Sunday 25th August - Clare County Library
Sunday 25th August - Clare County Library Sunday 25th August - Clare County Library
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 14
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 15
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CONTACT:<br />
Congella McGuire, Heritage Officer, <strong>Clare</strong> <strong>County</strong> Council<br />
T: 065 684 6408<br />
E: cmcguire@clarecoco.ie<br />
A Harvest Celebration<br />
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 20 th <strong>August</strong> 11:00-16:00<br />
VENUE: West <strong>Clare</strong> Resource Centre, Ballard Road, Miltown Malbay<br />
DETAILS: A day of fun and learning for all the family showcasing traditional crafts and culture.<br />
Activities will include spinning, weaving, corndollies, feltcraft, storytelling, music and<br />
cookery demonstrations.<br />
COST:<br />
Free<br />
CONTACT: Cora O’Grady<br />
T: 087 1354192<br />
E: cora.yellowcottage@gmail.com<br />
Free<br />
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