Léacht ar líne - Online Talks

Tuesday 16th, 7pm, Swift boxes and making your space swift-friendly, with Lynda Huxley Online talk (Microsoft Teams) by Lynda Huxley of Swift Conservation Ireland. Book by emailing [email protected] or Eventbrite.

Wednesday 18th, 8.30pm, Surveying 's Wetlands, with Wetland Surveys Ireland Online talk (Microsoft Teams) by Dr Patrick Crushell and Mary-Catherine Gallagher. Book at [email protected] or Eventbrite.

Friday 20th, 7.30pm, 7.30pm World War 2 soldiers of , with Hugh Farrell An online talk (Microsoft Teams), with local military historian, Hugh Farrell. Book at [email protected] or Eventbrite

Ócáid beo - Live event Sunday 15th, Norman People Open Day – Knights & Conquests Centre Family day with live re-enactments, demonstrations & more. Outdoor event. Booking required – knightsandconquests.ie.

Sunday 15th, From 11am, Maria Edgeworth Centre, Edgeworthstown Free entry to celebrate National Heritage Week. For info visit: mariaedgeworthcenter.com

Sunday 15th, 3pm, The Importance of Biodiversity with Noreen McLoughlin & the Maria Edgeworth Centre Live outdoor talk at The Green, Edgeworthstown. For info visit: mariaedgeworthcenter.com

Monday 16th, 7.30pm, The Surnames of Co. Longford with Aidan O'Hara, Longford Branch Library. Socially-distanced talk. Booking essential via [email protected] or on Eventbrite.

Thursday 19th, 7pm, Walking Tour of Ballinalee with Fr Tom Murray and Bernard Sexton Walking tour beginning at MacEoin statue. Outdoor event, please wear comfortable shoes. Socially-distanced, masks advised.

Friday 20th, 7pm, EZxploring Art workshops in The Mall, Longford and playground Further details available on booking at [email protected]. Outdoor event - children must be supervised by parents/guardians.

Saturday 21st, 11am, Cúl Stories - Norman Adventure Tour of Granard, with Knights & Conquests. Immersive guided walking tour of Norman Granard. Outdoor event. Please wear appropriate walking shoes and clothing. Visit knightsandconquests.ie for details.

Sunday 22nd, 4pm, Readings on the River with John Connell. Richmond Harbour Clondra for Water Heritage Day. Author John Connell will read pieces on nature & the River Camlin. Outdoor socially-distanced event. Book via [email protected]

Físeán - Videos

Heritage videos on Facebook & Longford Library YouTube Channel Climate Change & Agriculture with Sean Burke; Brí Leith trail with Brendan Farrell; St. John’s Church Longford; Grinding corn and wheat the traditional way with Paddy Egan, Bread making using a pot oven with Fiona Egan, Clocktower & more

Corlea Trackway Creative Ardagh Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre 14th – 22nd Ardagh Heritage & Creativity Centre 14th – 22nd Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre has a variety of live events A series of short videos on: attracting pollinators, natural gardening, saving for children and adults during the week, including their seeds, growing veg, keeping chickens and ducks, learning to love weeds on Adult and Children’s Poetry Competitions. their Social Media platforms @CreativeArdagh.. Visit their Facebook page for more information. Sunday 22nd - Seed Swap Meet at Creative Ardagh Outdoor event, socially-distanced. Swap plants and seeds. Visit creativeardagh.blogspot.ie for more info

heritageweek.ie LongfordHeritageArchives [email protected] Video & Photography will take place for Longford CoCo. @LongfrdHeritage @LongfordHeritageArchives (043) 3341124 /086 8133205 Contact us for details.