100 YEARS OF HERITAGE
MAYO
event guide
Mayo County
CounCil
Comhairle
Contae Mhaigh Eo
Participants are advised to confirm details of events in advance, with the
contact person listed for each event. Please wear appropriate clothing
and footwear for outdoor events. In addition to the events listed, the
many heritage sites and centres in the county will be open during
Heritage Week, so there should be something to suit everyone.
For updates on Heritage week events, check out
www.heritageweek.ie
Please note that children must be
accompanied by an adult to all events.
Heritage Week Mayo
A week-long celebration of who we are and where we’ve
come from, National Heritage Week is part of European
Heritage Days programme of events. This is a joint initiative
of the Council of Europe and the European Union, in which
over forty countries participate each year. The main aim of
European Heritage Days is to promote awareness of our
built, natural and cultural heritage and to promote Europe’s
common cultural heritage.
Here in Ireland we celebrate European Heritage Days with a
full week of events throughout National Heritage Week. National
Heritage Week is coordinated by The Heritage Council and its aim is
to build awareness and education about our heritage thereby
encouraging its conservation and preservation.
National Heritage Week is a wonderful opportunity to shine a light on
not only our heritage but the work of the many volunteers who give
their time to preserve and promote it.
This booklet, produced by the Heritage Office of Mayo County Council,
provides details of over 80 events taking place throughout the county
to celebrate Heritage Week 2016. In addition to the events listed, the
many heritage sites and centres in the county will be open during
Heritage Week, so there should be something to appeal to everyone.
The week will provide lots of opportunities to get out there and stroll
through history this Heritage Week!
Finally, sincere thanks to all the event organisers. Without all their hard
work and commitment, Heritage Week in Mayo would not be possible.
Deirdre Cunningham
Heritage Officer, Mayo County Council
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National Heritage Week 2016
and Manor House Hotels
Heritage Week Competition
To celebrate Heritage Week,
Manor House Hotels are
offering one lucky winner and
guest a fantastic two night
B&B break, including dinner on
one evening, in one of the 29
luxurious Manor House Hotels
around Ireland.
Q1. In what Manor House Hotel can you
enjoy a medieval rooftop tour?
Prize is subject to availability.
Q3. On what famous route is the Dingle
Benner’s Hotel situated?
a.
b.
c.
Pembroke Hotel
Athenaeum House Hotel
Dingle Benners Hotel
Q2. What is the name of the self-guided
walk from BrookLodge Hotel this
Heritage Week?
a.
b.
c.
To be in with a chance to win
correctly answer these 3 questions
at heritageweek.ie
The Marathon
The Macreddin Mile
The Meander
a . Route 66
b. The Camino
c. The Wild Atlantic Way
How to enter: This is an online competition. Visit www.heritageweek.ie and click
on the competition area to submit your answers.
Every Manor House Hotel has a fascinating historical story to tell and many will be
staging special events to mark Heritage Week. Why not find out what your local Manor
House Hotel is doing to celebrate Heritage Week?
Simply go to www.manorhousehotels.com or www.heritageweek.ie to find out more.
Terms and Conditions
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The closing date for receipt of entries is Thursday 1st September 2016
and entries may only be submitted online via www.heritageweek.ie
The winner will be randomly selected from entries with all 3 correct
answers.
The winner of the competition will be contacted by the Heritage Council.
The prize is for two nights bed and breakfast and one dinner to be taken
in a Manor House Hotel. Transport and other costs associated with taking
the prize are not included.
It is the responsibility of the winner to redeem their prize directly with
Manor House Hotels.
No alternative prize will be offered.
There is no cash redemption value for the prize.
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Prize winners will have a choice of hotels depending on availability and at
the discretion of Manor House Hotels.
The Heritage Council’s decision in relation to the selection of the prize
winner is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
This competition is not open to staff of the Heritage Council, Manor
House Hotels or Manor House Hotels member properties or their
immediate family members.
Acceptance of the prize constitutes permission to use the winner’s name
and hometown in competition related promotion or publicity without
additional compensation and the prize winners agree to take part in such
related promotional activities as the Heritage Council or Manor House
Hotels may require.
MAYO
people & place event guide
20-28 August 2016
All event information is subject to change.
Please consult the www.heritageweek.ie website
closer to the event for the latest updates.
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event
organiser
awards 2016
The Heritage Council is once
again delighted to announce the
Heritage Awards, showcasing the
best of National Heritage Week
and recognising the fantastic
work of all the event organisers
and volunteers that take part.
The 2016 Award categories are as
follows:
Heritage Hero
Do you know someone who always goes the
extra mile for heritage? Nominate an individual
or organisation who makes an outstanding
contribution to the protection and promotion
of heritage in your local area. Anyone can
nominate a Heritage Hero.
Hidden Heritage
Did your event shine a light on Ireland’s
hidden heritage? This award is open to event
organisers who successfully explored lesser
known aspects of Ireland’s heritage during
National Heritage Week. All National Heritage
Week Event Organisers can enter.
Reaching Out
Did you organise an event that reached out to
new audiences? Maybe you made your event
wheelchair accessible, offered multilingual
tours or created an event especially for
teenagers. This award is open to event
organisers who helped more people enjoy
National Heritage Week. All National Heritage
Week Event Organisers can enter.
Cool for Kids
Did you organise a great family event? This
award is open to event organisers who
encouraged children and families to participate
in National Heritage Week. All National
Heritage Week Event Organisers can enter.
National Heritage Week is coordinated
by the Heritage Council
The closing date for entries is Friday 9th
September 2016 and entry is free.
Recipients will be honoured at a Heritage
Council Awards Day.
Find out more at www.heritageweek.ie
or Callsave 1850 200 878.
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Mayo's Dark Sky - Unlocking the Night
events
Explore the night in Ireland's first International Dark Sky
Park - listen for bats, trap moths, seek out nocturnal
wildlife and learn more about the effects of light pollution
on humans and wildlife.
Venue: Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre
Cost: Free
Organiser: Ballycroy National Park
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 098 49888
Website: www.ballycroynationalpark.ie
Booking Required: No
Dates: Saturday 20th August
Time: 21:00 PM to 23:00 PM
A Demonstration of Woodturning by Craobh Eo
Woodturners
Woodturning is a highly skilled ancient craft and members
of the Craobh Eo Woodturners will give a live
demonstration of woodturning in the library.
Venue: Ballina Public Library
Cost: Free
Organiser: Barbara Varley / Ballina Library
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 096 70833
Website: www.mayolibrary.ie
Booking Required: No
Dates: Thursday 25th August
Time: 19:30 PM to 21:00 PM
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Topographic and Geophysical Survey of
Cill Ghallagáin Mound
Archaeological Geophysicist Kevin Barton will
demonstrate the topographic and geophysical survey
techniques he employed to map and investigate the prehistoric structure of Cill Ghallagáin mound.
Venue: Seanscoil Community Centre, Ceathrú Thaidhg
Cost: Free
Organiser: Comhar Dún Chaocháin Teo
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 097 88082 or 087 1251642
Website: www.lgs.ie
Booking Required: No
Dates: Friday 26th August
Time: 14:00 PM to 16:30 PM
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Whale Watch Ireland 2016
You are invited to join the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group
(IWDG) for a free and guided land-based whale watch at a
local headland, as part of All-Ireland Whale Watch Day.
Venue: Car Park, Downpatrick Head
Cost: Free
Organiser: Irish Whale and Dolphin Group
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 085 8276984
Website: www.iwdg.ie
Booking Required: No
Dates: Saturday 27th August
Time: 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM
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Irish Threatened Plant Species Conservation
Programme
Endangered Plants in Ireland. What you can do to support
Irish Threatened Plant Species Conservation Programme.
Walking tour of lands of Glore River Project.
Venue: Glore Mill, Kiltimagh
Cost: Free
Organiser: Kiltimagh Tidy Towns
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 087 1040438
Website: cooperlongevity.com
Booking Required: No
Dates: Sunday 28th August
Time: 14:00 PM to 16:00 PM
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Craobh Eo Woodturning Exhibition in Ballina Library
The Craobh Eo Woodturners are a chapter of the Irish
Woodturners Guild, based in Mayo, set up in 2004 with 39
members comprised of people from all walks of life
exhibiting a selection of their craft in the library.
Venue: Ballina Public Library
Cost: Free
Organiser: Barbara Varley / Ballina Library
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 096 70833
Website: www.mayolibrary.ie
Booking Required: No
Dates & Times: Saturday 20th August 10:00 AM to 16:00
PM; Tuesday 23rd August 10:00 AM to 20:00 PM;
Wednesday 24th August 10:00 AM to 20:00 PM; Thursday
25th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM; Friday 26th August
10:00 AM to 17:00 PM; Saturday 27th August 10:00 AM
to 16:00 PM
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Woodturning, Trees and Woods of Ireland
Wille 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, Kiltimagh Cost: Free
Organiser: Kiltimagh Tidy Towns
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 087 1040438
Website: www.cooperlongevity.com
Booking Required: No
Dates: Sunday 21st August
Time: 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM
Heritage and History Around Clew Bay
Talks & 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: Free
Organiser: Chris Brown, Station Manager
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 098 24000
Website: www.westportradio.ie
Booking Required: No
Dates: Sunday 21st August
Times: 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM and 20:00 PM to 22:00 PM
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Beautiful, Breathtaking Photo Images of Mayo
Eamonn McCarthy, internationally recognised Mayo
landscape photographer, leader of photographic courses,
tours, workshops in Mayo is lecturing on and exhibiting a
selection of his photos.
Venue: Glore Mill Art Centre, Kiltimagh
Cost: Free
Organiser: Glore Mill Art Centre
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 087 1040438
Website: www.imagesofmayo.com
Booking Required: No
Dates: Monday 22nd August
Time: 19:00 PM to 21:00 PM
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Digital Archive for Cong, Cross and the Neale Photographic Exhibition and Scanning Session
An exhibition of old photographs showing Cong, Cross
and The Neale in years gone by. Bring along any old
photographs of the area and we will scan them and return
them to you on the night
Venue: Crossroads Community Centre, Cong
Cost: Free
Organiser: Cong Moytura Heritage Society
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 094 9546812
Website: www.congmoyturaheritage.com
Booking Required: No
Dates: Wednesday 24th August
Time: 20:00 PM to 21:30 PM
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Mayo Heritage Week Farmers Market
Emphasis on Mayo's organic sustainable foods/
products/services supporting health, wellness sustainable
quality living in Mayo. Food/beverages with seating
available. Meet your neighbours.
Venue: Glore Mill, Kiltimagh Cost: Free
Organiser: Kiltimagh Tidy Towns
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 087 1040438
Website: www.cooperlongevity.com
Booking Required: No
Dates: Saturday 20th August
Time: 10:00 AM to 15:00 PM
Foxford Riverfest
Foxford Riverfest is a fun, family, fishing and nature
festival with activities for all outdoor enthuasiasts. There
will be fishing competitions, casting demonstrations,
nature walks, foraging etc.
Venue: Foxford Town and banks of the River Moy, Foxford
Cost: Free Organiser: Michael Tiernan
Email: [email protected] /
[email protected]
Telephone: 085 7129191 /
087 6471919
Website: www.foxfordriverfest.com
Booking Required: No
Dates & Times: Saturday 20th August
12:00 PM to 22:00 PM; Sunday 21st
August 12:00 PM to 22:00 PM
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Autumn, Winter, Spring Hanging Baskets
and Window Boxes
Hands on step-by-step how to make beautiful, lasting,
easy to care for hanging baskets and window boxes for
autumn, winter and spring. Some demonstration hanging
baskets and window boxes will be given away.
Venue: Glore Mill, Kiltimagh Cost: Free
Organiser: Kiltimagh Tidy Towns/Glore Mill
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 087 1040438
Website: www.cooperlongevity.com
Booking Required: No
Dates: Saturday 20th August
Time: 14:00 PM to 16:00 PM
Before/After Photo Transformation of Kiltimagh
Tidy Towns reception and opening of photographic
exhibition of photos before, during and after
transformation of Kiltimagh. Refreshments will be served
and free collection bags, gloves, pickers and vests will be
available.
Venue: Glore Mill, Kiltimagh Cost: Free
Organiser: Tidy Towns, Kiltimagh
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 087 1040438
Website: www.cooperlongevity.com
Booking Required: No
Dates: Saturday 20th August
Time: 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM
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Kiltimagh 2016 to 2020
Opportunity 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 served.
Venue: Glore Mill, Kiltimagh Cost: Free
Organiser: Kiltimagh Tidy Towns/Men's Shed
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 087 1040438
Website: www.cooperlongevity.com
Booking Required: No
Dates: Saturday 20th August
Time: 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM
Guided Walk on Clogher Bog Loop
Guided Walk on the Clogher Bog Loop Walk with Brían
Hoban, Fáilte Ireland Approved Guide & Heritage in
Schools Specialist.
Venue: Clogher Heritage Centre Cost: Free
Organiser: Clogher Environmental Group
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 094 9360891
Website:
www.clogherheritage.com
Booking Required: No
Dates: Monday 22nd August
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM
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Cornboy Agricultural & Heritage Day
Display of animals (donkeys, sheep, cows, fowl etc),
display of heritage equipment - creels, slanes for cutting
turf etc. Display of historical equipment, old phones etc.
Venue: Cornboy
Cost: Free
Organiser: Seirbhísí Cúram Chill Chomáin Teo
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 097 88935
Website: www.teachgreannai.ie
Booking Required: No
Dates: Sunday 21st August
Time: 14:00 PM to 23:00 PM
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Wild Seashore Foraging
Come and explore our wild seashore as we go foraging for
wild edible seaweeds and wild herbs that grow along our
seashore. Relax and learn all about the sea garden that
nourishes us.
Venue: Famine Garden, Blacksod
Cost Adult: €10.00. Cost Child: €5.00
Organiser: Gaol Siar
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 087 2169625
Website: www.gaolsiar.com
Booking Required: Yes
Dates: Wednesday 24th August
Time: 14:00 PM to 16:00 PM
Creepy Crawlies of Clogher Bog Pool
Field trip to discover the Creepy Crawlies (Invertebrates)
of Clogher Bog Pool.
Venue: Clogher Heritage Centre
Cost Adult: €5.00. Cost Child: €5.00
Organiser: Clogher Environmental Group
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 094 9360891
Website: www.clogherheritage.com
Booking Required: Yes
Dates: Thursday 25th August
Time: 14:00 PM to 16:00 PM
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Wildflowers of the Wetlands
Event will include slide show presentation on wildflowers.
Slide show will be followed by a short plant identification
walk.
Venue: Clogher Heritage Centre
Cost Adult: €5.00. Cost Child: €5.00
Organiser: Clogher Environmental Group
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 094 9360891
Website: www.clogherheritage.com
Booking Required: Yes
Dates: Friday 26th August
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Free Family Fun Day
A 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 Centre
Cost: Free
Organiser: OPW / Céide Fields
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 096 43325
Website: www.heritageireland.ie
Booking Required: No
Dates: Sunday 28th August
Time: 11:00 AM to 17:00 PM
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Kilmovee - A Look Back In Time
Come and join us for a look back at life 100 years ago in
the east Mayo village of Kilmovee. Includes traditional
food, music, folklore, children's sports and lots more.
All welcome.
Venue: Cois Tine Heritage Centre, Kilmovee
Cost: Free
Organiser: Kilmovee Cois Tine Heritage Centre
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 094 9649484
Website: www.kilmovee.info
Booking Required: No
Dates: Saturday 27th August
Time: 13:00 PM to 18:00 PM
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French Mayo Festival
A taste of France along the Wild Atlantic Way, showcasing
Mayo's unique Gallic links through music, food and
pageantry.
Venue: Ballina, Co. Mayo
Organiser: French Mayo Committee
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 096 70905
Website: www.northmayo.ie/french-mayo-festival
Booking Required: No
Dates & Times: Friday 26th August 19:00 PM to 23:00
PM; Saturday 27th August 10:00 AM to 23:00 PM
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Bonamh Market & Heritage Day
Reliving 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 remember 1916 too.
Venue: Rush Street, Castlebar
Cost: Free
Organiser: Rush Street Traders, Castlebar
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 094 9024845
Booking Required: No
Dates: Saturday 20th August
Time: 11:00 AM to 17:00 PM
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Ruaille Buaille at Jack's Old Cottage
On 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 Cottage, Islandeady
Cost: Free
Organiser: Islandeady Heritage and Arts Group
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 087 9443626
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Jacks-Old-Cottage
Booking Required: No
Dates: Sunday 21st August
Time: 14:00 PM to 18:00 PM
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Clew Bay Maritime History Talk
Meeting at Murrisk Abbey at foot of Croagh Patrick for a
talk by a qualified tour guide on Clew Bay Maritime
History from the Vikings to the 20th Century.
Venue: Murrisk Abbey
Cost Adult: €5. Cost Child: Free. Cost Concession: €5
Organiser: Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 094 9030687
Website: www.croaghpatrickheritagetrail.com
Booking Required: No
Dates: Monday 22nd August
Time: 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Meditation at Murrisk Abbey
A short meditation at the site of the sublimely peaceful
Murrisk Abbey. This event is for all comers, especially
those who are interested in connecting with the spirit of
Mayo through meditation.
Venue: Murrisk Abbey Cost: Free
Organiser: Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 094 9030687
Website: www.croaghpatrickheritagetrail.com
Booking Required: No
Dates: Monday 22nd August
Time: 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
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Boheh Stone and Rolling Sun Walk
The Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail is hosting a guided
walk and talk to the Boheh Stone. Come and witness the
amazing "Rolling Sun" phenomenon and immerse yourself
in Mayo’s pre-historic culture.
Venue: Brackloon Community Centre
Cost Adult: €5
Cost Child: Free
Cost Concession: €5
Organiser: Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 094 9030687
Website: www.croaghpatrickheritagetrail.com
Booking Required: No
Dates: Wednesday 24th August
Time: 19:30 PM to 22:00 PM
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"The Spirits of 1916"
The Jackie Clarke Collection’s Community and Volunteer
Programme, will deliver an inspired evening of poetry,
music, song and drama to honour the people of 1916.
Venue: Jackie Clarke Collection, Ballina Cost: Free
Organiser: Mayo County Council - Jackie Clarke Collection
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 096 73508
Website: www.clarkecollection.ie
Booking Required: Yes
Dates: Wednesday 24th August
Time: 19:00 PM to 21:00 PM
The West’s Awake
The Centre is open to the public and provides a genealogy
service to clients worldwide. A small Museum and Tea
Room overlooks an ornamental garden and an organic
market garden.
Venue: The Mayo North Heritage Centre, Enniscoe,
Crossmolina. Cost: Free
Organiser: Mayo North Heritage Centre
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 096 31809
Website: www.northmayogenealogy.com
Booking Required: No
Dates & Times: Thursday 25th August 11:00 AM to 17:00
PM; Friday 26th August 11:00 AM to 17:00 PM; Saturday
27th August 11:00 AM to 17:00 PM; Sunday 28th August
11:00 AM to 17:00 PM
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Donkey Day
The team from Sathya Sai, Sligo; Horse & Donkey Mayo
Sanctuary, Kiltimagh and Irish Donkey Welfare
Organisation are all back! Come along and meet the
donkeys and enjoy an action-packed day.
Venue: National Museum of Ireland - Country Life, Turlough
Cost: Free
Organiser: NMI Country Life
Email:
[email protected]
Telephone: 094 9031751
Website: www.museum.ie
Booking Required: No
Dates: Thursday 25th August
Time: 12:00 PM to 16:30 PM
Mr. Yeats’ Visit to Killala
An evening of poetry, story and song inspired by William
Butler Yeats, performed by people from the area.
Venue: St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Killala
Cost: Free
Organiser: Hugh Trayer
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 085 1902223
Booking Required: Yes
Dates: Saturday 27th August
Time: 20:00 PM to 22:00 PM
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Historic Shipwrecks & Pirates of Erris Tour
Discover the story of our shipwrecks and pirates in Erris,
from the great Captain Kidd, the Spanish Armada to the
world wars. Come and learn all about the treasures and
trials of our Atlantic Ocean.
Venue: Belmullet
Cost Adult: €10.00
Cost Child: €5.00
Organiser: Gaol Siar
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 087 2169625
Website: www.gaolsiar.com
Booking Required: Yes
Dates: Saturday 20th August
Time: 12:30 PM to 14:30 PM
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An Illustrated Talk on the Sea Charts of Murdoch
Mackenzie 1776 Focusing on the Coast of Mayo
and Galway
Murdoch Mackenzie (1712-1797) was a Scottish
hydrographer and cartographer. His maps, known as the
Mackenzie Charts, are still in use.
Venue: Westport Town Hall
Cost: Free
Organiser: Westport Historical Society / Clew Bay
Heritage Centre
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 098 26852/ 087 6890711
Website: www.westportheritage.com
Booking Required: No
Dates: Saturday 20th August
Time: 20:00 PM to 21:30 PM
All event information during Heritage Week 2016
is subject to change.
Please consult the www.heritageweek.ie website closer
to the event for the latest updates.
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Journey to Inishgloire: Heritage Revisited
An illustrated talk with audio recordings on the heritage
of Inishgloire to include archaeology, history, folklore
and music.
Venue: Turas Siar
Cost: Free
Organiser: Turas Siar Language and Cultural Research
and Genealogy Centre
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 097 85011
Website: www.turassiar.com
Booking Required: No
Dates: Sunday 21st August
Time: 15:00 PM to 17:30 PM
Our Cemetery Our Heritage
The committee will outline the plans for the restoration of
this very old graveyard which surrounds the ruins of an
ancient church followed by optional prayers.
Venue: Tourist Information Office, Bangor
Cost: Free
Organiser: Kiltane Cemetery Restoration Committee
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 097 83881
Booking Required: No
Dates: Monday 22nd August
Time: 10:30 AM to 13:00 PM
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Storytelling Session/Seisiún Seanchas
Folklore of the Clogher area with Brían Hoban, Local
Guide. Seisiún Seanchas - Béaloideas on ceantair áitiúl.
Venue: Clogher Heritage Centre
Cost: Free
Organiser: Clogher Environmental Group
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 094 9360891
Website: www.clogherheritage.com
Booking Required: No
Dates: Tuesday 23rd August
Time: 19:00 PM to 21:00 PM
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The Story of the Conservation of St. Mary's Church
Westport - Public Lecture
This public lecture will tell the story of the history and
significance of St. Mary's Church Westport and the
challenges faced in its conservation since the side aisle
ceiling collapse in July 2015.
Venue: The Presbytery, Westport
Cost: Free
Organiser: St. Mary's Parish Westport
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 087 6794401
Website: www.westportparish.ie
Booking Required: Yes
Dates: Tuesday 23rd August
Time: 19:30 PM to 20:30 PM
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Mayo Heritage Week At a Glance
20 - 28 August 2016
Event
Page Venue
Mayo's Dark Sky - Unlocking the Night
A Demonstration of Woodturning by Craobh Eo
Woodturners
Topographic and Geophysical Survey of Cill
Ghallagáin Mound
Whale Watch Ireland 2016
5
5
Ballycroy
Ballina
6
Ceathrú Thaidhg
7
Irish Threatened Plant Species Conservation
Programme
8
Downpatrick
Head
Kiltimagh
Craobh Eo Woodturning Exhibition in Ballina Library
9
Ballina
Woodturning, Trees and Woods of Ireland
Heritage and History Around Clew Bay
10
10
Kiltimagh
Westport
Beautiful, Breathtaking Photographic Images of Mayo
Digital Archive for Cong, Cross and the Neale Photographic Exhibition and Scanning Session
Mayo Heritage Week Farmers’ Market
11
12
Kiltimagh
Cong
13
Kiltimagh
Foxford Riverfest
13
Foxford
10am 3pm
12-10pm
Autumn, Winter, Spring Hanging Baskets and Window
Boxes
Before/After Photo Transformation of Kiltimagh
Kiltimagh 2016 to 2020
14
Kiltimagh
2-4pm
14
15
Kiltimagh
Kiltimagh
2-5pm
2-5pm
Guided Walk on Clogher Bog Loop
15
Clogher
Cornboy Agricultural & Heritage Day
Wild Seashore Foraging
16
17
Cornboy
Blacksod
Creepy Crawlies of Clogher Bog Pool
Wildflowers of the Wetlands
17
18
Clogher
Clogher
Free Family Fun Day
18
Ballycastle
Kilmovee - A Look Back In Time
French Mayo Festival
19
20
Kilmovee
Ballina
Bonamh Market & Heritage Day
21
Castlebar
Ruaille Buaille at Jack's Old Cottage
Clew Bay Maritime History Talk
22
23
Islandeady
Murrisk
Meditation at Murrisk Abbey
24
Murrisk
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20
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pm
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Mayo Heritage Week At a Glance
20 - 28 August 2016
Event
Page Venue
Boheh Stone and Rolling Sun Walk
25
Brackloon
The Spirits of 1916
25
Ballina
The West’s Awake
25
Enniscoe
Donkey Day
26
Turlough
Mr. Yeats’ Visit to Killala
26
Killala
Historic Shipwrecks & Pirates of Erris Tour
27
Belmullet
An illustrated talk on the Sea Charts of Murdoch
Mackenzie 1776 focusing on the coast of Mayo and
Galway
28
Westport
Journey to Inishgloire: Heritage Revisited
29
Blacksod
Our Cemetery Our Heritage
29
Bangor
Storytelling Session/Seisiún Seanchas
30
Clogher
The Story of the Conservation of St. Mary's Church
Westport - Public Lecture
Ice House Investigations
31
Westport
38
Turlough
The Story of the Conservation of Holy Trinity Church
Westport - Public Lecture
38
Westport
The Archaeological Context of a Village Souterrain:
Killala
Perspectives on Lough Carra: Talks by an Ecologist, an
Artist, a Medievalist, a Poet and Genealogists
39
Killala
39
Westport
Tours of St. Mary's Church, Westport
40
Westport
Historical Journeys & Pilgrimage in Mayo
40
Claremorris
Ballintubber Abbey Talk and Tour
41
Ballintubber
Tours of Holy Trinity Church Westport
42
Westport
Sacred Sites of Erris
43
Blacksod
Guided Tour of Selected Sites on Clew Bay
Archaeological Trail
43
Westport Quay
34
Sat 20
12.302.30pm
89.30pm
35.3
1.452.45pm
Sun 21
Mon 22
Tue 23
Wed 24
Thur 25
Fri 26
Sat 27
Sun 28
11am5pm
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11am5pm
11am5pm
11am5pm
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7-9pm
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0pm
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35.30pm
10.30am
-1pm
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11.30am
-4pm
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24.30pm
1.452.45pm
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1.452.45pm
9.30am1.30pm
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7-8pm
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9.30am
1.30pm
1.452.45pm
9.30am
1.30pm
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2.30pm
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11am1pm
11am4pm
35
Mayo Heritage Week At a Glance
Event
20 - 28 August 2016
Page Venue
Slievemore Deserted Village Walk
44
Slievemore,
Achill
Wildlife Walk Along Glore River
Self Guided Stress Reduction Walk
45
45
Kiltimagh
Kiltimagh
Star Light Moon Light Quadruple Labyrinth Walk
46
Kiltimagh
Annagh Walk
Walking Shoulder to Shoulder
Glore Mill River Project
Guided Labyrinth Walk
46
47
47
48
Dooagh, Achill
Westport
Kiltimagh
Kiltimagh
Historical Walking Tour of Ballina
In Search of the Great Yellow Bumblebee
Tóchar Phádraig Walk
48
49
49
Ballina
Annagh
Ballintubber
Old Irish Goat Quest
50
Mulranny
100 Years of Bellacragher Bay
Guided Machair Walk
50
51
Ballycroy
Mulranny
Crafts of Ireland
Legacy How to Make a Lasting Difference
Family History/Genealogy Workshop
Statue Conservation Talk/Workshop at Knock Museum
Buzzing Bees and Butterflies
51
52
52
53
54
Belmullet
Kiltimagh
Clogher
Knock
Claremorris
Achill Beg Day
54
Achill Beg
Féile Chill Damhnait
55
Cill Damhnait
Remembering the Children of 1916
Launch of Ardizzone Exhibition (Phase 2)
Launch of Belmullet Heritage Trail Brochure
56
57
58
Castlebar
Belmullet
Belmullet
General Growing and Grinding in Belderrig
over 4,000 years
Partry Heritage Day
Step Back in Time Achill Heritage Week
Ballintubber Community Photo Library
Michael Davitt, The Land War and 1916
58
Belderrig
59
60
61
62
Partry
Achill Sound
Ballintubber
Straide
Launch of Life by the Sea
Major John MacBride Heritage Week Cycle
63
63
Belderrig
Westport
36
Sat 20
10.30
10.30
amam12.30pm
12.30pm
3-4pm
3-4pm
11am11am1pm
1pm
10pm10pm12am
12am
11am11am5.30pm
5.30pm
12-5pm
12-5pm
Sun 21
Mon 22
Tue 23
Wed 24
Thur 25
Fri 26
Sat 27
Sun 28
11am1pm
3-5pm
10am12noon
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0
0pm
m
m-
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5-7pm
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9-11am
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12-3pm
8.30am8.30pm
10am12.30pm
2.30-4pm
11am1pm
7-9pm
7-9pm
7-9pm
7-9pm
7-9pm
7-9pm
7-9pm
7-9pm
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mpm
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1-2pm
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10am5pm
7-10pm
10am5pm
7-10pm
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10am5pm
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6.30pm8.30pm
37
Ice House Investigations
Does the National Museum have an Ice House on site?
Join Kevin Barton and Christy Lawless for a day of
heritage events including Geophysics Demonstrations and
Kite Photography to find out.
Venue: National Museum of Ireland - Country Life, Turlough
Cost: Free Organiser: NMI Country Life
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 094 9031751 Website: www.museum.ie
Booking Required: No
Dates: Wednesday 24th August
Time: 11:30 AM to 16:00 PM
The Story of the Conservation of Holy Trinity Church
Westport - Public Lecture
This public lecture will tell the story of the history and
significance of Holy Trinity Church Westport and of the
challenges faced in its ongoing conservation.
Venue: Holy Trinity National School, Westport Cost: Free
Organiser: Parish of Oughaval per the Select Vestry of
Holy Trinity Church
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 087 6794401
Website: www.westportparish.ie
Booking Required: Yes
Dates: Thursday 25th August
Time: 19:30 PM to 20:30 PM
38
The Archaeological Context of a Village Souterrain:
Killala
An illustrated talk on the Killala Souterrain and
associated sites.
Venue: The Joe Keane Creative Centre, Killala
Cost: Free
Organiser: Sue Zajac
Telephone: 087 6260777
Booking Required: No
Dates: Thursday 25th August
Time: 17:30 PM to 18:30 PM
"Perspectives on Lough Carra : Talks by an Ecologist,
an Artist, a Medievalist, a Poet and Genealogists"
Talks by an Ecologist, an Artist, a Medievalist, a Poet and
Genealogists. Five talks which cover a different aspect of
heritage relevant to Lough Carra by local experts.
Venue: Custom House Studio, Westport
Cost: Free
Organiser: Lynda Huxley & Deirdre Walsh
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 094 9032422
Website: www.loughcarra.org
Booking Required: No
Dates: Saturday 27th August
Time: 14:00 PM to 16:30 PM
39
Tours of St. Mary's Church, Westport
Take a tour of St. Mary's Church, The Mall, Westport, built
to designs by RM Butler (1872-1943) and extended in 1961
with stained glass of high quality including the Harry
Clarke and the Earley Studios.
Venue: St. Mary's Church, Westport Cost: Free
Organiser: St. Mary's Parish, Westport
Email: [email protected] Telephone: 087 6794401
Website: www.westportparish.ie Booking Required: No
Dates & Times: Saturday 20th August 13:45 PM to 14:45
PM; Monday 22nd August 13:45 PM to 14:45 PM;
Wednesday 24th August 13:45 PM to 14:45 PM;
Friday 26th August 13:45 PM to 14:45 PM
Historical Journeys and Pilgrimage in Mayo
Historical loop tours from Claremorris, taking in heritage
sites and hinterland. Scenic walks along the banks of Lough
Carra & the Glore, Tochar Phadraig and Croagh Patrick.
Venue: Claremorris Church
Cost Adult: €10 Cost Child: €5 Cost Concession: €5.
Organiser: The Non Prophet Organisation
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 085 7506104
Website: www.nonprophetorganisation.eu
Booking Required: Yes
Dates & Times:
Monday 22nd August 9:30 AM to 13:30 PM; Tuesday 23rd
August 9:30 AM to 13:30 PM; Thursday 25th August
9:30 AM to 13:30 PM; Friday 26th August 9:30 AM to
13:30 PM; Saturday 28th August 7:30 AM to 14:30 PM
40
Ballintubber Abbey Talk and Tour
A talk on the history of the Abbey and a short tour of the
grounds. The Celtic Furrow is a unique visitor centre,
which traces cultural, historical and spiritual roots in
Ireland over 5,000.
Venue: Ballintubber Abbey and Celtic Furrow Visitor’s
Centre, Ballintubber Cost: Free
Organiser: Ballintubber Abbey, Ballintubber
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 094 9030934
Website: www.ballintubberabbey.ie
Booking Required: Yes
Dates:
Tuesday 23rd
August
Times:
14:00 PM
to 2:45 AM,
15:30 PM to
16:30 PM
and 19:00 PM
to 20:00 PM
41
Tours of Holy Trinity Church Westport
Take a tour of Holy Trinity Church Westport, a gothic
revival church (1869-72) of National significance
designed by Sir Thomas Newenham Deane (1828-1899).
Venue: Holy Trinity Church, Westport
Cost: Free
Organiser: Parish of Oughaval per the Select Vestry of
Holy Trinity Church
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 087 6794401
Website: www.westportparish.ie
Booking Required: No
Date: Tuesday 23rd August
Times: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM; Thursday 25th August
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
42
Sacred Sites of Erris
Step into the ancient land of Saints & Scholars as we take
a look at the Pagan, Celtic and Christian Saints and
sacred sites of Erris. Explore their customs, cures and
traditions.
Venue: Blacksod.
Organiser: Gaol Siar
Cost Adult: €10.00
Cost Child: €5.00
Email: [email protected]. Telephone: 087 2169625
Website: www.gaolsiar.com
Booking Required: Yes
Date: Thursday 27th August
Time: 11:00 AM to 13:00 PM
Guided Tour of Selected Sites on Clew Bay
Archaeological Trail
Guided Tour of some of the sites on Clew Bay
Archaeological Trail, Transport provided.
Venue: Clew Bay Heritage Centre, Westport Quay
Cost: Free
Organiser: Westport Historical Society/Clew Bay Heritage
Centre
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 098 26852/ 087 6890711
Website: www.westportheritage.com
Booking Required: Yes
Dates: Sunday 28th August
Time: 11:00 AM to 16:00 PM
43
Slievemore Deserted Village Walk
Guided walk through Achill's famous Deserted Village.
Looking at its foundation and desertion, the people and
their lives.
Venue: Slievemore Cemetery Car Park
Cost: Free
Organiser: Achill Isle Walks
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 086 8439683
Booking Required: No
Dates: Saturday 20th August
Time: 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
44
Wildlife Walk Along Glore River
Guided wildlife walk along Glore River/Gweestion River
looking at local flora and fauna.
Venue: Glore Mill, Kiltimagh Cost: Free
Organiser: Giorria Environmental Services
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 086 3620928
Booking Required: Yes
Dates: Saturday 20th August
Time: 15:00 PM to 16:00 PM
Self Guided Stress Reduction Walk
Self guided stress reduction walk in nature along the
beautiful Glore River and its 15 waterfalls, four
labyrinths, pond, sculptures, springs, and gardens of
Glore Mill and Glore Park.
Venue: Glore Mill, Kiltimagh Cost: Free
Organiser: Glore Mill
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 087 1040438
Website: www.cooperlongevity. com
Booking Required: No
Dates & Times: Saturday 20th August 11:00 AM to 13:00
PM; Sunday 21st August 13:00 PM to 15:00 PM; Thursday
25th August 12:00 PM to 14:00 PM; Saturday 27th August
11:00 AM to 13:00 PM and 15:00 PM to 17:00 PM;
Sunday 28th August 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 13:00 PM
to 15:00 PM
45
Star Light Moon Light Quadruple Labyrinth Walk
Star Light/Moon Light Archetypal Energy Quadruple
Labyrinth beginning with first sight of almost full moon on
eastern horizon. Call to learn sighting time.
Venue: Glore Mill, Kiltimagh
Cost: Free
Organiser: Glore Mill
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 087 1040438
Website: www.knowth.com
Booking Required: No
Dates & Times: Saturday 20th August 22:00 PM to 0:00 AM,
Sunday 21st August 21:00 PM to 22:00 PM
Annagh Walk
Walk to Achill's remote secluded beach at Annagh, an area
of outstanding beauty, where man has lived and worked
from Neolithic times to the present day.
Venue: Dooagh Beach Car Park, Achill
Cost Adult: €5.00
Organiser: Achill Isle Walks
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 086 8439683
Booking Required: No
Dates: Sunday 21st August
Time: 10:00 AM to 15:00 PM
46
Walking Shoulder to Shoulder
Social gathering and evening walk in support of the Men's
Sheds Association, supporting the well-being of men in
the community. Ideal evening for all ages, in the grounds
of Westport Adventure Park.
Venue: Westport Adventure Park, Wood Lodge Estate,
Knappagh, Westport
Cost Adult: €10 Cost Child: €5 Cost Concession: €5
Organiser: Westport Adventure Park
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 098 21886
Website: www.westportadventurepark.ie
Booking Required: No
Dates: Sunday 21st August
Time: 17:00 PM to 19:00 PM
Glore Mill River Project
Social gathering and evening walk in support of the
Men's Sheds Association, supporting the well-being of
men in the community. Ideal evening for all ages, in the
grounds of Glore Mill.
Venue: Glore Mill, Kiltimagh
Cost Adult: €10 Cost Child: €5 Cost Concession: €5
Organiser: Ray Cooper
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 087 1040438
Website: cooperlongevity.com
Booking Required: Yes
Dates: Sunday 21st August
Time: 17:00 PM to 19:00 PM
47
Guided Labyrinth Walk
Guided introduction to walking meditation in labyrinths.
Research states that walking is most effective form of
mediation.
Venue: Glore Mill, Kiltimagh Cost: Free
Organiser: Glore Mill
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 087 1040438
Website: www.knowth.com
Booking Required: No
Dates & Times: Sunday 21st August 9:00 AM to
11:00 AM; Sunday 28th August 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
and 17:00 PM to 19:00 PM
Historical Walking Tour of Ballina
Ballina 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 of Ballina.
Venue: The Font, Bury Street, Ballina Cost: Free
Organiser: North Mayo West Sligo Heritage Group
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 087 6426349
Booking Required: Yes
Dates: Wednesday 24th August
Time: 19:00 PM to 21:30 PM
48
In Search of the Great Yellow Bumblebee
A guided walk along the boundaries of BirdWatch
Ireland's Annagh Marsh reserve in search of the Rare
Great Yellow Bumblebee and other wildlife.
Venue: Annagh Strand
Cost: Free
Organiser: BirdWatch Ireland
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 097 85842
Booking Required: No
Dates: Wednesday 24th August
Time: 12:00 PM to 15:00 PM
Tóchar Phádraig Walk
As you walk the Tóchar, you will be going not only on a
spiritual pilgrimage, but on a cultural and historical
journey down through the ages also on one of Ireland's
Medieval Pilgrim Paths.
Venue: Ballintubber Abbey car park, Ballintubber
Cost Adult: €10
Organiser: Ballintubber Abbey
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 094 9030934
Website: www.ballintubberabbey.ie
Booking Required: Yes
Dates: Saturday 27th August
Time: 08:30 AM to 20:30 PM
49
Old Irish Goat Quest
Join the Old Irish Goat Society
for an informative talk about
Ireland's original and only
landrace breed of goat, followed
by a guided walk to search for
these animals and witness them
in the wild.
Venue: Ross Suite, Mulranny Park Hotel, Mulranny.
Cost: Free Organiser: Old Irish Goat Society
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 087 6989299
Website: www.oldirishgoatsociety.com
Booking Required: No
Dates: Saturday 27th August
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
100 Years of Bellacragher Bay
A talk and walk with Ballycroy National Park Guide,
Fintan, on 100 years of Bellcragher Bay. Fintan, whose
family has lived on the bay for generations, will give an
insight into the area.
Venue: Claggan Mountain Board Walk, Ballycroy.
Cost: Free
Organiser: Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 098 49888
Website: www.ballycroynationalpark.ie
Booking Required: No
Dates: Sunday 28th August
Time: 14:30 PM to 16:00 PM
50
Guided Machair Walk
Join us on a guided walk of the Rossmurrevagh machair
sand plains as we explore the ecology, place names and
formation of this rare and important habitat type.
Venue: Murrevagh Beach, Mulranny Cost: Free
Organiser: Mulranny Environment Group
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 085 1294548
Website: www.mulrannyenvironment.com
Booking Required: No
Dates & Times: Saturday 20th August 17:00 PM to 19:00
PM; Sunday 28th August 11:00 AM to 13:00 PM
Crafts of Ireland
Join us for a week of traditional Irish crafts as our makers
share their knowledge and skills in a series of talks,
workshops, demonstrations and classes.
Venue: Lúnasa, Belmullet
Cost Adult: €10.00 Cost Child: €5.00
Organiser: Lúnasa
Email: [email protected] Telephone: 097 20519
Website: www.lunasa.co Booking Required: Yes
Dates & Times: Monday 22nd August 19:00 PM to 21:00
PM; Tuesday 23rd August 19:00 PM to 21:00 PM;
Wednesday 24th August 19:00 PM to 21:00 PM; Thursday
25th August 19:00 PM to 21:00 PM; Friday 26th August
19:00 PM to 21:00 PM
51
Legacy How to Make a Lasting Difference
Legacy on how to make a lasting difference. How to live
in joy and with purpose and make a lasting difference of
your choice. Refreshments served.
Venue: Glore Mill, Kiltimagh
Cost: Free
Organiser: Tidy Town, Glore Mill
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 087 1040438
Website: cooperlongevity.com
Booking Required: No
Dates & Times: Tuesday 23rd August 19:00 PM to 21:00
PM; Friday 26th August 19:00 PM to 21:00 PM
Family History/Genealogy Workshop
This workshop led by local woman Breege Blake will
discuss how to research your family history & genealogy.
Venue: Clogher Heritage Centre
Cost: Free
Organiser: Clogher Environmental Group
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 094 9360891
Website: www.clogherheritage.com
Booking Required: No
Dates: Wednesday 24th August
Time: 19:00 PM to 21:00 PM
52
Statue Conservation Talk/Workshop
Conservation and restoration of 1932 Apparition Statues
at Knock Museum by Jason Ellis, Sculpture Conservator.
Venue: Knock Museum
Cost: Free
Organiser: Knock Museum
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 094 9375034
Website: www.knockshrine.ie/museum
Booking Required: No
Dates: Wednesday 24th August
Time: 12:00 PM to 13:00 PM
1932 Statue of Our Lady
Statues at Knock Apparition Gable Wall, May 1939
Images: Courtesy of Knock Museum Collection
53
Buzzing Bees and Butterflies
Get to know local seasonal bumblebees, solitary bees,
butterflies and hoverflies that help to pollinate our food
crops. The day includes a short walk to identify bees.
Venue: Growing Locally, Mayfield
(opposite children's playground carpark)
Cost: Free
Organiser: CLAR IRD
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 094 9371830
Website: www.clarird.com
Booking Required: Yes
Dates: Friday 26th August
Time: 10:30 AM to 16:00 PM
Achill Beg Day
Boat trip to Achill Beg Island, Yawl Race, Guided Walk,
Traditional Games and Traditional Music.
Venue: Achill Beg Island
Cost Adult: Ferry €10.00 Cost Child: Ferry €5.00
Organiser: Muintir Chill Damhnait
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 087 6826015
Booking Required: No
Dates: Saturday 20th August
Time: 11:00 AM to 17:30 PM
54
Féile Chill Damhnait
Display of Old Photos from 1895 to 1995.
Venue: Festival Marquee, Derreens, Achill
Cost: Free
Organiser: Muintir Chill Damhnait
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 087 6826015
Booking Required: No
Dates: Sunday 21st August
Time: 11.30 AM to 20.30 PM
Féile Chill
Damhnait
Grainne Uaile
Castle
Overlooking
Clew Bay
55
Remembering the Children of 1916
The Cois Abhainn Residents’ Committee is holding an
event to remember the children who lost their lives in
Easter week 1916. The committee will plant a tree in their
honour. We will also unveil a small plaque with reference
to the event. The event will conclude with refreshments
for all residents.
Venue: Cois Abhainn, Turlough Road, Castlebar
Admission: Free Organiser: Cois Abhainn Committee
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 087 7792765
Booking Required: No
Date: Saturday 27th August
Time: 18.00 PM
56
Launch of Ardizzone Exhibition (Phase 2)
Launch of 4 additional drawings from The Godstone and
the Blackymor by the illustrator Edward Ardizzone,
adding to the existing collection on permanent exhibition
in Áras Inis Gluaire.
Venue: Áras Inis Gluaire
Cost: Free
Organiser: Coiste Oidhreachta Iorrais
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 086 0732619
Booking Required: No
Dates: Sunday 28th August
Time: 13:00 PM to 14:00 PM
57
Launch of Belmullet Heritage Trail Brochure
Heritage walk starting at church, Chapel Street.
Tour of story boards around Belmullet with tour guide.
Walk finishing at Human Sunclock. Light refreshments
and ice-cream in Áras Inis Gluaire.
Venue: Belmullet town and Áras Inis Gluaire Cost: Free
Organiser: Belmullet Tidy Towns
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 097 20977
Booking Required: No
Dates: Sunday 28th August
Time: 11.30 AM to 13.30 PM
General Growing and Grinding in Belderrig
over 4,000 years
A visit to the Bronze Age cultivation ridges, with a
demonstration of grain grinding on the saddle of quern
and modern rotary quern. Followed by a talk on evidence
for cereal growing in Belderrig.
Venue: Belderrig Research and Study Centre
Cost: Free
Organiser: Research and Study Group
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 086 3528405
Booking Required: No
Dates: Sunday 28th August
Time: 16.00 PM to 20.00 PM
58
Partry Heritage Day
A great family day out, displaying heritage and traditional
skills, with food and music.
Other events taking place during Heritage week include
walks, talks, a film and a ceilí.
Venue: Partry Athletic Soccer Club
Cost: Adult: €5 Child: free Family Ticket: €10 per car
Organiser: Partry Heritage Committee
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 087 9574565
Booking Required: No
Dates: Sunday 28th August
Time: 13:00 PM to 18:00 PM
59
Step Back in Time, Achill Heritage Week
The heritage event starts on the 20th of August with a
traditional fair day, livestock and stalls, spinning, carding,
weaving, country market ladies with homemade produce
and an exhibition of photos. Various historical walks
throughout the week will take place for visitors and
locals.
Venue: Village Fair Green Halla Acla, Achill Sound
Cost: Free
Organiser: Achill Heritage Event
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 098 45127
Booking Required: No
Date:
Saturday 20th August
to Friday 26th August
Time:
12:00 PM to 17:00 PM
60
Ballintubber Community Photo Library
The community are invited to bring along their photos
for inclusion in Ballintubber Community Library. A
photographer will be on hand to photograph the old
photos that are brought. Photos will be exhibited in order
to ensure the accuracy of the names and addresses of the
people photographed.
Venue: Ballintubber Resource Centre
Cost: Free
Organiser: Ballintubber Heritage Project
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 087 949 606 or 086 1718330
Booking Required: No
Dates & Times: Tuesday 23rd August 19:00 PM to
22:00 PM; Wednesday 24th August 19:00 PM to
22:00 PM; Thursday 25th August
19:00 PM to 22:00 PM
61
Michael Davitt, The Land War and 1916
Explore how the Land League provided the inspiration for
1916, through high quality large vinyl displays, guided tour,
audio visual, 1916 era rifle, War of Independence medals
and British Army Regimental Crests.
Venue: Michael Davitt Museum, Straide
Cost: Free
Organiser: Michael Davitt Museum, Straide
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 094 9031022
Booking Required: No, but booking advised for large groups
Dates & Times: Monday 22nd August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM;
Tuesday 23rd August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM;
Wednesday 24th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM;
Thursday 25th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM;
Friday 26th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM
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Launch of Life by the Sea
Explore the heritage of one of Ireland's oldest economic
industries. The fishing industry stretches back millennia
and continues to be an important industry in the west of
Ireland. Fisheries expert and Belderrig native, Pádraig
McAvock, will give a talk on fishing traditions, old and
modern, of County Mayo.
Venue: Belderrig Community Centre
Cost: Free
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 087 7936942
Booking: No
Date: Sunday 28th August 17:00 PM
Major John MacBride Heritage Week Cycle
Join us as we cycle around Major John MacBride’s native
Westport and learn about his involvement in 1916 with
local experts. Starting at Westport
Heritage Centre at 6.30pm we will
cycle our way through history and
finish at Hotel Westport for some well
deserved refreshments.
Venue: Clew Bay Heritage Centre,
The Quay, Westport Cost: €5
Organiser: Clew Bay Heritage Centre
& Westport Smarter Travel
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 098 26852
Website: www.westportsmartertravel.ie
Booking Required: Yes
Date: Wednesday 24th August Time: 18:30 PM to 20:30 PM
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Image courtesy of
European Heritage Days Sweden
European Heritage Days
European Heritage Days are the largest cultural event enjoyed
by citizens across Europe.
Heritage defines our sense of community, past and present, but more important is
how it can contribute to shaping our shared future. Europe has unrivalled cultural
heritage and history. In every historic building, in every stone wall, thatched roof
or plasterwork ceiling lies a treasure and a human connection to place.
European Heritage Days are a concrete example of how local communities can
come together and celebrate heritage as a shared European value. More than 20
million visitors across Europe are expected to participate in the project in 2016.
The Council of Europe launched the initiative in 1985, and in 1999 was joined by
the European Union to create the joint action. European Heritage Days events
take place in the 50 countries party to the European Cultural Convention.
To explore Heritage Days events across Europe and further delve into
the richness and diversity of our broader European heritage visit
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www.europeanheritagedays.com
Disclaimer: All information in this guide has been provided by the
individual promoters and Mayo County Council Heritage Office has
made every effort to ensure its accuracy. Responsibility for all
aspects of the events listed lies with the individual promoter. Details
of individual events should be verified in advance.
Above: Go-kart Racing, James Street, Westport, 1955.
Front cover image: Lecanvey Pier
© Liam Lyons Photography Collection www.liamlyons.com
County Mayo Heritage Office
Deirdre Cunningham
Heritage Officer
Mayo County Council
Aras an Chontae
Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Tel: 094 9047684
Email: [email protected]
www.mayococo.ie/heritage
KPS Colour Print, Knock, Co. Mayo.
If you would like to know more information
about Mayo’s built, natural and cultural
heritage contact: