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National Heritage Week is an integral part of European INTRODUCTION Heritage Days, a joint initiative of the Council of Europe and the European Union. It is a week long celebration of who we are and where we come from. National Heritage week is co-ordinated by the Heritage Council with support from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and Fáilte Ireland. The principal aims of Heritage Week are to promote awareness of the built, cultural and natural heritage, thereby encouraging its conservation and preservation, and to raise awareness in our shared European Heritage. This year the focus of Heritage Week is Built Heritage, and the contribution it makes to our quality of life, jobs and tourism. This booklet is produced by the Heritage Office of Mayo County Council to highlight events happening in Mayo to celebrate Heritage Week 2012. There are over 60 events taking place throughout the county, details of which are included in this booklet. You will also find details of Mayo County Council’s Built Heritage Photography Competition, which will be launched during Heritage Week. 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. Participants are advised to confirm details of events in advance, with the contact person listed for each event. It is advised to wear appropriate clothing and footwear for outdoor events. Heritage Week is a great opportunity to explore and enjoy your heritage – Be part of it. Its part of you! Finally, a special word of thanks to all the event organisers, without their hard work and dedication Heritage Week would not be possible. Deirdre Cunningham Heritage Officer Mayo County Council For updates on Heritage Week events, check out www.heritageweek.ie 3
ACHILL
The Coffin Trail Walk
This walk follows the old coffin trail used in times past by mourners bringing their deceased for burial in Kildownet. Fantastic views to be enjoyed. The walk will depart from Dookinealla Beach car park at 10am sharp. Numbers are strictly limited. Please prebook via email,
[email protected], or by contacting the office at 098 20400. Organiser: Turasóireacht Acla / Achill Tourism Contact: Rosemary Lynchehaun Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 098 20400 Venue: Dookinealla Beach car park, Dookinealla, Keel, Achill Cost: Free Date Sun 26th
Start Time 10:00
LACKAN
End Time 16:00
Guided Archaeological Walk of Lackan Trail
Guided archaeological walk with sites from all periods from Neolithic to 20th century including the excavated Rathlackan court tomb, and Gazebo. Weatherproof clothing, walking footwear, water and snack required. Organiser: Ballycastle Walks Committee Contact: Gretta Byrne Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 086 4080550 Venue: Lackan Trailhead, Church car park, Lackan Cost: Free Date Sat 25th
Start Time 14:00
End Time 18:00 4
Ballycroy Set Dancing Heritage Day
BALLYCROY
Bringing young and old together, the day will include a straw boys demonstration, a workshop on Sean Nós and set-dancing with demonstrations of both styles. Organiser: Ballycroy Community Council Ltd. Contact: Eddie Conway Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 086 8322417 Venue: Ballycroy Community Centre Cost: Free Date Sun 26th
Start Time 12:00
End Time 13:30
BALLYCROY NATIONAL PARK
Ranger Led Hike
Learn more about Ballycroy National Park and the Bangor Trail by hiking with a ranger to view the recent improvements to the trail. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Organiser: Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre Contact: Brid Colhoun Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 098 49888 Venue: Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre, Ballycroy village Cost: Free Date Start Time Thurs 23rd 11:00
End Time 15:00 5
Local Craft and Skills Fair A demonstration of crafts and skills by Ballycroy Craft Makers. Organiser: Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre Contact: Brid Colhoun Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 098 49888 Venue: Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre, Ballycroy village Cost: Free Date Sun 19th
Start Time 14:00
End Time 17:00
A Talk and Walk on Foraging in Mayo Practical uses for plant material found on the landscape. Examples include brushes made of heather, gorse flower wine & wild berries for pies. Organiser: Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre Contact: Brid Colhoun Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 098 49888 Venue: Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre, Ballycroy village Cost: Free Date Sat 18th
Start Time 14:00
End Time 15:30
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Plover Club: Butterflies and Moths Kids Club for children to learn about Ireland’s butterflies and moths. Followed by a walk to search for them and an arts and crafts session. Organiser: Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre Contact: Brid Colhoun Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 098 49888 Venue: Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre, Ballycroy village Cost: Free Date Tues 21st
Start Time 14:00
End Time 15:30
Guided Walk of Tochár Daithí Bán Nature Trail Explore the Nature Trail with an education officer from the National Park and learn about the habitats and wildlife on it. Organiser: Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre Contact: Brid Colhoun Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 098 49888 Venue: Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre, Ballycroy village Cost: Free Date Mon 20th Sun 26th
Start Time 14:00 11:00
End Time 15:00 12:00 7
Plover Club: Working with Wildlife For children to learn why protecting habitats and wildlife is important and what jobs they could do when they grow to help nature. Organiser: Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre Contact: Richard Creagh Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 098 49888 Venue: Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre, Ballycroy village Cost: Free Date Wed 22nd
Start Time 14:00
© Richard Creagh
End Time 15:30
A Talk on Plants and Animals that live in Mayo A talk on the weird and wonderful facts about plants and animals that live in Mayo. Unusual facts about plants, insects, fish, mammals and birds. Suitable for all ages. Organiser: Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre Contact: Robert O’Dwyer Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 098 49888 Venue: Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre, Ballycroy village Cost: Free Date Fri 24th
Start Time 14:00
End Time 15:00 8
A Guided Walk of Old Head Nature Reserve A guided walk of a 17 hectare nature reserve, a unique site on the Atlantic coast. Booking Essential. Organiser: Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre Contact: Rosemarie McDonald Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 098 49888 Venue: Old Head Nature Reserve, 16 kilometres west of Westport town and 2.5 km north east of Louisburgh Cost: Free Date Sat 25th
Start Time 14:00
End Time 15:30
The Bangor Erris Wildlife Walk
BANGOR ERRIS
A walk around Bangor Erris to explore and identify areas which may become habitats for native flora and fauna. Organiser: Bangor Erris Tidy Towns Contact: Brid Carolan Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 086 3488846 Venue: Bangor church Cost: Free Date Tue 21st
Start Time 13:00
End Time 15:00
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BELMULLET
Belmullet Heritage Day
In its 9th year, Belmullet Heritage Day is one of the best in the country. See the town go back in time, and forward in fun. Organiser: Belmullet Gala Arts Festival Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 086 7376998 Venue: Belmullet Town Centre, Belmullet Cost: Free Date Sat 18th
Start Time 10:00
End Time 19:00
Launch of ‘The Sea Birds of Broadhaven Bay’ Nature Trail The launch of two information boards on sea birds on the initial stage of the nature trail along the Blacksod Bay promenade on Shore Road, Belmullet. Organiser: Belmullet Tidy Towns Contact: Katherine Mangan Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 086 0732619 Venue: Outside: The Slipway on Shore Road, Belmullet Cost: Free Date Sun 19th
Start Time 12:00
End Time 13:30 10
BANGOR ERRIS
Cairde le Cheile Hooley
An opportunity for senior citizens from Bangor Erris to join together for an afternoon of traditional music, song and dance. A traditional meal will be served and a storytelling session will be recorded. Organiser: Cairde le Cheile Contact: Bríd Carolan Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 086 3488846 Venue: Talk of The Town, Bangor Erris Cost: Free Date Fri 24th
Start Time 13:00
End Time 18:00
Carracastle Heritage Weekend
CARRACASTLE
As part of Carracastle Heritage Weekend there will be a display of artefacts, old photographs and maps on show in Davey’s Bar. There will be traditional music, a professional harpist and a storyteller as well as refreshments including boxty. Organiser: Carracastle Futures Ltd. Contact: Con McMenamin Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 087 9435036 Venue: Davey’s Bar, Carracastle Cost: Free Date Sun 26th
Start Time 20:00
End Time 24:00 11
CÉIDE FIELDS
Illustrated Talk on Excavation of Rathlackan Court Tomb & Prehistoric Landscape
Talk by Gretta Byrne on the survey and excavation of the complex prehistoric landscape of the Carrowmore/Rathlackan area. Organiser: Céide Fields / OPW Contact: Gretta Byrne Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 096 43325 Venue: Céide Fields Visitor Centre, Céide Fields, Ballycastle Cost: Free Date Sun 26th
Start Time 15:00
CLOGHER
End Time 16:00
The Clogher Bog Walk
This walk follows quiet country lanes and bog roads. Suitable for beginners. Clogher is located mid south of the county between the towns of Castlebar, Ballinrobe & Claremorris. The walk begins and ends at Clogher Heritage Centre. Distance: 8km, Time: 2hrs - 3hrs, Ascent: 50m, Terrain: Country lanes and bog tracks, Grade: Easy. Organiser: Clogher Environmental Group Contact: Tom McLoughlin Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 094 9360891 Venue: Clogher Heritage Complex, Clogher, Claremorris Cost: Free Date Sun 26th
Start Time 11:00
End Time 14:00 12
Sampling of Foods
BALLINA
A sampling of foods produced by our members, traditional and otherwise, e.g. country butter, brown bread etc. Organiser: Country Markets Ltd. Ballina Branch, Co Mayo Contact: Avril Murphy Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 087 6406464 Venue: Community Centre, Teeling St., Ballina Cost: Free Date Sat 18th
Start Time 10:00
End Time 12:00
Béaloideas, Taiscéal & Seanchas ar Scéal Clann Lir Explore the Children of Lir story and its connection to the Inis Glora Islands. Meet at Blacksod Pier. Organiser: Comharchumann Forbartha Ionad Deirbhile Contact: Jacqui D. Uí Mhonacháin Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 097 85727 Venue: Eachléim, Fód Dubh & Inis Glora Cost: e35.00 Date Sun 19th
Start Time 10:00
End Time 18:00
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INIS GLORA
CILL CHOMÁIN
Talk on the Archaeology of Cill Chomáin
A voyage of discovery on aspects of the archaeology of Cill Chomáin parish. Discover how our ancestors lived over 5000 years ago. Detailed slides will help you to recognize many of the ancient monuments which dot the landscape. Organiser: Comhar Dún Chaocháin Teo Contact: Treasa Ní Ghearraigh Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 097 88082 Venue: An tSeanscoil Community Centre, Ceathrú Thaidhg, Béal an Átha Cost: Free
Date Wed 22nd
Start Time 20:00
End Time 22:00
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A Mhuintir Dhún Chaocháin Photographic Exhibition
CEATHRÚ THAIDHG
Discover through old photographs the rich maritime and folklore heritage of Dún Chaocháin, a rural Gaeltacht community in northwest County Mayo. An exhibition of photographs and a slide show illustrating aspects of rural life in Dún Chaocháin in former times. Organiser: Comhar Dún Chaocháin Teo Contact: Treasa Ní Ghearraigh Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 097 88082 Venue: An tSeanscoil Community Centre, Ceathrú Thaidhg, Béal an Átha Cost: Free Date Tue 21st
Start Time 20:00
End Time 22:00
Siúlóid Dúlra Nature Walk A nature walk to discover the unique flora growing on the bog along the cliffs at Cill a’ Ghallagáin. Organiser: Comhar Dún Chaocháin Teo Contact: Treasa Ní Ghearraigh Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 087 1251642 Venue: An tSeanscoil Community Centre, Ceathrú Thaidhg, Béal an Átha Cost: Free Date Fri 24th
Start Time 18:00
End Time 20:00 15
Boheh Stone Walking Festival BRACKLOON AUGHAGOWER Join local archaeologists and walking guides for MURRISK an exploration of ancient neolithic sites, rolling sun phenomenon, folklore and heritage stories Two days of guided walks.
Fri 24th - Evening walk Brackloon to Boheh. Experience the rolling sun phenomenon (4km). Moderate walk, children welcome. Sat 25th - Aughagower to Murrisk (19km). Walking grade hard, walking gear essential and bring packed lunch. Not suitable for children under 16. Advanced booking recommended Email:
[email protected] or call Mairead/Pat on 094 9360891. Organiser: Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail Contact: Mairead Dooley Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 094 9360891 Venue: Fri 24th - Meet at Brackloon Community Centre at 19:00 Sat 25th - Meet at Murrisk car park at 08:30 and transport provided to Aughagower Community Centre & Brackloon Community Centre Cost: e5.00
Date Fri 24th Sat 25th
Start Time 19:00 08:30
End Time 22:00 18:00
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Launch of Crossmolina Town Trail
CROSSMOLINA
Official opening of Crossmolina Town Trail Walk. Walk with local guide and trail maps around the town to see buildings of historic and local interest. Trail highlights local buildings of special interest. Everybody welcome. Maps available on the day. Organiser: Contact: Email: Telephone: Venue: Cost: Date Sun 19th
Crossmolina Tidy Towns Nuala Matthews
[email protected] 096 30589 Crossmolina Library, Crossmolina Free Start Time 15:00
End Time 17:00
Cruinniú Bádóirí Acla
ACHILL
The Achill Yawl Festival (Cruinniú Bádóirí Acla) is an annual series of races involving Achill yawl sailing boats which are traditional wooden sailing boats. The races take place in the waters around Achill Island and the Currane Peninsula. Organiser: Cumann Bádóirí Acla Contact: Kieran McGinty Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 086 6022501 Venue: Achill Sound Cost: Free Date/Time
Event
Venue
Sat 18th 18:00
Bernard Masterson’s Memorial Cup
The Way Inn, Tongaree
Sun 19th 18:30
Dominic Kelly’s Butcher’s Yawl Race
Óstan Oileann Acla (Alice’s)
Sat 25th 14:00
Patrick McLoughlin Memorial Cup
McLoughlins Bar Achill Sound
Sun 26th 14:00
Commentators Race (Michael Cooney)
Patten’s Bar Derreens
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BELMULLET
Aonach Ealain Agus Ceardaiocht Iorrais / Erris Arts & Craft Fair
Ealain agus Ceardaiocht Iorrais is a local arts and crafts group in Erris. For National Heritage Week we are holding an arts and craft fair. Aonach Ealain agus Ceardaiocht Iorrais ar son seachtaine na n-Oidhreachta. Organiser: Ealain agus Ceardaiocht Iorrais Contact: Barbara Heneghan Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 087 2169625 Venue: Belmullet Sports Complex, Fr. Mulhern Crescent, Belmullet Cost: Free Date Sat 18th Sun 19th
Start Time 11:00 11:00
End Time 17:00 17:00
MULRANNY Kite Flying & Making Kite flying in the afternoons on Mulranny Beach. Make a kite and learn something about aerodynamics and weather as you learn to fly your kite. Organiser: E.O.M. Studio Contact: Cheryl Cobern Browne Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 087 2071641 Venue: E.O.M. Studio, Curraun Road, Mulranny Cost: e10.00 supply fee Date Sun 19th Tue 21st Thurs 23rd Sat 25th
Start Time 10:00 10:00 10:00 10:00
End Time 13:00 13:00 13:00 13:00 18
Guided Walk of Belmullet ‘Ar nDuchas’ Heritage Trail
BELMULLET
Accredited Fáilte Ireland guide Sinead Gaughan will entrance you with Béal an Mhuirthead’s unique past. Please prepare for all weathers and wear appropriate footwear. Organiser: Erris Head Tours Contact: Sinead Gaughan Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 086 1758356 Venue: Carter Square, Belmullet Cost: e3.00 Per Person Date Start Time End Time Tue 21st, Wed 22nd, Thurs 23rd (Walk 1) 10:00 11:00 19:00 Tue 21st, Wed 22nd, Thurs 23rd (Walk 2) 18:00
Exploring the Landscape through Art FOXFORD Three Landscape walks and workshops with artist Rosita Windrich. Event 1 - Will include a walk around Largan Mór Loop and a painting/drawing workshop. Event 2 - Will include a walk around Lough Cullen and a painting/ drawing workshop. Event 3 - Will include a walk around Drummin Wood and a painting/ drawing workshop. A bus will travel between Foxford and start/finish point of all events. Bring own supplies, picnic and suitable clothing (all weather). All welcome. Children must be accompanied. Please call Jean Beattie in advance to book a place on any or all of these walk/ workshop events as places are limited. Organiser: Foxford History & Heritage Group Contact: Jean Beattie Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 087 9226607 Venue: Meet at Foxford Sports & Leisure car park Cost: Free Date Start Time End Time Wed 22nd 10:00 17:00 Fri 24th 10:00 12:30 Fri 24th 14:00 16:30 19
Foxford Heritage Trail The Foxford Heritage Trail event is an hour and a half long walking tour of Foxford, calling at all twenty sites featured on this established trail. Local guide, Maureen Lavin, will highlight features and historical details of each location and tell ‘Foxford’s story’. Daily throughout Heritage Week. Organiser: Foxford History & Heritage Group Contact: Jean Beattie Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 087 9226607 Venue: Meet at Foxford Sports & Leisure car park Cost: Free Date - Monday 20th - Sun 26th Mon 20th, Wed 22nd, Fri 24th, Sun 26th Tues 28th, Thurs 23rd, Sat 25th
Start Time 11:00 15:00
End Time 12:30 16:30
Built Heritage Tour of Foxford & Environs The ‘Built Heritage Tour’ invites participants to explore the built heritage of the local landscape by visiting a number of sites of interest, from early Neolithic through 20th century architecture, in the company of an archaeologist and a heritage anthropologist. A day long event, so bring a picnic and suitable clothing (all weather). A bus will travel between Foxford and start/finish points. Organiser: Contact: Email: Telephone: Venue: Cost: Date Thurs 23rd
Foxford History & Heritage Group Jean Beattie
[email protected] 087 9226607 Meet at Foxford Sports & Leisure car park Free Start Time 10:00
End Time 17:00
The Church of Ireland, Foxford will be open to the public during Heritage Week from Mon 20th to Sat 25th from 14:00 to 16:00
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Art Clothes Fashion Show
MULRANNY
Enjoy tea and a show with the featured works of fibre artist Suzie Sullivan, milliner Lina Stein and Gift of Hands latest designs. This event is a fundraiser for the Mulranny Environmental Group. Organiser: Contact: Email: Telephone: Venue: Cost: Date Sat 25th
Gift Of Hands Cheryl Cobern Browne
[email protected] 086 1758356 E.O.M. Studio, Curraun rd, Mulranny. Gate opposite An Ghaeltacht sign on the beach road e10.00 Start Time 15:00
End Time 18:00
Launch of Organic Sanctuary Garden The opening of the college’s green campus organic sanctuary garden. There will be a talk on heritage planting and the official opening of the swift nesting project. Organiser: GMIT Organic Sanctuary Garden Contact: Maria McGoldrick Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 087 6927953 Venue: GMIT Castlebar Cost: Free Date Sat 18th
Start Time 10:00
End Time 13:00 21
CASTLEBAR
WESTPORT
‘Guide to the Great Western Greenway’ Exhibition
An exhibition of photographs and texts from the book “Guide to the Great Greenway”. The exhibition covers aspects of the history of the railway line from Westport to Achill, including old photographs, as well as up-to-date information on the newly refurbished Greenway. Organiser: Contact: Email: Telephone: Venue: Cost:
Iris Galloway Iris Galloway
[email protected] 098 28892 Westport Credit Union, Bridge Street, Westport Free
Date Mon 20th - Tues 21st Thurs 23rd - Sat 25th
Start Time 10:00 10:00
End Time 18:00 18:00
Window exhibition: 24 hours throughout the week 22
Whale Watching
DOWNPATRICK HEAD Land-based & guided whale watch. IWDG personnel will point out wildlife and introduce you to whale watching & the conservation work of IWDG. Bring binoculars or spotting scopes. Dress for weather conditions. No booking required. Organiser: Contact: Email: Telephone: Venue: Cost:
Irish Whale & Dolphin Group (IWDG) Caroline Tuffy
[email protected] 086 8937072 Car park at Downpatrick Head near Céide Fields Free
Date Sun 19th
Start Time 14:00
End Time 17:00
Jack’s Old Cottage & Farmyard
ISLANDEADY
A fun day for all the family. A visit to Jack’s old cottage and farmyard includes a guided tour of the cottage and farmyard where you can experience life in the 19th century. There is a variety of farm machinery and animals on view. Organiser: Contact: Email: Telephone: Venue: Cost: Date Sun 19th
Islandeady Heritage Group Marian Irwin
[email protected] 087 2605671 Jack’s cottage, Derrycooraune, Islandeady, Castlebar. Free Start Time 14:00
End Time 18:00
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Ballyhaunis Shopfronts
BALLYHAUNIS Photography Exhibition Exhibition of historical photographs of shops, pubs and business premises in Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo. Organiser: Joan Flanagan Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 086 1511269 Venue: The Friary (St. Mary’s Augustinian Abbey), Abbey Street, Ballyhaunis Cost: Free Date Sat 18th Sun 19th Thu 23rd - Sat 25th Sun 26th
KILLALA
Start Time 14:00 12:45 14:00 14:00
End Time 18:00 18:00 18:00 18:00
The Birds & Bats of Killala
A morning of birdwatching in Killala Bay with local expert Mike Hogan, Birdwatch Ireland. An evening of bat watching and listening (with detectors) at Palmerstown bridge. Refreshments will be served after each event. Please confirm times of events with the contact person. Organiser: Killala Community Heritage Group Contact: Aideen Ryan Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 086 3815973 Venue: Killala Bay & Palmerstown Bridge Cost: Free Date Sun 26th (morning) Sun 26th (evening)
Start Time 10:30 20:30
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Birdwatching Event Only
End Time 13:00 23:00
Stained Glass Demonstration A stained glass demonstration by Aidan Page, who continues the tradition of Irish stained glass artists. Organiser: Contact: Email: Telephone: Venue: Cost:
Knock Museum Grace Mulqueen
[email protected] 094 9375034 Knock Museum Free
Date Sun 26th
Start Time 14:00
KNOCK
End Time 18:00
Nature Walk At Doon Peninsula Lough Carra
LOUGH CARRA
Ecologist, Chris Huxley, will lead a walk around the Doon Peninsula on the shores of Lough Carra to look at flora, fauna and overall ecology. Walking boots and waterproof clothing are recommended. The terrain is easy but not wheelchair accessible. Not suitable for children under ten. With poetry reading by Seán Lysaght. Organiser: Contact: Email: Telephone: Venue: Cost:
Date Sun 19th
Lynda Huxley & BirdWatch Mayo Lynda Huxley
[email protected] 094 9032422 Doon Peninsula, near Burriscarra Abbey Donation
Start Time 10:00
End Time 13:00 25
BALLINA
Launch of Jackie Clarke Collection’s Garden
Launch of Ballina’s Jackie Clarke Collection’s Garden at the heart of Ballina. Newly designed and planted by Mitchell & Associates. Organiser: Mayo County Council, Jackie Clarke Collection Contact: Sinead McCoole Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 089 4551896 Venue: Mayo County Council, Jackie Clarke Collection, Pearse Street, Ballina Cost: Free Date Start Time End Time Sun 26th 13:00 17:00
CROSSMOLINA Enniscoe House Garden & Museum Garden: This is an important and well documented garden; early records indicate the owners were in contact with the National Botanical Gardens. Museum: Part of this collection came from the farm at Enniscoe but many items were given to the Centre by local people. Items are arranged according to usage and cataloguing and labelling is on going. Short drama in the garden, Sat 25th. Free entrance to Garden and Museum. Organiser: Mayo North Heritage Centre Contact: Carol Williams Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 096 31809 Venue: Mayo North Heritage Centre, Enniscoe, Castlehill, Ballina Cost: Free Date Sat 25th Sun 26th
Start Time 13:30 13:30
End Time 17:30 17:30 26
Over 55s “Seisiún Ceol” An afternoon of traditional Irish music.
BALLINA
Organiser: Moy Valley over 55 club Contact: Corina Deehan Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 096 70905 Venue: Moy Valley over 55 club, Cathedral Road, Ballina Cost: Free Date Tue 21st
Start Time 11:00
End Time 13:00
Mulranny Machair Guided Walk
MULRANNY
Learn about how a community of plants create the dune, the importance of erosion to the ecosystem and the formation and biodiversity of one of Europe’s rarest habitats. Good walking shoes recommended. Organiser: Contact: Email: Telephone: Venue: Cost:
Date Sun 19th
Mulranny Environmental Group Seán Carolan
[email protected] 086 3825345 Costcutter car park, Mulranny Free
Start Time 10:00
End Time 13:00 27
Lichen Nature Walk Take a walk with Paul Whelan, an authority on Lichens of Ireland. Not suitable for young children. Organiser: Contact: Email: Telephone: Venue:
Cost: Date Sun 26th
Mulranny Environmental Group Cheryl Cobern Browne
[email protected] 087 2071641 The Greenway, Mulranny Park Hotel Meet outside Mulranny Park Hotel lobby Free Start Time 10:00
End Time 11:30
Talk on the Lichens of Ireland The rich biodiversity of Lichens of Ireland will amaze you. Presented by Paul Whelan, author of Lichens of Ireland. Organiser: Mulranny Environmental Group Contact: Cheryl Cobern Browne Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 087 2071641 Venue: Ross Suite, Mulranny Park Hotel, Mulranny Cost: Free Date Sat 25th
Start Time 20:30
End Time 22:00 28
The Kerry Bog Pony Talk Mary McGrath, author of the Kerry Bog Pony, will tell the story of the Kerry Bog Pony’s revival. Organiser: Mulranny Environmental Group Contact: Seán Carolan Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 086 3825345 Venue: Ross Suite, Mulranny Park Hotel, Mulranny Cost: Free Date Start Time Thurs 23rd 20:30
End Time 21:30
The Old Irish Goat Talk Ray Werner will chart the history of the Old Irish Goat and its importance as an icon of Ireland’s living heritage. Organiser: Mulranny Environmental Group Contact: Seán Carolan Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 086 3825345 Venue: Ross Suite, Mulranny Park Hotel, Mulranny Cost: Free
Date Fri 24th
Start Time 20:30
End Time 21:30 29
Red Grouse Talk A talk by Douglas Butler & Tom Dunne of The Irish Red Grouse Association. Douglas & Tom will talk about the Irish Red Grouse, its life cycle, habitat and conservation needs, its decline along with many ground nesting birds in Ireland and Mayo and the efforts being made around the country and Mulranny to restore the fortunes of this once common mountain bird. Organiser: Mulranny Environmental Group Contact: Seán Carolan Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 086 3825345 Venue: Moynish Guest House, Mulranny Cost: Free Date Fri 17th
Start Time 20:30
TURLOUGH
End Time 21:30
Birds on the Move
Join Micheál Casey of BirdWatch Mayo for a talk on the wonders of bird migration. Booking required. Adults and children over 7 years old. Organiser: National Museum of Ireland Country Life Contact: BirdWatch Mayo Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 094 9031751 Venue: National Museum of Ireland-Country Life, Turlough Cost: Free Date Sun 26th
Start Time 14:30
End Time 15:30 30
Donkey Day Join the team from ‘The Donkey Sanctuary Cork’ and ‘Sathya Sai’ Sligo for demonstrations, talks and come and meet the donkeys. No booking required. Organiser: National Museum of Ireland Country Life Contact: Lorna Elms Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 094 9031751 Venue: Turlough Park, Turlough Cost: Free Date Sat 18th
Start Time 11:00
End Time 16:00
From the Mesolithic to the Medieval: An Insight into Life in East Galway BALLINA Spanning 7000 Years From the Mesolithic to the Medieval: An insight into life in east Galway spanning 7000 years from Ballynaclogh excavation in 2008. Speaker: Jean O’Dowd M.A. Organiser: Contact: Email: Telephone: Venue: Cost: Date Tue 21st
North Mayo - West Sligo Heritage Group Jean O’Dowd
[email protected] 087 2681076 Ballina Library, Pearse Street, Ballina Free Start Time 18:45
End Time 19:45 31
Ballina Heritage Walk Heritage walk around Ballina led by local experts, lots to learn and fun for all. Organiser: Contact: Email: Telephone: Venue: Cost: Date Wed 22nd
North Mayo - West Sligo Heritage Group Paddy Tuffy
[email protected] 087 9142154 Meet outside Ballina Library, Pearse St., Ballina Free Start Time 19:30
End Time 20:30
Three Counties Heritage Walk in
CARRACASTLE Mayo - Roscommon - Sligo
Three county walk through Mayo, Roscommon and Sligo for all ages to take part in. Special guest Andy Moran, captain of Mayo senior football team. Walk on quiet roadside with scenic views. Refreshments after the walk to rest and chat. Followed by traditional music night in Davey’s pub, music by Joe Grady & Friends. Admission free, all welcome. The walk is a fundraiser for Hospice. Organiser: Contact: Email: Telephone: Venue: Cost: Date Sun 26th
Nuala Quinn Nuala Quinn
[email protected] 094 9254682 / 087 9934338 Scoil Iosa, Carracastle Free Start Time 15:00
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Partry Heritage Day
PARTRY
Partry Heritage Day is an event for all the family. Nature Walks by Chris Huxley, Birds of Prey by Eagles Flying, lots of heritage related events. This is the third year that Partry Heritage Day is being held in the splendid location of Partry Estate on the shores of Lough Carra. Organiser: Contact: Email: Telephone: Venue: Cost: Date Sun 26th
Partry Community Council Ltd. Lynda Huxley
[email protected] 094 9032422 Partry Estate, Partry near Ballinrobe e10 per car Start Time 11:00
End Time 17:00
Teasbántas churaigh thuaisceart Chondae Mhuigh Eo
BELDERRIG
Béidh trí churach, curach cúigear Dhún Chaocháin, curach triúr Dhún Chaocháin agus curach Ghreamhchoill ar teasbáint. (Tá an áiteamh seo scríobhtha i gcanúint Iorrais agus ná ceartaigh é go dtí an caighdeán oifigiúil). Organiser: Contact: Email: Telephone: Venue: Cost: Date Sat 25th
Príobháideach Breandán Mac Conamhna
[email protected] 071 9165321 Céibh Bhéil Deirg, Béal Deirg, Béal an Átha, Condae Mhuigh Eo Saor in aisce Start Time 14:00
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Quiet Man Film Locations Guided Tour
CONG
A guided tour of The Quiet Man film locations and visit to Quiet Man Museum: A trip through cinema history. Organiser: Email: Telephone: Venue: Cost:
Quiet Man Museum
[email protected] 094 9546089 Quiet Man Museum, Circular Road, Cong Village e5 Museum Admission e15 Tour Admission
Date Sat 18th - Sun 26th
BANGOR ERRIS Organiser: Contact: Email: Telephone: Venue: Cost: Date Fri 24th
Start Time 10:00
End Time 15:00
Going Back in Time A guided walk of archaeological sites from Bellacorrick Bridge to Glencullen Lower.
SST Cill tSeandna Bríd Carolan
[email protected] 086 3488846 Meet at church in Bangor Erris Free Start Time 14:00
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Guided Tours of Enniscoe House
CROSSMOLINA
A family member will take each tour and will give a short talk on the family history and the architecture of the house. Described as the “Last Great House of North Mayo” it has remained in the ownership of the same family since it was built. Maximum number per tour is 20 people. Not suitable for children under the age of six. Organiser: Email: Telephone: Venue: Cost: Date Sat 25th
Susan Kellett
[email protected] 096 31112 Enniscoe House, Castlehill, Ballina Free Start Time 12:00
End Time 16:00
Historical Bus Tour of Swinford and Environs Covering a 5 mile radius in and around Swinford town, the tour will include visits to historical & archaeological sites and some local folklore. Organiser: Contact: Email: Telephone: Venue: Cost:
Swinford Historical Society Michael Comer
[email protected] 087 2561855 Gateway Hotel, Swinford Free
Date Sat 25th
Start Time 10:00
End Time 13:00 35
SWINFORD
Talk on Eamon De Valera Swinford Historical Society will hold a talk on Eamon De Valera. Organiser: Contact: Email: Telephone: Venue: Cost: Date Thurs 23rd
Swinford Historical Society Michael Comer
[email protected] 087 2561855 The Gateway Hotel, Swinford Free Start Time 20:00
End Time 21:00
‘Aspects of Westport’s Natural WESTPORT & Built Heritage’ Exhibition An exhibition of heritage projects undertaken by Westport Civic Trust in the last 12 years. Organiser: Contact: Email: Telephone: Venue: Cost:
Westport Civic Trust Shirley Piggins
[email protected] 098 26738 Westport Town Library Free
Date Tues 21st & Wed 22nd Thurs 23rd & Fri 24th Sat 25th
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End Time 20:00 13:00 17:00 16:00
Traditional Market Traditional Market Day with lots of stalls of local fresh food, fish, vegetables, flowers, crafts and craft demonstrations (wool spinning and stone carving demonstrations). Tea and homemade cakes served. Organiser: Contact: Email: Telephone: Venue: Cost: Date Thurs 23rd
Westport Country Markets Ltd June Bourke
[email protected] 086 8187542 Boxing Club, J ames’ St. car park, Westport. Free Start Time 08:30
End Time 13:00
Guided Walking Tour of Westport Quay Guided walking tour of Westport Quay, the main port for Mayo up to the coming of the railway. Organiser: Contact: Email: Telephone: Venue: Cost:
Westport Historical Society Bronach Joyce
[email protected] 098 26852 Clew Bay Heritage Centre, The Quay, Westport. Free
Date Tues 21st
Start Time 12:00
End Time 13:30
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CLEW BAY
Guided Tour of Selected Sites on Clew Bay Archaeological Trail
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Stretching from Westport to Louisburgh and on to Clare Island, the trail will visit 8 of the 21 archaeological sites along the trail, on the southern shores of Clew Bay, covering 6,000 years of Mayo’s heritage in one afternoon. Please book in advance as places are limited. Organiser: Contact: Email: Telephone: Venue: Cost:
Westport Historical Society Bronach Joyce
[email protected] 087 6890711 Meet at Clew Bay Heritage Centre, the Quay, Westport Free
Date Sun 19th
Start Time 14:30
WESTPORT
End Time 17:30
Public Lecture on Westport’s History
Broadcasting of a public lecture given by a guest speaker on Westport’s history folklore & culture, pre-recorded in The Clew Heritage Centre, The Quay, Westport Organiser: Contact: Email: Telephone: Venue: Cost: Date Sun 26th
Westport Radio Stephen O’Brien
[email protected] 098 24000 Radio Broadcast Free Start Time 19:00
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Comhairle Contae Mhaigh Eo Mayo County Council
Mayo’s Built Heritage
Amateur Photography Competition Mayo’s built heritage is an important part of the county’s heritage. We invite you to explore your local area and capture this heritage in a photograph. We are looking for photographs of built heritage in the county, including country houses, vernacular buildings, bridges, street furniture, artefacts, ironmongery, gate posts, limekilns, buildings of transport and industry (mills, warehouses etc). Judging criteria will include: • Originality and creativity • Demonstration of an understanding of the built heritage of the county • Photographic content and composition Closing Date: Please submit photographs along with completed entry form on or before 28th September 2012 at 5.00pm. Categories: Junior (Under 10)
Youth (10-17)
Adult (18 +)
PRIZES:
• The winning images will be published on a poster • Prizes will be awarded in each category Please submit entries to Deirdre Cunningham, Heritage Officer, Aras an Chontae, Castlebar, Co. Mayo to reach us by Friday 28th September 2012 at 5.00pm For terms and conditions and entry forms log on to http://www.mayococo.ie/heritage or phone the Heritage Officer on 094 9047684 An action of the County Mayo Heritage Plan 2011–2016 39 Supported by the Heritage Council
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ROSSERK FRIARY Rosserk Friary was founded circa 1440 for the Third Order of Franciscans on the site of an earlier church. Located in a picturesque setting on the River Moy, 4km from Killala, it is one of the best preserved examples of a Franciscan Friary in Ireland. Rosserk’s interesting Romanesque entrance faces west and leads into a wide nave, at the end of which is the elaborate east window, with fine tracery.
If you would like to know more about County Mayo’s built, natural and cultural heritage contact:
This book is published by Mayo County Council Heritage Office
Deirdre Cunningham Heritage Officer Mayo County Council Aras an Chontae Castlebar, Co. Mayo Tel: 094 904 7684 Email:
[email protected] www.mayococo.ie/heritage Updates on Heritage Week events are available on www.heritageweek.ie
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