CRAFT | KERRY LIBRARIES FRIDAY 28 th | SATURDAY 29 th | SUNDAY 30 th FRIDAY 28th September 2018 SATURDAY 29th September 2018 SEPTEMBER | 2018 CAHerCIveeN LIBrAry LIBrAry Make and Build using Cardboard and take ‘The Tree House that Jack Built’: Story Time a look at 3D Modelling Software Sketchup Session along with Theme Based Craft Time: 10.00am-11.30am, Age 7+ Time: 11.00am -11.30am, Age 3+ ARCHITECTURE Tel. 066 947 2287 | [email protected] Tel. 068 23044 | [email protected] LIBrAry LIBrAry KERRY Make and Build using Cardboard and take Lego Master Builders a look at 3D Modelling Software Sketchup Time: 11.00am -12.00pm, Age 6-12 2018 BRINGING LIFE TO SPACES Time: 1.00pm-2.30pm, Age 7+ Tel. 066 9151499 | [email protected] Tel. 066 976 1272 | [email protected] LIBrAry Architecture all around us - Story Time with Theme-Based Arts & Crafts Time: 11.00am -12.00pm, Age 4-7 Tel. 066 7121200 | [email protected]

ProGrAMMe of eveNTS Friday 28th September 9.00am Symposium: ‘New Life in Old Spaces’, Tralee 2.00pm Belville House Tour, Lateeve, 10.00am Caherciveen Library: Make and Build using Cardboard 2.30pm Tour, and take a look at 3D Modelling Software Sketchup 3.00pm Family Home Tour, Toor, Waterville 1.00pm Killorglin Library: Make and Build using Cardboard 3.00pm House, and take a look at 3D Modelling Software Sketchup 3.00pm Exhibition of the Kerry County Museum Children’s History Club: ‘Denny Street - What a story!’ Saturday 29th September 3.45pm Ross Castle Tour, Killarney 10.00am Kerry Group Tour, Prince’s Quay, Tralee 10.00am Belville House Tour, Lateeve, Portmagee Sunday 30th September 10.00am Saint Ita’s Tour, Church Street, Tarbert 10.00am Belville House Tour, Lateeve, Portmagee 11.00am Pembroke House Tour, Pembroke Street, Tralee 11.00am Beach House Tour, Lady’s Beach, 11.00am Family Home Tour, Meanus, Killorglin 12.00pm Flesk Castle Tour, Killarney 11.00am Listowel Library: Story Time Session/Theme Based Craft 2.00pm Belville House Tour, Lateeve, Portmagee 11.00am Dingle: Lego Master Builders 2.30pm Muckross House Tour, Killarney 11.00am Tralee Library: Architecture all around us 3.00pm , Caherdaniel 12.00pm RIAI Exhibition, Tralee Library 4.00pm Ross Castle Tour, Killarney 1.00pm Muckross Traditional Farm Tour, Killarney 4.00pm Ballyseede Castle Tour, Tralee

Architecture Kerry is supported by Kerry County Council and the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, in partnership with the OPW, RIAI, IAF, and Bookings with individual tour contacts are necessary for building tours and several are suitable for children (accompanied by adults for all tours). Please note some tours are on uneven ground or in sites that are undergoing work so please dress appropriately with suitable footwear and be aware the Heritage Council. Architecture Kerry forms part of of your own ability to participate in these tours. the Creative Ireland Kerry Programme. All events are correct at time of print - please see our website http://www.kerrycoco.ie or our social media channels for any updates

INTRODUCTION Architecture Kerry is the inaugural celebration of Kerry’s EXHIBITION architectural heritage. This weekend festival features talks, guided tours, workshops and exhibitions to RIAI IRISH ARCHITECTURE AWARDS, 2018 showcase the extraordinary built environment on offer in veNue: Tralee Library, Moyderwell, Tralee, Co. Kerry, v92 Xo92 Kerry and is open to people of all ages. SATURDAY 29 th September | 12.00 noon The vision behind Architecture Kerry is to show why good Launch by the President of the RIAI, architecture, design and vibrant public spaces are vital to Mr. David Browne. our quality of life. experience exciting opportunities to visit some hidden gems throughout the County with tours enjoy an exhibition by the royal Institute of Architecture Kerry is supported by Kerry led by architects and owners. Some buildings are open Architects of Ireland (rIAI) showcasing the best County Council and the Department of for one weekend only. Children can enjoy events at local award-winning projects in Irish architecture . The Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, in libraries to explore architecture and buildings. Kerry rIAI awards recognise the quality of work carried out partnership with the OPW, RIAI, IAF, and County Museum is also hosting an exhibition to celebrate by rIAI members in 2017 and highlight the the Heritage Council. Architecture Kerry the festival. events are free, but spaces are limited so we contribution that Irish architects make to society for forms part of the Creative Ireland Kerry urge people to book their places with tour organisers. everyone’s benefit. Previous Kerry entrants include Programme. See overleaf for booking details. a private house at Meanus Killorglin, the restoration of Cathedral, the Leisure Centre and Spa at the Hotel europe in Killarney, Brian de Staic showrooms in Dingle and an extension to An SYMPOSIUM NEW LIFE IN OLD SPACES For further information contact: Smachtlann, a protected structure in town. Victoria McCarthy, Kerry County Council, We are also proud to include work from rIAI Kerry veNue: former Chapel, Balloonagh Convent, Balloonagh, Tralee, Co. Kerry, v92 vP84 Tel. 066 718 3793 architects as part of this exhibition. FRIDAY 28th September | 9.00am-4.00pm

WELCOME ADDRESS: Ms. Moira Murrell, Chief executive, Kerry County Council. EXHIBITION & A NIGHT IN THE MUSEUM If you are interested in how we can revitalise our KERRY COUNTY MUSEUM buildings and spaces, the opening symposium to launch Ashe Memorial Hall, Denny Street, Tralee Architecture Kerry is an extraordinary opportunity to Moira Murrell Alison Harvey Louise Cotter listen to some of Ireland’s top architects and professionals SATURDAY 29th September | 3.00pm who will discuss ‘New Life in Old Spaces’. Speakers include Alison Harvey from the Heritage Council, Exhibition: Kerry County Museum Children’s Caroilín Liston from Kerry County Council, Louise Cotter History Club: ‘Denny Street - What a Story!’ and Noreile Breen both of whom are Kerry-born award A temporary exhibition proudly presented by Kerry County winning architects, Miriam Delaney who exhibited at the Museum’s History Club for children as part of Architecture 2018 venice Biennale and Tarbert-based architect Barbara Kerry. Denny Street - What a Story! showcases Denny Street’s Carey of Carey Architects. colourful history as well as the children’s research process Noreile Breen Miriam Delaney Barbara Carey and creative journey. Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Councillor Norma foley, will address the symposium and invite SATURDAY 29th September | 6.00pm delegates to enjoy an opportunity to engage and debate with speakers. A Night at the Museum Kerry County Museum is delighted to re-launch a ‘Night at the CONCLUDING REMARKS: Mr. Michael Scannell, For further information: Museum’, a sleepover event for Girl Guides, Scouts and other Director of economic & Community Development, Claudia Kohler, Education, organised groups, as part of Architecture Kerry. This weekend Caroilín Liston Cllr. Norma Foley Michael Scannell Kerry County Council. Community & Outreach Officer, we welcome the 7th Kerry Dingle Scouts, who were the first Kerry County Museum group ever to overnight at the Ashe Memorial Hall in 2011, for For further information please see our website www.kerrycoco.ie or our social media channels for any Tel. 066 712 7777 a fun-filled ‘Night at the Museum’ during Architecture Kerry. updates or contact Victoria McCarthy, Kerry County Council, Tel. 066 7183793 ARCHITECTURE SATURDAY 29 th & SUNDAY 30 th SEPTEMBER 2018 KERRY KERRY BUILDING TOURS 2018 BRINGING LIFE TO SPACES Please note that all tour bookings and inquiries are to be made directly with tour contacts

1. Kerry Group 2. Beach House Prince’s Quay, Tralee V92 EH11 Lady’s Beach, Ballybunion V31 EF63

TIME: Saturday, 10.00am-11.00am Time: Sunday, 11.00am, 11.45am, 12.30pm To book contact: KWA, Kane Williams Architects To book contact: Caroilín Liston, Tel. 087 696 5171 Tel. 066 712 5888, www.kanewilliams.ie Situated at the edge of the Atlantic ocean along the promenade of one of Co. Kerry’s most popular Tour of the Prince’s Street Campus outlining the beaches, the design embodies strength, security iconic design of the original front building and and privacy despite the exposed and compact site. the subsequent various developments over the Natural stone walls buffer the dwelling from the years culminating in the overall refurbishment public road forming a useful courtyard. Bedrooms and upgrading of the Main Building and are located at ground floor with first floor open plan surrounding Campus completed in 2015. living benefitting from framed coastal views and composure from the bustle of the beach below.

6. Muckross House Tour Muckross, Killarney V93 CK73 3. Belville House Lateeve, Portmagee 4. Pembroke House 5. Family Home TIME: Saturday & Sunday, 2.30pm-3.30pm Toor, Waterville V23 YW44 Time: Saturday, 10.00am-11am & 2pm-3.00pm Pembroke Street, Tralee V92 CPXO To book: Tel. 064 667 0144, Sunday, 10.00am-11.00am & 2.00pm-3.00pm TIME: Saturday, 11.00am - 12.00noon TIME: Saturday, 3.00pm-4.00pm [email protected] To book contact: Aidan Butler, Tel. 086 600 8681 To book contact: Mark Leen, Tel. 086 193 5277 To book contact: Meitheal Design Partners Within is Muckross House, [email protected] A rare example of an 18th century Georgian House Tel. 064 664 2544, a magnificent victorian mansion and one of [email protected] in South Kerry. Currently under restoration/ Tour Pembroke House, the former victorian home Ireland’s leading stately homes. The elegantly conservation, and effectively a building site, access furnished rooms portray the lifestyles of the of William Pembroke Mulchinock, the famed Walk through visit to a contemporary extension will be limited to ground floor and the outside of landed gentry, while downstairs in the basement heartbroken soldier lover of Mary o’Connor ‘the and refurbishment of traditional Kerry ‘Long House’. the house. Personal protection equipment must original rose of Tralee’. The house was built in the one can experience the working conditions of be worn. The site is dusty, and parking is limited. mid-1800s and is undergoing conservation works. the servants employed in the House.

7. Saint Ita’s Church Street, Tarbert V31 E732 Meanus, Killorglin V93 P9RO 8. Family Home 9. Derrynane House 10. Muckross Traditional Farms TIME : Saturday, 10.00am-1.00pm TIME: Saturday, 11.00am-12noon Derrynane More, Caherdaniel V23 FX65 Muckross, Killarney V93 CK73 (tour lasts 20 mins) To book contact: Meitheal Design Partners To book contact: Barbara Carey, Tel. 064 664 2544, TIME: Saturday & Sunday, 3.00pm-4.00pm TIME : Saturday, 1.00pm-2.00pm Carey Architects, Tel. 087 624 7385, [email protected] To book: Tel. 066 947 5113, To book: Tel. 064 663 0804 [email protected] [email protected] Walk through visit to a contemporary family home. Muckross Traditional farms preserves in real life Built in 1952, this unassuming single storey Constructed in 2014 this house references the oxide Derrynane House is the ancestral home of Daniel the farming traditions of rural Ireland in the past. bungalow, conveniently located within the corrugated roofs and wet dash render of the former o’Connell, lawyer, politician and statesman. The tour takes you back to a time before the urban centre of Tarbert, conceals a large tenant cottages that predominate in the area. The Situated on 120 hectares of parkland on the scenic advent of electricity when all work was carried contemporary extension commanding vernacular form is reinterpreted and detailed with Kerry coast, the house displays many relics of out using traditional methods. enjoy a tour from beautiful views of the Shannon estuary and contemporary materials. The house was commended o’Connell’s life and career. universal access for an expert in Kerry's vernacular architectural Tarbert Wood. in the 2014 rIAI Irish Architecture Awards. visitors with disabilities. heritage.

7 Tour LoCATIoNS 2 Tarbert Ballybunion

12. Flesk Castle 13. Ballyseede Castle 1 Tralee 4 13 11. Ross Castle Mill Road, Killarney V93 N7D4 , Tralee, V92 VW30 Ross Road, Killarney V93 V304 TIME: Sunday, 12.00-4.00pm TIME: Sunday, 4.00-5.00pm To book contact: Karol O’Mahony To book contact: Ballyseede Castle, Tralee Killarney TIME: Saturday, 3.45pm and Sunday 4.00pm 8 11 12 Tel. 087 648 8487, [email protected] Tel. 066 7125799, [email protected] To book: Tel. 064 663 5851, [email protected] Killorglin 6 10 enjoy a short talk and self-guided exhibition tour Dating back to 1721, Ballyseede Castle was built This castle may be considered a typical example in the ruins of Coltsman’s Castle illustrating the by the Blennerhassett family and remained as a of the stronghold of an Irish Chieftain during the 3 Portmagee stories of its past, ongoing conservation works private residence up until the 1960’s. As a family Middle Ages. The guide will provide an outline and proposed renovation. The origins of this owned and operated hotel, Marnie and her Waterville of life in a medieval and point out 5 intriguing place lie in earlier structures that husband rory, and their dedicated team of staff defensive features and some of the 16th and 9 crowned this strategic hilltop on a bend in the have awakened again the hidden gem that is 17th century furnishings. Derrynane river flesk. Ballyseede Castle.