Ballyhoura Country "What's On December 2016
-
Upload
ballyhourafailte -
Category
Marketing
-
view
29 -
download
0
Transcript of Ballyhoura Country "What's On December 2016
|
Greetings from the board of Ballyhoura Heritage and Environment
Welcome to this Issue of the Ballyhoura Country Newsletter
This monthly publication aims, as always, to bring you all the latest news on all that is
happening in the area. It gives us the opportunity to enlighten and inform you, the tourism
product and service providers of Ballyhoura Country, on upcoming events as well as new
attractions and opportunities. This is your newsletter. Your views and suggestions are
important to us and your contributions and comments are always welcome. Email
BALLYHOURA BEO – EVENTS
Ballyhoura Beo are currently running their exciting new ‘Adventure Activity Programme’ with
Foroige, Killmallock. This programme teaches learners how to read maps and compasses, and
the correct clothing to wear in ‘The great Outdoors’. It also introduces learners to specialist
equipment designed for the great outdoors. The learners are also learning about ‘Geocaching’ –
an exciting global GPS treasure hunt. Contact: [email protected]
A member of Ballyhoura Beo will be providing information on fitness and the associated health
benefits at a Health and Wellbeing morning in Charleville on November 30th
in Hill view Drive.
Contact: [email protected]
Beo will be working with the sports partnerships in Limerick and Cork this coming January to help
deliver Operation Transformation walks and runs around the Ballyhoura County. Please contact
Ballyhoura Beo if your community would like to be involved with Operation Transformation Walks
and events. Contact: [email protected]
_________________________________________
MITCHELSTOWN CHRISTMAS LIGHTS – 26TH
NOVEMBER
2pm – Start of Craft Market 3pm – Merries in the Square 4pm – Mr Claus Treasure Hunt
4.30pm to 5.30pm – Mrs Claus 6pm – Lights Switching On
Wear festive Clothing and enjoy. All are welcome.
_________________________________________
DONKEY SANCTUARY – CHRISTMAS CRAFT & FOOD FAIR – 27TH
NOVEMBER
From 12pm to 4pm. FREE admission. Over 30 stalls. Monster Raffle on the day.
For further information: 022 48398.
_________________________________________
JUST ROSES (KILFINANE) – FIVER FRIDAY – 2ND
DECEMBER
Some roses €5.00 and other roses will be half price.
For further information: 087 6406173 www.justroseskilfinane.com
_________________________________________
<<December >>
<< 2016>>
C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S
MERRY
CHRISTMAS
Ballyhoura Beo
Events
26th
Nov –
Mitchelstown
Christmas Lights
27th
Nov – Donkey
Sanctuary
Christmas & Food
Fair
2nd Dec – Fiver
Friday in Kilfinane
2nd
Dec – Santa at
Mitchelstown
Credit Union
4th
Dec – Red Run
4TH
Dec – Kilfinane
Market day
4th
Dec – Christmas
Craft Fair in
Kilbehenny
4th
Dec – 23rd
Dec –
The Claus House in
Bruff
Ballyhoura Country News
Ballyhoura Heritage & Environment,
Kilfinane, Co Limerick
Tel: 063-91300
Web:
www.visitballyhoura.com
SANTA AT MITCHELSTOWN CREDIT UNION – 2ND
DECEMBER
Santa will be at Mitchelstown Credit Union from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
_________________________________________
RED RUN – GALTEE RUNNERS MITCHELSTOWN – 4TH
DECEMBER
Starts New Square, Mitchelstown at 12.30pm. Wear something red.
Entry Fee: €5.00, Family €20.00 (Proceeds to Forest Hall).
_________________________________________
KILFINANE MARKET DAY – BALLYHOURA COUNTRY MARKETS – 2ND
DECEMBER
Ballyhoura Country Markets will hold an Artisan Food & Craft Fair in Kilfinane on the first Friday of every month from 10 am to 4pm at The Ballyhoura Apple Farm
_________________________________________
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR – KILBEHENNY – 4TH
DECEMBER
This event is at the Community Centre at 11am.
_________________________________________
THE CLAUSHOUSE – BRUFF – 4TH
– 23RD
DECEMBER
A Christmas Theatrical Experience at the Old Convent in Bruff which will include a puppet show, a
visit to the Elf Quarters and to the Workshop. Both children and adults will get involved in this
magical event which will last for 40 minutes and booking is essential.
Cost: Children (over 6 months) - €18.00 Adults - €5.00 Babies (under 6 months) - FREE
Booking: 087 2505808 email: [email protected] www.theclaushouse.com
_________________________________________
CHARLEVILLE PARK HOTEL – CHRISTMAS MARKET – 4TH
DECEMBER
From 12pm to 4pm. For further information: 063 33701
_________________________________________
ROCKBARTON GARDEN CENTRE – BOUTIQUE CHRISTMAS FAIR – 4TH
DECEMBER
From 11am to 5pm this event will have Local Artisan Crafts, Children’s Storyteller, Christmas Trees & Wreaths, Food Stalls and a Mulled Wine Reception.
For further information: 061 389833 087 9911463
_________________________________________
THE DESIGN & CRAFT STUDIO – CHRISTMAS FAIR & OPENING HOURS – 4TH
DECEMBER
The Design & Craft Studio will have a stall at the Christmas Market that is being held on 4th
December at Charleville Park Hotel. During the month of December the studio will be open every day from 10am to 6pm.
4th
Dec – Christmas
Market at
Charleville Park
Hotel
4th
Dec – Boutique
Christmas Fair at
Rockbarton
4th
Dec – The
Design Craft Studio
in Charleville
4th
Dec – Charity
Christmas Lights in
Coolruss
8th
Dec – Isla
Grant’s Christmas
Concert – Friars
Gate
9th
Dec – Indoor
Christmas Market –
St Joseph’s,
Charleville
9th
– 11th
– Snow
White & The Babes
in the Woods –
Friar’s Gate
10th
Dec – Santa
Visits Kilmallock
10th
Dec- Christmas
Market & Santa in
Kildorrery
10th
& 11th
Dec –
Winter-
Wonderland &
Christmas Market
in Croom
11th
December –
Christmas Dance in
Ballinvreena
11th
Dec –
Christmas Market
& Community
Events in Kilfinane
12th
Dec – Santa’s
Grotto in
Knockainey
14th
Dec – Open
Mic Night – Friar’s
Gate
14th
Dec –
Workshop – Friar’s
Gate
16th
Dec –
Revelations
Presents –
Delorentos &
Raglans
18th
Dec – Nathan
Carter – Charleville
Park Hotel
18th
Dec – Santa
Claus at
Ballinvreena
19th
& 20th
Dec –
Old Mother
Hubbard’s Crazy
Christmas – Friar’s
Gate
Deebert House
Hotel – Christmas
& New Year Parties
COOLRUSS CHRISTMAS LIGHTS FOR CHARITY – 4TH
DECEMBER
From 10pm to 1am at Coolruss in Bruree. For further information: www.facebook.com/berniespil.ie/
_________________________________________
FRIAR’S GATE – ISLA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CONCERT – 8TH
DECEMBER
Tom Kelly promotions present Isla Country Christmas Concert on Thursday 8th December at
Friar’s Gate at 8pm Tickets: €25.00 For Further information: 063 98727
_________________________________________
ST JOSEPH’S FOUNDATION – INDOOR CHRISTMAS MARKET – 9TH
DECEMBER
This is an indoor Christmas Market from 11am till 3pm where you can visit Santa in his grotto -
€5.00 including a picture and small gift). There will be many stalls on the day and some light
refreshments at the Ceramics Building, Baker’s Road, Charleville, Cork.
For Further information: 063 89252.
_________________________________________
FRIAR’S GATE – SNOW WHITE & THE BABES IN THE WOOD – 9TH
, 10TH
& 11TH
DECEMBER
Limerick County Youth Theatre present this play by Thomas O’Leary. A great night out for all the
family.
Tickets: €5.00 For Further information: email: [email protected] Phone: 063 98727
_________________________________________
SANTA VISITS KILMALLOCK – 10TH
DECEMBER
Starts 2pm at the People’s Hall.
_________________________________________
KILDORRERY CHRISTMAS MARKET – 10TH
DECEMBER
Kildorrery Christmas Market will take place in The Creamery Yard Complex on Saturday from 12
midday to 5pm on 10th December. It will offer over 30 stalls including Home Baking, Christmas
Gift Ideas, Floral Arrangements, Arts & Crafts etc. There will also be a Wheel of Fortune where
you can win prizes. All proceeds on the day will go to further Community Projects. There is sure
to be something for everyone on the day.
Admission: FREE Contact: Eamonn McCarthy 087- 9267156 or Kildorrery Community
Office on 022-25777
_________________________________________
SANTA IS COMING TO…KILDORRERY – 10TH
DECEMBER
Santa and his merry band of elves will be The Old Creamery in Kildorrery on Saturday 10th
December to coincide with the Christmas Market.
Cost per Child: €10.00 To Book: 086 3579886 (TEXT ONLY WITH FAMILY NAME AND EMAIL)
_________________________________________
WINTER-WONDERLAND & CHRISTMAS MARKET – CROOM – 10TH
& 11TH
DECEMBER
This Christmas you are invited to join us for our Winter-wonderland and Christmas Market here in
Croom Town Park and Civic Centre on the 10th and the 11th of December from 3-7pm. The kids
will get to meet Santa on the day.
_________________________________________
BALLINVREENA CHRISTMAS DANCE – 11TH
DECEMBER
Music provided by Ger Moloney from 8pm – 10.30pm. Tickets are €6.00.
Contact: Donie Hannon 087 9268483
_________________________________________
KILFINANE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS – 11TH
DECEMBER
After mass on 11th December, the town will be visited by Santa. Santa will be meeting children at
the Ballyhoura Apple Farm from 12pm onwards. Times must be pre-booked by contacting Maura
on 087 6729919 and the cost is €10.00 per child with family discounts available.
The Ballyhoura Apple Farm will be running the Christmas Market all day on 11th December.
Contact: Helen: 087 7783287
Kilfinane Community Council will light the Christmas Tree in the town centre at 5.30pm with carols
and music.
There will be a Christmas Movie at The Church of Ireland at 7pm. Cost is €4.00 per person with
family discounts available. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
_________________________________________
KNOCKAINEY SANTA’S GROTTO – 12TH
DECEMBER
Knockainey Historical & Conservation Society is holding a Santa’s Grotto on 10th December at
4.30pm. This event will include Children’s Storytelling, Colouring Corner, Face-Painting, Craft
Stalls, Festive Drinks & Nibbles. Booking is essential!
Cost: €10.00 per Child €5.00 per Toddler Adults Free
For further information: Angela 087 1277468 (After 1pm)
_________________________________________
FRIAR’S GATE – OPEN MIC NIGHT – 14TH
DECEMBER
Open Mic Night – Chapter and Verse – A night of prose and poetry at 8pm. Pieces should not be
longer than 5-7mins.
Admission: FREE
For Further information: email: [email protected] Phone: 063 98727
_________________________________________
1st
Jan 2017 –
Guided Tours –
Doneraile Park
2nd
Jan 2017 –
Brendan Grace –
Charleville Park
Hotel
22nd
Jan 2017 –
Charlie
Landsborough –
Charleville Park
Hotel
FRIAR’S GATE – WORKSHOP – 14TH
DECEMBER
Book Club – Wednesday 14th December @ 7pm – “Who Will Run the Frog Hospital” by Lorrie
Moore.
For Further information: email: [email protected] Phone: 063 98727
_________________________________________
REVELATIONS PRESENTS – DELORENTOS & RAGLANS – 16TH
DECEMBER
In the Old Chapel Rooms, Kilfinane.
Tickets are €24.50 and are on sale now. Book: www.revelationsrocks.com
_________________________________________
CHARLEVILLE PARK HOTEL – NATHAN CARTER – 18TH
DECEMBER
Nathan Carter and his band present “The Christmas Stuff Tour”. Doors open at 7.30pm and the
show starts at 8.00pm. Tickets on sale at the reception of Charleville Park Hotel or
www.ticketmaster.ie
For further information: Telephone: 063 33700 Email: [email protected]
_________________________________________
SANTA CLAUS AT BALLINVREENA – 18TH
DECEMBER
Santa will meet and greet the children from 3pm at the Ballinvreena Hall.
Contact: Moira Leahy 087 7548345
_________________________________________
FRIAR’S GATE – OLD MOTHER HUBBARD’S CRAZY CHRISTMAS – 19TH
& 20TH
DECEMBER
Centrestage Theatre Company presents this best known and loved programme of nursery
rhymes.
Tickets: €8.00
For Further information: email: [email protected] Phone: 063 98727
_________________________________________
DEEBERT HOUSE HOTEL – CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR PARTIES
Christmas Party Lunches from €16.00 pp, Dinner from €29.00 pp including Prosecco. Overnight
Special of One Night Stay from €35.00 pp B&B.
New Year’s Eve Party, Christmas Nights and Little Women’s Christmas events also available.
For further information: www.deeberthousehotel.com 063 – 31200 [email protected]
_________________________________________
DONERAILE PARK – GUIDED TOURS – 1ST JANUARY 2017
Assemble in the main carpark at Doneraile Park. Starts at 2.30pm.
CHARLEVILLE PARK HOTEL – BRENDAN GRACE – 2ND
JANUARY 2017
Brendan Grace is celebrating 40 years in the comedy business and will be performing his
unmissable act at the Charleville Park Hotel on the 2nd
of January. Tickets will go on sale soon.
For further information: Telephone: 063 33700 Email: [email protected]
_________________________________________
CHARLEVILLE PARK HOTEL – CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH – 22ND
JANUARY 2017
Charlie Landsborough will be at the Charleville Park Hotel on 22nd
January at 8:00pm. Tickets
can be purchased from the reception of the hotel.
For further information: Telephone: 063 33700 Email: [email protected]
_________________________________________
The Staff at Ballyhoura would like to take this opportunity to wish
our business associates, the public and the staff at all the
Ballyhoura Offices a magical and Happy Christmas.
We also hope that you have an enjoyable, healthy and Happy New
Year!