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Mayo's Dark Sky - Unlocking the NightExplore the night in Ireland's first International Dark Sky Park - listen for bats, trap moths, seek outnocturnal wildlife and learn more about the effects of light pollution on humans and wildlifeVenue: Ballycroy National Park Visitor CentreCost: FreeOrganiser: Ballycroy National ParkEmail: [email protected]: 098-49888Website: www.ballycroynationalpark.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 20th August 21:00 PM to 23:00 PM
A demonstration of Woodturning by Craobh Eo WoodturnersWoodturning is a highly skilled ancient craft and members of the Craobh Eo Woodturners will give alive demonstration of woodturning in the library.Venue: Ballina Public LibraryCost: FreeOrganiser: Barbara Varley / Ballina LibraryEmail: [email protected]: 096 70833Website: www.mayolibrary.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 25th August 19:30 PM to 21:00 PM
Topographic and Geophysical Survey of Cill Ghallagáin MoundArchaeological Geophysicist Kevin Barton will demonstrate the topographic and geophysical surveytechniques he employed to map and investigate the pre-historic structure of Cill Ghallagáin mound.Venue: Seanscoil community centreCost: FreeOrganiser: Comhar Dún Chaocháin TeoEmail: [email protected]: 097 88082 or 087 1251642Website: www.lgs.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 26th August 14:00 PM to 16:30 PM
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Whale Watch Ireland 2016You are invited to join the IWDG for a free and guided land-based whale watch at a local headland,as part of All-Ireland Whale Watch day.Venue: Car ParkCost: FreeOrganiser: Irish Whale and Dolphin GroupEmail: [email protected]: 085 8276984Website: www.iwdg.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 27th August 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM
Irish Threatened Plant Species Conservation ProgrammeEndangered Plants In Ireland. What you can do to support Irish Threatened Plant SpeciesConservation Program Walking tour of lands of Glore River Project.Venue: Glore Mill, KiltimaghCost: FreeOrganiser: Tidy TownEmail: [email protected]: 087 1040 438Website: cooperlongevity.comBooking Required: NoDates: 28th August 14:00 PM to 16:00 PM
Craobh Eo Woodturning Exhibition in Ballina LibraryThe Craobh Eo Woodturners are a chapter of the IWG, based in Mayo, set up in 2004 with 39members comprised of people from all walks of life exhibiting a selection of their craft in the library.Venue: Ballina Public LibraryCost: FreeOrganiser: Barbara Varley / Ballina LibraryEmail: [email protected]: 096 70833Website: www.mayolibrary.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 20th August 10:00 AM to 16:00 PM , 23rd August 10:00 AM to 20:00 PM , 24th August 10:00AM to 20:00 PM , 25th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 26th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 27thAugust 10:00 AM to 16:00 PM
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Wood Turning, Trees and Woods of IrelandWille Creighton Master Wood Turner, Teacher, Tutor, will give hands on demonstration of woodturning, exhibit examples of his work. Discuss Irish trees and specific best uses of Irish woods.Venue: Glore Mill KiltimaghCost: FreeOrganiser: Tidy Town KiltimaghEmail: [email protected]: 087 1040 438Website: www.cooperlongevity.comBooking Required: NoDates: 21st August 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM
Heritage and History around Clew BayTalks & tales with the storyteller, display of artefacts. Childrens competition 2.00pm - 5.00pm.Special Edition Show with "Covies Corner" on wrfm 98.2 featuring heritage and history.Venue: Westport Radio Station.Cost: FreeOrganiser: Chris Brown, Station ManagerEmail: [email protected]: 098 24000Website: www.westportradio.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 21st August 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM , 21st August 20:00 PM to 22:00 PM
Beautiful, Breathtaking Photo Images of MayoEamonn Mc Carthy internationally recognized Mayo landscape photographer, leader of photographiccourses, tours, workshops in Mayo is lecturing on and exhibiting a selection of his photos.Venue: Glore Mill Art Centre Glore KiltimaghCost: FreeOrganiser: Glore Mill Art CentreEmail: [email protected]: 087 1040 438Website: www.imagesofmayo.comBooking Required: NoDates: 22nd August 19:00 PM to 21:00 PM
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Digital Archive for Cong, Cross and the Neale - Photographic Exhibition and Scanning SessionAn exhibition of old photographs showing Cong, Cross and The Neale in years gone by. Bring alongany old photographs of the area and we will scan them and return them to you on the night.Venue: Crossroads Community CentreCost: FreeOrganiser: Cong Moytura Heritage SocietyEmail: [email protected]: 0949546812Website: www.congmoyturaheritage.comBooking Required: NoDates: 24th August 20:00 PM to 21:30 PM
Mayo National Heritage Farmers MarketEmphasis on Mayo's organic sustainable foods/ products/services supporting health, wellnesssustainable quality living in Mayo. Food/beverages with seating available. Meet your neighbours.Venue: Glore MillCost: FreeOrganiser: Kiltimagh Tidy TownsEmail: [email protected]: 087 1040 438Website: www.cooperlongevity.comBooking Required: NoDates: 20th August 10:00 AM to 15:00 PM
Foxford RiverfestFoxford Riverfest is a fun,family, Fishing and Nature Festival with activities for all outdoorenthuasiasts.. There will be fishing competitions,casting demonstrations,nature walks,foraging...Venue: Foxford Town and the Foxford river bank of the River MoyCost: FreeOrganiser: Michael TiernanEmail: [email protected] / [email protected]: (085)7129191 / (087)6471919Website: www.foxfordriverfest.comBooking Required: NoDates: 20th August 12:00 PM to 22:00 PM , 21st August 12:00 PM to 22:00 PM
Autumn, Winter, Spring Hanging Baskets and Window BoxesHands on step by Step how to make beautiful, lasting, easy to care for hanging baskets and windowboxes for Autumn, Winter, Spring. Some demo hanging baskets and window boxes will be given
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away.Venue: Glore Mill KiltimaghCost: FreeOrganiser: Tidy Town/Glore MillEmail: [email protected]: 087 1040 438Website: cooperlongevity.comBooking Required: NoDates: 20th August 14:00 PM to 16:00 PM
Before/After Photo Transformation of KiltimaghTidy Town opening photo exhibit/reception of photos before, during, after transformation ofKiltimagh, Refreshments will be served and free collection bags, gloves, pickers, vests be offered.Venue: Glore MillCost: FreeOrganiser: Tidy Town KiltimaghEmail: [email protected]: 087 1040Website: cooperlongevity.comBooking Required: NoDates: 20th August 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM
Kiltimagh 2016 to 2020Opportunity for all to share, discuss, draw, paint, record, tape, write what they want Kiltimagh to be,do, have in 2020 if they could have it any way they wanted. Refreshments servedVenue: Glore Mill, KiltimaghCost: FreeOrganiser: Tidy Town/Men's ShedEmail: [email protected]: 087 1040 438Website: cooperlongevity.comBooking Required: NoDates: 20th August 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM
Agricultural & Heritage DayAgricultural & Heritage Day; Display of animals (donkeys, sheep, cows, fowl etc), display of heritageequipment - creels, slanes for cutting turf etc. Display of historical equipment, old phones....Venue: CornboyCost: FreeOrganiser: Seirbhisi Curam Chill Chomain Teo
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Email: [email protected]: +3539788935Website: www.teachgreannai.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 21st August 14:00 PM to 23:00 PM
Guided Walk on Clogher Bog LoopGuided Walk on The Clogher Bog Loop Walk with Brían Hoban, Fáilte Ireland Approved Guide &Heritage in Schools Specialist.Venue: Clogher Heritage CentreCost: FreeOrganiser: Clogher Envoronmental GroupEmail: [email protected]: 094 9360891Website: www.clogherheritage.comBooking Required: NoDates: 22nd August 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM
Wild Seashore ForagingCome and explore our wild seashore as we go foraging for wild edible seaweeds and wild herbs thatgrow along our seashore. Relax and learn all about the sea garden that nourishes us.Venue: Famine Garden BlacksodCost Adult: 10.00Cost Child: 5.00Organiser: Gaol SiarEmail: [email protected]: 0872169625Website: www.gaolsiar.comBooking Required: YesDates: 24th August 14:00 PM to 16:00 PM
Field TripCreepy Crawlies(Invertebrates) of Bog Pool.Venue: Clogher Heritage CentreCost Adult: €5.00Cost Child: €5.00Organiser: Clogher Environmental GroupEmail: [email protected]: 094 9360891Website: www.clogherheritage.com
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Booking Required: YesDates: 25th August 14:00 PM to 16:00 PM
Maximum Quality of Life/LongevityMaximum quality of life/longevity by making worlds' healthiest foods majority of diet and livinghealthy lifestyle. Eating world's healthiest foods to prevent, halt, reverse chronic disease.Venue: Glore Mill KiltimaghCost: FreeOrganiser: Glore MllEmail: [email protected]: o87 1040 438Website: cooperlongevity.comBooking Required: NoDates: 25th August 11:00 AM to 13:00 PM
Wildflowers of the WetlandsEvent will include slide show presentation on wildflowers. Slide show will be followed by a shortplant identification walk.Venue: Clogher Heritage CentreCost Adult: €5.00Cost Child: €5.00Organiser: Clogher Environmental GroupEmail: [email protected]: 094 9360891Website: www.clogherheritage.comBooking Required: YesDates: 26th August 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Kilmovee - A Look Back In TimeCome and join us for a look back at life 100 years ago in the east Mayo village of Kilmovee. Includestraditional food, music, folklore, children's sports and lots more. All welcome.Venue: Kilmovee Cois Tine Heritage CentreCost: FreeOrganiser: Kilmovee Cois Tine Heritage CentreEmail: [email protected]: 094 9649 484Website: https://www.kilmovee.info/Booking Required: NoDates: 27th August 13:00 PM to 18:00 PM
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Free Family Fun DayA day of fun activities for all the family. Treasure Hunt, Children's Fun "Dig", exhibitions,demonstrations and competitions for young and not so young.Venue: Céide Fields Visitor CentreCost: FreeOrganiser: OPW / Céide FieldsEmail: [email protected]: 09643325Website: http://www.heritageireland.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 28th August 11:00 AM to 17:00 PM
Partry heritage dayA great family day out..displaying heritage and traditional skills..with food and musicVenue: partry athletic soccer clubCost Adult: €5Cost Child: freeOrganiser: partry heritage committeeEmail: [email protected]: 0879574565Booking Required: NoDates: 28th August 13:00 PM to 18:00 PM
French Mayo FestivalA taste of France along the Wild Atlantic Way, showcasing Mayo's unique Gallic links through music,food and pageantry.Venue: Ballina, Co. MayoOrganiser: French Mayo CommitteeEmail: [email protected]: +353 (0) 96 70905Website: http://www.northmayo.ie/french-mayo-festival/Booking Required: NoDates: 26th August 19:00 PM to 23:00 PM , 27th August 10:00 AM to 23:00 PM
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Bonamh Market & Heritage DayReliving the old bonamh market that used to take place every week at this location. Traders,tradesmen, music, dance, local food will all come together to create a special day and remember1916 too.Venue: Rush Street, CastlebarCost: FreeOrganiser: Rush Street Traders, CastlebarEmail: [email protected]: 094 9024845Booking Required: NoDates: 20th August 11:00 AM to 17:00 PM
Step back in Time Achill heritage weekThe heritage event starts on the 20th of August with a traditional fair day, livestock and stalls,spinning,carding,weaving, country market ladies with home made produce. An exhibition of photos.Venue: Village Fair Green Halla AclaCost: FreeOrganiser: Achill Heritage eventEmail: [email protected]: 98 45127Booking Required: NoDates: 20th August 12:00 PM to 17:00 PM
Ruaille Buaille at Jack's Old CottageOn a working day at Jack's get down and dirty indoors and outdoors. Try your hand at old jobs.Loads to be seen and ask all the questions you like. Illustrated talk also. Surprises too!Venue: Jack's Old CottageCost: FreeOrganiser: Islandeady Heritage and Arts GroupEmail: [email protected]: 087 944 3626Website: jacksoldcottage.comBooking Required: NoDates: 21st August 14:00 PM to 18:00 PM
Clogher Heritage WeekEvent 1.Clogher Bog Loop Walk Event 2. Storytelling Session Event 3. Family History & GenealogyEvent 4.Creepy Crawlies of Bog Pool. Event 5. Wildflowers of the Wetlands.Venue: Clogher Heritage Centre
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Cost: FreeOrganiser: Clogher Environmental Group.Email: [email protected]: 094 9360891Website: www.clogherheritage.comBooking Required: NoDates: 22nd August 11:00 AM to 13:00 PM , 23rd August 19:00 PM to 21:00 PM , 24th August 19:00PM to 21:00 PM , 25th August 14:00 PM to 16:00 PM , 26th August 11:00 AM to 13:00 PM
Clew Bay Maritime History TalkMeeting at Murrisk Abbey at foot of Croagh Patrick at 11am on the 22nd of August. A talk byqualified tour guide on Clew Bay Maritime history from the Vikings to the 20th Century.Venue: Murrisk AbbeyCost Adult: €5Cost Child: FreeCost Concession: €5Organiser: Croagh Patrick Heritage TrailEmail: [email protected]: 0949030687Website: www.croaghpatrickheritagetrail.comBooking Required: NoDates: 22nd August 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Meditation at Murrisk AbbeyA short meditation at the site of the sublimely peaceful Murrisk Abbey,. This event is for all comersespecially those who are interested in connecting with the spirit of Mayo through meditation.Venue: Murrisk AbbeyCost: FreeOrganiser: Croagh Patrick Heritage TrailEmail: [email protected]: 094 9030687Website: www.croaghpatrickheritagetrail.comBooking Required: NoDates: 22nd August 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Boheh Stone and Rolling Sun walkThe Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail is hosting a guided walk and talk to the Boheh Stone. Come andwitness the amazing "Rolling Sun". Come and immerse yourself in Mayo’s pre-historic culture.Venue: Brackloon Community CentreCost Adult: €5
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Cost Child: FreeCost Concession: €5Organiser: Croagh Patrick Heritage TrailEmail: [email protected]: 094 9030687Website: www.croaghpatrickheritagetrail.comBooking Required: NoDates: 24th August 19:30 PM to 22:00 PM
"The Spirits of 1916"“The Spirits of 1916” – The Jackie Clarke Collection’s Community and Volunteer Programme, willdeliver an inspired evening of poetry, music, song and drama to honor the people of 1916.Venue: Jackie Clarke CollectionCost: FreeOrganiser: Mayo County Councils - Jackie Clarke CollectionEmail: [email protected]: 09673508Website: www.clarkecollection.ieBooking Required: YesDates: 24th August 19:00 PM to 21:00 PM
The Wests AwakeThe Centre is open to the public and provides a genealogy service to clients worldwide. A smallMuseum and Tea room over-looks an ornamental garden and an organic market garden.Venue: The Mayo North Heritage CentreCost: FreeOrganiser: Mayo North Heritage CentreEmail: [email protected]: 096 31809Website: www.northmayogenealogy.comBooking Required: NoDates: 24th August 11:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 25th August 11:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 26th August 11:00AM to 17:00 PM , 27th August 11:00 AM to 17:00 PM
Donkey DayThe team from Sathya Sai, Sligo; Horse & Donkey Mayo Sanctuary, Kiltimagh and Irish DonkeyWelfare Organisation, are all back! Come along and meet the donkeys and enjoy and action packedday.Venue: National Museum of Ireland - Country LifeCost: Free
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Organiser: NMI Country LifeEmail: [email protected]: 094 9031751Website: www.museum.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 25th August 12:00 PM to 16:30 PM
Mr. Yeats Visit to KillalaAn evening of poetry, story and song inspired by William Butler Yeats, perfprmed by people from theareaVenue: St. Patricks CathedralCost: FreeOrganiser: Hugh TrayerEmail: [email protected]: 085 1902223Booking Required: YesDates: 27th August 20:00 PM to 22:00 PM
Historic Shipwrecks & Pirates of Erris TourDiscover the story of our shipwrecks and pirates in Erris, from the great Captain Kidd, the SpanishArmada to the world wars. Come and learn all about the treasures and trials of our Atlantic Ocean.Venue: BelmuleltCost Adult: €10.00Cost Child: €5.00Organiser: Gaol SiarEmail: [email protected]: 0872169625Website: www.gaolsiar.comBooking Required: YesDates: 20th August 12:30 PM to 14:30 PM
An illustrated talk on the Sea Charts of Murdoch Mackenzie 1776 focusing on the coast of Mayoand Galway.Murdoch Mackenzie (1712-1797) was a Scottish hydrographer and cartographer. His maps known asthe Mackenzie Charts are still in use.Venue: Westport Town HallCost: FreeOrganiser: WESTPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY/CLEW BAY HERITAGE CENTREEmail: [email protected]
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Telephone: 09826852/ 0876890711Website: www.westportheritage.comBooking Required: NoDates: 20th August 20:00 PM to 21:30 PM
Journey to Inishgloire: Heritage RevisitedAn illustrated talk with audio recordings on the heritage of Inishgloire to include archaeology,history folklore and musicVenue: Turas SiarCost: FreeOrganiser: Turas Siar Language and Cultural Research and Genealogy CentreEmail: [email protected]: 097 85011Website: www.turassiar.comBooking Required: NoDates: 20th August 14:00 PM to 18:00 PM
Our Cemetery Our HeritageThe committee will outline the plans for the restoration of this very old graveyard which surroundsthe ruins of an ancient church followed by optional prayersVenue: Tourist Information OfficeCost: FreeOrganiser: Kiltane Cemetery Restoration CommitteeEmail: [email protected]: 09783881Booking Required: NoDates: 22nd August 10:30 AM to 13:00 PM
Storytelling Session/Seisiún SeanchasStorytelling Session - Folklore of the Clogher area with Brían Hoban, Local Guide. Seisiún Seanchas-Béaloideas on ceantair áitiúl.Venue: Clogher Heritage CentreCost: FreeOrganiser: Clogher Environmental GroupEmail: [email protected]: 094 9360891Website: www.clogherheritage.comBooking Required: NoDates: 23rd August 19:00 PM to 21:00 PM
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The Story of the Conservation of St. Mary's Church Westport - public lectureThis public lecture will tell the story of the history and significance of St. Mary's Church Westportand the challenges faced in its conservation since the side aisle ceiling collapse in July 2015.Venue: The PresbyteryCost: FreeOrganiser: St. Mary's Parish WestportEmail: [email protected]: 087 6794401Website: www.westportparish.ieBooking Required: YesDates: 23rd August 19:30 PM to 20:30 PM
Ice House InvestigationsDoes the National Museum have and Ice House on site? Join Kevin Barton and Christy Lawless for aday of heritage events including Geophysics Demonstrations and Kite Photography to find out.Venue: National Museum of Ireland - Country LifeCost: FreeOrganiser: NMI Country LifeEmail: [email protected]: 094 9031751Website: www.museum.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 24th August 11:30 AM to 16:00 PM
The Story of the Conservation of Holy Trinity Church Westport - public lectureThis public lecture will tell the story of the history and significance of Holy Trinity Church Westportand of the challenges faced in its ongoing conservation.Venue: Holy Trinity National SchoolCost: FreeOrganiser: Parish of Oughaval per the Select Vestry of Holy Trinity ChurchEmail: [email protected]: 087 6794401Website: http://www.westportparish.ie/Booking Required: YesDates: 25th August 19:30 PM to 20:30 PM
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The archaeological context of a village souterrain: Killala, Co. MayoAn illustrated talk on the Killala Souterrain and associated sitesVenue: The Joe Keane Creative CentreCost: FreeOrganiser: Sue ZajacTelephone: 0876260777Booking Required: NoDates: 25th August 17:30 PM to 18:30 PM
"Perspectives on Lough Carra : Talks by an Ecologist, an Artist, a Medievalist, a Poet andGenealogists"Talks by an Ecologist, an Artist, a Medievalist, a Poet and Genealogists. Five talks which cover adifferent aspect of heritage relevant to Lough Carra by local experts.Venue: Custom House StudioCost: FreeOrganiser: Lynda Huxley & Deirdre WalshEmail: [email protected]: 094 9032422Website: www.loughcarra.orgBooking Required: NoDates: 27th August 14:00 PM to 16:30 PM
Tours of St. Mary's Church, WestportTake a tour of St. Mary's Church, The Mall, Westport, built to designs by RM Butler (1872-1943) andextended 1961 with stained glass of high quality including the Harry Clarke and the Earley Studios.Venue: St. Mary's Church, WestportCost: FreeOrganiser: St. Mary's Parish, WestportEmail: [email protected]: 087 6794401Website: www.westportparish.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 20th August 13:45 PM to 14:45 PM , 22nd August 13:45 PM to 14:45 PM , 24th August 13:45PM to 14:45 PM , 26th August 13:45 PM to 14:45 PM
Historical Journeys & Pilgrimage in MayoHistorical loop tours from Claremorris, taking in heritage sites and hinterland. Scenic walks alongthe banks of lough Carra & the Glore, Tochar Phadraig and Croagh Patrick as well as a walk downVenue: Claremorris Church
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Cost Adult: €10.00Cost Child: €5.00Cost Concession: €5.00Organiser: The Non Prophet OrganisationEmail: [email protected]: 0857506104Website: www.nonprophetorganisation.euBooking Required: YesDates: 22nd August 9:30 AM to 13:30 PM , 23rd August 9:30 AM to 13:30 PM , 25th August 9:30AM to 13:30 PM , 26th August 9:30 AM to 13:30 PM , 28th August 7:30 AM to 14:30 PM
Talk and TourA talk on the history of the Abbey and a short tour of the grounds. The Celtic Furrow is a uniquevisitor centre, which traces cultural, historical and spiritual roots in Ireland over 5,000Venue: Ballintubber Abbey and Celtic FurrowCost: FreeOrganiser: Ballintubber AbbeyEmail: [email protected]: 0949030934Website: www.ballintubberabbey.ieBooking Required: YesDates: 23rd August 14:00 PM to 2:45 AM , 23rd August 15:30 PM to 16:30 PM , 23rd August 19:00PM to 20:00 PM
Tours of Holy Trinity Church WestportTake a tour of Holy Trinity Church Westport, a gothic revival church (1869-72) of Nationalsignificance designed by Sir Thomas Newenham Deane (1828-1899)Venue: Holy Trinity ChurchCost: FreeOrganiser: Parish of Oughaval per the Select Vestry of Holy Trinity ChurchEmail: [email protected]: 087 6794401Website: www.westportparish.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 23rd August 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM , 25th August 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sacred Sites of ErrisStep into the ancient land of Saints & Scholars as we take a look at the Pagan, Celtic and ChristianSaints and sacred sites of Erris. Explore their customs, cures and traditions.Venue: Blacksod
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Cost Adult: €10.00Cost Child: €5.00Organiser: Gaol SiarEmail: [email protected]: 0872169625Website: www.gaolsiar.comBooking Required: YesDates: 27th August 11:00 AM to 13:00 PM
Guided Tour of selected sites on Clew Bay Archeological Trail.Guided Tour of some of the sites on Clew Bay Archaeological Trail, Transport provided.Venue: Clew Bay Heritage CentreCost: FreeOrganiser: WESTPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY/CLEW BAY HERITAGE CENTREEmail: [email protected]: 09826852/ 0876890711Website: www.westportheritage.comBooking Required: YesDates: 28th August 11:00 AM to 16:00 PM
Slievemore Deserted Village WalkGuided Walk through Achill's famous Deserted Village. Looking at its foundation and desertion, thepeople and their lives.Venue: Slievemore Cemetery Car ParkCost: FreeOrganiser: Achill Isle WalksEmail: [email protected]: 0868439683Booking Required: NoDates: 20th August 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Wildlife Walk along River GloreGuided wildlife walk along River Glore/River Gweestion looking at local flora and faunaVenue: Glore Mill, KiltimaghCost: FreeOrganiser: Giorria Environmental ServicesEmail: [email protected]: 0863620928Booking Required: YesDates: 20th August 15:00 PM to 16:00 PM
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Self Guided Stress Reduction WalkSelf guided stress reduction walk in nature along the beautiful Glore River and its 15 waterfalls, fourlabyrinths, pond, sculptures, springs, and gardens of Glore Mill and Glore Park.Venue: Glore Mill KiltimaghCost: FreeOrganiser: Glore MillEmail: [email protected]: 087 1040 438Website: www.cooperlongevity. comBooking Required: NoDates: 20th August 11:00 AM to 13:00 PM , 21st August 13:00 PM to 15:00 PM , 25th August 12:00PM to 14:00 PM , 27th August 11:00 AM to 13:00 PM , 27th August 15:00 PM to 17:00 PM , 28thAugust 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM , 28th August 13:00 PM to 15:00 PM
Star Light Moon Light Quadruple Labyrinth WalkStar Light/Moon Light Archetypal Energy Quadruple Labyrinth beginning with first sight of almostfull moon on eastern horizon. Call to learn sighting time.Venue: Glore Mill KiltimaghCost: FreeOrganiser: Glore MillEmail: [email protected]: 087 1040 438Website: www.knowth.comBooking Required: NoDates: 20th August 22:00 PM to 0:00 AM , 21st August 21:00 PM to 22:00 PM
Annagh WalkWalk to Achill's remote secluded beach at Annagh an area of outstanding beauty, where man haslived and worked from Neolithic times to the present day.Venue: Dooagh Beach Car Park, AchillCost Adult: €5.00Organiser: Achill Isle WalksEmail: [email protected]: 0868439683Booking Required: NoDates: 21st August 10:00 AM to 15:00 PM
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Annagh WalkWalk to Achill's remote secluded beach at Annagh an area of outstanding beauty, where man haslived and worked from Neolithic times to the present day.Venue: Dooagh Beach Car Park, AchillCost Adult: €5.00Organiser: Achill Isle WalksEmail: [email protected]: 0868439683Booking Required: NoDates: 21st August 10:00 AM to 15:00 PM
Walking Shoulder to ShoulderSocial gathering and evening walk in support of the Men's Sheds Association, supporting thewellbeing of men in the community. Ideal evening for all ages, in the grounds of Westport AdventureParkVenue: Westport Adventure Park, Wood Lodge Estate, Knappagh, Westport, Co. MayoCost Adult: €10.00Cost Child: €5.00Cost Concession: €5.00Organiser: Westport Adventure ParkEmail: [email protected]: 09821886Website: www.westportadventurepark.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 21st August 17:00 PM to 19:00 PM
Glore Mill River ProjectSocial gathering and evening walk in support of the Men's Sheds Association, supporting thewellbeing of men in the community. Ideal evening for all ages, in the grounds of Glore Mill.Venue: Glore Mill KiltimaghCost Adult: €10.00Cost Child: €5.00Cost Concession: €5.00Organiser: Ray CooperEmail: [email protected]: 0871040438Website: cooperlongevity.comBooking Required: YesDates: 21st August 17:00 PM to 19:00 PM
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Guided Labyrinth WalkGuided introduction to walking meditation in labyrinths. Research states of sitting, laying down,standing and walking that walking is most effective form of mediation.Venue: Glore MillCost: FreeOrganiser: Glore MillEmail: [email protected]: 087 1040 438Website: www.knowth.comBooking Required: NoDates: 21st August 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM , 28th August 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM , 28th August 17:00PM to 19:00 PM
Historical Walking Tour of BallinaBallina Past and Present : Mar a Bhí agus Mar Atá, presented by Carmel Hughes,local historian:former Post Primary Teacher : Hon Treasurer North Mayo West Sligo Heritage Group.Tour ofBallina.Venue: The Font, Bury Street.Cost: FreeOrganiser: North Mayo West Sligo Heritage GroupEmail: [email protected]: 087 6426349Booking Required: YesDates: 24th August 19:00 PM to 21:30 PM
In search of the Great Yellow BumblebeeA guided walk along the boundaries of BirdWatch Ireland's Annagh Marsh reserve in search of therare Great Yellow Bumblebee and other wildlifeVenue: Annagh StrandCost: FreeOrganiser: BirdWatch IrelandEmail: [email protected]: 09785842Booking Required: NoDates: 24th August 12:00 PM to 15:00 PM
Tóchar Phádraig WalkAs you walk the Tóchar, you will be going not only on a spiritual pilgrimage, but on a cultural andhistorical journey down through the ages also. One of Passport for Ireland's Medieval Pilgrim Paths
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Venue: Ballintubber Abbey CarparkCost Adult: €10Organiser: Ballintubber AbbeyEmail: [email protected]: 0949030934Website: www.ballintubberabbey.ieBooking Required: YesDates: 27th August 8:30 AM to 20:30 PM
Old Irish Goat QuestJoin the Old Irish Goat Society for an informative talk about Ireland's original and only landracebreed of goat, followed by a guided walk to search for these animals and witness them in the wild.Venue: Ross Suite, Mulranny Park HotelCost: FreeOrganiser: Old Irish Goat SocietyEmail: [email protected]: 087-6989299Website: http://www.oldirishgoatsociety.com/Booking Required: NoDates: 27th August 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Croagh Patrick HeritageTrail and Western Care Aughagower 10k WalkAghagower 10km Loop Walk in Support of Western Care The Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail areorganising a 10km loop walk around Aghagower in aid of Western Care Association.Venue: Westport Country Lodge Hotel AghagowerCost: FreeOrganiser: Croagh Patrick Heritage TrailEmail: [email protected]: 0949030687Website: www.croaghpatrickheritagetrail.comBooking Required: NoDates: 27th August 14:30 PM to 17:30 PM
Discover the Mountain EnvironmentThis workshop will introduce participants to the habitats and species found on Ireland’s mountains,the day will start indoors but we will spend most of our time outdoors on a mountain walk.Venue: Delphi Adventure CentreCost: FreeOrganiser: Mountaineering IrelandEmail: [email protected]
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Telephone: +353868046687Website: www.mountaineering.ieBooking Required: YesDates: 27th August 9:45 AM to 17:00 PM
100 Years of Bellacragher BayA talk / walk with Ballycroy National Park Guide Fintan on the 100 years of Bellcrogher Bay. Fintanwhose family has lived on the bay for generations will give insight to the area.Venue: Claggan Mountain Board WalkCost: FreeOrganiser: Ballycroy National Park Visitor CentreEmail: [email protected]: 098 49888Website: www.ballycroynationalpark.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 28th August 14:30 PM to 16:00 PM
Guided Machair WalkJoin us on a guided walk of the Rossmurrevagh Machair sand plains as we explore the ecology, placenames and formation of this rare and important habitat type.Venue: Murrevagh BeachCost: FreeOrganiser: Mulranny Environment GroupEmail: [email protected]: 0851294548Website: http://www.mulrannyenvironment.com/Booking Required: NoDates: 28th August 11:00 AM to 13:00 PM
Learn about Mountain PlantsA fantastic opportunity to learn about mountain plants and the mountain environment on a mountainwalk with upland ecologist Dr. Rory Hodd and geographer Trish Walsh.Venue: Delphi Adventure CentreCost: FreeOrganiser: Mountaineering IrelandEmail: [email protected]: +353868046687Website: www.mountaineering.ieBooking Required: YesDates: 28th August 9:45 AM to 17:00 PM
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Most heathy food to prevent, halt, reverse cancer, heart disease, high blood pressureHow to select and prepare world's healthiest foods in delicious most nutritious way in less than 10minutes to prevent, halt, reverse cancer, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure.Venue: Glore Mill KiltimaghCost: FreeOrganiser: Glore MillEmail: [email protected]: 087 1040Website: www.cooperlongevity.comBooking Required: NoDates: 20th August 17:00 PM to 19:00 PM
Crafts of IrelandJoin us for a week of traditional Irish crafts as our makers share their knowledge and skills in aseries of talks, workshops, demonstrations and classes.Venue: LúnasaCost Adult: €5.00Cost Child: €10.00Organiser: LúnasaEmail: [email protected]: 097 20519Website: www.lunasa.coBooking Required: YesDates: 22nd August 19:00 PM to 21:00 PM , 23rd August 19:00 PM to 21:00 PM , 24th August 19:00PM to 21:00 PM , 25th August 19:00 PM to 21:00 PM , 26th August 19:00 PM to 21:00 PM
Legacy How To Make A Lasting DifferenceGlLegacy on how to make a lasting difference. How to live in joy/purpose and make a lasting differenceof your choice. Refreshments servedVenue: Glore Mill, KiltimaghCost: FreeOrganiser: Tidy Town, Glore MillEmail: [email protected]: 087 1040 438Website: cooperlongevity.comBooking Required: NoDates: 23rd August 19:00 PM to 21:00 PM , 26th August 19:00 PM to 21:00 PM
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Statue Conservation Talk/WorkshopConservation and restoration of 1932 Apparition Statues at Knock Museum by Jason Ellis, SculptureConservator.Venue: Knock MuseumCost: FreeOrganiser: Knock MuseumEmail: [email protected]: 0949375034Website: www.knockshrine.ie/museumBooking Required: NoDates: 24th August 12:00 PM to 13:00 PM
Family History/Genealogy WorkshopThis workshop led by local woman Breege Blake will discuss how to research your family history &genealogy.Venue: Clogher Heritage CentreCost: FreeOrganiser: Clogher Environmental GroupEmail: [email protected]: 094 9360891Website: www.clogherheritage.comBooking Required: NoDates: 24th August 19:00 PM to 21:00 PM
Buzzing Bees and ButterfliesGet to know local seasonal bumblebees, solitary bees, butterflies and hoverflies that help to pollinateour food crops. The day includes a short walk to identify bees.Venue: Growing Locally, Mayfield (opposite children's playground carpark)Cost: FreeOrganiser: CLAR IRDEmail: [email protected]: 0949371830Website: www.clarird.comBooking Required: YesDates: 26th August 10:30 AM to 16:00 PM
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General Growing and Grinding in Belderrig over 4,000 yearsA visit to the Bronze age Cultivation ridges with a demonstration of grain grinding on the saddle ofquern and modern rotary quern. Lecture on evidence for cereal growing in Belderrig.Venue: Belderrig Research and Study CentreCost: FreeOrganiser: Research and Study Group BelderrigEmail: [email protected]: 086 3528405Booking Required: NoDates: 28th August 16:00 PM to 20:00 PM
All event information is subject to change. Please consult the www.heritageweek.ie website closer tothe event for the latest updates - Document updated: August 16, 2016, 10:10 am
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