Kilkenny - Heritage Week
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Kilkenny - Heritage Week
Kilkenny Archaeology Jerpoint Park Jerpoint Park is a National Monument with the footprints of a deserted 12th Century Medieval Town & the tomb effigy of St. Nicholas (Bishop of Myra). Tea Rooms at Jerpoint Park serve homemade tea & scones in country house, plus fishing on the River Nore. Venue: Jerpoint park, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. Cost: Admission to heritage site is free for National Heritage Week. Organiser: Maeve O'Connell Email: [email protected] Telephone: 086 606 1449 Date Start Time End Time Sat 20th – Sun 28th 10:00 17:00 Every day Folklore An Evening of Music, Song And Dance With ‘Comhaltas At The Castle’ Comhaltas Kilkenny return to Kilkenny Castle for another summer of Music, Song and Dance with shows on Wednesday evenings at The Parade Tower. Venue: The Parade Tower, Office of Public Works, KIlkenny Castle. Cost: Adults €10, Group: €7 (10 pax plus), Children: €5 Organiser: Office of Public Works, The Parade Tower, Kilkenny Castle. Name: Anne Teehan Email: [email protected] Telephone: +353 56 77 04108 Date Start Time End Time Wed 24th 20:30 22:30 KILKENNY | CILL CHAINNIGH workshops at Castletown House. Suitable for children between 5 and 12 years of age. Booking is essential as places are limited. Adult supervision is required. Vehicle Access: Exit 6, M4, Celbridge West. Dublin Bus: 67 to Celbridge Main Street, Venue: Castletown House, Celbridge. Cost: Free Organiser: Claire Hickey, OPW Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 6288252 Date Start Time End Time Sun 21st 11:00 12:00 Sun 28th 11:00 12:00 Genealogy Introduction To Genealogy And Starting Your Family Tree Introduction to sources and methodologies for exploring one's ancestry with emphasis on sources available in the library service. Venue: Urlingford Library, The Courthouse, Urlingford, County Kilkenny. Cost: Free Organiser: Kilkenny County Library Name: Declan Macauley Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 7794166 Date Start Time End Time Tue 23rd 19:00 20:00 Introduction To Genealogy And Tracing Your Family Tree Introduction to sources and methodologies for exploring one's ancestry with emphasis on sources available in the library service. Venue: Thomastown Library, Marsh's Street, Thomastown. Cost: Free Organiser: Kilkenny County Library Name: Declan Macauley Email: [email protected] 165 KILKENNY | CILL CHAINNIGH Telephone: 056 7794166 Date Start Time Wed 24th 19:00 End Time 20:00 Introduction To Genealogy And Tracing Your Family Tree Introduction to sources and methodologies for exploring one's ancestry with emphasis on sources available in the library service. Venue: Castlecomer Library, Kilkenny Street, Castlecomer. Cost: Free Organiser: Kilkenny County Library Name: Declan Macauley Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 7794166 Date Start Time End Time Thu 25th 19:00 20:00 Family Tree Masterclass A one-to-one session with local studies' staff to help with family history research queries. Run in conjunction with Loughboy Library, numbers limited to six. Venue: Local Studies' Department, Kilkenny County Library, John's Green House, Kilkenny. Cost: Free Organiser: Kilkenny County Library Name: Damien Brett Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 7794160 Date Start Time End Time Mon 22nd 09:30 12:45 Historic Buildings & Gardens Talk On History Of St. Lachtains Church Of Ireland Talk on the history of St. Lachtains Church Freshford Co. Kilkenny. 166 Venue: St. Lachtains Church, Freshford. Cost: To be confirmed Organiser: St. Lacktains Church Of Ireland Freshford Name: Eva Holmes Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0868072040 Date Start Time End Time Fri 26th 19:00 20:00 Historical Talk Local Historian giving talk on a section of the community Venue: Uppercourt Manor, Freshford. Cost: Free Organiser: Freshford Heritage Group Name: Colette Flynn Email: [email protected] Telephone: 086 0512770 Date Start Time End Time Sun 21st 14:00 16:00 Wed 24th 19:30 21:30 Fri 26th 17:00 19:00 Sat 27th 14:00 18:00 Sun 28th 14:00 17:00 Open Day At Clomantagh Castle The Irish Landmark Trust rescues and restores Ireland's built heritage. Come and experience an authentically restored C15th tower house. Self guided tour of this restored property now available as a holiday home. Venue: Clomantagh Castle, Freshford. Cost: Free. Organiser: The Irish Landmark Trust Name: Caroline Crowley Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 6704733 Date Start Time End Time Sun 28th 10:00 16:00 THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST CANICE, KILKENNY From the Cathedral Administrator: Elizabeth Keyes The Close, Kilkenny, Ireland. Telephone: +353 (0)56 776 4971 Fax: +353 (0)56 772 3646 Email:[email protected] St Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny (Anglican/Episcopal) Built between 1202 and 1285, this graceful cathedral has been preserved in its original style and form.Worship has taken place here for over 800 years. See the wonderful stained glass and the largest collection of ancient monuments.View Kilkenny and the surrounding area from the 9th century round tower (weather permitting) and see the seat of the bishop of Ossory dating back to 1120AD. Facilities include: Gift shop, toilets, wheelchair access. Information leaflets are available in 15 languages. Guided tours available by booking in advance OPENING TIMES: April, May & September: Mon - Sat: 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm, Sun: 2pm - 5pm June, July & August: Mon - Sat: 9am - 6pm, Sun: 2pm - 6pm October - March: Mon - Sat: 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm, Sun: 2pm - 4pm (Please note the round tower opens at 10am) KILKENNY | CILL CHAINNIGH Free Admission And Guided Tours Free admission and guided tours of the 12th century Cistercian monastery Venue: Jerpoint Abbey, Thomastown. Cost: Free Organiser: Jerpoint Abbey OPW Name: Guide on duty Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 7724623 Date Start Time End Time Sun 21st 10:00 17:00 Sun 28th 10:00 17:00 Exhibition Heritage & Culture Exhibition of Culture including old farm implements, old photos and displays of crafts. Venue: Uppercourt Manor, Freshford. Cost: Free Organiser: Freshford Heritage Name: Colette Flynn Email: [email protected] Telephone: 086 0512770 Date Start Time End Time Sat 27th 14:00 18:00 Explore Woodstock Gardens And Arboretum Guided tours exploring the woodlands and gardens of Woodstock Gardens. Discover our champion trees and see vegetables and fruits in our Walled Garden. Venue: Woodstock Gardens and Arboretum, Inistioge, Kilkenny. Cost: Free Organiser: Kilkenny County Council Name: Claire Goodwin Email: [email protected] Telephone: 087 858 0502 Date Start Time End Time Sun 21st 11:00 16:00 Mon 22nd 11:00 16:00 168 Tue 23rd Wed 24th Thu 25th Fri 26th 11:00 11:00 11:00 11:00 16:00 16:00 16:00 16:00 Free Admission To Kilkenny Castle Free admission for specific times during National Heritage Week. Parking near Site. Parts of the Castle may not be suitable for people with limited mobility. If you have any concerns, please contact us before visiting. Venue: Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny. Cost: Free Organiser: Kilkenny Castle, OPW Name: Izabel Pennec-Murphy Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 770 4100 Date Start Time End Time Sat 20th 16:00 17:00 Sun 21st 09:00 17:00 Mon 22nd 16:00 17:00 Tue 23rd 16:00 17:00 Wed 24th 16:00 17:00 Thu 25th 16:00 17:00 Fri 26th 16:00 17:00 Sat 27th 16:00 17:00 Sun 28th 09:00 17:00 Daily Draw To Win A Family Heritage Card For the duration of National Heritage Week, with every admission there will be free entry to a daily draw for a chance to win a family heritage card. Venue: Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny. Cost: Normal rates apply Organiser: Kilkenny Castle, OPW Name: Izabel Pennec-Murphy Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 7704100 Inland Waterways River Barrow Cruise Myths & Stories: Discovery Trail Through Kilkenny Castle Park Myths and stories discovery trail. Activity sheets for children visiting the castle park. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Parking near site. Parts of the Castle may not be suitable for people with limited mobility. If you have any concerns, please contact us before visiting. Venue: Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny. Cost: Free Organiser: Kilkenny Castle, OPW Name: Izabel Pennec-Murphy Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 770 4100 Date Start Time End Time Sat 20th – Sun 28th 09:00 17:00 Tell Tale Activity Sheets For Children Tell tale activity sheets for children under 10 visiting the castle. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Parking near site. Parts of the Castle may not be suitable for people with limited mobility. If you have any concerns, please contact us before visiting. Venue: Kilkenny Castle. Cost: Usual prices apply Organiser: Kilkenny Castle, OPW Name: Izabel Pennec-Murphy Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 770 4100 Date Start Time End Time Sat 20th – Sun 28th 09:00 17:00 Cruise of River Barrow to mark 220th anniversary of the river as a navigable waterway. Venue: The Galley Cruise, New Ross, Co Wexford. Cost: €12 Organiser: South Kilkenny Historical Society Name: Eddie Synnott Email: [email protected] Telephone: 086 8124349 Date Start Time End Time Sat 20th 14:30 16:30 KILKENNY | CILL CHAINNIGH Date Start Time End Time Sat 20th – Sun 28th 09:00 17:00 Landscapes ‘Trail-athons’: Trail Kilkenny Themed Walks & Pop-Up Picnics With Kilkenny Leader Partnership, The Trail Blazer Tourism Entrepreneurs invite you to a guided gourmet Sunday afternoon themed trail of Kilkenny walks. Experience and enjoy the products of Trail Kilkenny's 'Food and Craft Trails' whilst walking a variety of waymarked routes through forests, along the River Nore and picturesque villages of Kilkenny. Venue: See www.kilkennytrailblazers.com, Kilkenny Trail Blazers c/o Kettow. Cost: Free Organiser: Kilkenny Trail Blazers c/o Kettow Name: Ann-Marie McSorley Email: [email protected] Telephone: 087 687 4887 Date Start Time End Time Sun 21st 12:00 17:00 Sun 28th 08:00 08:00 Townlands With Alan Counihan Townlands is a creative exploration of a northKilkenny landscape, specifically the nine 169 KILKENNY | CILL CHAINNIGH townlands of the old civil parish of Rathcoole. Alan explains the origins and workings of the project and its applicability to other areas. Venue: Graiguenamanagh Library, Convent Road, Graiguenamanagh. Cost: Free Organiser: Kilkenny County Library Name: Declan Macauley Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 7794166 Date Start Time End Time Tue 23rd 19:00 20:00 If Maps Could Speak: Richard Kirwan An engaging talk combining memoir, history and stories about Ireland's early map makers and today's Ordinance Survey. Venue: City Library, John's Quay, Kilkenny. Cost: Free Organiser: Kilkenny County Library Name: Declan Macauley Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 7794166 Date Start Time End Time Wed 24th 19:00 20:00 Freshford Loop Walk: Official Opening A rural looped walk through woodland, plantation, farmland, road and riverbank. Approx. 3 miles. in length. Walk will start at 2pm approx. Duration will be 2 hours approx. Old walking shoes/boots or wellies are recommended as some parts can be muddy underfoot depending on the weather. Walkers can enjoy refreshments in the Squash club just before finishing. Venue: Community Hall, Freshford. Cost: Free Organiser: Freshford Heritage Group Name: John Barnaville Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 8832290 170 Date Sun 21st Start Time 14:00 End Time 16:00 Living History Medieval & Tudor Re-enactments Medieval and Tudor re-enactments in the garden (access through New Building Lane). Venue: Rothe House & Garden, Parliament Street, Kilkenny. Cost: Free Organiser: Rothe House & Garden Name: Roisin McQuillan Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 7722893 Date Start Time End Time Sat 20th 11:00 16:00 Local History The Story Of The Munster Express: 150 Years Local Family Newspaper Publishing The story off the Munster Express. A talk by Kieran Walsh Editor and Managing Director of the Munster Express. Venue: City Library, John's Quay, Kilkenny. Cost: Free Organiser: Kilkenny County Library Name: Declan Macauley Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 7794166 Date Start Time End Time Tue 23rd 19:00 20:00 Historical River Walk A free historical river walk starting at Grennan south of Thomastown as far as Dysart. Venue: Meet at Thomastown GAA Grounds, The River Barrow And Its Bounty An exhibition on aspects of the local community’s history, with special emphasis on the River Barrow's impact over the years. The presentation includes photographs, artifacts, models and information, displayed in a comfortable venue. Venue: Ionad Dara Centre, Goresbridge Co. Kilkenny. Cost: Voluntary Contribution Organiser: Barrowvale Local History Group Name: Edward N. Moran Email: [email protected] Telephone: 059 9775251 Date Start Time End Time Sat 20th 14:00 21:00 Sun 21st 14:00 18:00 Mon 22nd 14:00 18:00 Tue 23rd 14:00 21:00 Wed 24th 14:00 18:00 Thu 25th 14:00 18:00 Fri 26th 14:00 21:00 Sat 27th 14:00 21:00 Sun 28th 14:00 18:00 Bennettsbridge. Cost: €5 Organiser: Nore View Folk And Heritage Museum Name: Seamus Lawlor Telephone: 056 7727749 Date Start Time End Time Sat 20th 10:00 18:00 Sun 21st 10:00 18:00 Mon 22nd 10:00 18:00 Tue 23rd 10:00 18:00 Wed 24th 10:00 18:00 Thu 25th 10:00 18:00 Fri 26th 10:00 18:00 Sat 27th 10:00 18:00 Sun 28th 10:00 18:00 KILKENNY | CILL CHAINNIGH Grennan, Thomastown. Cost: Free Organiser: Thomastown Community River Trust Name: Joe Dunphy Email: [email protected] Telephone: 086 8897131 Date Start Time End Time Thu 25th 18:30 20:30 An Informal Talk On Thomastown’s Industrial Heritage A summary of a recent industrial heritage report and a discussion on some interesting discoveries that have come to light during its compilation. Venue: Grennan Mill Craft School, The Island, Waterford Road, Thomastown. Cost: Free Organiser: Thomastown Community River Trust Name: Oscar Ryan Email: [email protected] Telephone: 086 1728122 Date Start Time End Time Tue 23rd 19:00 21:00 Traditional Timber Boats Nore View Folk And Heritage Museum Open Visit the museum and its unique collection. Find us on You Tube or http://seamuslawlormuseum.blogspot.com Venue: Nore View Folk And Heritage Museum, Display of timber boats which were used on the local rivers and can still be seen today Venue: Grennan Mill Craft School, The Island, Waterford Road, Thomastown. Cost: Free Organiser: Thomastown Community River 171 KILKENNY | CILL CHAINNIGH Trust Name: Shem Caulfield Email: [email protected] Telephone: 086 3202089 Date Start Time End Time Wed 24th 19:00 20:30 Free Guided Tour At 3pm Each Day. Free Guided Tour Of Cathedral & Tower On Thursday 24th August At 8.30pm St Canice’s Cathedral is an Anglo- Norman Cathedral, built on a 6th Christian site. See some great medieval tombs and the episcopal seat of St Kieran dating back to the 5th Century. Venue: St Canice’s Cathedral. Cost: 3pm Guided Tour FREE Organiser: St. Canice’s Cathedral Name: Liz Keyes Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 7764971 Museums, Galleries & Collections Visit KAS Library At Rothe House & Garden Visit the Kilkenny Archaeological Society Library, and view ancient maps, archive papers and books. Venue: Rothe House & Garden, Parliament Street, Kilkenny. Cost: Free Organiser: Kilkenny Archaeological Society Name: Roisin McQuillan Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 7722893 Date Start Time End Time Sun 21st 15:00 17:00 ‘From Us, Through Them, To You’ Red Square & the Butler Gallery Collection Meet curators (16-18 years) of Butler Gallery Collection exhibition for insight into curating an exhibition of heritage and modern artworks. PACE (www.artspace.ie) launches its Heritage Council - funded symposium on Collections & Education, due to happen in early 2012 at the Model, Sligo. Venue: Butler House & Butler Gallery, Patrick Street & Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny. Cost: Free Organiser: Butler Gallery, Kilkenny Castle Name: Jean Tormey Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 776 1106 Date Start Time End Time Thu 25th 14:00 16:00 Recent Mistakes In Supreme Fiction (An Exhibition By Ian Burns) Sculptures and installations that utilize everyday objects in producing cinematic outcomes that reference high and low culture with equal zeal. Ian Burns is an internationally renowned New York based Australian artist. For more information, please visit www.butlergallery.com. Venue: Butler Gallery, The Castle, Kilkenny. Cost: Free of charge Organiser: Butler Gallery Name: Anna O`Sullivan Email: [email protected] Telephone: +353567761106 Date Start Time End Time Sat 20th-Sun 28th 10:00 17:30 (Every day during Heritage Week) Butler Gallery Tours: Ian Burns Spend time with one of our engaging gallery facilitators through a free, interactive tour of the current exhibition. Tours are at 11am and 172 Folk Museum Folk Museum. Farm and Builders Tools. Venue: Tullaherin Parochial House, Tullaherin. Cost: Free Organiser: Duchás Tullaherin Heritage Society Name: Joan Healy Email: [email protected] Telephone: 086 3981479 Date Start Time End Time Sun 21st 14:00 17:00 Sun 28th 14:00 17:00 Sport We Played Cricket Here Once Freshford cricketers in the 19th century successfully graced Kilkenny cricket fields. Let's commemorate our great grandfathers. A game of cricket, packed cucumber sandwiches, scrumptious food stalls, family attractions, sunshine, reminiscent of by gone days. Venue: St. Lachtain's GAA Grounds, Moat Rd., Freshford. Cost: Adult €5 / Juvenile €3 / Children under 12 FREE / Family €10 Organiser: Irish Conker Championship Name: Grace Kearney Email: [email protected] Telephone: 087 2727770 Date Sun 28th Start Time 15:00 End Time 18:00 Inter Parish Cricket Match An exhibition Cricket match between Freshford parish and Lisdowney parish. The event is kindly sponsored by the Freshford Conker Committee. Venue: To be confirmed, Freshford. Cost: Free Organiser: Freshford Heritage Group Name: Grace Kearney Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 8832507 Date Start Time End Time Sun 28th 14:00 20:00 KILKENNY | CILL CHAINNIGH 3pm daily during National Heritage Week. Venue: Butler Gallery, The Castle, Kilkenny. Cost: Free of charge Organiser: Butler Gallery Name: Pauline Swaine Email: [email protected] Telephone: +353567761106 Date Start Time End Time Sat 20th- Sun 28th 11:00 11:30 Every day during Heritage Week Traditional Skills Demonstration Of Stone Cutting Demonstration of stone cutting in the grounds of the 12th century Cistercian monastery renowned for its stone carving. Also, lecture by OPW Conservation Architect outlining the role of the Architect and discussing works on National Monument sites in the area will take place in the Abbey Chapter House on the 2nd of September at 12pm. Booking essential. Venue: Jerpoint Abbey, Thomastown. Cost: Normal admission rates apply Organiser: Jerpoint Abbey OPW Name: Guide on duty Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 7724623 Date Start Time End Time Wed 24th 10:00 15:00 173 KILKENNY | CILL CHAINNIGH Traditional Craft Demonstrations & Food Sampling Enjoy knitting and crochet demonstrations while sampling the delicious range of Country Market produce. Venue: Concert Hall, Thomstown. Cost: Free Organiser: Country Markets Ltd. Thomastown branch Name: Breda McEvoy Telephone: 087 233 2116 Date Start Time End Time Sat 27th 11:00 13:30 Lecture On Stained Glass Lecture at venue which has stained glass windows. Venue: Friary Church, Mill Street, Callan. Cost: Free Organiser: Callan Heritage Society Name: Philip Lynch Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 7725309 Date Start Time End Time Fri 26th 20:00 21:15 Demonstration On Making Stained Glass Demonstration on the making of stained glass. Venue: Workshop of Joe Sheridan, Newtown, Kells. Cost: Free Organiser: Callan Heritage Society Name: Philip Lynch Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 7725309 Date Start Time End Time Sat 27th 10:30 12:00 174 Cheese Making Cheesemaking DVD, Shop, Cafe. Venue: Knockdrinna Farmhouse Cheese, Stoneyford. Cost: Free Organiser: Duchás Tullaherin Heritage Society Name: Helen Finnegan Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 7728446 mob 086 8597716 Date Start Time End Time Fri 26th 15:00 16:00 Castlecomer Country Markets And Coffee Corner Home baking, fresh fruit and vegetables, jewellery and stationary. We are open every Friday morning and take orders for special occasions. Venue: Castlecomer Community Hall, Kilkenny Street, Castlecomer. Cost: Free Organiser: Castlecomer Country Markets Name: June Wilson Telephone: 056 4442001 Date Start Time End Time Fri 26th 09:00 12:00 Heritage Mosaic Workshop with Celtic Patterns Learn the skills of mosaic art incorporating ceramic tile painting, hand glazing of ceramic pieces decorated with Celtic patterns. Take home a ceramic tile and mosaic plate in 50 shades of Irish Green and Celtic patterns. Venue: CASTLERIN Studios and Workshops, 'The Studio', Ballyreddin, Bennettsbridge. Cost: No admission fee. €220 for the weeks workshop including materials and Irish Treat Teas Organiser: Jen Castle of CASTLERIN Studios and Workshops Name: Jen Castle Email: [email protected] End Time 13:00 13:00 13:00 13:00 13:00 Wildlife Flora And Fauna In Kilkenny City Illustrated talk by Ecologist Billy Flynn concerning promoting biodiversity and flora/fauna in Kilkenny City. Venue: Loughboy Library, Loughboy Shopping Centre, Waterford Road, Kilkenny. Cost: Free Organiser: Kilkenny County Library Name: Declan Macauley Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 7794166 Date Start Time End Time Thu 25th 11:00 12:00 IWT Wild Watch Walk Waterford Branch Bat Walk. Booking is essential by emailing [email protected]. The IWT would like to thank the Heritage Council for its support under the Community Outreach Grant Scheme 2011. Venue: Slate Quarries, Kilmoganny. Cost: Free Organiser: Irish Wildlife Trust Name: Marie Power Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 860 2839 Date Start Time End Time Sun 21st 20:00 22:00 IWT Wild Watch Walk: Kells Priory Adventure Senan Gardiner will lead a fun day to see what creatures still make the priory "crawl" with life! Email [email protected]. The IWT would like to thank the Heritage Council for supporting this event under the Heritage Education, Community & Outreach Scheme 2011. Venue: Kells Priory Car Park, Kells. Cost: Free Organiser: Irish Wildlife Trust Name: Joanne Pender Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 8602839 Date Start Time End Time Sat 27th 13:00 15:00 KILKENNY | CILL CHAINNIGH Telephone: +353879836342 Date Start Time Mon 22nd 10:00 Tue 23rd 10:00 Wed 24th 10:00 Thu 25th 10:00 Fri 26th 10:00 Ceol & Stroll Guided walk in Ballykeeffe Nature Reserve with music and food in Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre. Learn more about the woodland flora and fauna of Ballykeeffe and visit the ancient mass rock. Venue: Ballykeeffe Quarry Amphitheatre, Ballykeeffe, Kilmanagh. Cost: Walk in Ballykeeffe - Free. Music & Barbeque €10 Organiser: KBK Community Enterprise Group Ltd Name: Padraic Flaherty Email: [email protected] Telephone: 087 6306288 Date Start Time End Time Sat 27th 18:00 22:00 Events for Under 12’s Childrens Medieval Themed Treasure Hunt Treasure Hunt in the grounds of Jerpoint Abbey. As this is a National Monument visitors must comply with the requests of the staff. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Venue: Jerpoint Abbey, Thomastown. Cost: Free 175 LAOIS | LAOIS Organiser: Jerpoint Abbey OPW Name: Guide on duty Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 7724623 Date Start Time End Time Sun 21st 10:00 17:00 Sun 28th 10:00 17:00 Child Crafts: Shieldmaking & Storytelling Children will hear recitals of old celtic legends while making their very own shields! Note: All shields will be made of "art & craft" cardboard. Children are free to keep their shields. Places are limited please book early to avoid disappointment. Venue: Rothe House, Parliament Street, Kilkenny. Cost: Free Organiser: Young Heritage Society Name: Nathan Mannion Email: [email protected] Telephone: 056 7722893 Date Start Time End Time Mon 22nd 11:00 15:00 Laois Folklore Music By Comhaltas Ceoltoirr Eireann Listen and enjoy live traditional music by Comhaltas Ceoltoirr Eireann in the beautiful setting of Emo Court. Venue: Emo Court, Emo, Co. Laois. Cost: Free Organiser: Office Of Public Works Name: Jacinta Rigney Email: [email protected] Telephone: 057 8626573 176 Date Sun 21st Start Time 14:00 End Time 16:00 Irish Night Irish music, dancing, singing, storytelling. Refreshments served including potato cakes. All welcome. Venue: Poet's Cottage, Camross. Cost: Free Organiser: Camross Heritage Ltd Name: Mairín Cuddy Email: [email protected] Telephone: 087 2569749 Date Start Time End Time Thu 25th 20:00 23:30 Céilí & Old-time Dancing Celebration of Irish dance with a Céilí and oldtime dancing, led by Maureen Culleton, with music by Danny Webster. All welcome, plenty of help available for beginners. Light refreshments will be served. Venue: Community Centre, Ballyfin, Portlaoise. Cost: Free Organiser: Laois Heritage Office Name: Céilí & Old-time Dancing Email: [email protected] Telephone: 087 6482038 Date Start Time End Time Sun 28th 16:00 19:00 Forests & Woodlands Trees And Forests Of Ireland Illustrated talk on trees of Ireland by Kevin Hutchinson. Venue: Mountmellick Library, Mountmelick. Cost: Free Organiser: Laois Heritage Office
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