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Clare County Council, the Heritage Council and Clare Heritage Forum wish to thank all the individuals and community groups who are taking part and facilitating events during Heritage Week in Clare in 2013. Particularly to acknowledge the great work done by individuals and groups with an interest in all aspects of Heritage in the County.
Heritage Week is co-ordinated by the Heritage Council with support from the Department of Arts, Heritage & the Gaeltacht & Fáilte Ireland. It is part of European Heritage Days, a joint initiative of the Council of Europe & the European Union.
The aim of Heritage Week is to build awareness of our built, natural & cultural heritage thereby encouraging its conservation and preservation.
For Further Information contact:
Congella McGuire Heritage Officer Clare County Council New Road Ennis Co.Clare
Tel: 065-6846408 Email: [email protected]
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All Week Events
Ennis Friary
DATE & TIME: Saturday 17th August ʹ Sunday 25th August 10:00ʹ17:00 VENUE: Ennis Friary, Abbey Street, Ennis DETAILS: Guided tours of Ennis Friary, a majestic 800 year old Franciscan Friary which also houses a collection of fine late medieval religious sculptures. COST: Free. CONTACT: OPW ʹ Ennis Friary Free T: 065 6829100 E: [email protected]
Dolphinwatch
DATE & TIME: Saturday 17th August ʹ Sunday 25th August 09:00ʹ18:00 (Times may vary as tide dependant). VENUE: Dolphinwatch, Carrigaholt DETAILS: A fully guided boat trip that explores the wildlife and coast. COST: ΦϮϱ͘ϬϬĂĚƵůƚ͕ΦϭϮ͘ϱϬchildren CONTACT: Dolphinwatch T: 065 905 8156 E: [email protected]
Cliffs of Moher ; Discover the Roots of Your Family Name
DATE & TIME: Saturday 17th August ʹ Sunday 25th August 09:00ʹ20:00 VENUE: The Cliffs of Moher, Liscannor DETAILS: Discover the roots of your family name. Check with the visitor centre when events are happening. COST: ĚƵůƚƐΦϲ͘ϬϬ͕ĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶƵŶĚĞƌϭϲĨƌĞĞ͕ĐŽŶĐĞƐƐŝŽŶƐΦϰ͘ϬϬ CONTACT: The Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre T: 065 708 6141 E: [email protected]
Historic Buildings, Gardens & Parks
DATE & TIME: Saturday 17th August ʹ Sunday 25th August 12:00ʹ18:00 VENUE: Loughnanes Hostel, Main Street, Feakle DETAILS: Historic Buildings, Gardens & Parks CONTACT: Billy Loughnane T: 061 924 200 E: [email protected]
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Kilkee Historical Walk
DATE & TIME: Saturday 17th August ʹ Sunday 25th August 19:00ʹ20:00 VENUE: Loop Head, Kilkee DETAILS: Historical walk of the seaside resort of Kilkee. Learn about its 19th century development, famous visitors and the shipwreck of the famine ship, The Edmond. This walk was part of the programme for The National Famine Commemoration 2013. Booking Essential. COST: ΦϭϬ͘ϬϬĚƵůƚ͕ŚŝůĚƌĞŶƵŶĚĞƌϭϲĨƌĞĞ CONTACT: Laura Foley T: 086 4099624 E: [email protected] W: www.thelongwayaround.ie.
Butterfly Hunt for Kids
DATE & TIME: Saturday 17th August ʹ Sunday 25th August 12:00ʹ16:30 VENUE: Vandeleur Walled Gardens, Killimer Road, Kilrush DETAILS: Find 7 hidden timber butterflies in the lovely walled gardens while your parents play with our giant chess game. Part of the exhibition of Kilrush in Landlord Times and the Vandeleur picture exhibition are on display for the historically interested. COST: Adults Φϱ͘ϬϬ͕ŚŝůĚƌĞŶƵŶĚĞƌϭϮΦϮ͘ϬϬ͕^ƚƵĚĞŶƚƐͬKWΦϯ͘ϬϬ͕&ĂŵŝůLJ;ϮĂĚƵůƚƐ͕ϯĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶͿ Φϭϱ͘ϬϬ͘ ŶƚƌLJϮĨŽƌϭ;ĐŚĞĂƉĞƌƚŝĐŬĞƚŝƐĨƌĞĞͿ͘ CONTACT: Vandeleur Walled Gardens T: 065 905 7160 E: [email protected]
Guided Tour of Historic Buildings, Gardens & Parks, Castlebawn Island
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 20th August ʹ Saturday 24th August 14:00ʹ18:00 VENUE: Castlebawn Island, Scarriff Bay, Lough Derg DETAILS: Guided tour of restored towerhouse, built about 1540, blown-up about 1826, now restored and opens to visitors. Tea & coffee included. As Castlebawn is on an island, access is by boat only. Check out www.castlebawn.com for dates and times of boat from Dromineer, Garrykennedy and Mountshannon. Boat charge extra. COST: ĚƵůƚƐΦϭϬ͘ϬϬ͕ŚŝůĚƌĞŶΦϱ͘ϬϬ CONTACT: Pat Cody T: 087 2920880 E: [email protected]
Launch of Geopark Heritage Trails, The Burren
DATE&TIME: Saturday 17th August ʹ Sunday 25th August 10:00ʹ17:00 VENUE: The Burren, Co Clare DETAILS: Launch of Geopark Heritage Walking Trails around towns and villages in the Burren, Co Clare. Way-marked trails, maps and information signs on local heritage will be launched by local community leaders. COST: Free CONTACT: Eamon Doyle Free T: 087 9008031 E: [email protected]
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Vanishing Ennistymon
DATE & TIME: Saturday 17th August 12:00-17:00 Tuesday 20th August ʹ Saturday 24th August 12:00-17:00 VENUE: The Courthouse Gallery, Parliament Street, Ennistymon, Co Clare DETAILS: The exhibition is an interdisciplinary, multifaceted study and celebration of the rich architectural, economic and social heritage of Ennistymon, Co Clare. The exhibition will include old photographs, film footage and talks illustrating the town as it was in days gone by. The exhibition will give a fascinating insight into the now disappeared buildings, the daily activities of the inhabitants, and everything that contributed to the rich tapestry of life lived in a North Clare market town. COST: Free Free CONTACT: Old Ennistymon Society, Kathryn Comber T: 065 707 1630 E: [email protected] W: thecourthousegallery.com
Quin Friary ʹ Local History
DATE & TIME: Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th August 11:00-13:00 Wednesday 21st August 11:00-13:00 Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th August 11:00-13:00 VENUE: Quin Friary, Main Street, Quin, Quin Village DETAILS: The life of the Franciscans in Quin and the history of their building and historical events associated with this place. Please wear proper footwear. On street parking only. COST: Free CONTACT: OPW, Joseph McCooey T: 065 707 5993 Free E: [email protected] W: [email protected]
Kilcredaun Heritage Walk, Loop Head Peninsula
DATE & TIME: Saturday 17th to Tuesday 20th August 11:00-13:00 Thursday 22nd to Sunday 25th August 11:00-13:00 VENUE: Loop Head Peninsula DETAILS: Heritage walks commencing from Loop Head Lighthouse and Carrigaholt fishing village. Walks are off road so it is necessary to wear suitable hiking or walking shoes. Booking essential. COST: ΦϮϬ͘ϬϬƉĞƌƉĞƌƐŽŶ͕ϭϬйĚŝƐĐŽƵŶƚĨŽƌ,ĞƌŝƚĂŐĞtĞĞŬ͕ŚŝůĚƌĞŶƵŶĚĞƌϭϲŐŽĨƌĞĞ CONTACT: Laura Foley T: 086 4099624 E: [email protected] W: www.thelongwayround.ie
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Stones and Flowers
DATE & TIME: Saturday 17th August 12:00-17:00 Tuesday 20th August ʹ Saturday 24th August 12:00-17:00 VENUE: The Courthouse Gallery, The Red Couch Space, Parliament Street, Ennistymon DETAILS: Exhibition by Hilary Gilmore (A.N.C.A.D./ATC) of original pen and ink illustrations and watercolour paintings. Her exhibition features original illustrations celebrating the extraordinary work of long dead masons and sculptors which have featured on the cover of the 'Other Clare', together with a selection of some of her favourite botanical studies from her garden, the Burren and further afield. COST: Free Free CONTACT: Hilary Gilmore T: 065 707 1630 E: [email protected] W: www.thecourthousegallery.com
Arts Trail and Other Events, Tulla
DATE & TIME: Saturday 17th August to Sunday 25th August 08:00-23:00 VENUE: Tulla Arts Trail, Main Street, Tulla DETAILS: Tulla Arts Trail is a display of art from local artists in businesses taking place for all of National Heritage Week. We will also be planning other events so please check www.tulla.ie for updated information. COST: Free CONTACT: Bernard Mulcahy Free E: [email protected] W: www.tulla.ie
Guided Tour of the Monastic Trail taking in the History and Ecology of Scattery Island
DATE & TIME: Saturday 17th August to Sunday 25th August 10:15-18:00 VENUE: Scattery Island, Kilrush DETAILS: Guided Tour of the Monastic Trail taking in the history and ecology of Scattery Island. Boat to Scattery Island from the Marina in Kilrush and ferry times subject weather and tides. Booking in advance is essential with both OPW and the ferry operator. Places on the ferry are limited so please pre-book directly with Scattery Island Ferries. COST: Free guided tour and separate fee and arrangement for ferry from the Marina in Kilrush to Scattery Island. CONTACT: OPW 065 682 9100, Scattery Island Ferries 065 905 1327 E: [email protected]
Exhibition of the Canon Dwyer Collection
DATE & TIME: Saturday 17th August 09:30-17:30 Tuesday 20th August ʹ Saturday 24th August 09:30-17:30 VENUE: ůĂƌĞDƵƐĞƵŵ͕ƌƚŚƵƌ͛ƐZŽǁ͕ ŶŶŝƐ DETAILS: An exhibition of letters between Canon Philip Dwyer (Prebend of Dysert and Vicar of Drumcliffe from 1864-1883) and his son William Dwyer in Canada dating between 1880- 1919. The collection gives a vivid portrait of family life of the period, the sadness of families split by emigration, the changing role of women and the effects on a family of certain historical events. Closed for lunch between 1.00pm and 2.00pm. COST: Free CONTACT: Rene Franklin, Clare County Council Free T: 065 6846414 E: [email protected] W:www.clarecoco.ie/recreation-culture/libraries-in-clare/archives/collection
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th Saturday 17 August
Local History ; Killilagh Church, Its History and Its People
DATE & TIME: Saturday 17th August 11:00-12:00 VENUE: Killilagh Church, Killilagh, Doolin DETAILS: A talk, which takes a look at the history of the church on this site and the graveyard, which surrounds it. The talk will be held in the graveyard, the ground is uneven and there's no shelter, so bring rain gear and walking shoes. COST: Donations Welcome CONTACT: Joseph McCooey, Doolin Heritage T: 065 707 5993 E: [email protected] W: [email protected]
The Clune Family Gathering
DATE & TIME: Saturday 17th August VENUE: Quin Abbey and Auburn Lodge Hotel, Ennis DETAILS: Mass, tour of Quin Abbey, lunch in the Auburn Lodge with entertainment afterwards. COST: Free. CONTACT: Marina Clune Free E: [email protected]
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th Sunday 18 August
Whale Watch Ireland 2013 at Loop Head Lighthouse
DATE & TIME: Sunday 18th August 14:00-17:00 VENUE: Loop Head Lighthouse DETAILS: Join the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group for a guided, 3-hour, land-based whale watch. No bookings necessary. Dress appropriately for weather, bring binoculars. Short walk to watch site. There is, of course, no guarantee of sightings, but excellent chances of resident Shannon Estuary bottlenose dolphins. COST: Free CONTACT: Simon Berrow, Irish Whale and Dolphin Group Free T: 086 3850568 E: [email protected] W: www.iwdg.ie
Whale Watch Ireland 2013 at Black Head Lighthouse.
DATE & TIME: Sunday 18th August 14.00 ʹ 17.00 VENUE: Black Head Lighthouse (Galway Bay). DETAILS: Guided 3 hour land based Whale Watch led by Irish Whale and Dolphin Group. No booking necessary. Dress appropriately for the weather and bring binoculars. Short walk to watch site. No guarantee of sightings COST: Free CONTACT: Sabine Springer Free T: 086 3850568 E: [email protected] W: www.iwdg.ie
Birdwatching Walk ʹ An Introduction to the Birdlife in the Burren National Park
DATE & TIME: Sunday 18th August 09:00-10:00 VENUE: Burren National Park, Mullaghmore Crossroads, Gortlecka, Killinaboy DETAILS: An introduction to the birds of the Burren National Park - a guided walk. Please bring your own binoculars if possible. No Booking Required. COST: Free CONTACT: ^ƵƐĂŶK͛ŽŶŽŚŽĞ Free T: 065 682 7693 E: [email protected] W: www.burrennationalpark.ie
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Guided Botanical Walk
DATE & TIME: Sunday 18th August 15:00-18:00 VENUE: Loophead Summer Hedge School, Cross Village, Loophead DETAILS: Guided Botanical Walk - to learn about the bio-diverse hedgerow wild flora that blooms abundantly during the summer months at Loophead. Tea, coffee and baking served after. Printed listing available. This is an 8km guided loop walk through the quiet narrow roads of Loophead, where we identify 100 species of wild flora blooming at this time. COST: Φϭϱ͘ϬϬ CONTACT: Carmel T. Madigan T: 086 819 7726 E: [email protected] W: www.carmelmadigangallery.com
Looking at the Burials to Trace the Past at Ennis Friary
DATE & TIME: Sunday 18th August 14:00-15:00 VENUE: Ennis Friary, Abbey Street, Ennis DETAILS: Guided tour by local historian and authority on Ennis Friary, Mary Kearns examining some of the more interesting and unusual graves (public parking available nearby). COST: Free ʹ but booking is advised. CONTACT: OPW Staff Ennis Friary Free T: 065 682 9100 E: [email protected] W: www.heritageireland.ie/en/ShannonRegion/EnnisFriary/
Guided Archaeological Tour of Caherconnell
DATE & TIME: Sunday 18th August 14:30-16:30 VENUE: Caherconnell, Carron DETAILS: Guided visit to the archaeology of Caherconnell, from prehistoric settlement to the Medieval O'Loughlins. Everybody will receive a Caherconnell booklet which gives some details about the archaeological digs so far. Guided by Dr Michelle Comber, Director Caherconnell Archaeological Field School. COST: ΦϭϬ͘ϬϬ CONTACT: Maura Egan, Old Kilfarboy Society T: 087 1264527 E: [email protected]
Heritage Walk on Riverside Trail
DATE & TIME: Sunday 18th August 11:00-12:30 VENUE: K͛ƌŝĞŶƐďƌŝĚŐĞ>ŽŽƉtĂůŬƐ͕sŝůůĂŐĞĞŶƚƌĞ͕ K͛ƌŝĞŶƐďƌŝĚŐĞ DETAILS: Enjoy nature and the great outdoors with a heritage walk along the riverside walk on the River Shannon, including a visit to the spectacular ESB hydro dam. Walks run all along waterways away from public roads and traffic, thus suitable for child buggies and wheelchairs. COST: Free Free CONTACT: Mick Murtagh T: 086 8566556 E: [email protected]
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Free Guided Tour of the Clare Heritage and Genealogy Centre
DATE & TIME: Sunday 18th August 14:00-15:00 VENUE: Clare Heritage and Genealogy Centre, Church Street, Corofin DETAILS: Free guided tour of the Clare Heritage Museum and Genealogical Research Centre. The museum portrays 19th century Ireland. The Genealogical Centre assists people to trace their ancestry. COST: Free ʹ Booking Essential CONTACT: ŶƚŽŝŶĞƚƚĞK͛ƌLJĞŶ Free T: 065 683 7955 E: [email protected] Website: www.clareroots.com
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th Monday 19 August
Lecture : Archaeology of Flood Relief Scheme in Ennis
DATE & TIME: Monday 19th August 20:00-21:30 VENUE: Civic Room, Ennis Town Council, Drumbiggle Road, Ennis DETAILS: The Archaeology of the OPW flood relief scheme in Ennis. An illustrated talk by Frank Coyne, Consultant Archaeologist. COST: Free CONTACT: Congella McGuire, Heritage Officer, Clare County Council Free T: 065 684 6408 E: [email protected]
Guided Rock Shore Exploration
DATE & TIME: Monday 19th August 11:00-14:00 VENUE: Meet at Bridges of Ross Car Park, Loophead DETAILS: Guided walk and talk through Ross Beach with beach researcher Carmel T Madigan, exploring shore flora, fauna, formation and folklore. This walk ends with tea, coffee and baking, plus there is a full colour 8 page information booklet on the beach for participants. COST: Φϭϱ͘ϬϬ CONTACT: Carmel T. Madigan T: 086 819 7726 E: [email protected] Website: www.carmelmadigangallery.com
Heritage Week Folk Concert: Celtic Traditions
DATE & TIME: Monday 19th August 20:00-21:30 VENUE: East Clare Heritage, St Cronans Church, Tuamgraney DETAILS: Folk concert (and fundraising event) with East Clare musicians led by Kate Purcell including sean nós dancing. Special folk concert to celebrate National Heritage Week. COST: ΦϭϮ͘ϬϬ ƌĞŐƵůĂƌ͕ ΦϭϬ͘ϬϬ ĐŽŶĐĞƐƐŝŽŶƐ͕ ΦϯϬ͘ϬϬ ĨĂŵŝůLJ ƚŝĐŬĞƚƐ ;Ϯ ĂĚƵůƚƐ͕ ƵƉ ƚŽ ϯ ĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶͿ͕ Dinner package available. CONTACT: Ruth Minogue T: 061 921 351 E: [email protected] W: www.eastclareheritage.com
Biodiversity Monitoring ʹ Bumblebees and Butterflies
DATE & TIME: Monday 19th August 14:00-16:00 VENUE: Purecamping Eco-Campsite, Querrin, Kilkee, Loop Head Peninsula DETAILS: Join us monitoring bumblebees and butterflies. The walk will take about 1.5 hours. Notebooks and ID charts helpful. Check out: http://pollinators.biodiversityireland.ie/recording-schemes/bumblebee-monitoring- scheme/ and http://butterflies.biodiversityireland.ie/ COST: Free CONTACT: Kevin Heapes Free T: 086 8202181 E: [email protected] W: www.purecamping.ie
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Bat Walk
DATE & TIME: Monday 19th August 21:00-22:30 VENUE: Quin Friary, Quin DETAILS: A walk around the grounds of Quin Friary watching and listening to the local bat species. Weather dependent. Bring a torch! COST: Free CONTACT: David Lyons Free T: 087 2867079 E: [email protected]
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th Tuesday 20 August
Lecture: Discovering Medieval Ennis
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 20th August 20:00-21:30 VENUE: Civic Room, Ennis Town Council, Drumbiggle Road, Ennis DETAILS: Discovering Medieval Ennis. An Illustrated talk presented by Dick Cronin, Architectural Conservation Officer, Clare County Council COST: Free Free CONTACT: Congella McGuire, Heritage Officer, Clare County Council T: 065 684 6408 E: [email protected]
Poulnabrone ʹ A Tomb for the Ancestry
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 20th August 19:30-21:00 VENUE: Michael Cusack Centre, Carron DETAILS: Presentation of exciting new results of the archaeological excavation carried out at Poulnabrone Dolmen in the 1980's. Lecture by Dr Ann Lynch - Senior Archaeologist with the National Monuments Service, Department of the Arts, Heritage & Gaeltacht COST: Free CONTACT: Alison Hurley T: 065 708 9944 Free E: [email protected] W: www.michaelcusack.ie
Heritage Harvest Open Day
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 20th August 17:00-20:00 VENUE: Kilrush Community Garden, Nagles Tce, Kilkee Road, Kilrush DETAILS: Talks on beekeeping with our native black bee hives, growing heritage apples from our orchard and heritage potato talk including the Lumper potato. The evening will also include bug hunts for kids, face painting and talks on harvesting and cooking with local foods. COST: Free CONTACT: Hilary Gleeson Free T: 086 8235598 E: [email protected] W: www.facebook.com/pages/Kilrush-Community-Garden-Project
Shannon Green Infrastructure Plan and Design Guide 2012
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 20th August 19:30-21:00 VENUE: Shannon Library, Shannon DETAILS: Presentation on Shannon Green Infrastructure Plan and Design Guide (green spaces and development in Shannon). This design guide assessed green spaces and development in Shannon Town and including proposals for their enhancement and additional cycling and walking circulation routes. Nicholas de Jong of Urban Design will give a presentation on the Shannon Green Infrastructure Plan and Design Guide 2012. COST: Free Free 13
CONTACT: Congella McGuire, Heritage Officer, Clare County Council T: 065 684 6408 E: [email protected]
A Harvest Celebration
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 20th August 11:00-16:00 VENUE: West Clare Resource Centre, Ballard Road, Miltown Malbay DETAILS: A day of fun and learning for all the family showcasing traditional crafts and culture. Activities will include spinning, weaving, corndollies, feltcraft, storytelling, music and cookery demonstrations. COST: Free CONTACT: Cora K͛'ƌĂĚLJ Free T: 087 1354192 E: [email protected]
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Wednesday 21st August
Walk and Talk to the Scattery Island Napoleonic Battery
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 21st August 14:00-18:00 VENUE: Scattery Island, Kilrush DETAILS: Guided tour to one of the six Napoleonic Batteries built along the Shannon Estuary between 1806 and 1815 by the British War Department. Booking in advance with both the OPW and the Ferry Operator. Event is weather permitting. COST: Walk and talk is free. Fee for ferry required. CONTACT: OPW and Scattery Island Ferries T: 065 682 9100 E: [email protected] (OPW) and T: 065 905 1327 for Scattery Island Ferries.
Burren Archaeology ʹ A Talk by Hugh Carthy
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 21st August 19:30-20:30 VENUE: Burren National Park Information Point, Clare Heritage Centre, Corofin DETAILS: An evening talk illustrating the richness and variety of archaeological sites in the Burren. No Booking Required. COST: Free CONTACT: Ann Bingham Free T: 065 682 7693 E: [email protected] W: www.burrennationalpark.ie
A Walk with a Difference
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 21st August 11:00-15:30 VENUE: New Quay National School, N67, New Quay, The Burren DETAILS: A walk along the Flaggy Shore specifically intended for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility finishing at Cafe Linalla. After an introduction at New Quay School, we will travel to the Flaggy Shore to view the fauna and flora of the Burren. COST: Free CONTACT: Richard Morrison Free T: 087 2074205 E: [email protected] W: www.burrenbeo.com
Shannon Dolphins ʹ 20 years of Study
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 21st August 20:00-21:30 VENUE: Kilkee Bay Hotel, Kilkee DETAILS: A talk by Dr Simon Berrow, CEO, Irish Whale and Dolphin Group and a recognised expert on the dolphins of the Shannon Estuary. COST: Free Free CONTACT: John Williams T: 065 908 3814 E: [email protected] W: www.kilkeecivictrust.org
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Historic Country Houses in the Ennis Area
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 21st August 19:00-21:00 VENUE: Abbey Street Car Park, Ennis DETAILS: Dick Cronin, Conservation Officer, Clare County Council, will lead a tour to some historic houses in the Ennis area. COST: Free CONTACT: Edel Greene Free T: 087 916 5916 E: [email protected]
Victorian Day at the Seaside
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 21st August 12:00-20:00 VENUE: Kilkee, Loop Head DETAILS: ĞůĞďƌĂƚŝŶŐ<ŝůŬĞĞ͛ƐŚŝƐƚŽƌLJĂƐĂsŝĐƚŽƌŝĂŶƐĞĂƐŝde resort with a day of re-enactments, fancy dress, games and heritage walks. COST: Free CONTACT: Laura Foley Free T: 086 4099624 E: [email protected] W: www.thelongwayround.ie
ůĂƌĞ͛ƐEĂƚƵƌĂů,ĞƌŝƚĂŐe in Ten Objects ʹ An Illustrated Talk
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 21st August 20:00-21:30 VENUE: Civic Room, Ennis Town Council, Drumbiggle Road, Ennis DETAILS: ůĂƌĞ͛ƐEĂƚƵƌĂů,ĞƌŝƚĂŐĞŝŶdĞŶKďũĞĐƚƐ ʹ An illustrated talk by Shane Casey, Biodiversity OfficĞƌ͕ůĂƌĞŽƵŶƚLJŽƵŶĐŝů͕ŽŶůĂƌĞ͛ƐŶĂƚƵƌĂůŚĞƌŝƚĂŐĞŝŶƚĞŶŽďũĞĐƚƐ COST: Free CONTACT: Congella McGuire, Heritage Officer, Clare County Council T: 065 684 6408 E: [email protected] Free
Family Bat Talk and Bat Walk
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 21st August 19:15-20:45 VENUE: The Inn at Dromoland ʹ formerly The Clare Inn, Newmarket on Fergus DETAILS: A great family night out, learning all about bats and rounding off the evening on a bat search in the beautiful grounds of Dromoland Castle. For Children 6 and over. Good family fun guaranteed and you will learn a bit about bats too! COST: Free CONTACT: Anny Wise Free T: 086 3497946 E: [email protected]
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Vanishing Heritage ʹ Heritage Discussion and Film
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 21st August 20:00-22:00 VENUE: The Courthouse Gallery, Parliament Street, Ennistymon, Co Clare DETAILS: Heritage discussion and film iŶĂƐƐŽĐŝĂƚŝŽŶǁŝƚŚƚŚĞĞdžŚŝďŝƚŝŽŶ͚sĂŶŝƐŚŝŶŐ,ĞƌŝƚĂŐĞ͛ǁŚŝĐŚŝƐ on display throughout Heritage Week COST: Free CONTACT: Kathryn Comber Free T: 065 707 1630 E: [email protected] W: www.thecourthousegallery.com
Free Guided Tour of the Clare Heritage and Genealogy Centre
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 21st August 14:00-15:00 VENUE: Clare Heritage and Genealogy Centre, Church Street, Corofin DETAILS: Free guided tour of the Clare Heritage Museum and Genealogical Research Centre. The museum portrays 19th century Ireland. The Genealogical Centre assists people to trace their ancestry. COST: Free ʹ Booking Essential CONTACT: ŶƚŽŝŶĞƚƚĞK͛ƌLJĞŶ Free T: 065 683 7955 E: [email protected] W: www.clareroots.com
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nd Thursday 22 August
Explore Burren Landscapes
DATE & TIME: Thursday 22nd August 10:00-21:00 VENUE: Burren Outdoor Education Centre, Turlough, Bell Harbour, Ballyvaughan DETAILS: Discover and learn about the Burren's unique landscape above and below ground. Places are limited so please phone to confirm availability. COST: Free CONTACT: Colin Bunce T: 065 707 8066 Free E: [email protected] W: www.burrenoec.com
The Effectiveness of iPhone and Android Phone Applications to Promote Heritage in Co Clare
DATE & TIME: Thursday 22nd August 20:00-21:30 VENUE: Civic Room, Ennis Town Council, Drumbiggle Road, Ennis DETAILS: Talk on the effectiveness of iPhone and Android phone applications to promote Heritage in Co Clare. Recently Clare County Council have developed smart phone applications as follows: Ennis Trails, Lough Derg Trails, The Burren Geopark App and the award winning Clare Ecclesiastical Trail App. COST: Free Free CONTACT: Congella McGuire, Heritage Officer, Clare County Council T: 065 684 6408 E: [email protected]
Famine Memorial Mass
DATE & TIME: Thursday 22nd August 19:00-20:00 VENUE: Famine Memorial Park An Casaoireach, beside New Cemetery, Tuamgraney DETAILS: East Clare Heritage has organised a special outdoor Mass at the East Clare Famine Memorial park at Tuamgraney to commemorate the victims of the Famine. COST: Free CONTACT: Ruth Minogue Free T: 061 921 351 E: [email protected] W: www.eastclareheritage.com
Dan Furey Weekend : Tribute Night to Michael Tubridy (the Chieftains)
DATE & TIME: Thursday 22nd August 21:00-23:00 VENUE: ^ƚ<ŝĞƌĂŶ͛ƐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJĞŶƚƌĞ͕>ĂďĂƐŚĞĞĚĂ DETAILS: Tribute Night to Michael Tubridy (of the Chieftains) who taught step-dancing in Labasheeda for many years. Formal and informal tribute session on the night. COST: Free CONTACT: Liam Woulfe Free T: 087 2220289 E: [email protected]
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Ennistymon Town Walk
DATE & TIME: Thursday 22nd August 11:30 VENUE: Meet at the Courthouse Gallery, Parliament Street, Ennistymon, Co Clare DETAILS: ŶŶŝƐƚLJŵŽŶ dŽǁŶ tĂůŬ ǁŝƚŚ &ƌĂŶŬ ĂǀŝƐ͕ &ƌĂŶĐĞƐ DĂĚĚŝŐĂŶ ĂŶĚ :ŽŚŶ K͛>ŽƵŐŚůŝŶ ;ŝŶ ĂƐƐŽĐŝĂƚŝŽŶ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ĞdžŚŝďŝƚŝŽŶ ͚sĂŶŝƐŚŝŶŐ ,ĞƌŝƚĂŐĞ͛ ǁŚŝĐŚ ŝƐ ŽŶ ĚŝƐƉůĂLJ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚŽƵƚ Heritage Week). COST: Free CONTACT: Kathryn Comber T: 065 707 1630 Free E: [email protected] W: www.thecourthousegallery.com
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rd Friday 23 August
Guided Walk and Talk ʹ Templemaley Church and Graveyard and Ballyhee Cutting
DATE & TIME: Friday 23rd August 19:00-20:30 VENUE: Templemaley Graveyard, Ballyalla, Ennis DETAILS: Guided walk and talk on the history and heritage of the archaeological cluster of Templemaley Church and graveyard and Ballyhee Cutting with Edel Greene and Mary Kearns, Clare Archaeological and Historical Society and Congella McGuire, Heritage Officer, Clare County Council. COST: Free Free CONTACT: Edel Greene, Clare Archaeological and Historical Society T: 087 9165916 E: [email protected]
Dan Furey Weekend : Céili with Johnny Reidy Céili Band
DATE & TIME: Friday 23rd August 22:00-23:30 VENUE: ^ƚ<ŝĞƌĂŶ͛ƐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJĞŶƚƌĞ͕>ĂďĂƐŚĞĞĚĂ͕ DETAILS: Céili with Johnny Reidy Céili Band COST: ΦϭϬ͘ϬϬĚƵůƚ͕ŚŝůĚƌĞŶŚĂůĨƉƌŝĐĞ CONTACT: Liam Woulfe T: 087 2220289 E: [email protected]
Dan Furey Weekend : Celebrating 200 years of the Napoleonic Fortress at Kilkerrin
DATE & TIME: Friday 23rd August 18:00-20:00 VENUE: ^ƚ<ŝĞƌĂŶ͛ƐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJĞŶƚƌĞ͕>ĂďĂƐŚĞĞĚĂ͕ DETAILS: Historical guided tour and re-enactment including costumed soldiers, muskets & cannons COST: Small charge ʹ to be confirmed CONTACT: Liam Woulfe T: 087 2220289 E: [email protected]
Renewable Energy ʹ An Illustrated Talk
DATE & TIME: Friday 23rd August 12:00-13:00 VENUE: De Valera Public Library, Harmony Row, Ennis, Co Clare DETAILS: Eddie Connors from Imeco Farm in Clarecastle will give a talk on building your own wind turbine and rainwater harvesting. Eddie will also discuss the pros and cons of other renewables such as hydro, solar PV, solar thermal, biofuels and electric vehicles. COST: Free CONTACT: Teresa ĂƌŵŽĚLJK͛^ŚĞĂ T: 065 689 9090 Free E: [email protected] W: www.clarelibrary.ie
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th Saturday 24 August
Dan Furey Weekend : Set Dancing Workshop
DATE & TIME: Saturday 24th August 10:30-14:00 VENUE: ^ƚ<ŝĞƌĂŶ͛ƐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJĞŶƚƌĞ͕>ĂďĂƐŚĞĞĚĂ DETAILS: Set Dancing Workshop COST: Φϱ͘ϬϬ CONTACT: Liam Woulfe T: 087 2220289 E: [email protected]
Dan Furey Weekend : Set Dancing Workshop with Michael Turbridy
DATE & TIME: Saturday 24th August 10:30-14:00 VENUE: Labasheeda National School, Labasheeda DETAILS: Set Dancing Workshop with Michael Tubridy COST: Free CONTACT: Liam Woulfe Free T: 087 2220289 E: [email protected]
Dan Furey Weekend : Céili, Brian Boru Band and Abbey Céili Band
DATE & TIME: Saturday 24th August 15:00-17:00 VENUE: ^ƚ<ŝĞƌĂŶ͛ƐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJĞŶƚƌĞ͕>ĂďĂƐŚĞĞĚĂ DETAILS: Afternoon Céili with the Brian Boru Band followed by Céili with the Abbey Céili Band between 22:00-23:30 COST: ΦϭϬ͘ϬϬĂĚƵůƚƐ, children Φϱ CONTACT: Liam Woulfe T: 087 2220289 E: [email protected]
dŽƵƌƐŽĨdŚĞDĞƌĐŚĂŶƚ͛Ɛ,ŽƵƐĞ
DATE & TIME: Saturday 24th August 12:30-15:30 VENUE: dŚĞDĞƌĐŚĂŶƚ͛Ɛ,ŽƵƐĞ͕dŚĞDĂƌŬĞƚ^ƋƵĂƌĞ͕<ŝůƌƵƐŚ DETAILS: Historic tours of 1800͛s townhouse which has been restored as a heritage holiday home. Included in the tour is a history of the house and the work carried out to restore it. Tours will take place every 30 minutes from 12.30pm. Please telephone to book your tour. COST: Free CONTACT: Paul Gleeson Free T: 087 683 1587 E: [email protected] W: www.facebook.com/themerchantshouse
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Killaloe Ballina Heritage Week Events
DATE & TIME: Saturday 24th August 10:00-18:00 VENUE: Various locations in Killaloe and Ballina DETAILS: Programme of events celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Killaloe/Ballina and Ireland's greatest High King, Brian Ború. A series of walks, talks and tours featuring some iconic locations including the 12th century St. Flannan's Cathedral and Brian Ború's Fort. COST: Free CONTACT: Una Kierse T: 085 1663949 Free E: [email protected] W: www.killaloeballina.ie
Hands on Pottery
DATE & TIME: Saturday 24th August 12:00-18:00 VENUE: Ballymorris Pottery, Ballymorris, Cratloe DETAILS: ͚,ĂŶĚƐ-ŽŶ͛ƉŽƚƚĞƌLJĐůĂƐƐĞƐĂƌĞĂĨƵŶŝŶƚƌŽĚƵĐƚŝŽŶƚŽĐůĂLJƉŽƚƚĞƌLJŽƌƐĐƵůƉƚƵƌĞĂƚĂǁŽƌŬŝŶŐ pottery. Choose a 2 hour session run throughout the afternoon to make, create and decorate your own piece. Booking required. COST: ΦϭϬ͘ϬϬ;ŝŶĐůƵĚĞƐŐůĂnjŝŶŐĂŶĚŬŝůŶĨŝƌŝŶŐŽĨLJŽƵƌƉŝĞĐĞͿ CONTACT: Hannah Arnup T: 061 357118 E: [email protected] W: www.ballymorrispottery.ie
Traditional Skills Day
DATE & TIME: Saturday 24th August 13:00-18:00 VENUE: Scarriff Community College, Main Street, Scarriff DETAILS: This year we are focusing on traditional skills and will have lots on display by skilled crafts people from CELT and the East Clare area. We hope to inspire all who visit with lots of activities such as seed saving, making herbal remedies from the garden and felt making. COST: Free CONTACT: Eileen Toomey Free T: 061 921536 E: [email protected] W: www.eastclarecoop.com
Fossils, Flowers and Farming by the Seashore
DATE & TIME: Saturday 24th August 14:00-16:00 VENUE: Murroghtoughy Layby, Blackhead (Road R477 Ballyvaughan ʹ Fanore) DETAILS: Renowned botanist Dr Stephen Ward will lead this walk through the wonderful plant life that exists on the coast along the Burren. He will include the large ecological and conservation picture of the surrounding geology and land management. COST: &ƌĞĞĨŽƌdƌƵƐƚDĞŵďĞƌƐŽƌΦϱ͘ϬϬ;ƌĞĐŽŵŵĞŶĚĞĚĚŽŶĂƚŝŽŶĨŽƌŶŽŶ-members) CONTACT: Brigid Barry T: 087 9689486 E: [email protected] W: www.burrenbeo.com
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Burren Wild Child ʹ Treasure Hunt and More Fun with Flowers, Caves and the Sea Shore
DATE & TIME: Saturday 24th August 11:00-13:00 VENUE: Meet at the Coastguard Station, Doolin Pier, Doolin DETAILS: A treasure hunt and other fun games to explore the coastal flowers and rocks along the Doolin seashore. COST: ΦϮ͘ϱϬƉĞƌĐŚŝůĚ͕ĂĚŽŶĂƚŝŽŶƚŽǁĂƌĚƐƚŚĞƵƌƌĞŶďĞŽdƌƵƐƚ CONTACT: Brigid Barry T: 087 9689486 E: [email protected] W: www.burrenbeo.com
Readings and Seminars: Exploring the Literary Heritage of North Clare
DATE & TIME: Saturday 24th August 10:00-18:00 VENUE: The Salmon Bookshop & Literary Centre, 9 Parliament Street, Ennistymon, Co Clare DETAILS: Readings and seminars with poets and writers who are influenced by the history and landscape of North Clare. Features writers from Clare and abroad. COST: Free CONTACT: Jessie Lendennie, Salmon Poetry Ltd T: 085 2318909 Free E: [email protected] W: www.salmonpoetry.com
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Sunday 25th August
Killaloe Ballina Heritage Week Events
DATE & TIME: Sunday 25th August 10:00-18:00 VENUE: Various locations in Killaloe and Ballina. DETAILS: Programme of events celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Killaloe/Ballina and Ireland's greatest High King, Brian Ború. A series of walks, talks and tours featuring some iconic locations including the 12th century St. Flannan's Cathedral and Brian Ború's Fort. COST: Free CONTACT: Una Kierse T: 085 1663949 Free E: [email protected] W: www.killaloeballina.ie
Walk and Talk on the Late Bronze Age Mooughan Hillfort
DATE & TIME: Sunday 25th August 14:00-15:30 VENUE: Mooughan Hillfort, Newmarket on Fergus DETAILS: Walk and talk with Michael Lynch, Field Monument Adviser and Congella McGuire to Mooughan Hillfort, which is the largest and most important hillfort in South East Clare. Meet at car park at entrance to Mooughan Hillfort, Newmarket on Fergus. COST: Free CONTACT: Congella McGuire, Heritage Officer, Clare County Council Free T: 065 684 6408 E: [email protected]
Dan Furey Weekend : Céili and Fancy Dress and Float Parade
DATE & TIME: Sunday 25th August 11:00-13:00 VENUE: Battery Castle and Labasheeda DETAILS: Céili in the Battery Castle followed by Fancy Dress and Float Parade in Labasheeda at 13:30-15:00, Céili with Johnny Reidy at 15:00-17:00 and Closing Seisiún 18:00-19:00 COST: Free CONTACT: Liam Woulfe Free T: 087 2220289 E: [email protected]
Mooghaun Family Heritage Day
DATE & TIME: Sunday 25th August 13:00-17:00 VENUE: Mooghaun Hillfort, Newmarket on Fergus DETAILS: This event is for all the family, with food heritage and foraging being the theme for 2013. COST: Free CONTACT: Tracey McNulty Free T: 061 368030 E: [email protected]
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KƉĞŶĂLJĂƚ>ŽŽƉ,ĞĂĚ>ŝŐŚƚŬĞĞƉĞƌ͛Ɛ,ŽƵƐĞ
DATE & TIME: Sunday 25th August 10:00-16:00 VENUE: >ŽŽƉ,ĞĂĚ>ŝŐŚƚŬĞĞƉĞƌ͛Ɛ,ŽƵƐĞ͕<ŝůďĂŚĂ DETAILS: An opportunity to view the conservation work of Irish Landmark. Self-guided tour of this restored C19th light keeper's house, now available for holidays. Child supervision required due to coastal location. Information leaflets about the property will be provided. COST: Free CONTACT: Caroline Crowley Free T: 01 670 4733 E: [email protected] W: www.irishlandmark.com
Walking Tour of Kilrush Great Famine Sites
DATE & TIME: Sunday 25th August 14:30-17:30 VENUE: Starting from Teach Ceoil, Grace Street, Kilrush DETAILS: Tour of Auxiliary Workhouses and other related sites following on from the National Famine Commemoration 2013 held in Kilrush. COST: Free CONTACT: Kay Clancy or Paul O'Brien (087 6641034) or Paddy Waldron (087 2547230) for further details. W: www.kdhs.ie Free
Lay Piety in Medieval Clare
DATE & TIME: Sunday 25th August 14:00-15:30 VENUE: Ennis Friary, Abbey Street, Ennis DETAILS: Public lecture on lay piety in Medieval Clare by Dr. Cathy Swift, Mary Immaculate University, author of a forthcoming book on Medieval Irish saints. COST: Free. Booking advised CONTACT: OPW ʹ Ennis Friary Free T: 065 682 9100 E: [email protected]
Aviation Show
DATE & TIME: Sunday 25th August 11:00-16:00 VENUE: Atlantic Air Venture Aviation Museum, Link Road, Shannon DETAILS: Aviation Show celebrating the unique history of Shannon. Great static displays, workshops and exhibitions from the wonderful world of flight. Aircraft, cockpits, aero career information, special guest talks, model aircraft exhibition, kids model workshop, flight simulation challenges and lots more! COST: Φϲ͘ϬϬĚƵůƚƐ͕Φϯ͘ϬϬŚŝůĚƌĞŶ͕ƵŶĚĞƌϱĨƌĞĞ CONTACT: Jane Magill T: 087 2037487 E: [email protected] W: www.atlanticairventure.com
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Butterfly Hunt in the Burren National Park
DATE & TIME: Sunday 25th August 14:00-15:00 VENUE: Burren National Park, Mullaghmore Crossroads, Gortlecka, Killinaboy DETAILS: A fun hunt for beautiful Burren butterflies in the meadows of the Burren National Park. Alternative walk available if weather is unsuitable for butterfly activity. Booking Required. Contact the Burren National Park Information Point. COST: Free CONTACT: Jean Hamilton Free T: 065 682 7693 E: [email protected] W: www.burrennationalpark.ie
Free Guided Tour of the Clare Heritage and Genealogy Centre
DATE & TIME: Sunday 25th August 14:00-15:00 VENUE: Clare Heritage and Genealogy Centre, Church Street, Corofin, Co Clare DETAILS: Free guided tour of the Clare Heritage Museum and Genealogical Research Centre. The museum portrays 19th century Ireland. The Genealogical Centre assists people to trace their ancestry. COST: Free ʹ Booking Essential CONTACT: ŶƚŽŝŶĞƚƚĞK͛ƌLJĞŶ Free T: 065 683 7955 E: [email protected] W: www.clareroots.com
Readings and Seminars : Exploring the Literary Heritage of North Clare
DATE & TIME: Sunday 25th August 11:00-16:00 VENUE: The Salmon Bookshop & Literary Centre, 9 Parliament Street, Ennistymon DETAILS: Readings and seminars with poets and writers who are influenced by the history and landscape of North Clare. Featuring writers from Clare and abroad. COST: Free CONTACT: Jessie Lendennie, Salmon Poetry Ltd T: 085 2318909 Free E: [email protected] W: www.salmonpoetry.com
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All information in this guide has been provided by the individual promoters. Responsibility for all aspects of the events listed lies with the individual promoters. Details of the individual events should be verified in advance of visits by contacting the promoter.
For all outdoor events please be mindful of Health and Safety issues, the weather conditions, the ground conditions and consider what hazards you are likely to encounter. Take appropriate precautions and exercise common sense. Wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Stay with the group at all times and children are the responsibility of the parent/guardian and must be accompanied at all times by the parent/guardian.
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National Heritage Week and Manor House Hotels Heritage Competition WIN During National Heritage Week 2013 The Heritage Council is A Six Night shining the light on Ireland’s diverse and unique heritage. Touring To celebrate, Manor House Hotels Group have kindly sponsored Holiday a fantastic prize of a six night touring holiday involving two nights each in three of the 27 luxurious Manor House Hotels. This prize is of course subject to availability. To be in with a chance to be the lucky winner all you have to do is answer the three questions below correctly online.
Q1. Which is Ireland’s only inland city? How To Enter: a. Kilkenny This is an online competition. To enter go to b. Limerick www.heritageweek.ie and click on the c. Cashel competition area to submit your answers. Q2. Who was the author of Gulliver’s Terms and Conditions Travels? • The closing date for receipt of entries is the 31st of August. • The winner will be randomly selected from entries with three a. W.B. Yeats correct answers. • The winner of the competition will be contacted by the b. James Joyce Heritage Council. • The prize is for B&B in the selected hotels and does not include c. Jonathan Swift costs associated with taking the prize. • It is the responsibility of the winner to redeem their prize Q3. In which century was the Battle of directly with Manor House Hotels. the Boyne? • No alternative prize will be offered. a. 16th • There is no cash redemption value for this prize. • Prize winners will have a choice of hotels depending on b. 17th availability and at the discretion of Manor House Hotels. c. 18th The following Manor House Hotels are presenting National Heritage Week events: Athenaeum House Hotel, Co. Waterford; Ballynahinch Castle, Co. Galway; Ballyseede Castle, Co. Kerry; Markree Castle, Co. Sligo; 16 Parknasilla Resort & Spa, Co. Kerry and Seaview House Hotel, Co. Cork. National Heritage Week Photography Competition My Heritage SNAP, SEND & WIN This year the National Heritage Week How to Enter: Upload your pics Photography Competition invites you to to the official Heritage Week ‘Discover the Past. Build the Future’. To enter Photo Competition Site: all you need to do is to submit an image www.pix.ie/group/heritageweek which links past, present and future from Note: The picture does not have to be taken your own point of view. Then provide a brief during Heritage Week but must have been caption for the photo explaining the link. taken in Ireland this year (2013). Criteria: We are looking for creative representations of Age Groups & Prizes how our heritage shapes our present and our futures. Your photo should tell a story of events, objects, people, Adults (21 years+) features of the natural environment or practices of the First prize: €500 past which have shaped who you are today. You may Irish landmark Trust also wish to broaden your search beyond your personal Weekend Stay voucher scope and into the realm of your community. What 2 runner up prizes: image could you capture that would encapsulate local €55 Family Heritage Card pride in a shared heritage? This is part of a broader Youth (13-20 years) initiative to host a conversation about ‘My Heritage’ First prize: €150 One4All gift voucher during National Heritage Week so there are no right or 2 runner up prizes: €40 Easons wrong answers, just add your voice to the conversation! online gift certificate Please give your image a caption or title and explain briefly why you took it and how it represents, for you, Junior (7-12 years) the links between past, present and future.. First prize: €75 One4All gift voucher 2 runner up prizes: €30 Easons The closing date for the competition is the 31st of online gift certificate. August. The winning images in each category will be decided by a panel of photography and heritage experts and will be announced mid September. Good luck folks! 17