Kerry Heritage Week guide

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Valentia Fieldtrip (with John Sheehan, Archaeologist)
This walk will explore Bray Head, a part of Valentia Island that is rich in both archaeological and
historic remains as well as being a very scenic location.
Venue: Bray Head carpark, Valentia Island
Cost: Free
Organiser: Heritage Iveragh/Oidhreacht Uíbh Ráthaigh
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0872229840 & 0863065299
Booking Required: No
Dates: 21st August 14:15 PM to 16:00 PM
Whale Watch Ireland 2016
You are invited to join the IWDG for a free and guided land-based whale watch at a local headland,
as part of All-Ireland Whale Watch day.
Venue: Signal Tower Bray Head
Cost: Free
Organiser: Irish Whale and Dolphin Group
Telephone: 085 7764918
Website: www.iwdg.ie
Dates: 27th August 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM
Venue: Sea Synergy Marine Awareness Ctr., Waterville
Cost: Free
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Venue: Layby
Cost: Free
The Rose of Tralee Festival Historical Exhibition
Photographs and Memorabilia from the Rose of Tralee Festival down through the years. Official
Opening on Saturday, 20 August 2016
Venue: Tralee Library
Cost: Free
Organiser: Kerry Library
Website: www.kerrylibrary.ie
Dates: 20th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 22nd August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 23rd August 10:00
AM to 20:00 PM , 24th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 25th August 10:00 AM to 20:00 PM , 26th
August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 27th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM
The Press Photographers Association of Ireland Exhibition 2016
The Press Photographers Association of Ireland, the PPAI, is a not-for-profit, volunteer lead
organization comprising of the best photographers in Ireland.
Venue: Killarney Library
Cost: Free
Dates: 20th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 22nd August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 23rd August 10:00
AM to 20:00 PM , 24th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 25th August 10:00 AM to 20:00 PM , 26th
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Bilingual exhibition: Athbheochan na Gaeilge agus 1916
Athbheochan na Gaeilge agus 1916 portrays the fall and rise of the Irish Language from the time of
the Great Famine through to 1916; léargas ar dhul i léig agus athbheochan na Gaelainne.
Venue: Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh
Cost Adult: €2.50
Cost Child: €1.50
Cost Concession: €1.50
Organiser: Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne
Website: www.westkerrymuseum.com
Dates: 20th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 21st August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 22nd August 10:00
AM to 17:00 PM , 23rd August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 24th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 25th
August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 26th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 27th August 10:00 AM to 17:00
PM , 28th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM
Free Entry/Saor Cead Isteach go Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne
Find out about the recent and remote past, history and archaeology, of the Dingle Peninsula. Also
café and bookshop! Geobhaidh tú éachtaint ar sheandálaíocht agus stair na leithinise.
Venue: Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh
Cost: Free
Dates: 21st August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 28th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM
Celebrating our 30th Anniversary
Our local Heritage Museum encompasses extensive displays, comprising of the, historical, cultural,
and social life of this unique Island. " A HIDDEN GEM " as described by The Sunday Times
Venue: Valentia Island Heritage Centre
Cost Adult: €3.50 Adult
Cost Child: Under 10 free
Cost Concession: €3.00
Organiser: Valentia Island Heritage Centre
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Dates: 21st August 10:00 AM to 15:00 PM
'Casement and Banna Strand, 1916' Exhibition
'Casement and Banna Strand, 1916'. An exhibition commemorating the landing of Roger Casement
at Banna Strand.
Venue: Ardfert Cathedral
Cost: Free
Organiser: OPW
Website: www.heritageireland.ie
Sheepdog Trials
Come and watch the skill of the farmer and his trusted sheepdog as they work together to herd their
flock of sheep around the obstacle course.
Venue: The Schoolhouse @ Muckross Traditional Farms
Cost: Free
Organiser: Trustees of Muckross House Ltd
Website: www.muckross-house.ie
The Island of Geese
A display of images of the interior of the Bacon factory will be available for public viewing. Council
officials will be on site to discuss the history of the site as well.
Venue: Public Consultation Unit, Denny Bacon Factory Site
Cost: Free
Organiser: Kerry County Council
Telephone: 066 718 3575
Website: www.theislandtralee.ie
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Behind the scenes: The Making of Media Rising, an interactive 1916 exhibition
The creative team behind "Media Rising", an interactive exhibition which brings the little known
stories of 1916 to life, will shed light on the making of this innovative project.
Venue: Kerry County Museum
Cost: Free
Organiser: Kerry County Museum
Telephone: 0667127777
Website: www.kerrymuseum.ie
Rose of Tralee Fashion Exhibition
See the fabulous dresses worn by the Roses of Tralee over the pasrt 56 years. Highlights include a
recreation of the dress worn by the first Rose of Tralee, Alice O'Sullivan, in 1959.
Cost: Free
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St Brendan Heritage Park
Visit our Heritage Park dedicated to Saint Brendan the Navigator, patron saint of Kerry while
enjoying all amenities our beautiful seaside village Fenit has to offer. Free entry, all are welcome!
Venue: St Brendan Heritage Park, Fenit harbour
Cost: Free
Organiser: St Brendan Heritage Committee, Fenit
Website: www.saint-brendan.org
Dates: 20th August 8:00 AM to 21:00 PM , 21st August 8:00 AM to 21:00 PM , 22nd August 8:00 AM
to 21:00 PM , 23rd August 8:00 AM to 21:00 PM , 24th August 8:00 AM to 21:00 PM , 25th August
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8:00 AM to 21:00 PM , 26th August 8:00 AM to 21:00 PM , 27th August 8:00 AM to 21:00 PM , 28th
August 8:00 AM to 21:00 PM
LAUNESCAPE
A Celebration of the River Laune, from the skies to below ground. Its contribution to the life and
culture of Killorglin. Music, dancing storytelling poetry and wildlife.
Venue: Library square, Killorglin.
Cost: Free
Organiser: SOL ( Save Our Laune)
Telephone: 0861045979 / 0838308921
Website: www.saveourlaune.org
Dates: 20th August 11:00 AM to 16:00 PM
Listowel Rambling House
An informal evening of traditional Irish music, song, dance & storytelling. Audience participation
welcome.
Venue: Seanchaí - Kerry Writers' Museum
Cost: Free
Organiser: Seanchaí - Kerry Writers' Museum
Telephone: 06822212
Website: www.kerrywritersmuseum.com
Dates: 25th August 21:15 PM to 0:30 AM
Open Day at The Forge
The open day at the forge will include shoeing of horses, vintage car and tractor display, vintage
farm equipment display, arts and crafts, dog show, traditional music, song and dance.
Venue: Old Forge Churchill
Cost: Free
Organiser: Spa/Fenit Community Council
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Dr. Bill Mangan u10 Hurling Tournament
The Dr. Bill Mangan under 10’s Hurling Tournament sees local teams from Kerry competing in this
annual event.
Venue: Muckross Traditional Farms
Cost: Free
Walk from Ardfert Cathedral to Tobar na Molt Holy Well
Join us to walk from Ardfert Cathedral, founded by St Brendan in the early 6th century to nearby
Tobar na Molt Holy Well, where he was baptised by Bishop Erc. This event is weather permitting.
Cost: Free
Baile an Salsa Concert
Heritage Week 2016 reaches a pinnacle with a very exciting performance by Galway based Salsa
Trad band, Baile an Salsa.
Cost: Free
Booking Required: Yes
Free Entry: Medieval Experience
As part of the year long celebration of Tralee800, we are offering free entry to the Medieval
Experience on the last day of Heritage Week - a treat for all the family!
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Cost: Free
Guided Walk & Talk: St Brendan Heritage Park, Fenit
Join local guide Annette McAuliffe to explore St Brendan Heritage Park. Annette is a member of the
St Brendan Heritage Committee and trained tour guide.This event is by appointment only.
Venue: St Brendan Heritage Park, Fenit harbour
Cost: Free
Biodiversity - Food and Nature Trail
Come and enjoy our nature trail where you will see: Organic veg growing indoors and outdoors,
ducks and donkeys, wildflower meadows, a young oak wood, bog flowers. Try pond dipping and
wildlife ID.
Venue: Gortbrack Organic Farm
Cost: Free
Organiser: Gortbrack Organic Farm
Website: www.gortbrackorganicfarm.com
National Show and Sale
The very rare Kerry Bog Pony comes from South Kerry. This is the National Show and Sale where
you can see the ponies and meet the owners and breeders.
Venue: The Red Fox Inn,
Cost: Free
Organiser: The Kerry Bog Pony Co-operative Society Ltd
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Website: www.kerrybogpony.ie
Franciscans Church
The Franciscans church was built in 1865. The architect was Edward Pugin. The altar is unique in
Ireland, it was designed in Belgium and erected in 1871.
Venue: Franciscan Church
Cost: Free
Organiser: Franciscans
Dates: 20th August 11:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 21st August 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM , 22nd August 11:00
heritage crafts,music and tea
Heritage crafts demonstrations Local baking and crafts Live music, early Irish music program and
afternoon tea served All welcome
Venue: Saint Michaels Church Waterville
Cost: Free
Organiser: jeanette
Dates: 22nd August 11:00 AM to 16:00 PM , 23rd August 11:00 AM to 16:00 PM , 24th August 11:00
AM to 14:00 PM
Free Tours of Listowel Castle
Free guided tours of Listowel Castle available throughout the day
Venue: Listowel Castle
Cost: Free
Organiser: OPW
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PM , 28th August 10:00 AM to 17:15 PM
‘People and Places in Iveragh: Blowouts and Blowins’ (with John Sheehan, Archaeologist)
This lecture will discuss a number of people from the past who were either natives of Iveragh or who
had connections with the area and its cultural landscape.
Venue: Dromid Day Centre
Cost: Free
Organiser: Heritage Iveragh/Oidhreacht Uíbh Ráthaigh
Telephone: 0872229840 & 0863065299
The Harp: Ireland's National Instrument, Ireland's National Emblem
Local Harpist / Singer Marina will present a short lecture / performance giving an insight into the
richness of the Irish harp's legacy and tradition.
Cost: Free
The role of Kerry women in the 1916 Rising
Lecture by Dr. Mary McAuliffe on the role of Kerry Women in the Rising 100 years ago.
Venue: Seanchai Centre
Cost: Free
Organiser: OPW & Seanchai Centre
Dates: 23rd August 19:30 PM to 21:00 PM
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A case of the bends—archaeological discoveries on the N86 Lispole to Ballynasare Lower Road
Improvement Scheme
Archaeologist Bruce Sutton will talk about recent discoveries on the N86, including fulachtaí fia and
charcoal making in An Bhanóg Theas and an early medieval farmstead in Baile na Saor Beag
Venue: O’Sullivan’s Bar, Garraí na dTor, Lios Póill, Co. Kerry
Cost: Free
Organiser: Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Kerry County Council
Website: www.tii.ie/technical-services/archaeology/
Public Talk: St Brendan and the Dingle peninsula
This illustrated talk by Isabel Bennett, curator of the Musaem Chorca Dhuibhne in Ballyferriter, will
shed light on places on the Dingle peninsula associated with St Brendan the Navigator.
Cost: Free
Organiser: St Brendan Heritage Committee & Ardfert Cathedral
Kerry 1916
Presentation on events, culture, heritage of Kerry during 1916.
Venue: Local History & Archives
Cost: Free
Early Monastic Ireland
This event will consist of readings from literature about Early Monastic Ireland. The literature has
been developed over the last 100 years. Texts include The Irish Tradition by Robin Flower
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Venue: An Diseart
Cost: Free
Organiser: An Diseart
Website: www.diseart.ie
Religious Practice of the People of Corca Dhuibhne as represented on the timeline
An illustrated presentation on the religious lives of the people of Corca Dhuibhne (West Kerry) as
presented on the Dingle History Timeline.
Venue: An Diseart
Cost: Free
Organiser: Dingel History Timeline
Website: www.dinglehistory.com
A hundred years of the ‘Wild Atlantic Way’ in the National Geographic magazine
An illustrated lecture by Patrick Duffy, Emeritus Professor of Geography in Maynooth University.
The lecture will look at National Geographic photographs of Ireland through the past century.
Venue: Dingle Benners Hotel
Cost: Free
Organiser: Dingle Historical Society
Thomas MacGreevy and the 1916 Rising
Thomas MacGreevy and the 1916 Rising. A lecture by eminent historian Dr. Declan Downey.
Venue: Tarbert Bridewell Courthouse and Jail
Cost: Free
Organiser: Tarbert Bridewell Courthouse and Jail
Telephone: 06836500
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Lunchtime Lecture: The Ardfert Witnesses at the Casement Trial
Museum curator Helen O'Carroll will shed light on the stories of the five civilians that witnessed the
arrival of Roger Casement to Kerry in 1916 and subsequently gave their evidence at his trial.
Cost: Free
Talk on Con Colbert (1888 - 1916)
Talk by Liam Irwin, historian, on Con Colbert one of the executed leaders of the 1916 Rising.
Admission Free and All are welcome.
Venue: The Kerry Writers Museum
Cost: Free
Organiser: OPW - Listowel Castle
Website: www.heritageireland.ie/en/listowelcastle
Mucros Bookbindery presents a talk on Book Preservation
Mucros Master Binder, Paul Curtis, presents a talk on repairing, preserving old manuscripts and
books.
Cost: Free
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Film: In the Name of Freedom
2016 is not only the year that Ireland commemorates the centenerary of the Easter Rising but also
the Bicenteneray of Argentian Independence.
Cost: Free
Waterville's Cable Station Story
Talk on history of Waterville's telegraph cable station 1884-1962: personal anecdotes on growing up
in the cable station, the war years & how Waterville helped set the clocks of Northern America.
Venue: Tech Amergin
Cost: Free
Organiser: Friends of Waterville Cable Station in conjunction with The Charlie Chaplin Comedy
Film Festival and Tech Amergin
Telephone: (066) 947 8956
Free Guided Tours of Ardfert Cathedral
Free admission and guided tours of Ardfert Cathedral on Sunday 21st August and Sunday 28th
August only.
Cost: Free
Organiser: OPW
Brosna - Field outing
Active event featuring walks and talk: -Church of St Carthage. -Stratford on avon bell connection.
-Brosna old cementary. -Timothy Neill Lane. -Brosna barracks and two attacks in 1920.
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Venue: Brosna Parish chruch
Cost: Free
Organiser: Kerry Archaeological and Historical society
Website: http://www.kerryhistory.ie/
Turas ar an Riasc / Tour of An Riasc
Guided tour of Riasc monastic site with archaeologist Isabel Bennett. This site was excavated in the
1970s, and artefacts from it are on display in Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne.
Venue: Riasc monastic site, An Riasc
Cost: Free
Dates: 23rd August 14:00 PM to 14:30 PM , 23rd August 14:30 PM to 15:00 PM , 23rd August 15:00
PM to 15:30 PM , 23rd August 15:30 PM to 16:00 PM , 23rd August 16:00 PM to 16:30 PM
1916 Walking Tour
1916 themed walk of Killarney Town centre focusing on the Irish Volunteers in Killarney. Tour will
be led Conor Doolan B.A. (Hons) in Heritage Studies, local organiser of 1916 events in Killarney.
Venue: The Market Cross
Cost: Free
Organiser: Killarney 1916 (Conor Doolan)
Tarbert Bridewell Courthouse and Jail Guided Tours.
Experience the Chilling Horror of an authentic 1830's Jail. Witness the courthouse drama and swift
execution of justice. Cruel punishment in 1800's Ireland.
Venue: Tarbert Bridewell Courthouse and Jail
Cost Adult: €1.00
Cost Child: Children Free
Organiser: Tarbert Bridewell Courthouse and Jail
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Telephone: 06836500
Website: www.tarbertbridewell.com
Dates: 27th August 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM , 27th August 14:00 PM to 15:00 PM , 28th August 11:00
AM to 12:00 PM , 28th August 14:00 PM to 15:00 PM
Free Guided Tours
Free Guided Tours of Ross Castle.
Venue: Ross Castle
Cost: Free
Organiser: The Office of Public Works
Telephone: 064-6635851
Free Guided Tours
Free Guided Tours and entry to Derrynane House on Sunday 28th August only.
Venue: Derrynane House
Cost: Free
Organiser: The Office of Public Works
Telephone: 066-9475113
Website: www.derrynanehouse.ie
Ardfert Friary - Free Guided Tour
Free Guided Tour of Friary on Sunday 28th August exploring its architectural features and the
Fitzmaurice connection.
Venue: Ardfert Friary - Car Park
Cost: Free
Organiser: OPW
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Kenmare Guided Heritage Walk
Enjoy a guided walk through Kenmare. Learn about the Holy Well tradition, the stone circles and the
druids. We will also examine more recent historical personages and events.
Venue: Kenmare Tourist Office
Cost Adult: €8
Organiser: Kenmare Community Groups Bay Project & Tidy Towns
Dates: 20th August 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM , 20th August 17:00 PM to 18:30 PM , 21st August 10:00
AM to 11:30 AM , 21st August 17:00 PM to 18:30 PM , 25th August 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM , 25th
August 17:00 PM to 18:30 PM , 27th August 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM , 27th August 17:00 PM to 18:30
PM , 28th August 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Herb Garden Open Day
Explore the garden of a practicing Herbalist where over 100 herbs, medicinal and culinary, wild and
cultivated are grown, harvested and used. Guided walks at 12 & 3pm. Plants and Remedies on sale
Venue: An Paircín Clinic of Herbal Medicine
Cost: Free
Organiser: Christine Best
Website: www.kerryherbalist.com
Dates: 21st August 11:00 AM to 18:00 PM
Site Visit & Presentation at Cill A Buaine, An Gleann
Site visit and presentation by Frank Coyne at Cill A Buaine in the Glen, Ballinskelligs, where he is
undertaking work at present.
Venue: Ionad Lae an Ghleanna, An Gleann, Baile 'n Sceilg
Cost: Free
Organiser: Comhchoiste Ghaeltacht Uíbh Ráthaigh
Website: www.uibhrathach.ie
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Walking Tour of Medieval Tralee
Did you know that hidden beneath the attractive Georgian streets and houses of Tralee lie the
remains of a secret honeycomb of medieval streets and alleyways?
Cost: Free
Dates: 27th August 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Basket Making demonstraion
Craftsman Martin O' Flynn will be demonstrating the age old skill of basket making. Explaining the
various designs and materials he uses in this wonderful craft.
Venue: The Schoolhouse Muckross Traditional Farms
Cost: Free
Dates: 22nd August 13:30 PM to 16:30 PM
Introduction to Hand Thrown Pottery
Ever wanted to learn to throw your own pottery? As part of our events calendar for Heritage Week
our own Master Potter Margaret Phelan will offer an introduction to the basics of Hand Thrown
Pottery.
Cost: Free
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Butter Making Demonstration
Learn to make your own butter with the Mná Tí from Muckross Traditional Farms.
Cost: Free
All event information is subject to change. Please consult the www.heritageweek.ie website closer to
the event for the latest updates - Document updated: August 20, 2016, 9:14 am
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Kerry Heritage Week guide

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