Heritage Week Event Guide - Laois 2015

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Laois Event Guide
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All events are free, unless otherwise stated
Suitable for children must be accompanied
by adults at all events
Partial disabled
access
Disabled
access
Car parking
available
Working with Greenwood Demonstration
Date & Time Saturday 22 August 15, 10am-3pm
Details
Demonstration of techniques and skills in working with greenwood using only traditional
hand tools - from making simple wooden utensils to complex boat structures
Venue
Heritage House, Abbeyleix
Contact
Abbeyleix Bog & Abbeyleix Heritage House
E [email protected]
T 057-8731653
Genealogy for Beginners
Date & Time
Details
Venue
Contact
Saturday 22 August 15, 11am
Explore your family tree using a range of free resources.
Portlaoise Library
Laois Libraries
E [email protected]
T 057-8622333
W www.laoislibraries.ie
Booking Required
Walking Tour of Historic Portlaoise
Date & Time Saturday 22 August 15, 3pm
Details
A walking tour of the historic town of Portlaoise by Michael Parsons, Chair of Laois
Heritage Society.
Venue
Meet at the Statue of James Fintan Lalor, County Hall, Portlaoise
Contact
Laois Heritage Society
E [email protected]
T 057-8620031
W www.laoisheritagesociety.org
www.facebook.com/laoisheritageforum
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Stradbally Hall
Date & Time
Details
Venue
Cost
Contact
22 - 30 August, 9am - 1pm daily
A Tour of Stradbally House. Bus will be provided from main gate.
Main Street, Stradbally
Adult: €10.00, Children Free
Thomas Cosby
E [email protected]
T 086-8519272
W www.stradballyhall.ie
Abbeyleix Heritage Weekend
Date & Time 22 & 23 August, 10.30am - 7pm
Details
Commemorations of the Abbeyleix link with the Titanic/carpet factory and the past
workers from Abbeyleix sawmills, walk from Coleman’s road through the woods into
O’Shea’s Demesne. The first known showing in Ireland of Queen Alexandra’s 1906
Wolseley car. Heritage Talks & Children’s games from times gone by, Craft stalls,
traditional music, Irish dance, butter making, wood turning, Hurley making and more.
Venue
O’Shea’s Demesne, Cork road, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois.
Contact
Sharon Case
E [email protected]
T 087 769 6211
Steam Train Trips
Date & Time 22 - 23 August, 1pm - 4pm
Details
Stradbally Woodland Express is Ireland’s oldest
heritage railway, in operation since 1969. The
steamtrain brings visitors for a journey in the
picturesque woodland around the estate.
Venue
Stradbally Hall Estate, Co. Laois
Cost
Adults €7, Children €3
Contact
Irish Steam Preservation Society Limited
T 01-8554081
W www.irishsteam.ie
Big Wild Camp Out
Date & Time 22 - 23 August, 2pm
Details
An overnight family camping adventure in the Slieve Blooms! Learn about the wildlife of
the day and the night in the mountains. Children must be accompanied.
Venue
Srahan Scout Lodge, Camross
Cost
€10 per family
Contact
Ricky Whelan
E [email protected]
T 085-783 2545
Booking Required
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All Times
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The Life and
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Late unless otherwise stated
C.D. Cholmeley-Harrison
Suitable for children Partial disabled
Disabled
must be accompanied
access
access
Car parking
available
Date & Time 23 August, 2pm-4pm
Details
Reflections on the life and times of the late C.D. Cholmely-Harrison narrated by Ray
Murphy with photographic exhibition. Music recital 2pm on Sunday 30 August, with Tara
McKenna (Harp) and Rory Murphy (Piano).
Admission to Emo Court free on Sunday 23rd & 30th Aug.
Venue
Emo Court
Contact
Emo Court
E [email protected]
T 057-8626573
Heritage House Museum
Date & Time
Details
Venue
Contact
22-29 August, 9am - 5pm daily
Free admission for Heritage Week to our museum and model railway.
Heritage House
Abbeyleix Heritage Company
E [email protected]
T 057-8731653
W www.abbeyleixheritage.com
St. Fiacc 1600th Anniversary Commemoration
Date & Time Sunday 23 August 15, 2.30pm - 5pm
Details
A gathering of music, song and dance at the parish centre in Graiguecullen. A
procession from town to Sleaty (leaving 3pm) with a mass at the monastery (4pm). A
lecture afterward on the history/cult of St. Fiacc.
Venue
Meet at St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, for procession to Sleaty, Co. Laois
Contact
St. Fiacc Committee
E [email protected] T 086-2102397
Homes for Wildlife
Date & Time Monday 24 August 15, 12pm - 2pm
Details
Learn about the biodiversity of Portlaoise with a bug hunt and bird and bat box
installation. With Irish Wildlife Trust, BirdWatch Laois, Portlaoise Men’s Shed and Portlaoise
Tidy Towns.
Venue
Páirc an Phobail Portlaoise
Contact
Ricky Whelan
E [email protected]
T 085-783 2545
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AUDIOGUIDES
We have 6 free audioguides to the
story of Laois to download from
abartaaudioguides.com. The guides
are also available in a free Apple or
Android app, at www.guidigo.com.
Produced by Abarta Audio for Laois
Heritage Office and Laois Tourism with
support from Laois Partnership.
Laois Monastic Trail
This free audio guide will lead you
around the beautiful landscape of County
Laois to discover the remains of ancient
churches and medieval monasteries like
Killeshin, Clonenagh, Aghaboe and more.
The Rock of Dunamase
Perched on a steep rocky crag above the
low lying plains of Laois, The Rock of
Dunamase is one of the most atmospheric
sites to visit in Ireland. This audioguide
will take you through the site and its
complex and often bloody history. With its
atmospheric ruins and stunning views of
Laois, The Rock of Dunamase should be
on everybody’s must-see list. It is free to
enter with a small carpark at the base.
Portarlington
Portarlington was established in the
1600s and grew to accommodate French
Huguenot refugees; over two hundred
years later it again provided a safe
sanctuary for more refugees that were
fleeing the horror of World War I. The
town has many hidden gems and stories
to discover.
Portlaoise
The audio guide to the historic town of
Portlaoise starts at the statue to James
Fintan Lalor and details the history of the
town from the formation of Fort Protector
in the 17th Century, through to the
development of the modern town of
Portlaoise.
The Laois Heritage Trail
Explore the beautiful county of Laois with
our free audioguide which will lead you to
fascinating heritage sites throughout the
county.
Abbeyleix Heritage
Town
Follow our free to download audioguide
through the planned estate town of
Abbeyleix. This self guided tour will
entertain you with the history and stories
of this beautiful town.
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All events
are free,
unless
otherwise stated
Organics and
Organisms
on a Laois
Farm
Suitable for children -
Partial disabled
Disabled
Car parking
be accompanied
access
access
available
Date & TimemustMonday
24 August 15, 10.30am
Details
Discover the natural and social history of Laois farming in the beautiful surrounds of the
organic Castlewood Farm on the banks of the river Nore. Walk starts at 10.30am, with the
Farmshop & Tearoom open for the morning afterwards. Not suitable for buggies, wear
strong footwear.
Venue
Castlewood Organic Farm, Durrow
Contact
Castlewood Organic Farm
E [email protected]
T 087-9694070
W www.castlewoodfarm.ie
Get down on your knees and pray for Shackleton!
Date & Time
Details
Venue
Contact
Monday 24 August 15, 8pm
Talk by Kevin Kenny on Shackleton’s life, exploits and personality. All are welcome
Heritage Hotel, Portlaoise
Laois Heritage Society
E [email protected]
T 085-710 8659
W www.laoisheritagesociety.org
Wildlife Art Workshops Details
Children’s Wildlife Art Workshop with Artist Gordon D’Arcy. Suitable for 7-12
year olds. Booking required. Workshops will last approx 75 mins.
Date & Time
Venue
Contact
Tuesday 25 August 15, 10.30am
Abbeyleix Library
E [email protected] 057-8730020
Date & Time
Venue
Contact
Tuesday 25 August 15, 1.15pm
Portlaoise Library
Date & Time
Venue
Contact
Tuesday 25 August 15, 3pm
Mountmellick Library
E [email protected]
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T 057-8644572
Irish History Live
Details
Interactive ‘Irish History Live’ Show with Michael Moylan, where
children get to dress up in costume and use the museum-quality
replicas of historical artefacts. Each show lasts approx 1 hour.
Booking Essential. Age 8-12 year olds. www.laoislibraries.ie
The History of Food
1916 Rising
Date & Time Tuesday 25 August 15, 10am
Venue
Mountrath Library
Contact
E [email protected]
T 057-8756378
Date & Time Wednesday 26 August 15, 10am
Venue
Contact
E [email protected]
T 057-8644572
1916 Rising
The Vikings
Date & Time Tuesday 25 August 15, 11.45am
Venue
Rathdowney Library
Contact
E [email protected]
T 0505-46852
Date & Time Wednesday 26 August 15, 11.45am
Venue
Portlaoise Library
Contact
E [email protected]
T 057-8622333
1916 Rising
1916 Rising
Date & Time Tuesday 25 August 15, 2.30pm
Venue
Durrow Library
Contact
E [email protected]
T 057-8736090
Date & Time Wednesday 26 August 15, 2.30pm
Venue
Abbeyleix Library
Contact
E [email protected]
T 057-8730020
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All events
are free, unless otherwise stated
What’s in that
Rock?
Details
Suitable for children must be accompanied
Partial disabled
Disabled
Car parking
accesscovering rock/mineral
available
Fun workshop aimed ataccess
children (aged 8 to 12)
identification, and fossils. There will be rock samples/fossils handling and a
short arts & craft session
Date & Time
Venue
Contact
Tuesday 25 August 15, 11am
Portlaoise Library
E [email protected]
T 057-8622333
Date & Time
Venue
Contact
Tuesday 25 August 15, 3pm
Abbeyleix Library
E [email protected]
T 057-8730020
Date & Time
Venue
Contact
Wednesday 26 August 15, 3.30pm
Mountmellick Librray
Botany on the Bog
Details
Visit the habitats of Abbeyleix Bog and learn how botanists use plants and their ecology
to discover more about our environment. With Abbeyleix Bog Project
Venue
Abbeyleix Bog entrance
Contact
Dr Fiona Mac Gowan, Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland
E [email protected]
T 087-2238262
W www.abbeyleixbog.ie
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Kids Shipwreck Dig
Details
Our award-winning annual kids shipwreck dig. Come and experience the unique thrill
of making a discovery on an archaeological excavation. Learn about the lives of people
from ages past.
Venue
Heritage House
Cost
Children €5.00
Contact
E [email protected]
T 057-8731653
W www.abbeyleixheritage.com Booking Required
An Illustrated Talk on the Heritage Trees of Ireland
by Kevin Hutchinson
Date & Time
Details
Venue
Contact
Tuesday 25 August 15
6.30pm
‘An Illustrated Talk on the Heritage Trees of Ireland’ by Kevin Hutchinson
Stradbally Library
Laois Libraries
E [email protected]
T 057-8641673
Booking required
‘The Good Old Days’ Victorian Musical Show
Date & Time Tuesday 25 August 15, 6pm
Details
Victorian Musical Show. The show includes Victorian Ballads, Comedy Sketches and
Curiosities.
Venue
Contact
Laois Libraries
E [email protected]
T 057-8644572
Booking required
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Week at a glance
Saturday 22nd Aug
Sunday 23rd Aug
MORNING
Working with Greenwood Demo (Abbeyleix);
Genealogy (Portlaoise); Stradbally Hall Tours;
Heritage House and Model Railway (Abbeyleix)
Big Wild Camp Out (Slieve Blooms); Stradbally Hall
Tours
Monday 24th Aug
Organics & Organisms (Castlewood Farm, Durrow);
Stradbally Hall Tours; Heritage House and Model
Railway (Abbeyleix)
Tuesday 25th Aug
Kids Archaeology (Abbeyleix); Botany Walk
(Abbeyleix); Stradbally Hall Tours; Irish History Live
(Mountrath & Rathdowney); Wildlife Art (Abbeyleix);
Geology Workshop (Portlaoise); Heritage House
and Model Railway (Abbeyleix)
Wednesday 26th Aug
Thursday 27th Aug
Stradbally Hall Tours; Irish History Live
(Mountmellick & Portlaoise); Heritage House
and Model Railway (Abbeyleix); knitting group
(Portlaoise)
Railway (Abbeyleix); Sean Nós dancing (Ballyfin)
Friday 28th Aug
Railway (Abbeyleix)
Saturday 29th Aug
Railway (Abbeyleix)
Sunday 30th Aug
Stradbally Hall Tours
Museums open and Exhibitions running for all or part of the week. Check fo
days/times
Donaghmore Workhouse & Agricultural Museum, Abbeyleix Heritage House; Stradbally Steam Museum, Irish Fly Fishin
Museum, Mountmellick Museum.
State-owned sites open all week: Emo Court, Rock of Dunamase, Timahoe Round Tower and Heywood Gardens. See w
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Laois Calendar of Events 2015
AFTERNOON
Walking tour (Portlaoise); Steam Trains (Stradbally);
Heritage Weekend (Abbeyleix); St Fiacc Celebration
(Graiguecullen)
EVENING
Big Wild Camp Out (Slieve Blooms)
Free Guided Tours (Emo Court); Steam Trains
(Stradbally); Cholmley-Harrison Talk (Emo Court);
Heritage Weekend (Abbeyleix)
Homes for Wildlife (Portlaoise)
Shackleton Talk (Portlaoise)
Irish History Live (Durrow); Wildlife Art (Portlaoise &
Mountmellick); Geology Workshop (Abbeyleix)
Heritage Trees Talk (Stradbally); Good Old Days
Show (Mountmellick); Dipper Walk (Monicknew);
Architecture of Laois (Portlaoise); Lea Castle Report
Launch (Killenard)
Irish History Live (Abbeyleix); Geology Workshop
(Mountmellick), Ciorcal Comhrá (Portlaoise)
Good Old Days Show (Portlaoise); Laois Films
(Dunamaise Arts)
Newspapers Archive (Portlaoise); Heritage Trees
(Abbeyleix); Geology Talk (Mountrath)
Laois Folk Tales Launch (Dunamaise Arts Centre);
Abbeyleix Talk (Abbeyleix); Traditional Music &
dance night (Ballyfin)
Shackleton Exhibition opening (Portlaoise), Railways
talk (Portlaoise)
High Nelly Cycle (Durrow-Derrinlough)
“Saluting the Brave” Musical evening (Killenard)
High Nelly Cycle (Durrow-Derrinlough); Music
Recital and Free Guided Tours (Emo Court)
or opening
ng and Game Shooting
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Allinevents
are free,
unless otherwise stated
An Evening
the Company
of Dippers
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Disabled
Car parking
be accompanied
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access
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Date & TimemustTuesday
25 August 15, 7.30pm
Details
Learn about the life cycle and conservation of the Irish Dipper - a unique and charismatic
river bird - at one of its regular haunts in the Slieve Bloom.
Venue
Monicknew Bridge, Monicknew
Contact
BirdWatch Ireland
W www.birdwatchireland.ie
Architecture of Laois, Offaly and Kildare,
by Andrew Tierney
Date & Time Tuesday 25 August 15, 7.30pm
Details
The final talk in a series of lectures on the architecture of Ireland, in association with the
Buildings of Ireland Trust. This talk will examine the buildings of Laois, Offaly and Kildare,
which will be featured in the upcoming publication “The Buildings of Central Leinster”due
to be published in 2016 by Yale University Press.
Venue
Portlaoise Library
Contact
Laois Libraries
E [email protected]
T 057-8622333
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2015
EvEnt
OrganisEr
awards
The Heritage Council is once
again delighted to announce the
National Heritage Week Event
Awards, showcasing the best of
National Heritage Week and
recognising the fantastic work of
all the event organisers and
volunteers that take part.
The closing date for entries is Friday
18th September 2015 and entry is
completely free.
Recipients will be honoured at a
Heritage Council event in December
2015. So if you think you’ve got
something to shout about, find out
more at www.heritageweek.ie or
Callsave 1850 200 878 for more details.
The Award categories are as follows:
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, particularly during National Heritage Week.
Heritage
Hero
Anyone can nominate a Heritage hero.
Did your event shine a light on
Ireland’s hidden heritage? This
Heritage award is open to event organisers
who successfully explored lesser
known aspects of Ireland’s heritage
during National Heritage Week.
Hidden
All National Heritage Week Event Organisers can enter.
Did you organise an event that
reached out to marginalised
groups? This award is open to event
organisers who helped marginalised
audiences enjoy National Heritage Week.
Reaching
Out
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.
CELEBRATING
20 YEARS 1995-2015
Working for heritage | Working with communities
National Heritage Week is coordinated by the Heritage Council
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National Heritage Week
Photography Competition
From mill to forge, from mind to hand –
discovering Ireland’s industrial past
The 2015 National Heritage Week photography
competition theme is Ireland’s Industrial and
Design Heritage.
National Heritage Week is a part of European Heritage
Days which is celebrated in over 40 countries across
Europe. In 2015 33 countries have agreed to come
together to share a common theme to help raise the
profile and awareness of the value of industrial and
design heritage to people across Europe.
Our shared industrial past is a story of change,
development and creativity and of the men and
women who were a part of that story whether as mill
worker, a dock worker or the proud owner of a motor
car. Industrial heritage engages all of us and has left a
legacy in the buildings, records and memories of
people across Ireland, a legacy that paved the way for
how we live today.
This Heritage Week we want to celebrate, share and
enjoy aspects of this story. So bring your camera to
along to the many Industrial and Design Heritage
events taking place during Heritage Week and get
snapping!
The closing date for the competition is midnight on
Sunday 13th September.
Note: The picture has to be taken during National
Heritage Week 2015.
The winning images in each category will be decided
by a panel of photography and heritage experts and
will be announced at the end of September.
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How to Enter:
SNAP
SEND &,
WIN
Send your photo (Max 2MB) to
[email protected]
with ‘Photo Competition’ in the
subject line.
Full terms and conditions available
at www.heritageweek.ie
Age Groups and Prizes:
Adults (21 years+)
First prize: €500 Irish Landmark
Trust Weekend Stay voucher.
2 runner up prizes: OPW Family
Heritage Card
Youth (13-20 years)
First prize: €150 One4All gift
voucher
2 runner up prizes: Coillte Outdoor
Access Card
Junior (7-12 years)
First prize: €75 One4All gift voucher
2 runner up prizes: €30 Easons
online gift certificate
CELEBRATING
20 YEARS 1995-2015
Working for heritage | Working with communities
Launch of Lea Castle Preliminary Report
Date & Time Tuesday 25 August 15, 8pm
Details
Official launch of the Lea Castle Preliminary Report. Portarlington Arts & Heritage Group
have been funded by the Heritage Council to prepare a plan for the conservation of Lea
Castle.
Venue
Heritage Hotel, Killenard
Contact
Portarlington Arts & Heritage Group
E [email protected]
W: www.facebook.com/leacastleconservationproject
Knitting Group
Date & Time
Details
Venue
Contact
Wednesday 26 August 15, 11am
A meeting of the Portlaoise Knitting Group
Portlaoise Library
Laois Libraries
E [email protected]
T 057-8622333
Ciorcal Comhrá
Date & Time
Details
Venue
Contact
Wednesday 26 August 15, 5.15pm
Come and use your Irish, a warm welcome for everyone awaits
Portlaoise Library
Laois Libraries
E [email protected]
T 057-8622333
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events
free, Musical
unless otherwise
stated
‘The GoodAll
Old
Days’ are
Victorian
Show
Partial disabled
Disabled
Car parking
be accompanied
access
access
available
Date & TimemustTuesday
25 August 15, 6.30pm
Details
Victorian Musical Show. The show includes Victorian Ballads, Comedy Sketches and
Curiosities.
Venue
Portlaoise Library
Contact
Laois Libraries
E [email protected]
T 057-8622333
Booking required
Local Films for Local People: A Look at Laois
Date & Time Wednesday 26 August 15, 8pm
Details
This project brings films preserved in the Irish Film Archive back to the communities in
which they were made and will appeal to all those interested in the history and culture of
their county.
Venue
Dunamaise Arts Centre
Cost
Adults €7.00, Children & Concession €5
Contact
E [email protected]
T 057-8663355
W www.dunamaise.ie
Booking required
Sean Nós Dancing Workshop
Date & Time
Details
Venue
Contact
27th August, 11am
Sean-Nós and brush dancing with Maureen Culleton, all ages and abilities welcome
An Sean Chistin, Irey, Ballyfin
Maureen Culleton
E [email protected]
T: 087-648 2038
Newspaper Archive Tutorial
Date & Time Thursday 27 August 15, 6pm
Details
Irish News Archive is a digital resource provided in branch libraries in Laois. A huge
selection of local and national newspapers are available including The Leinster Express.
Venue
Portlaoise Library
Contact
Laois Libraries
E [email protected]
T 057-8622333
Booking required
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Geology of the Sliabh Bloom Mountains
Details
Geology of the Sliabh Bloom Mountains, a talk for 8 - 12 year olds, with Michelle Castiaux.
Booking required
Venue
Mountrath Library
Contact
Laois Libraries/Irish Geological Association
E [email protected]
T 057-8756378
‘An Illustrated Talk on the Heritage Trees of Ireland’
by Kevin Hutchinson
Date & Time
Details
Venue
Contact
Thursday 27 August 15, 6.30pm
‘An Illustrated Talk on the Heritage Trees of Ireland’ by Kevin Hutchinson.
Abbeyleix Library
Laois Libraries
E [email protected]
T 057-8730020
Launch of “Laois Folk Tales”
Details
A celebration of the rich culture & heritage of Laois,
featuring local storytellers & musicians with Nuala Hayes,
to launch Laois Folk Tales, published by History Press
Ireland.
Venue
Contact
Laois Heritage Office
W www.dunamaise.ie
Abbeyleix - A Planned Town
Details
A talk about the planned estate town
of Abbeyleix. Why was it built? What
was here before? These questions
and more will be answered looking
at the history and architecture of the
area.
Venue
Heritage House
Contact
E [email protected]
T 057-8731653
W www.abbeyleixheritage.com
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events
are free,
unless otherwise stated
Back to our
traditional
night
Partial disabled
Disabled
Car parking
be accompanied
access
access
available
Date & Timemust27th
August, 8pm
Details
Heritage Night,music,dancing,songs,stories and poetry to gladden the heart and soul,all
are welcome to participate or just enjoy good company,cuppa and chat.
Venue
An Sean Chistin, Irey, Ballyfin.
Contact
Maureen Culleton
E [email protected]
T: 087-648 2038
‘Survival’ Exhibition Opening
Date & Time Friday 28 August 15, 7pm
Details
The story of Shackleton, Crean and the crew of the James Caird. Images by artist Ray
Murphy of the most remarkable ocean voyage in history.
Venue
Portlaoise Library
Contact
Laois Libraries
E [email protected]
T 057-8622333
Talk on Industrial Railways of the Midlands
Date & Time Friday 28 August, 7.30pm
Details
An illustrated talk in the industrial railway heritage of the Midlands, by Sean Cain of the
Irish Steam Preservation Society.
Venue
Portlaoise Parish Centre
Contact
Laois Heritage Office, Catherine Casey
E [email protected]
T 057-866 4129
W www.laois.ie/heritage
Saluting the Brave - Songs & Music of the Great War
Date & Time Saturday 29 August 15, 8pm
Details
A commemorative concert featuring Emer Dunne & Drua and recalling the music and
song of the Great War. Also including the launch of a directory of local men killed in the
war, 1914 - 1918.
Venue
The Old Convent, Patrick Street, Portarlington
Cost
Adults €10, Children under 14 free
Contact
Portarlington Arts & Heritage Group E [email protected]
Derrinlough Co. Offaly to Durrow Co. Laois High Nelly
Heritage Cycle
Date & Time 29 and 30 August, 12pm - 5pm
Details
The Derrinlough to Durrow High Nelly Heritage Cycle is a 110k, 2 day adventure that
retraces one of William Bulfin’s, “Rambles in Eireann” bicycle journeys taken in 1902.
Venue
Derrinlough Co Offaly
Cost
€50 per cyclist. Includes food, accommodation and full back-up
Contact
Irish Country Roads & Culture Trails T 086-8694691
E [email protected]
Booking required
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National Heritage Week 2015
and Manor House Hotels
Heritage Competition
Win a six night Manor House Hotels touring holiday
To celebrate Heritage Week, Manor House Hotels are giving away a six night touring break that
will enable you to explore Ireland’s heritage while staying at a selection of their 29 luxurious
manor house or castle hotels.
This fantastic prize includes six nights’ accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis to be taken
in at least three Manor House Hotels. Prize is subject to availability.
To be in with a chance to win, correctly answer the three questions below online.
Q1.
From where were the first wireless messages from Europe to America sent?
a. Cork, b. Clifden or c. Carlow
Q2.
Which Waterford Ship Builders built the schooner Hellas, which in 1835 was the first
ship to bring a consignment of tea direct from China to Ireland?
a. The Green family, b. The Brown family or c. The White family
Q3:
Where in Co. Clare can you find mineral wells and a Victorian Spa Well building?
a. Lisdoonvarna, b. Lahinch or c. Liscannor
How To Enter:
This is an online competition. Find the answers by searching the event listings at
www.heritageweek.ie and then 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 Ireland’s industrial heritage? 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 Tuesday 1st September 2015 and entries may only be submitted online via www.heritageweek.ie
The winner will be randomly selected from entries with all three correct answers
The winner of the competition will be contacted by the Heritage Council
The prize is for six nights’ bed and breakfast to be taken in minimum of three Manor House Hotels. 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
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
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Over 1700 event listings
at your finger tips!
Laois County Council is committed to providing accessible events. If you have specific accessibility or other requirements,
please contact Laois Heritage Office and we will try to ensure your needs are met. Every effort has been made to ensure that
the details listed here are accurate. However Laois County Council does not have control over changes to events planned by
other organisations and you are advised to check with the organisers before attending any events. Regular updates will be
available on the Laois Heritage Facebook page and Twitter feed.
Please note that children must be accompanied at all events unless otherwise indicated. Please be aware that photography
and video may be taking place at all events during Heritage Week for media and marketing purposes.
National Heritage Week is co-ordinated in Ireland by the Heritage Council.
For further information see web www.heritageweek.ie, email [email protected] or Call Save 1850 200878.
For more on Heritage in Laois contact:
Catherine Casey, Heritage Office, Laois County Council, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
T
057 866 4129
E
[email protected]
W
www.laois.ie/heritage
@LaoisHeritage
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Mochua Print & Design | www.mochuaprint.ie
This year you can take
www.heritageweek.ie out and
about with you as you explore
Ireland’s heritage. Our mobile
website lets you search for
National Heritage Week events
taking place near you. Select the
times, days and type of event that
interests you and simply use the
Google maps function to let us
direct you straight to the venue.

Heritage Week Event Guide - Laois 2015

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