireland's
greatest High King, Brian Ború. A series of walks, talks and tours featuring some iconic
locations including the 12th century St. Flannan's Cathedral and Brian Ború's Fort.
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Una Kierse
T: 085 1663949
Free
E: heritage@killaloeballina.ie
W: www.killaloeballina.ie
Hands on Pottery
DATE & TIME: Saturday 24 th August 12:00-18:00
VENUE: Ballymorris Pottery, Ballymorris, Cratloe
DETAILS: ‘Hands-on’ pottery classes are a fun introduction to clay pottery or sculpture at a working
pottery. Choose a 2 hour session run throughout the afternoon to make, create and
decorate your own piece. Booking required.
COST:
€10.00 (includes glazing and kiln firing of your piece)
CONTACT: Hannah Arnup
T: 061 357118
E: hannah@ballymorrispottery.ie
W: www.ballymorrispottery.ie
Traditional Skills Day
DATE & TIME: Saturday 24 th August 13:00-18:00
VENUE: Scarriff Community College, Main Street, Scarriff
DETAILS: This year we are focusing on traditional skills and will have lots on display by skilled crafts
people from CELT and the East Clare area. We hope to inspire all who visit with lots of
activities such as seed saving, making herbal remedies from the garden and felt making.
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Eileen Toomey
Free
T: 061 921536
E: eastclarecoop@gmail.com
W: www.eastclarecoop.com
Fossils, Flowers and Farming by the Seashore
DATE & TIME: Saturday 24 th August 14:00-16:00
VENUE: Murroghtoughy Layby, Blackhead (Road R477 Ballyvaughan – Fanore)
DETAILS: Renowned botanist Dr Stephen Ward will lead this walk through the wonderful plant life
that exists on the coast along the Burren. He will include the large ecological and
conservation picture of the surrounding geology and land management.
COST:
Free for Trust Members or €5.00 (recommended donation for non-members)
CONTACT: Brigid Barry
T: 087 9689486
E: trust@burrenbeo.com
W: www.burrenbeo.com
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Burren Wild Child – Treasure Hunt and More Fun with Flowers, Caves and the Sea Shore
DATE & TIME: Saturday 24 th August 11:00-13:00
VENUE: Meet at the Coastguard Station, Doolin Pier, Doolin
DETAILS: A treasure hunt and other fun games to explore the coastal flowers and rocks along the
Doolin seashore.
COST:
€2.50 per child, a donation towards the Burrenbeo Trust
CONTACT: Brigid Barry
T: 087 9689486
E: trust@burrenbeo.com
W: www.burrenbeo.com
Readings and Seminars: Exploring the Literary Heritage of North Clare
DATE & TIME: Saturday 24 th August 10:00-18:00
VENUE: The Salmon Bookshop & Literary Centre, 9 Parliament Street, Ennistymon, Co Clare
DETAILS: Readings and seminars with poets and writers who are influenced by the history and
landscape of North Clare. Features writers from Clare and abroad.
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Jessie Lendennie, Salmon Poetry Ltd
T: 085 2318909
Free
E: jessie@salmonpoetry.com
W: www.salmonpoetry.com
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Sunday 25th August
Killaloe Ballina Heritage Week Events
DATE & TIME: Sunday 25 th August 10:00-18:00
VENUE: Various locations in Killaloe and Ballina.
DETAILS: Programme of events celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Killaloe/Ballina and Ireland's
greatest High King, Brian Ború. A series of walks, talks and tours featuring some iconic
locations including the 12th century St. Flannan's Cathedral and Brian Ború's Fort.
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Una Kierse
T: 085 1663949
Free
E: heritage@killaloeballina.ie
W: www.killaloeballina.ie
Walk and Talk on the Late Bronze Age Mooughan Hillfort
DATE & TIME: Sunday 25 th August 14:00-15:30
VENUE: Mooughan Hillfort, Newmarket on Fergus
DETAILS: Walk and talk with Michael Lynch, Field Monument Adviser and Congella McGuire to
Mooughan Hillfort, which is the largest and most important hillfort in South East Clare.
Meet at car park at entrance to Mooughan Hillfort, Newmarket on Fergus.
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Congella McGuire, Heritage Officer, Clare County Council
T: 065 684 6408
Free
E: cmcguire@clarecoco.ie
Dan Furey Weekend : Céili and Fancy Dress and Float Parade
DATE & TIME: Sunday 25 th August 11:00-13:00
VENUE: Battery Castle and Labasheeda
DETAILS: Céili in the Battery Castle followed by Fancy Dress and Float Parade in Labasheeda at
13:30-15:00, Céili with Johnny Reidy at 15:00-17:00 and Closing Seisiún 18:00-19:00
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Liam Woulfe
T: 087 2220289
Free
E: liam_woulfe@eircom.net
Mooghaun Family Heritage Day
DATE & TIME: Sunday 25 th August 13:00-17:00
VENUE: Mooghaun Hillfort, Newmarket on Fergus
DETAILS: This event is for all the family, with food heritage and foraging being the theme for 2013.
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Tracey McNulty
T: 061 368030
Free
E: mooghaunproject@hotmail.com
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Open Day at Loop Head Lightkeeper’s House
DATE & TIME: Sunday 25 th August 10:00-16:00
VENUE: Loop Head Lightkeeper’s House, Kilbaha
DETAILS: An opportunity to view the conservation work of Irish Landmark. Self-guided tour of this
restored C19th light keeper's house, now available for holidays. Child supervision required
due to coastal location. Information leaflets about the property will be provided.
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Caroline Crowley
T: 01 670 4733
Free
E: caroline@irishlandmark.com
W: www.irishlandmark.com
Walking Tour of Kilrush Great Famine Sites
DATE & TIME: Sunday 25 th August 14:30-17:30
VENUE: Starting from Teach Ceoil, Grace Street, Kilrush
DETAILS: Tour of Auxiliary Workhouses and other related sites following on from the National
Famine Commemoration 2013 held in Kilrush.
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Kay Clancy or Paul O'Brien (087 6641034) or Paddy Waldron (087 2547230) for further
details.
W: www.kdhs.ie
Free
Lay Piety in Medieval Clare
DATE & TIME: Sunday 25 th August 14:00-15:30
VENUE: Ennis Friary, Abbey Street, Ennis
DETAILS: Public lecture on lay piety in Medieval Clare by Dr. Cathy Swift, Mary Immaculate
University, author of a forthcoming book on Medieval Irish saints.
COST:
Free. Booking advised
CONTACT: OPW – Ennis Friary
T: 065 682 9100
Free
E: padraig.oruairc@opw.ie
Aviation Show
DATE & TIME: Sunday 25 th August 11:00-16:00
VENUE: Atlantic Air Venture Aviation Museum, Link Road, Shannon
DETAILS: Aviation Show celebrating the unique history of Shannon. Great static displays, workshops
and exhibitions from the wonderful world of flight. Aircraft, cockpits, aero career
information, special guest talks, model aircraft exhibition, kids model workshop, flight
simulation challenges and lots more!
COST:
€6.00 Adults, €3.00 Children, under 5 free
CONTACT: Jane Magill
T: 087 2037487
E: info@atlanticairventure.com
W: www.atlanticairventure.com
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Butterfly Hunt in the Burren National Park
DATE & TIME: Sunday 25 th August 14:00-15:00
VENUE: Burren National Park, Mullaghmore Crossroads, Gortlecka, Killinaboy
DETAILS: A fun hunt for beautiful Burren butterflies in the meadows of the Burren National Park.
Alternative walk available if weather is unsuitable for butterfly activity. Booking Required.
Contact the Burren National Park Information Point.
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Jean Hamilton
Free
T: 065 682 7693
E: burrennationalpark@ahg.gov.ie
W: www.burrennationalpark.ie
Free Guided Tour of the Clare Heritage and Genealogy Centre
DATE & TIME: Sunday 25 th August 14:00-15:00
VENUE: Clare Heritage and Genealogy Centre, Church Street, Corofin, Co Clare
DETAILS: Free guided tour of the Clare Heritage Museum and Genealogical Research Centre. The
museum portrays 19th century Ireland. The Genealogical Centre assists people to trace
their ancestry.
COST:
Free – Booking Essential
CONTACT: Antoinette O’Bryen
T: 065 683 7955
Free
E: clareheritage@gmail.com
W: www.clareroots.com
Readings and Seminars : Exploring the Literary Heritage of North Clare
DATE & TIME: Sunday 25 th August 11:00-16:00
VENUE: The Salmon Bookshop & Literary Centre, 9 Parliament Street, Ennistymon
DETAILS: Readings and seminars with poets and writers who are influenced by the history and
landscape of North Clare. Featuring writers from Clare and abroad.
COST:
Free
CONTACT: Jessie Lendennie, Salmon Poetry Ltd
T: 085 2318909
Free
E: jessie@salmonpoetry.com
W: www.salmonpoetry.com
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All information in this guide has been provided by the individual promoters.
Responsibility for all aspects of the events listed lies with the individual promoters.
Details of the individual events should be verified in advance of visits by contacting the promoter.
For all outdoor events please be mindful of Health and Safety issues, the weather conditions, the
ground conditions and consider what hazards you are likely to encounter. Take appropriate
precautions and exercise common sense. Wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Stay with the
group at all times and children are the responsibility of the parent/guardian and must be
accompanied at all times by the parent/guardian.
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National Heritage Week and Manor House Hotels
Heritage Competition
During National Heritage Week 2013 The Heritage Council is
shining the light on Ireland’s diverse and unique heritage.
To celebrate, Manor House Hotels Group have kindly sponsored
a fantastic prize of a six night touring holiday involving two
nights each in three of the 27 luxurious Manor House Hotels.
This prize is of course subject to availability. To be in with
a chance to be the lucky winner all you have to do is
answer the three questions below correctly online.
WIN
A Six Night
Touring
Holiday
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Q1. Which is Ireland’s only inland city
a. Kilkenny
b. Limerick
c. Cashel
Q2. Who was the author of Gulliver’s
Travels
a. W.B. Yeats
b. James Joyce
c. Jonathan Swift
Q3. In which century was the Battle of
the Boyne
a. 16th
b. 17th
c. 18th
How To Enter:
This is an online competition. To enter go to
www.heritageweek.ie and click on the
competition area to submit your answers.
Terms and Conditions
• The closing date for receipt of entries is the 31st of August.
• The winner will be randomly selected from entries with three
correct answers.
• The winner of the competition will be contacted by the
Heritage Council.
• The prize is for B&B in the selected hotels and does not include
costs associated with taking the prize.
• It is the responsibility of the winner to redeem their prize
directly with Manor House Hotels.
• No alternative prize will be offered.
• There is no cash redemption value for this prize.
• Prize winners will have a choice of hotels depending on
availability and at the discretion of Manor House Hotels.
The following Manor House Hotels are presenting National Heritage
Week events: Athenaeum House Hotel, Co. Waterford; Ballynahinch
Castle, Co. Galway; Ballyseede Castle, Co. Kerry; Markree Castle, Co. Sligo;
Parknasilla Resort & Spa, Co. Kerry and Seaview House Hotel, Co. Cork.

National Heritage Week
Photography
Competition
My Heritage
SNAP,
SEND
& WIN
This year the National Heritage Week
Photography Competition invites you to
‘Discover the Past. Build the Future’. To enter
all you need to do is to submit an image
which links past, present and future from
your own point of view. Then provide a brief
caption for the photo explaining the link.
How to Enter: Upload your pics
to the official Heritage Week
Photo Competition Site:
www.pix.ie/group/heritageweek
Note: The picture does not have to be taken
during Heritage Week but must have been
taken in Ireland this year (2013).
Criteria: We are looking for creative representations of
how our heritage shapes our present and our futures.
Your photo should tell a story of events, objects, people,
features of the natural environment or practices of the
past which have shaped who you are today. You may
also wish to broaden your search beyond your personal
scope and into the realm of your community. What
image could you capture that would encapsulate local
pride in a shared heritage This is part of a broader
initiative to host a conversation about ‘My Heritage’
during National Heritage Week so there are no right or
wrong answers, just add your voice to the conversation!
Please give your image a caption or title and explain
briefly why you took it and how it represents, for you,
the links between past, present and future..
The closing date for the competition is the 31st of
August. The winning images in each category will be
decided by a panel of photography and heritage experts
and will be announced mid September. Good luck folks!
Age Groups & Prizes
Adults (21 years+)
First prize: €500
Irish landmark Trust
Weekend Stay voucher
2 runner up prizes:
€55 Family Heritage Card
Youth (13-20 years)
First prize: €150 One4All gift voucher
2 runner up prizes: €40 Easons
online gift certificate
Junior (7-12 years)
First prize: €75 One4All gift voucher
2 runner up prizes: €30 Easons
online gift certificate.
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