PROGRAMME OF EVENTS :: 2014 - IRD...

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PROGRAMME OF EVENTS :: 2014

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Come celebrate what Duhallow has to offer2 3

BACKGROUND

First brought to Ireland in 2012 by IRD Duhallow, the concept of the “Discover Duhallow...A Day of the Region Initiative” captured the essence of life in Duhallow and encouraged both locals and visitors alike to take part in the wide range of amenities, clubs, activities and resources that are on our door step in the region. More than 40 events were organised throughout Duhallow over a 10 day period. This was a joint initiative with communities in 8 other European countries taking part in their own regions.

Following its success in its first year, communities were at an advantage to take part in The Gathering in 2013 which was rolled out in Duhallow alongside the 2nd year of the Day of the Region Initiative. As a result of positive feedback from communities from 2012 it was decided to expand the initiative from 10 days to 6 weeks of events over the summer period. The Gathering helped to reach out to our families, friends and descendants who have moved away to invite them home during the Day of the Region Celebration

Now in 2014, communities have more than ever embraced the concept of the Day of The Region with events taking place throughout Duhallow for 9 consecutive weeks. Duhallow communities will showcase and share the very best of culture, sport, tradition and unique sense of fun they have to offer.

This 9 week programme of activities will be a celebration of rural community life and will showcase what Duhallow has to offer those living here as well as those visiting the region. Many people who are new to the area and working outside the region are often unaware of the wealth of activities and resources available right here on their door step.

From the programme of events included in this booklet there is something for everyone to see and do regardless of age and gender. Whether you enjoy active events or want something more sedentary the interests of everyone are well catered for.

Duhallow’s strongest asset is its people and IRD Duhallow has supported them through the bottom up approach to rural development in identifying the events they wished to organise and host for this initiative. The wide variety of events and the number of communities taking part is a perfect example of the strong sense of community spirit that has been fostered and developed in Duhallow. IRD Duhallow would like to thank all community groups and businesses for continuing to support this initiative.

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Come celebrate what Duhallow has to offer

Thursday 19th June CAstlemAGNeR

Castlemagner Sinsir Club invites you to join them today for a day of reminiscing over old photographs and films of Days Gone By from the parish. This event starts at 12 noon in Castlemagner Community Centre. To book a place, please contact Kathleen on 086-8521808. Entry price is €5pp

Friday 20th June

Saturday 21st June

fReemOUNt Freemount Macra will hold the culmination of their Couch to 5k initiative with a fantastic fun Walk/Run, all abilities catered for! Registration is at Freemount Heritage Centre at 7pm and the walk begins at 7:30pm. Registration is €10. At 8:30pm Freemount’s first ever Ball Race will take place down the steep hill. Balls are available for €2 in local shops. Refreshments will be served afterwards in Freemount Heritage Centre.

BAllyDesmONDThere are big celebrations tonight in Ballydesmond as the local community crèche celebrates its 10th Anniversary. From 2.30-

5.30pm today the crèche will have an open evening for families to come and enjoy a

variety of activities such as a puppet show, kid’s disco,

face painting and magic show.

This will be followed at 9.30pm in the Sliabh Luachra Bar by a celebration night for Brian O’Leary who recently won Young Musician of the Year.

fReemOUNt

To close their two day festival, Freemount Macra will host Mice Racing in Barry’s Bar in Freemount at 9pm. Buy your mouse from any local Macra member for €10 and enjoy the thrill as bets will be taken on the night. Afterwards enjoy a delicious (mice free!) BBQ with music by DJ Jerry Hannon.

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Friday 27th JunemillstReet

Millstreet Athletic Club invites you to come out and get active today by taking part in the Willie Neenan memorial 10km Road Walk and Race. For those of you who wish to enjoy a 10km walk at your own pace this will commence at 6.30pm from the Killarney Road with an entry fee of €5. For those of you who are more competitive the 10km road race starts at 7.30pm with an entry fee of €10 online/€15 on the day. This is the 2nd year of the road race and professional chip timing will be used on the day. The event promises a great atmosphere in the town for both race goers and supporters. For further information please contact Maeve on 087-2617001.

KilCORNey fAmily fUN DAy

Kilcorney Development Association wishes to invite you to the official opening of their LEADER funded community playground and astro turf pitch today at 2pm. This

will be a great event for all the family with fun and games a guarantee with bouncing castles, face painting and a family BBQ a must for all families to experience. Free entry on the day.

Sunday 22nd June

Sunday 29th JunelAhARN

Laharn Community Council invites you to experience a night of Open Air Dancing at Laharn Crossroads. This historic tradition of cross road dancing attracts large crowds on a weekly basis so make sure you don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience something different and fun. Admission is free and commences at 8pm. For further information email: [email protected]

Tuesday 1st JulyROCKChApel

Bruach na Carraige’s tradition of tuesday night summer seisiúns commences tonight at 8.45pm and promises to be a lively night of traditional Irish music, song and Dance. Audience

participation makes this event unique. Admission €10, for more information please contact Jack on 087 2205566.

BAllyDesmOND

Why not pop along to enjoy the wonderful sounds at the folk mass this morning in Ballydesmond Church at 11am. Celebrations continue later in the day with Ballydesmond GAA celebrating its 50th anniversary this afternoon with a sports evening from 3-6pm in the GAA field followed by a BBQ and Disco from 6.30-9pm in Bob’s Bar.

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BWeeNG

Bweeng welcomes everybody to their community festival, which begins this evening, at 7:30pm with a fancy dress parade in the church square, proceeding through the village centre to Bweeng Community Grounds. This will be followed at 8:30pm with a children’s puppet show in the Community Hall for €3pp. For further information visit www.bweeng.ie

Friday 4th JulyBOheRBUe

Following on from its success last year Boherbue Parish Hall will hold an American tea party this evening at 8pm with a variety of community groups and individuals hosting tables. Following a lovely meal you will dance the night away to a live band and you are guaranteed an enjoyable evening of ceoil agus craic with neighbours and friends.

Entry Fee = €20. For further information please contact Marie on 087-9644553.

Saturday 5th JulymeeliN

For those of you interested in learning more on the different historical sites in the Meelin parish why not register for a guided bus tour departing from Meelin Hurling Field at 3.30pm today. Fee of €5pp applies and registration at Cahill’s shop is essential due to limited seating on the bus. On return to the village why not take part in some Cross Road Dancing at Territs Cross from 6-8pm where you will have an opportunity to take part in what was once an integral part of the social life of rural communities. Festivities will finish off with live music by The Diamond Sisters in Quinlan’s Bar in Meelin village at 10pm.

BWeeNGBweeng Community Festival continues today starting at 11am with a Treasure Hunt in the village for children, teenagers and adults alike. Participation is free for this event. This will be followed at 1.30pm with Registration for the puc fada in Bweeng Community Hall (€10pp),

with a bus transfer to the start point at Seán Óg’s Cross, finishing in Bweeng village. Finish off the evening with Question Time at 8:30pm in Molly’s Bar. Entry fee €20 for a team of 4.

lismiReLismire Community Association wishes to invite you to the official opening of their newly developed picnic area and outdoor gym today at 2pm at the Community Centre. This will then be followed by light refreshments in the community hall while taking a trip down memory lane with a selection of old photographs on display as well as a video of the 1991 lismire school Reunion being played. The night will finish off with live traditional Irish music in the hall. For further information please contact Sheila on 086-0751277.

Sunday 6th JulytUReeNCAhill Tureencahill Community Group invites you to join them tonight at 9pm at their Barn Dance & Concert in Tureencahill School Green to celebrate the local Sliabh Luachra Music and Dance. This event will be led by Tureencahill All Ireland TnaG young musician of the year 2014, Bryan O’Leary. This will be the first community event in the school grounds following its closure at the end of June this year so it will be a great opportunity to come and celebrate the culture of the area. Admission €10. For further details contact any member of the Tureencahill Committee.

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Sunday 6th July

lAhARNLaharn Community Council invites you to experience a night of Open Air Dancing at Laharn Crossroads. This historic tradition of cross road dancing attracts large crowds on a weekly basis so make sure you don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience something different

and fun. Admission is free and commences at 8pm. For further information email: [email protected]

Tuesday 8th JulyROCKChApel

Bruach na Carraige’s tradition of tuesday night summer seisiúns will continue tonight at 8.45pm and promises to be a lively night of traditional Irish music, song and Dance. Audience participation makes this event unique. Admission €10, for more information please contact Jack on 087 2205566.

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‘Newmarket in the Rare Auld times’; Why not step back in time as Newmarket will today start to showcase its history and culture with a street museum which will run until the 16th July. Old photographs will be displayed throughout the town on various windows so come and enjoy the display and see if you can spot any ancestors. For further information please visit www.athtrasna.com

DONOUGhmORe

Tonight you are invited to take part in the Donoughmore Annual Carnival tea party & Dance in the Community Hall in Stuake at 9pm. This is a great opportunity to take time out of your busy lives and catch up with friends and neighbours. Contact Noreen on 021-7337042 for tickets. For further information see www.facebook.com/Donoughmorecarnival

Wednesday 9th July

Saturday 12th July

BWeeNG

Bweeng welcomes everybody to the final day of their community festival. Today is a family fun day commencing at 12.30pm with school and community sports and other novelty and side shows in Bweeng’s Community Grounds followed by a BBQ. Admission is only €2. Today promises to be fun for all the family. For further information visit www.bweeng.ie

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Sunday 13th JulyNeWmARKet AGRiCUltURAl shOW

A fun day out for all the family at the Newmarket Agricultural show, which is taking place at the all-weather ‘Green Glens’ complex in Millstreet. The day promises to be entertaining for the whole family. There will be a selection of horse and pony showing classes and for the second year running there will also be cattle classes.

The showing classes will start at approximately 11am.There will be a variety of entertainment for all ages including a pets corner, dog show, a Tug of War competition, a children’s art competition and a Donkey Derby. Local arts and craft stands will also be exhibiting on the day. Admission to the show is only €5pp with children going free. For more information, show schedule and to enter the showing classes, please contact Maria Feehan on 086-3049142 or see the facebook page www.facebook.com/newmarketagriculturalshow

DUhAllOW ViNtAGe tOUR Today a Vintage Voyage of Duhallow will take place departing from the grounds of the James O’Keeffe Institute Newmarket at 10am and ending at Millstreet Green Glens where the Newmarket Agricultural Show will take place. The event will involve 2 separate tours; 1 for cars and 1 for tractors. The Duhallow Vintage

Club invites owners of classic and vintage cars, bikes and tractors to participate in this event. This is a great opportunity for

people with an interest in vintage vehicles to come together to showcase their classic cars and view

others. Entry fee is €10 per vehicle. For further information on these routes and to register please contact John O’Sullivan on 022-28713.

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Kiskeam GAA invites you to join them in a day of sporting action with the final of the Dan sheehan memorial Cup taking place in Kiskeam GAA Pitch at 4pm. Why not make it a family day out and come along before the match at 2pm to enjoy the family fun day planned with lots activities for all the kids and a BBQ with live music following the match.

lAhARN

Laharn Community Council invites you to experience a night of Open Air Dancing at Laharn Crossroads. This historic tradition of cross road dancing attracts large crowds on a weekly basis so make sure you don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience something different and fun. Admission is free and commences at 8pm. For further information email: [email protected]

Sunday 13th July

Further information on various events available from:iRD Duhallow

Tel: 029 60633 • Fax: 029 60694 • Email: [email protected]

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Tuesday 15th JulyROCKChApel

Bruach na Carraige’s tradition of tuesday night summer seisiúns will continue tonight at 8.45pm and promises to be a lively night of traditional Irish music, song and Dance. Audience participation makes this event unique.

Admission €10, for more information please contact Jack on 087 2205566.

NeWmARKet Newmarket Community Development

Association & CYMS Committee invites you to join them for the official opening of

the newly refurbished LEADER Funded Cyms hall at 8pm this evening. While

here experience a Vintage style tea Dance suitable for all the family with live music, refreshments and an

‘Alice in Wonderland” children’s corner which will showcase the CYMS past, present and future.

Admission is free. For further information visit www.athtrasna.com

Wednesday 16th July

“BAts Of DUhAllOW”

Back by popular demand one of Ireland’s leading Bat specialists Conor Kelleher of the Cork County Bat group will be our guest speaker at an information evening hosted by the Duhallow Birdwatch Group in the James O’Keeffe Institute tonight commencing at 8.30pm. It will be followed by a walk in the Island Wood Newmarket at 9.45pm to learn about these shy mysterious creatures. Please note all children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear appropriate footwear and bring lamps/torches. For further information or to register your place please contact Katie on 029 60633.

KANtURK WilD BOAR festiVAl

A wonderful weekend of events commences this evening in Kanturk with the opening festivities of the Wild Boar festival at 7.30pm in Percival Street followed by a fun Run with Duhallow Athletic Club starting at the Strand Bar at 8pm and a table quiz at 10pm in the Park Bar for €40 per team. This promises to be a great night of entertainment to kick off the weekend! For further information please contact Niall O’Keeffe on 086-2501094.

Thursday 17th July

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Thursday 17th JulyDONOUGhmORe

Donoughmore invites you to take part in the 45th year of the Donoughmore Carnival. The weekend celebrations commence at 7.30pm with a Kids Night tonight with a variety of activities that will ensure there is something for all children. Activities will include a fancy dress parade along with a girls football match, intertownland tug of war, a soccer blitz, face painting and much more. Donoughmore Fun Fair will also include fun fair bumpers, sizzler merry go round, bouncy castle and aviator starting at 7.30pm every night during the carnival. For further information see www.facebook.com/Donoughmorecarnival


The Wild Boar festival continues tonight with Karting at 7pm on Greenfield Road. For all the Ladies why not come out tonight to a ladies Night with Top Gunz in the Edel Quinn Hall at 8.30pm. Doors open at 7.30pm. Admission €15. Also a Kidz Beat on the street will take place tonight in Watergate Street from 7.30-9pm followed by live music from 9-11pm on Watergate Street. For further information please contact Niall O’Keeffe on 086-2501094.

DONOUGhmORe

Tonight the Donoughmore Carnival theme is “sports Night & ladies Night”. Sports kick off at 7.30pm with the heats to find Donoughmore’s fittest family competition as well as Intertownland Tug of War, Tennis, Soccer and Juvenile egg tossing competition all in the mix as well. Ladies Night commences at 8pm and Ladies be ready to be entertained! For further information please contact 089-4882882. The Donoughmore Fun Fair continues tonight and will include fun fair bumpers, sizzler merry go round, bouncy castle and aviator starting at 7.30pm every night during the carnival. For further information see www.facebook.com/Donoughmorecarnival

Friday 18th July

Friday 18th JulyDONOUGhmORe

The weekend celebrations commence with the 32nd Annual Donoughmore 7 Race which includes a competitive 7 mile run/race, a Children’s 1 mile fun run and a 7 mile road race. To register or for further details check out www.dm7.ie.

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Saturday 19th JulylismiRe

Back by popular demand after last year’s great success is a night of Cross Road Dancing in Lismire Village tonight at 9pm. Why not come and experience an old time tradition of cross road dancing. Many young people will never have seen this and will thoroughly enjoy it.

DONOUGhmOReVisit Donoughmore Carnival this evening and there is Something for Everyone to experience! Super Bingo will take place in Stuake Community Centre at 8.30pm and if you’re not in you can’t win. Entry fee is €10 for adults, €5 for children (half books) and Jackpot Sheets are €2 each.

The 2nd round of heats for Donoughmore’s Fittest Family also takes place tonight at 7pm so if you think you and your loved ones have got what it takes why not sign up and give it a go! Inter Townland Tug of War also continues tonight

so why not come out and support all teams involved at 9pm.

The Donoughmore Fun Fair continues tonight and will include fun fair bumpers, sizzler merry go round, bouncy castle and aviator starting at 7.30pm every night during the carnival.

For further information see www.facebook.com/Donoughmorecarnival

BiRD WAtChiNG fOR BeGiNNeRs

You probably hear birds every day, but can you tell one bird song from the next? Birdwatching or birding, is an increasingly popular hobby, venturing out to look for and listen to various species of birds in your locality can be both enriching and relaxing. If you are interested in learning more about birdwatching why not come along to our guided bird watch outing to Kinsale. This will

give you the opportunity to learn and identify various sea birds including kittiwakes, guillemots and razorbills. Registration is essential for this event please contact Katie in IRD Duhallow on 029 60633 for further information.


A food fair opens proceedings at the Wild Boar Festival this morning from 12 -5pm on O’Brien Street Park along with family fun and games. This is a great opportunity to sample local products while also supporting local food producers. Finish off the evening with live music in the Square from 9.30-11.30pm. For further information please contact Niall O’Keeffe on 086-2501094.

Saturday 19th July

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Sunday 20th July DONOUGhmORe CARNiVAl

Today promises to be a jam packed day at Donoughmore Carnival as they close their weekend of festivities with a variety of family fun events at 1.30pm including the munster tug-O-War Championships and Fun for the kids with an egg throwing competition, juvenile sports and face painting all taking place throughout the day. There will be a farmer’s

market where you can sample local products as well as local businesses and clubs displaying their goods and services on the day. Why not try your hand at Sheaf tossing (As seen on the Feirm Factor TnG) or admire the vintage display on show. Celebrations continue into the evening with family entertainment and a variety show in the community centre at 9pm. The finals of the Intertownland Tug of War and the Soccer Tournament will also take place in Stuake this evening, with the finals for Donoughmore’s Fittest Family at 4pm.

KANtURK WilD BOAR festiVAl Enjoy a family day out at Kanturk Castle where a medieval event will be re-enacted as

Kanturk Castle will be transformed into a medieval village from 2-5pm. Make

sure you don’t miss the closing ceremony of the weekend proceedings

with a pyro technics Display in Kanturk town along with live music by DJ Anthony Fleming

at 8.30pm.

Sunday 20th July

CUlleN hARVest festiVAl

Cullen and District Special Needs Association invites you to take part in the 16th Annual threshing and Vintage Display at 1pm in Cullen GAA Grounds. This festival celebrates Cullen’s local patron Saint Laitiaran, and commences with children’s sports, a pet dog show, live music, face painting and novelty competitions. A key feature of this event is the ‘threshing’ which demonstrates the method of threshing used locally in olden days. A vintage machinery display including cars, tractors, trucks and motorbikes will also take place. The variety of things on show and to do on Laitiaran Sunday in Cullen will make for a great family day out.

millstReet -eUROpeAN JUGGliNG CONVeNtiON

The 2014 European Juggling Convention commences today and continues for the full week until Sunday 27th July in the

Green Glens Arena in Millstreet. It is the world’s largest festival of juggling, spinning and aerial acrobatics, supported this year by Cork County Council. From 21st-25th July, public circus workshops will be hosted in Millstreet GAA hall. Street Circus, Theatre Shows and public outreach events will be held throughout

the week. On Saturday 26th street entertainment willbe followed by a parade at 2pm. It promises to be a great

week for all. For more information, visit www.ejc2014.org

Saturday 19th July

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lAhARNLaharn Community Council invites you to experience a night of Open Air Dancing at Laharn Crossroads. This historic tradition of cross road dancing attracts large crowds on a weekly basis so make sure you don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience something different and fun. Admission is free and commences at 8pm. For further information email: [email protected]

ROCKChApel

Bruach na Carraige’s tradition of tuesday night summer seisiúns will continue tonight at 8.45pm and promises to be a lively night of traditional Irish music, song and Dance. Audience participation makes this event unique. Admission €10, for more information please contact Jack on 087 2205566.

Tuesday 22nd July

Wednesday 23rd July millstReet

Millstreet museum Society extend a warm welcome to everyone today to visit the Museum located in the Carnegie Hall for an illustrated talk at 11am on the many gems in the Museum’s Collection where the society will also share some golden moments from their audio and video archives. Following this a Guided historic tour of the town will take place where you will get to see for yourself the wealth of history in this town. For further information contact Sean on 086-8250074.

BANteeR fAmily fUN DAy Banteer Community Centre welcomes everybody to their show and family fun Day which is guaranteed to be an action packed day of entertainment for all the family. Entries to the show classes will be taken on the day before 11am. Exhibits will be displayed in the hall from 2-6pm. There will be something for everyone in the show with 69 different show classes to include various baking, gardening/flower arranging, craft and photography classes. A nominal entry fee of €3 will be charged for adults. There will also be show classes for children i.e. hand painted egg, hand painted picture and queen cakes etc, an entry fee of €1 will be charged. A children’s art competition will be held in conjunction with local schools, entry for this competition is free. There will also be exhibits in the hall including cookery demonstrations. The family Fun Day will include Children’s sport and fun races. There will be a fun Dog show along with a bouncy castle, inflatable slide, clown, balloon modelling, face painting and much more. The highlight of the day will be a 5k Road Race at 12:30pm with a €5 entry fee. For more information please contact Maria on 087-2822847.

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iRD DUhAllOW AGm The A.G.m. of IRD Duhallow Ltd and Launch of Progress Report 2013-2014 will take place tonight at 8pm in the James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket. While the A.G.M. is a legal requirement of this organisation, it also provides an important forum for all communities in Duhallow to review activities and hear about opportunities for the coming year as well as receiving information on the proposed Alignment process. For further information please contact IRD Duhallow on 029-60633.

millstReetMillstreet Summer Festival commences this evening with a Karaoke session at 9pm in the Wallis Arms which will provide a great night of entertainment for all involved. Entry Fee is €10. Participants of the European Juggling Convention will be welcomed during this event.

CUlleNToday is the traditional day to ‘pay’ the rounds at St Laitiarans Well in Cullen. The Cures of varying illnesses are said to have taken place at St Laitiarans well over the years. St. Laitiaran is a revered figure shrouded in folklore and is connected with the pre-Christian festival of Lughnasa which celebrates the start of the Harvest. Laitiaran, the youngest of the three sister Saints went every morning to the local blacksmiths forge for the “seed” for her fire. She carried this seed in her apron from the forge to her cell without getting burnt – such were her miraculous powers. One morning as she lifted her skirt to take the embers, the blacksmith remarked on her beautiful ankles. St Laitiaran glanced proudly at her legs and because of this pride the coals burned her apron and fell through. She prayed that the sound of a blacksmiths anvil should never be heard again in Cullen and cursed the unfortunate blacksmith. For her penance she sank into the ground to re-emerge at the well, a hundred paces away, below the old graveyard. St Laitiarans Well is located in the heart of Cullen Village alongside the Hand Ball Alley, take a left and follow the track for 200 yards near the old graveyard.

Friday 25th JulyWednesday 23rd July

ROCKChApelThe sliabh luachra summer school commences today with a traditional music Workshop for all instruments, directed by Nicholas McAuliffe from 10am-3pm. For more information please contact Jack on 087 2205566.

ROCKChApelSliabh Luachra Summer School continues today with traditional music workshops in Bruach na Carraige heritage centre from 10am-3pm. Sliabh Luachra traditional set Dancing will also take place in the Bruach na Carriage heritage centre at 3pm. For more information please contact Jack on 087 2205566.

Thursday 24th July

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Saturday 26th July

Saturday 26th July

NeWmARKet pitCh & pUtt IRD Duhallow invites you to the official opening of the newly developed LEADER Funded pitch and putt Course on the grounds of the James O’Keeffe Institute @ 2pm today. Come and see the beautifully developed course, try your hand at a round of pitch and putt or enjoy the walk which has been developed around it. Light refreshments will be served afterwards. For further information please contact Helen on 029-60633.

DUhAllOW spORtiVe Pedal Power comes to the roads of Duhallow today as part of the Skoda National Cycle Series and will give cyclists of all abilities a chance to feel the excitement of the peloton. Together, IRD Duhallow, The Corkman and Tarrant’s Skoda Dealers Banteer have organised this event to offer you the freedom of the open road. There are 2 courses on the day with the 100km departing the James O’Keeffe Institute Newmarket at 9:30am & the 50km course departing at 9:45am. For further details and to register please log onto www.fitmagazine.ie . Entry fee of €30 or €45 with Jersey

millstReet Today Millstreet will be a hive of activity with a soap Box Race taking place at 4pm outside K&L Deliveries to the Clara Road. Are you adventurous enough to take part? Entry fee €10. For further information visit www.millstreetdevelopgroup.com

Sunday 27th July

ROCKChApelSliabh Luachra Summer School continues today with traditional music workshops in Bruach na Carraige heritage centre from 10am-3pm. Sliabh Luachra traditional set Dancing will also take place in the Bruach na Carriage heritage centre at 3pm. For more information please contact Jack on 087 2205566.

ROCKChApelSliabh Luachra Summer School finishes today with traditional music workshops in Bruach na Carraige heritage centre from 10am-3pm. Sliabh Luachra Traditional Set Dancing will also take place in the Bruach na Carriage heritage centre at 3pm. For more information please contact Jack on 087 2205566.

Friday 25th JulymillstReet

Why not bring your family along to the millstreet family fun Day today in the town park at 4pm where a teddy Bear’s picnic will take place along with a BBQ and a variety of juggling performances in the park. This will be a great day out for all the family. Entry is free to this event.

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Sunday 27th JulyiNteRNAtiONAl BOG DAy

IRD Duhallow invites you to join them today at 1pm in celebrating international Bog Day in Barna Bog with a guided bog walk where the flora, fauna and wildlife will be discussed as well as a demonstration being given on the traditional

old style of bog cutting with a slán. This will be a lovely day out where you will enjoy the natural beauty of our local bogs at your door step. Light refreshments will be provided afterwards. For further information or to book a place please contact Kieran on 029-60633.


RAthmORe Rathmore Community Council invites you to join them in an afternoon of fun in the Rathmore Great explorations treasure hunt which is

a treasure hunt with a twist as it will give all participants the opportunity to solve clues while learning about the history of Rathmore’s landmarks. The event starts at 2pm at Rathmore Community Centre. Entry is free but teams must consist of 4 members. Light refreshments will be served afterwards. For further information visit www.rathmorecc.com

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DONOUGhmORe Tonight Donoughmore Community Centre Ltd hosts a community fundraiser in the form of evening entertainment with the luke Kelly Band at 8pm in the Sports Complex. This guarantees to be a great night of entertainment with all proceeds going towards the match funding required for the resurfacing of the car park and development of a multi utility games area. Tickets are €20 pp. Bar facilities available. Book your ticket online at www.donoughmorecarnival.wordpress.com. Tickets also on sale in local shops.

Sunday 27th July

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Saturday 2nd AugustKANtURK: eDel QUiNN plACe

Today the residents of Edel Quinn Place hold a fun day in the estate with bouncy castle, obstacle course, face painting and much more for the children along with a BBQ. Live music will guarantee to entertain all current and past residents in the Rugby Club tonight. Tickets €10.

lAhARN Laharn Community Council invites you to experience a night of Open Air Dancing at Laharn Crossroads. This historic tradition of cross road dancing attracts large crowds on a weekly basis so make sure you don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience something different and fun. Admission is free and commences at 8pm. For further information email: [email protected]

Sunday 3rd August

millstReet - eUROpeAN pONy ChAmpiONships

For the first time since 1989, the Green Glens Arena in Millstreet are delighted to welcome competitors from across Europe for the FEI European Championships for Ponies. Taking place from Tuesday 29th July to Sunday 3rd August, all eyes will be on the Irish venue as the best pony riders in Europe vie for team and individual titles in Dressage, Eventing and Show-Jumping. Competition will take place across 10 acres of all-weather arenas and a brand new Cross Country course designed by Olympic and World Equestrian Games designer Michael Etherington-Smith. Everyone is assured a great week of entertainment at this competition. For further information on this event please visit www.millstreethorseshow.ie Admission free to this event

Tues 29th July to 3rd August

KANtURK: eDel QUiNN plACe The residents of Edel Quinn Place Kanturk are turning back time by holding a photo exhibition of days gone by on life in their estate in the GAA Hall on Friday 1st August at 8.30pm for all current and former residents only. A mass will be held in the estate along with the unveiling of a memorial plaque prior to this at 7.30pm with refreshments served afterwards.

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millstReet iNteRNAtiONAl hORse shOWThe Millstreet International Horse Show starts today and runs until the 17th August. The show features classes that cater for all age levels and grades with a full range of National classes as well as Ireland’s richest Pony Grand Prix. This 5 day event is a must see for all the family even for those who have no background in the equestrian sector. For further information please visit www.millstreethorseshow.ie. Admission free to this event.

tUllyleAseTullylease Community Council invites you to join with them on the first night of their heritage Weekend tonight at 7pm where mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s Well followed by the Official Opening and Blessing of the recently restored LEADER funded Banding Area. Bingo will also take place in the Community Centre at 8.30pm tonight so why not come along for a guaranteed night of fun and entertainment. Entry fee = €10

Wednesday 13th August

Friday 15th August

RAthmORe Come to Rathmore today and learn “Whats

in a Name” as you take part in a historical walking tour of Rathmore’s Placenames

at 4pm from Teach Iosagain. The route will encompass local landmarks and local historians

will guide this walk providing information on the true meaning behind these placenames. Light refreshments will be provided afterwards in Teach Iosagain. Entry is free for this event.

To register please contact Úna on 086-8339506.

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Today why not take a trip down memory lane and come to Tullylease to view a demonstration of the ancient art of banding cart wheels which will be conducted by one of the few remaining people in the country who worked in this trade. Vintage tools and machinery used for this purpose will also be on display. This event will bring back memories to our older generation and will be a new phenomenon for the youth of today to see firsthand. An exhibition of

local products and crafts will also take place today. Light refreshments and a BBQ will be served and it is sure to be a great family day out.

tuesday 1st JulyThe Duhallow Angling Festival commences today at 10.30am with an Angling Workshop for Children aged 10 years to 17 years of age. This workshop will include a riverside nature walk, demonstrations on how to set up equipment and Fly dressing Demonstrations. For any children interested in fishing but never had the chance until now this is a perfect opportunity to give it a go.

Wednesday 2nd JulyFor the Bigger Kids, An Angling Workshop for Adults will commence at 10.30am today in Kanturk. This workshop will entail Flydressing demonstrations, nature walk and talks on modern Angling Methods.

thursday 3rd July Today an Angling Master class will be held by International Anglers from the Czech Republic who are the current World Fly Fishing Champions. This master class will include a demonstration of all the angling methods made famous by Eastern European Anglers over the past 20 years.

friday 4th JulyTake an afternoon off from fishing and enjoy an exhibition of local food and crafts at O’Brien St Park at 2pm. Food tasting and an exhibition of craft making will also take place today.

saturday 5th July @ 10am & sunday 6th July @ 10am

Saturday is the first of the 2 day Duhallow International Invitational Competition. Following an intense day of competing, a BBQ and open air traditional music will be held at 8pm in Bob’s Bar, Kanturk. Following completion of the second day there will be the presentation of prizes to the winners and local entertainment at 8.30pm in Bob’s Bar, Kanturk.

For further information on workshops and the competitions please ring 086-0827484

or e-mail [email protected]

Duhallow Angling FestivalTuesday 1st July to Sunday 6th July

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tUllyleAseTullylease Community Council will hold a night of irish music, song and Dance in Stokes Pub at 9pm tonight and all are welcome. Come and enjoy the traditional music and dance from the area, a great night will be had by all.

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Monday 23rd June • Curragraigue River WalkTonight at 6.30pm IRD Duhallow invites you for a quick walk along the Curragraigue River Walk in Kilcorney. This is a relatively short walk in comparison to the other walks planned with a distance of 2km. Meeting Point; Moll Carth’s Bridge, Kilcorney Please bring appropriate footwear and raingear. To register please contact Sheila on 029-60633.

Monday 7th July • mullaghareirk mountainIRD Duhallow invites you to come out tonight and get active by taking part in a Guided Walk on the Mullaghareirk Mountain just outside Meelin village at 6.30pm. This walk will depart from the trailhead located in Mullaghareirk forest just off the Meelin to Broadford road. Follow the trail signs. Refreshments will be provided on the evening at the Meelin Sports Complex by Meelin Community Council. There are 2 options on this route; a 5km and a 7km both easy to moderate in difficulty. Please bring appropriate footwear and raingear. For further information and to register for this event please contact Sheila on 029-60633.

Monday 14th July • mount hilary Guided WalkWhy not come out and get active this evening by taking part in a guided walk along Mount Hilary at 6.30pm located south east of Banteer Village. This walk will depart from the trailhead which is

located at the entrance to the forestry near Gortmore, 5km west of Banteer.From the N72 you travel through Banteer village in the direction

of Nadd. You will pass The Glen Theatre on the right. Take the next left turn at Father Murphy’s Bridge. Continue

along straight until you come to the forestry entrance near Gortmore on your right hand side (which will be sign-posted). This is the TRAILHEAD for Mount Hillary. There are 2 different options

in this walk with both a 4km loop and a 7km loop giving the option of an easy or moderate level of resistance. Please bring appropriate footwear and raingear. To register please contact Sheila on 029-60633.

Monday 21st July • island Wood Newmarket The Island Wood is a beautiful wooded landscaped area perfect for a walk. An interesting feature in the walk is the “Twelve Apostle Tree” so named because of the 12 trunks extending out from the main trunk. This evening IRD

Duhallow will lead a walk in the Island Wood starting at the trailhead at 6.30pm located at the entrance to the wood at the forestry gate. Please bring appropriate footwear and raingear.

Monday 28th July • Clara mountainWhy not start the week off with a leisurely walk on the Clara Loop in Millstreet. Departing from the Trailhead in the car park opposite St Patricks Church Millstreet at 6.30pm this walk will be lead by an IRD Duhallow Representative. The loop is 10km long and is of a moderate level. Please bring appropriate footwear and raingear. To register please contact Sheila on 029-60633.

Monday 4th August • shrone lake - Clonkeen Church RtnWhy not join us today to experience a new walk with breath taking views of the surrounding countryside. Departing from Shrone Lake at 1.30pm we will traverse the beautiful and idyllic roads to Clonkeen Church and back again. Averaging 12km this walk is of moderate difficulty. Please bring appropriate footwear and raingear. To register please contact Sheila on 029-60633.

Sunday 17th August • source of the Blackwater WalkToday IRD Duhallow will lead a guided walk at 1.30pm up to The Source of The Blackwater. This nature walk is considered ‘moderate’ in terms of difficulty and is 12km long. The walk will commence from the trail head at Glanawarrda Ballydesmond. If coming from Newmarket direction take a right at Clamper Cross followed by the first left and keep going straight until

you see the sign for the trail. Coming from Ballydesmond, take a right at Knocknaboul Cross followed by a right at Glountane Cross, proceed straight until you see the sign for the trail. Coming from Castleisland direction, proceed through Cordal village and take a left at Glountane Cross, proceed straight until you see the sign for the trail. Please bring appropriate footwear and raingear. To register please contact Sheila on 029-60633.

The Duhallow TrailsExperience

FOR INFORMATION on any of the trailsplease contact Sheila @ 029-60633

This is a fantastic opportunity for people to experience our wonderful amenities first hand. The walks have been developed to a very high standard and we would encourage as many people as possible to utilise them and reap the rewards of being able to walk in a safe environment without fear of traffic and other dangers of walking on public roadways.


it & little Chefs summer CampIRD Duhallow will run its IT and Little Chefs Summer Camp again this year for all primary school aged children. These camps are fun filled with activities ranging from baking, cooking, arts and crafts, planting shrubs, sports and computer skills. The camps operate from 10am-2.30pm. IT Camp dates are the 14th-18th July and the 5th-8th August. The Little Chefs Camps will run from the 30th June-4th July and 28th July-2nd August. If families are in receipt of a social welfare payment and/or the medical card they are eligible for a substantial

reduction in costs. For further information please contact Yvonne at 029-60633.

Rockchapel traditional summer CampWhy not encourage your kids to take part in a summer camp with a difference in Rockchapel where they will have the opportunity to take part in music, dancing, singing, baking and traditional style games. This camp will run for 2 weeks from the 11th -15th August and 18th - 22nd August for kids aged 6-15 years.

For further information, contact Jack on 087 2205566.

Gneeveguilla Basketball Camp For the more sporty and active, Gneeveguilla Basketball Committee

will run a basketball camp from the 5th -8th August for all aged 6-16years of age. Camps run in two different slots from 9.30am-12.30pm and again from 1.30-5pm. Prices vary for families and individuals. Please contact Siobhan on 087-2685448.

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Duhallow Nature Detectives!For those more interested in the outdoors why not come along to this year’s new and exciting summer camp from the 28th July- 2nd August from 10am-2.30pm. This camp focuses 100% on nature and the environment. Go pond dipping to explore what lives inside the pond, hunt for beetles, bugs and butterflies, search for woodland creepy crawlies, take part in tracking games and enjoy a picnic in the outdoors with your friends. For further information please contact Kieran on 029-60633.

laugh and learnIRD Duhallow will run Laugh and Learn camp again this year for primary school children. Children will get to develop their reading and writing skills while also doing some fun filled activities such as sports, arts and crafts. The camp operates from the 7th-11th July from 9am-2pm. These camps are fun filled with activities ranging from baking, cooking, arts and crafts, planting shrubs, sports. For further information please contact Louise at 029-60633.

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This project has been funded by the IRD Duhallow LEADER Programme 2007-2013 of the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development

through the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government.

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