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National H
eritage Week 18th –
26th August 20
12The H
eritage Council
CLARE
County Clare has a rich and varied Heritage. You are invited to explore
County Clare’s Heritage by participating in the events which are
taking place throughout Heritage week
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Wood Sculpting in Oak
DATE & TIME: Monday 20th August – Friday 24th August 13:00 – 15:00
VENUE: Cliffs of MoherLiscannor Co ClareClare
DETAILS: Shane Gilmore is a renowned sculptor from Co. Clare. Shane Gilmore will be on-site daily from Monday to Friday restoring an existing sculpture depicting the Cliffs of Moher in Oak.
COST: €6 per adult, €4 for students/seniors and children under 16 free.
CONTACT: Roisin Kelly T 065 7086141
CONTACT: Joseph McCooey T: 086 8754604
Quin Friary & Castle
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 21st August – Friday 24th August (Everyday) 11:00 - 13:00
VENUE: Quin Friary, Main Street behind St. Mary’s Church Quin.
DETAILS: A Guided Tour of the Norman Castle and Franciscan Friary.
All Week Events
Free
CONTACT: Conor Fahy T: 065 70 77260
Returning the Ballyvaughan Apple Trees To Ballyvaughan
DATE & TIME: Friday 24th August – Sunday 26th August 12:00 – 18:00
VENUE: Ballyvaughan Village, Ballyvaughan DETAILS: The community is going to plant 30
Ballyvaughan Apple trees across different locations throughout the village. Joint project with Clare Biodiversity Group & Irish Seedsavers Association.
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Tulla Arts Trail
DATE & TIME: 18th August – 26th August – 08:00 – 23:00VENUE: Various Venues in the village of Tulla
including Tulla Courthouse, Main Street, Tulla, Co.Clare.
DETAILS: This event is an Arts Trail that will showcase the local talent and encourage the community to get involved in the arts.
CONTACT: Jane Halloran [email protected]
T: 065 68 31648
DETAILS: The Famine in Clare Exhibition will centre upon the workhouses in Clare using Clare’s
The Famine in Clare Exhibition
DATE & TIME: Monday 20th August – Friday 24th August from 09:00 – 17:00
VENUE: Áras Contae an Chláir, Clare County Council, New Road, Ennis.
Free
Free
archival records as inspiration and evidence for the exhibition
CONTACT: Rene Franklin T: 065 6846414 E: [email protected]
T 065 68 99091
Wild flowers of Loop Head
DATE & TIME: Saturday 18th August – Saturday 25th August 10:00 – 17:00
VENUE: Foyer of the County Museum, Ennis.DETAILS: An extraordinary exhibition of paintings by
Carmel Madigan on the Wild Flowers of Loop Head to accompany the publication of the same name.
CONTACT: Siobhán Mulcahy
T: 061 921866
Free Entry to Irish Seed Savers Association
DATE & TIME: Saturday 18th August – Saturday 25th
August 09:30 – 16:00 & Sunday August 26th 12:30 – 16:00
VENUE: Irish Seed Savers Association Caparoe ScarriffDETAILS: Free entry to Irish Seed Savers every day
during Heritage Week. Enjoy a free visit to Irish Seed Savers 20 acres of heritage organic seed gardens, Orchards and Woodlands.
CONTACT: Geraldine Tobin
Free
Free
Free
DETAILS: A great family day out Kids will enjoy a bug hunt with their family. Afterwards enjoy juice for the kids and tea/ coffee for the parents in our Cafe. Children must be supervised by accompanying adult at all times.
CONTACT: Geraldine Tobin
Free Kids Garden Trail and Bug Hunt
DATE&TIME: Saturday 18th August – Friday 24th August 09:00 – 16:00; Saturday 25th August 08:00 –16:00 & Sunday 26th August 12:30 – 16:00
VENUE: Irish Seed Savers AssociationCapparoe Scarriff
E: [email protected] T: 061 921866
With 20 talks and interactive sessions, this workshop will have something for everyone. Leading experts from the US -David Sobel and David Orr - and the UK -Gordon MacLellan and Tony Kendle - will
Learning Landscape Symposium ‘From Apathy to Empathy –Reconnecting People and Place’
DATE&TIME: Wednesday 22nd August – Friday 24th
August, The BurrenDETAILS: This unique event will bring together leading
local, national and international thinkers and practitioners who specialise in the theme of place-based learning. Place-based learning encourages the use of the local environment as a learning resource.
Free
Kids Event
be joined by our own place based educators including Michael Gibbons, Katy Egan, Sean McDonagh, John Feehan, Gordon D’Arcy, Nessa Cronin, Karen Till, Patrick McCormack, Eugene Lambe and many, many more.
VENUE: Burren College of Art in Ballyvaughan, themed workshops across Kinvara and site based workshops in the Burren landscape
COST: This event is open to everyone. The workshop price is €150 (€125 for Trust members). Day rates may be offered on request, however these are subject to availability.
See www.burrenbeo.ie for details of two full scholarships to attend these workshops.
CONTACT: Brigid Barry Trust Coordinator
Burrenbeo Trust E: [email protected] Main Street Kinvara T: 091-638096.
To view the evolving programme, go to www.burrenbeo.com
T 087 3117608
“Spirit of Lough Derg” series – White Tailed Sea Eagles
DATE & TIME: Saturday 18th August 19:00 – 20:00VENUE: Function Room, Mountshannon Hotel
Mountshannon, Co. Clare (followed by outing in Mountshannon)
DETAILS: White Tailed Sea Eagles nested in Mountshannon this year. They were the first pair of White Tailed Sea Eagles to nest in Ireland in over 100 years. It is a great story and we wait patiently until they try to breed again next year
CONTACT: Allan Mee
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Nature Display Area
DATE & TIME: Saturday 18th August 10:00 – 18:00VENUE: Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre, Cliffs of
MoherDETAILS: Nature Display area in the Cliffs of Moher
Visitor Centre of items collected of local natural heritage
COST: Normal Cliffs of Moher Admission fees apply; 6 euro per adult, 4 euro for Students/Seniors and children under 16 free.
CONTACT: Roisin Kelly T 065 7086141
Saturday 18th August
Free
T 087 7938065
Display & Presentation of “Spiorad na Sionna” Built Boat
DATE & TIME: Saturday 18th August 10:00 – 18:00VENUE: Skycourt Shopping Centre, Shannon Town
Centre, Shannon, Co. Clare.DETAILS: Display of completed boat built by club
members as well as the history of its building and two short talks by a member of the club. Talk times: 11:00 & 15:00
CONTACT: Shannon Traditional Boat Club
Photographic Exhibition
DATE&TIME Saturday 18th August 7pmVENUE: Parliament Street, EnnistymonDETAILS: Photographic Exhibition (in conjunction
with Built Heritage Collective (Ireland)CONTACT: Edel Barry [email protected] 0879784116
Free
Free
Seabird Migration Viewing at the Bridges of Ross
DATE & TIME: Sunday 19th August from 10am – 12pm VENUE: Bridges of Ross, Loop Head Peninsula.DETAILS: Birdwatching of seabirds on their south-
bound passage. One of the best places on these islands to watch seabirds on their south-bound passage, so this promises to be a fantastic day out! Leaders: John Murphy & Finbarr Mac Gabhann
16 Oak Park, Ennis, Co. Clare
Bring binoculars and appropriate clothing.CONTACT: Clare Branch Birdwatch Ireland Tom Lynch
[email protected] 065 68 22145
DETAILS: Explore and discover the Burren National Park through arts and crafts suitable for children 5 yr+. Parental supervision requiredEvents for under 12’s
Art in the Park
DATE & TIME: Sunday 19th August from 12:00 – 14:30VENUE: Burren National Park Information Point,
Clare Heritage Centre, Corofin, Co. Clare.
CONTACT: Sheila [email protected]
065 68 27693
Sunday 19th August
Free
Free
Kids Event
T 087 9165916
Kilraghtis Church & Graveyard
DATE & TIME: Sunday 19th August 14:00 – 16:00VENUE: Kilraghtis Graveyard, Barefield, Ennis.DETAILS: Guided tour of 15th century church of
Kilraghtis and its graveyard with burials over 300 years old. The society will also be launching a booklet which contains a background to the parish and full transcriptions of the burial monuments contained within the graveyard and church.
CONTACT: Edel Greene
Guided Tour of Monastic Trail
DATE & TIME: Sunday 19th August @ 2pm – 5pmVENUE: Scattery Island, Kilrush.DETAILS: Guided tour of Island taking in archaeology,
history and natural habitat of grassland and wildlife.
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It is important to check departure times for boat at Kilrush Marina.
COST: Free Guided tour - Separate fee for boat.CONTACT: John Mulqueen
T 087 9958427/065 [email protected]
Free
The Medicine and Folklore of Burren Wildflowers
DATE & TIME: Sunday 19th August 10:00 – 12:00VENUE: Burren National Park
Gortlecka Cross, KilnaboyClare
DETAILS: An informative and entertaining guided walk celebrating the folklore and medicinal value ofBurren wildflowers. The walk will be led by herbalist Vivienne Campbell and author Tony Kirby.
COST: €15 per adult. Under 16s free of charge.CONTACT: Tony Kirby
[email protected] 087 292 54 87
065 68 29100
Tours of 13th Century Franciscan Friary
DATE & TIME: Sunday 19th August 14:00 – 17:00VENUE: Ennis Friary (OPW), Abbey Street, EnnisDETAILS: Guided Tour of Franciscan Friary
(Entrance to Ennis Friary is free all through Heritage Week and until the end of 2012)
CONTACT: Mary Kearns
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Whale Watch Ireland 2012
DATE&TIME: Sunday 19th August 14:00 – 17:00 VENUE: Meeting at Ailladie/Ballyreen layby,
Ballyreen, near Fanore, Co. Clare.DETAILS: Free, land-based & guided whale watch.
Bring binoculars or spotting scopesCONTACT: Conor Ryan
[email protected] T: 0857253807
Free
Free
Whale Watch Ireland 2012
DATE&TIME: Sunday 19th August 14:00 – 17:00VENUE: Meeting at lighthouse, Loop Head, Loop Head
Peninsula, Co. Clare.DETAILS: Free, land-based & guided whale watch. Bring
binoculars or spotting scopes. Dress for weather conditions. No Booking required.
CONTACT: Joanne O’ [email protected]
0868657633 Free
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“Spirit of Lough Derg” Celtic Traditions Folk Concert
DATE & TIME: Monday 20th August 19:30 – 21:30VENUE: East Clare Heritage, St. Cronans Church,
Tuamgraney.DETAILS: The award winning concert series Clare Celtic
Traditions celebrates Heritage Week with a special concert held in the tenth century Church St. Cronans. Showing the best folk music and dancing from Kate Purcell and an array of local musicians and dancers.
COST: €12 with concessions of €10CONTACT: Ruth Minogue
T 061 [email protected]
T 065 7086145
Guided Nature Tour of Cliffs of Moher
DATE & TIME: Monday 20th August 16:00 – 17:00VENUE: Cliffs Of Moher
Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre, County ClareClare
DETAILS: A guided Nature Tour of the Cliffs of Moher.CONTACT: Cormac McGinley
Monday 20th August
Free
Geo Explorer Day
DATE & TIME: Monday 20th 10:00 – 16:00VENUE: Burren Outdoor Education Centre Turlough, New Quay, Co. Clare ClareDETAILS: Explore the geology and landscape of the
Burren by kayaking or hill-walking in the morning and by caving or seashore stroll in the afternoon. Kayaking/caving/hill-walking suitable for families with children 10 years +. Seashore stroll suitable for families with buggies/strollers. Booking essential.
COST: €20 fee for both Kayaking and cavingCONTACT: Geo Explorer Day
[email protected] 065 7078066
CONTACT: Dr. Janice Fuller
“Spirit of Lough Derg” series Talk on Ballycuggeran Woods
DATE&TIME: Monday 20 August : 19:00 - 20:00VENUE: Ballycuggeran Woods (meet at
Ballycuggeran Woods Car Park) Signed left off Killaloe to Scariff Road, 3km north of Killaloe.
DETAILS: Dr. Janice Fuller, Consultant Ecologist will give a talk on the Biodiversity and Natural Heritage assets of Ballycuggeran Woods. Balycuggeran Woods off R463 Killaloe to Scariff Road. 3km north of Killaloe.
T: 091 846 815
Graveyard Recording at Kilmacreehy Graveyard
DATE&TIME: Monday 20th August 10am – 4pmVENUE: Kilmacreehy GraveyardDETAILS: Learn the techniques behind recording a
graveyard (bring wet gear) in conjunction with Built Heritage Collective (Ireland)
CONTACT: Edel Barry [email protected]
0879784116
Free
Free
T: 061 921351
Spirit of Lough Derg Series Historical Talk
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 21st August 20:00 – 21:00VENUE: East Clare Heritage, St. Cronans, Tuamgraney.DETAILS: Special Historical Talk in conjunction
with the Spirit of Lough Derg Series. Historian Leonore Fischer will give a talk on the general history of East Clare and Tuamgraney. (Free but donations welcome to our charity).
CONTACT: Leonore Fischer
Followed Immediately by: -
CONTACT: Gerard MaddenT 061 921615
“Spirit of Lough Derg” series – Lough Derg & Its Islands
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 21st August 21:00 – 22:00VENUE: East Clare Heritage Centre, St. Cronan's
Church,Tuamgraney, Co. Clare.
DETAILS: An Illustrated Talk on "Lough Derg and Its Islands" by Gerard Madden
Tuesday 21st August
Free
Free
CONTACT: Brian DoyleT 065 6899090
New Ennis Atlas: A Talk by Brian O’Dalaigh
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 21st August 19:00 – 20:00VENUE: De Valera Public Library
Harmony Row EnnisDETAILS: Noted local historian Brian O'Dalaigh will
discuss the bacground to the newly published Royal Irish Academy Ennis Atlas.
T 065 7086145
Seismotour
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 21st August 15:00 – 16:00VENUE: Cliffs of Moher Vistior Centre, The Cliffs of Moher Visitor CentreDETAILS: A walk and talk entitled "The Cliff Earth
Moves". Subject; Earthquakes, speaker Cormac McGinley
CONTACT: Roisin Kelly
T 087 6198859
Excavation of a Late Mesolithic Shell Midden at Fanore More
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 21st August 14:00 – 15:30VENUE: Fanore Beach, Fanore More, Fanore, Co.
ClareDETAILS: Talk by Michael Lynch, Archaeologist on the
excavation of a Late Mesolithic Shell Midden at Fanore More, Co. Clare. (Meet at Fanore Beach car park)
CONTACT: Michael Lynch
Free
Free
Free
Bat Walk
DATE&TIME: Tuesday 21st August 21:00 – 22:30 VENUE: Quin Friary, Quin, Co. Clare.DETAILS: A dusk walk around the beautiful village of
Quin watching and listening to the local Bat population. Bring a torch and appropriate clothing. (Weather Permitting)
CONTACT: David [email protected]
T: 087 2867079
West Clare Resource Centre 0871354192
Traditonal Crafts & Heritage Day
DATE&TIME: Tuesday 21st August 11:00 – 16:00VENUE: West Clare Resource Centre, Miltown Malbay,
Co. Clare.DETAILS: Day of fun and learning for all the family
including jam making, poultry&animal keeping, display of goats cheese, cooking demonstration, willow sculpture, butter making, corn dollies, weave spinning, display of quilting&spinning, storytelling with Spraoi & Cuimhneamh anChláir, farmers market, building a bug hotel and a biodiversity talk. Great day to be had by all!!
CONTACT: Cora O’Grady
Free
Free
CONTACT: Eric Shaw
Starting your Family Tree by Gerry Kennedy
DATE&TIME: Tuesday 21st August 3pm to 4pm VENUE: Miltown Malbay LibraryDETAILS: In conjunction with Clare Library, this event is
part of the Clare Roots Society week of talks on Genealogy.
CONTACT: Eric Shaw
Starting your Family Tree by Gerry Kennedy
DATE&TIME: Tuesday 21st August 11am to 12 pmVENUE: Ennistymon LibraryDETAILS: In conjunction with Clare Library, this event is
part of the Clare Roots Society week of talks on Genealogy.
Free
Free
DETAILS: A children’s scavenger hunt and nature activities along the nature trails. Parental supervision required. Booking required. Meeting point at Gortlecka crossroads
Scavenger Hunt
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 22nd August 14:00 – 16:00VENUE: Burren National Park, Clare Heritage Centre,
Corofin, Co. Clare.
CONTACT: Burren National Park E: [email protected]
T: 065 68 27693
CONTACT: Anny Wise
Annual Bat Meeting & Walk
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 22nd August from 19:30 – 21:00VENUE: Clare Inn Hotel, Dromoland, Co. ClareDETAILS: This family friendly Bat Meeting has been
held annually during Heritage Week at the Clare Inn for many years. The talk is followed by a bat walk at dusk. Wear suitable clothes. Organised by the Clare Association of An Taisce
E: [email protected] T: 086 1976104
Wednesday 22th August
Free
Free
Kids Event
CONTACT:
A Walk with A Difference
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 22nd August 11:30 – 15:30VENUE: Kilnaboy School, Kilnaboy, Co. ClareDETAILS: Introduction to flowers, butterflies, geology,
archaeology, farming, and culture of the Burren especially for wheelchair users. There will be tea and scones at Father Ted’s house afterwards and an alternative programme if it is too wet. (Burrenbeo Trust & The Clare Branch of the Irish Wheelchairs Association)(5 euro charge for tea and scones.)[email protected]
087 2074205
T 085 7107581
Hastings Farmhouse Conservation Project
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 22nd August 19:00 – 21:00VENUE: Hastings Farmhouse, Illaunamanagh
Cemetery, Tullyvarraga, ShannonDETAILS: See the results of Dúchas na Sionna’s project
to conserve the remains of Hastings Farmhouse, Shannon’s oldest traditional building. Hear some of its history and the story of the capture of General Lucas during the War of Independence.
CONTACT: Olive Carey
Free
Free
T: 061 921351
Famine Memorial Mass
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 22nd August 19:00 – 20:00VENUE: Famine Memorial Park, An Casaoireach
(beside new graveyard on the main Tuamgraney to Ennis Road (R463)
DETAILS: This Mass is held to remember the victims of the Great Hunger and is held at the burial grounds of the famine victims known as Casaoireach between Tuamgraney & Bodyke.
CONTACT: Ruth Minogue
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Guided Nature Tour
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 22 August : 16:00 - 17:00VENUE: Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre Cliffs of Moher, County Clare DETAILS: Guided Nature tour of the Cliffs of Moher.
Booking Essential through [email protected]
COST: Normal Cliffs of Moher admission prices apply; 6 euro per adult, 4 euro for students/seniors, children free
CONTACT: Roisin Kelly T: 065 7086142
The Story of the West Clare Railway
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 22 August : 20:00 - 21:00VENUE: Kilkee Bay Hotel, KilkeeDETAILS: This talk by Jackie Whelan of the West Clare
Railway recounts the history of this iconic railway. Talk accompanied by images of the trains going back to the 19th century.
Free
CONTACT: John Williams E: [email protected]
T: 065 9083814
065 68 21616
Talk On Mediaeval Buildings Of Ennis
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 22 August : 20:00 - 22:00VENUE: Old Ground Hotel, Station Road, Ennis, Co.
ClareDETAILS: Risteard UaCroinin, Clare County Council,
Architectural Conservation Officer / Archaeologist will give an illustrated talk on the numerous surviving late mediaeval buildings in Ennis. The talk will focus on the discoveries made in the town during the last decade supporting the opinion that Ennis may be the most intact Gaelic mediaeval town in Ireland. It will include a discussion on the recently conserved 16th century McParland's building in Parnell Street, considered to be the last surviving half timbered house in the country.
CONTACT: Congella Mc Guire
Walk & Talk on St. Finghin’s Church, Quin Friary
DATE&TIME: Wednesday 22nd August : 14:00 - 15:00VENUE: St. Finghin's Church, Quin Friary Quin.DETAILS: Walk and talk with Joseph McCooey, the OPW
guide for Quin Friary, through St. Finghin and part of, but lesser know elements of the Quin Friary complex. This large parish church dedicated to St. Finghin was built between 1278 and 1287 by the de Clare and probably replaced an earlier church on the site.
Free
Free
CONTACT: Joseph McCooey [email protected] 086 8754604
CONTACT: Eamon Doyle
Guided Geology Walk in the Burren
DATE&TIME: Wednesday 22nd August 10:00 – 14:00VENUE: Mullaghmore, Burren National ParkDETAILS: A guided geology walk up Mullaghmore
Mountain
T: 087 9008031
CONTACT: Eric Shaw
Genealogy for Beginners by Fiona de Buitléir & Eric Shaw
DATE&TIME: Wednesday 22nd August 11am to 12pmVENUE: Killaloe LibraryDETAILS: In conjunction with Clare Library, this event is
part of the Clare Roots Society week of talks on Genealogy.
COST: FreeCONTACT: Eric Shaw
Genealogy for Beginners by Fiona de Buitléir & Eric Shaw
DATE&TIME: Wednesday 22nd August 3pm to 4pm VENUE: Scariff LibraryDETAILS: In conjunction with Clare Library, this event is
part of the Clare Roots Society week of talks on genealogy.
Free
Free
Free
Free
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Geology Boat Cruise
DATE & TIME: Thursday 23rd August 17:15 – 19:00VENUE: Cliffs of Moher Cruises, Doolin Pier, DoolinDETAILS: A guided geology tour around the Cliffs of
Moher by boat. Subject to Weather. Ferry trip from Doolin to Liscannor, bus return to Doolin.
COST: 15 euroCONTACT: Roisin Kelly
T 065 [email protected]
T 065 70 77260
Blossoms and Their Positive Effect on the Burren
DATE & TIME: Thursday 23rd August 20:30 – 23:30 VENUE: Burren College of Art, Newtown,
BallyvaughanDETAILS: Dr. Stephen Ward will give a lecture on tree
and shrub blossoms and their positive effect on the Burren ecology. This will in tandem with our other community project which is an Apple Tree planting program throughout the village.
CONTACT: Conor Fahy
Thursday 23th August
Free
CONTACT: Geraldine TobinT 061 921866
Free Seed Saving Demo
DATE & TIME: Thursday 23rd August 15:00 – 16:00VENUE: Irish Seed Savers Association
Capparoe ScarriffDETAILS: Come and learn how to save your own seed
depending on the harvest we will save some of the following; Brassicas, onions, peas, tomatoes, cucumbers and more!
Bat Walk
DATE & TIME: Thursday 23rd August 21:00 – 22:30VENUE: Dromore Woods, Ruan, Co. ClareDETAILS: See and hear Bats as you walk through the
beautiful Dromore Woods at dusk.
T 087 2739841
Weather dependent. Bring a torch.CONTACT: Sinead Biggane
All welcome.CONTACT: The Courthouse Gallery and Studios
T: 065 7071630
A history of North Clare in 100 objects
DATE&TIME: Thursday 23rd August 8pmVENUE: The Courthouse Gallery
Parliament Street, Ennistymon,DETAILS: A talk that explores the rich history of
North Clare.History is lying and dying all around us "if only the walls could speak"
Free
Free
Free
CONTACT: Eric Shaw
Genealogy for Beginners by Larry Brennan & Eric Shaw
DATE&TIME: Thursday 23rd August 11am to 12pm VENUE: Sixmilebridge LibraryDETAILS: In conjunction with Clare Library, this
event is part of the Clare Roots Society week of talks on Genealogy.
CONTACT: Eric Shaw
Genealogy for Beginners by Larry Brennan & Eric Shaw
DATE&TIME: Thursday 23rd August by Larry Brennan & Eric Shaw 3pm to 4pm
VENUE: Shannon LibraryDETAILS: In conjunction with Clare Library, this event
is part of the Clare Roots Society week of talks on genealogy.
CONTACT: Eric Shaw
Starting your Family Tree by Gerry Kennedy
DATE&TIME: Thursday 23rd August 7pm to 8pmVENUE: Scariff LibraryDETAILS: In conjunction with Clare Library, this event is
part of the Clare Roots Society week of talks on genealogy.
Free
Free
Free
T: 086 3966868
Killaloe/Ballina Bat Walk
DATE & TIME: Friday 24th August @ 10.30am – 12.30pmVENUE: Meetings of the waters car-park, Killaloe, Co.
Clare.DETAILS: Discover the local Bats of Killaloe and Ballina
with a stroll along the river Shannon at dusk.CONTACT: Keith Neary
T 065 68 21616
Talk on Dysert O’Dea Monuments
DATE & TIME: Friday 24th August 19:30 – 21:30VENUE: Dysert O’ Dea Castle, Corofin, Co. Clare.DETAILS: Risteard Ua Croinin archaeologist will give a
guided tour of the National monuments. Dysert O'Dea Castle & Clare Archaeology centre is situated off R476 about 600 mtrs from main road. Map available in castle. Dysert O'Dea Castle is a 15th century tower with artifacts, DVD & roof access. Meet at Dysert Castle Car Park.
CONTACT: Congella Mc Guire
Friday 24th August
Free
Free
T 065 6899090
Launch of Ennis Atlas
DATE & TIME: Friday 24th August 19:00 – 20:00VENUE: Waterpark House
Drumbiggle, EnnisDETAILS: Launch of new Royal Irish Academy
publication, Ennis Atlas.CONTACT: Brian Doyle
Light refreshments served. All are welcomeCONTACT: The Courthouse Gallery and Studios
T: 065 707163
History, Art & Exhibition
DATE&TIME: Friday 24th August 2pm & 4 pmVENUE: The Courthouse Gallery Parliament Street, EnnistymonDETAILS: 2 pm: Town Walk with Frances Madigan
A stroll through the streets of Ennistymon to discover the history of this Old Market Town.4 pm: Meet the artists at the Courthouse Gallery. Philip Brennan and Cliona Fox will talk about the inspiration for their current work. Philip is a landscape artist and has published two illustrated books on the wildlife of Co Clare. Cliona's work is inspired by the current state of the Irish Fishing Industry.
5pm:Exhibition Launch
Free
Free
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Hydrogeology of North Clare
DATE&TIME: Friday 24th August 10:00 – 14:00VENUE: Ballyvaughan Pier, Ballyvaughan/Bell
HarbourDETAILS: A guided tour of aspects of the
Hydrogeology of the Burren by Tiernan Henry of NUIG. Multiple locations, Cars required, car pooling if possible.
CONTACT: Eamon [email protected]
T: 087 9008031
CONTACT: Eric Shaw
Genealogy for Beginners
DATE&TIME: Friday 24th August 11am to 12pmVENUE: Kilrush Library DETAILS: In conjunction with Clare Library, this
event is part of the Clare Roots Society week of talks on genealogy.
Myles of Myles Creek
DATE&TIME: Friday 24th August 7pm to 8pmVENUE: Kilkee LibraryDETAILS: In conjunction with Clare Library, this event
is part of the Clare Roots Society week of talks on genealogy.
CONTACT: Eric [email protected]
Free
Free
“Hands On” Pottery
DATE & TIME: Saturday 25th August 10:00 – 17:30VENUE: Ballymorris Pottery, Ballymorris, Cratloe,
Clare.DETAILS: Visit the working pottery, see work in
progress and have a go yourself to make and decorate your own piece. Ballymorris Pottery is conveniently located just off the N18 with easy to follow signs. 9 km from Limerick and Shannon, only 3km from Bunratty.
COST: €10 each includes materials, tuition, glaze and firing of your own pottery piece.
CONTACT: Hannah Arnup T: 061 357118
T 061 921351
“Spirit of Lough Derg” Treasure Trail
DATE & TIME: Saturday 25th August 12:00 – 16:00VENUE: East Clare Heritage, TuamgraneyDETAILS: Free entrance to our Heritage Centre and two
treasure trails activities to educate children about 5,000 years of history! Treasure Trail is suitable for children aged 7 and up. A Treasure Trail aimed at younger children will also be available (donations welcome)
CONTACT: Ruth Minogue
Saturday 25th August
Free
T: 087 6831587
Tours of the Merchant’s House
DATE & TIME: Saturday 25th August 11:30 – 13:30VENUE: The Merchant’s House, The Market Square,
Kilrush, Co. Clare.DETAILS: Tours will be conducted every 30 mins with a
maximum of 6 people per tour due to the size of the property, so please ring to arrange your slot. Tours of a 19th c. townhouse which has been faithfully restored, and the history of the house and its colourful occupants. The property is a Heritage Holiday Home and the tours will take place on a change-over day.
CONTACT: Paul Gleeson
T: 065 68 21616
Talk on Kilkerrin Napoleonic Battery
DATE & TIME: Saturday 25th August 13:00 – 14:00VENUE: Kilkerrin Napoleonic Battery Kilkerrin Point, Labasheeda, Co. ClareDETAILS: Stephen Mc Donagh, Clare County Council
will take you on a guided tour around one of six Napoleonic Batteries built along the Shannon Estuary between 1806 and 1815 by the British War Department to deter a French Invasion.
(Meet at Labasheeda Community Centre.) (Also part of the Dan Furey Set-Dancing
Weekend, Labasheeda, Co. Clare.)CONTACT: Congella Mc Guire
Free
Free
CONTACT: Michael Murtagh
Unveiling Heritage Information Boards
DATE& TIME: Saturday 25th August : 11:30 - 12:30VENUE: Heritage Information Boards; Trailhead of
the O’Briensbridge loop walks in village centreriverside park.
DETAILS: The O’Briensbridge Community Group will unveil heritage information boards to highlight heritage sites all along the route of the O'Briensbridge Walks. Heritage Map Board will be unveiled in the centre of village.
0868566556 [email protected]
“Spirit of Lough Derg” series - Special Showing of the “Secret Book of Kells”
DATE&TIME: Saturday 25th August 17:00 – 18:00VENUE: St. Cronan’s Church, East Clare Heritage
CentreDETAILS: A showing of the oscar nominated animated film
“The Secret Book of Kells” This is a story of the adventures of a young boy called Brendan who has to overcome his deepest fears on a dangerous quest to help complete the book of Kells.The 10th Century Church of St Cronan was built on a 6th Century Monastic Site and is an ideal setting to view this award winning feature film.
CONTACT: Ruth Minogue E: [email protected] T 061 921351
Free
Free
Open Day at Loop Head Lightkeepers’ House
DATE & TIME: Sunday 26th August from 10am – 16:00VENUE: Loop Head Lightkeepers’ House.DETAILS: Visitors have the opportunity to view the
conservation work of the Irish Landmark Trust. Everyone is welcome. Self guided tour of this restored 19th century lightkeeper’s house now available as holiday accommodation.
T 01 6704733
Child Supervision is required due to coastal location
CONTACT: Caroline Crowley
Sunday 26th August
Free
T 061 368030
Mooghaun Bronze Age Hillfort Heritage Day
DATE & TIME: Sunday 26th August 12:00 – 17:00VENUE: Mooghaun Hillfort, Newmarket-on-FergusDETAILS: A day out for all the family, various activities
to include traditional craft demonstations, storytelling. The Guided tours of the hillfort will also take place throughout the day.
CONTACT: Tracey Mc Nulty
DETAILS: Come and explore the mini-beasts of the Burren with a bug hunt along the Nature Trail. Booking required. Parental supervision. Meeting Point at Gortlecka crossroads.
CONTACT: Burren National Park
Mini-Beast Hunt
DATE & TIME: Sunday 26th August from 14:00 to 16:00VENUE: Burren National Park, Clare Heritage Centre,
Corofin, Co. Clare.
E: [email protected] T: 065 68 27693
T: 065 68 29100
Tours of 13th Century Franciscan Friary
DATE & TIME: Sunday 26th August 14:00 – 17:00VENUE: Ennis Friary (OPW), Abbey Street, Ennis.DETAILS: Guided tour of Franciscan Friary COST: Entrance to Ennis Friary is free all through
Heritage Week and until the end of 2012.CONTACT: Mary Kearns
Free
Free
Free
Kids Event
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Guided Tour of Scattery Island
DATE & TIME: Sunday 26th August 14:00 – 17:00VENUE: Scattery Island, Kilrush.DETAILS: Guided Tour of Monastic Trail taking in the
history and the flora and fauna of the island. Check times locally for guided tours and boat to island. Boat departs from Kilrush Marina
COST: Free Guided Tour. Separate fee for boat.CONTACT: John Mulqueen
T 065 [email protected]
“Hand On” Pottery
DATE & TIME: Sunday 26th August 12:00 – 17:30VENUE: Ballymorris Pottery, Ballymorris, Cratloe,
Clare.DETAILS: Visit the working pottery, see work in
progress and have a go yourself to make and decorate your own piece.
COST: €10 each includes materials, tuition, glaze and firing of your own pottery piece.
CONTACT: Hannah Arnup T: 061 357118
The “Spirit of Lough Derg” series of Heritage Week events include events in North Tipperary and Galway as well as those listed for County Clare. For further details of these events, please see www.heritageweek.ie
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Saturday 18th August
Sunday19th August
Monday20th August
Tuesday21st August
Wednesday22ndAugust
Nature Display Area,
Display & Presentation of
“Spiorad na Sionna” Built
Boat,
Seabird Migration Viewing
at the Bridges of Ross, Art
in the Park, Kilraghtis
Graveyard, Guided Tour of
Scattery Island Monastic
Trail, The Medicine and
Folklore of Burren
Wildflowers, Tours of 13th
Century Franciscan Friary,
Whale Watch Ireland 2012
(events at Ballyreen & Loop
Head).
Guided Nature Tour
of Cliffs of Moher,
Geo Explorer Day,
Seismotour, Excavation of a Late
Mesolithic Shell Midden at
Fanore More, Starting your
Family Tree (Ennistymon
Library), Starting your Family
Tree (Miltown Malbay Library)
Scavenger Hunt, A Walk With A
Difference, Guided Nature Tour, Walk
& Talk on St. Finghin’s Church (Quin
Friary), Guided Geology Walk in the
Burren, Genealogy for Beginners
(Killaloe Library), Genealogy for
Beginners (Scariff Library),
Eve
ning
“Spirit of Lough Derg” series
– White Tailed Sea Eagles.
“Spirit of Lough
Derg” – Celtic
Traditions Folk
Concert, “Spirit of
Lough Derg” –
Biodiversity Talk at
Ballycuggeran
Woods,
New Ennis Atlas: A Talk by Brian
O’ Dalaigh, “Spirit of Lough
Derg” series Historical Talk,
“Spirit of Lough Derg” series - -
Lough Derg & Its Islands, Bat
Walk at Quin Friary
Annual Bat Meeting & Walk, Hastings
Farmhouse Conservation Project,
Famine Memorial Mass, The Story of
the West Clare Railway, Talk on
Medieval Buildings of Ennis
All
Wee
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Wood Sculpting in Oak:Monday 20th August – Friday
24th August 13:00 – 15:00
Quin Friary & Castle: Tuesday 21st August –
Friday 24th August 11:00 –
13:00
Returning the Ballyvaughan Apples Trees to Ballyvaughan: Friday 24th August –
Sunday 26th August
12:00 – 18:00
Genealogy Talks: Various Times
at Clare Libraries from Monday
20th August to Friday 24th August,
Learning Landscape Symposium: Wednesday 22nd
August to Friday 24th August (The
Burren)
Tulla Arts Trail: 18th August – 26th
August 08:00 – 23:00
Clare Roots Genealogy Talks:Monday 20th August – Friday 24th
August
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Mor
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Thursday 23rd August
Friday24th August
Saturday25th August
Sunday26th August
Free Seed Saving Demo, Genealogy for
Beginners (Sixmilebridge Library),
Genealogy for Beginners (Shannon
Library), Events at the Courthouse
Gallery (Ennistymon)
Killaloe/Ballina Bat
Walk, Hydrogeology of
North Clare, Events at
the Courthouse Gallery
(Ennistymon),
Genealogy for
Beginners (Kilrush
Library)
“Hands On” Pottery,
“Spirit of Lough Derg”
Treasure Trail, Tour of
the Merchant’s House,
Talk on Kilkerrin
Napoleonic Battery,
Unveiling Heritage
Information Boards,
Open Day at Loop Head Lightkeepers’
House, Mooghaun Bronze Age Hillfort
Heritage Day, Mini-Beast Hunt, Tours of
13th Century Franciscan Friary, Guided
Tour of Scattery Island, “Hands On”
Pottery,
Eve
ning
Geology Boat Cruise, Blossoms and
their Positive Effect on the Burren
Ecology, Bat Walk (Dromore Woods),
Starting your Family Tree (Scariff
Library),
Talk on Dysert O’ Dea
Monuments, Launch of
Ennis Atlas, Myles of
Myles Creek (Kilkee
Library)
Showing of the “Secret
Book of Kells”,
All
Wee
k
The Famine in Clare Exhibition: Monday 20th August – Friday 24th
August 09:00 – 17:00
Wildflowers of Loop Head: Saturday 18th
August – Saturday 25th
August 10:00 – 17:00
Free Entry to the Irish Seed Savers Association: Saturday
18th August - Saturday
25th August 09:30 –
16:00 & Sunday 26th
12:30 – 16:00.
Free Kids Garden Trail and Bug Hunt:Saturday 18th August – Friday 24th 09:00 –
16:00, Saturday 25th August 08:00 – 16:00
& Sunday 26th August 12:30- 16:00
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Location of Events
National Heritage Week is coordinated by The Heritage Council with support fromthe Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and Fáilte Ireland.
• The Heritage Council supports critical heritageinfrastructure including the DiscoveryProgramme, the Landmark Trust, the WicklowUplands Council and many others
• Approximately 500 heritage projects fundedannually
• Heritage Officer Network in partnership withLocal Authorities
• National Heritage Week
• Irish Walled Towns Network
• REPS 4 Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme
• The Heritage in Schools Scheme
• Museums Standards Programme of Ireland
• Waterway Corridor Studies
• Biodiversity Action Plans
• National Planning Referral Programme
• Irish National Strategic Archaeological Research
• Community-led Village Design Statements
The Heritage Council’s mission is to engage, educate and advocate todevelop a wider understanding of the vital contribution that ourheritage makes to our social, environmental and economic well-being.
The Heritage Council champions heritage as a vital part of our identity andsense of place. It provides the backbone of our community, our culture, ourtourism and agricultural industries, and stimulates entrepreneurship andinnovation in the wider economy. Its benefits extend into the widercommunity: it is an intrinsic part of our everyday life, and an exceptionalresource offering employment, recreation, health, learning and enjoyment.
The Heritage Council's work includes:
The Heritage Council Supporting Jobs, Education and Tourism
National Heritage Week
Photography Competition 2012
This year National Heritage Week is focusing onBuilt Heritage and we’d like you to do the same.To be in with a chance to win some great prizes all you need to do is submit an image(s) that youthink captures a message or aspect about ourbuilt heritage and provide a brief caption withyour photo.
We are looking for creative interpretations of Irelands builtheritage. This could be a picture of the interior or exteriorof your favourite building, monument or ruin (historic orcontemporary), a feature that captures your imagination(a window, door, handle, column, stairway, roof etc), aninteresting streetscape, a group of buildings or examplesof where built heritage meets natural heritage.
Prizes include a €500 Irish landmark Trust WeekendStay voucher ! See page 15 for full details.
Time for a walk!
Glendalough Tower
Dandelions on sillSNAP,SEND& WIN
National Heritage Week and Ireland’s Blue Book
Built Heritage Competition 2012
During National Heritage Week 2012 The Heritage Councilis shining the light on Ireland’s diverse and unique builtheritage. To celebrate, Irelands Blue Book have kindlysponsored a fantastic prize of a two night stay for twopeople sharing in a Blue Book House of the winner’s choice.This prize includes bed & breakfast and dinner on oneevening and is of course subject to availability.
See page 14 for full details and how to win.
WINA LuxuryBreak
2 GREAT COMPETITIONS!
Clare County Council, the Heritage Council and Clare Heritage Forum wish to thanks all the individuals and
community groups who are taking part in Heritage Week in Clare in 2012.
In particular, 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 McGuireHeritage Officer
Clare County CouncilNew Road
EnnisCo.Clare
Tel: 065-6821616
Email: [email protected]
Placing Heritage at the Heart of Life in County Clare
