Coordinated by the Heritage Council, National Heritage Week is ’s most popular cultural event. National Heritage Week is part of Euorpean Cultural Heritage Days which promote Europe’s common cultural heritage. 2018 is European Year of Cultural Heritage. Everyone is encouraged to get involved; to share a story and make a connection.

Listed events are free unless otherwise specified FOR EVERYONE

ATHLONE CASTLE Guided Tour: 18, 20, 21, 23, 24 Aug. 2pm - 3pm. Adult: €8, child: €4, concession: €6, Family: €20. Walk the walls Guided tour of external defences 19 Aug. 2pm - 3pm Storm the Castle 22 Aug. 10am - 5pm Storytelling sessions: 25 Aug. 11am - 12pm & 2pm - 3pm Sharing Women’s stories 26 Aug. 2pm - 3pm. Adult: €8, child: €4, concession: €6, Family: €20. Ph: 0 90 6442130 [email protected]

ATHLONE NO.1 GUN BATTERY walking tour of Napoleonic gun battery 22 Aug. 7pm - 8:30pm Ph: 087 2494596 [email protected]

ATHLONE LIBRARY Children’s Art Exhibition to Celebrate European Year of Cultural Heritage: 20, 22, 24 Aug. 10:30am - 5:30pm, 21, 23 Aug. 12pm - 8pm 25 Aug. 10am – 1:30pm Reminiscence with Afternoon Tea 22 Aug. 3pm - 4:30pm Ph: 0906442157 [email protected] Military Historical Society Talk: The Moorish Conquest of Spain From Athlone To Madrid: the Irish in the Fight Against Franco 23 Aug. 5pm - 7pm Ph: 0876890161 [email protected]

MCCORMACK SQUARE ‘The Big Dig’ Children come along and have a go at being an archaeologist! 25 Aug. 11am– 4:30pm https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-big-dig-mccormack-square-athlone-co-westmeath-25th- august-heritage-week-2018-tickets-47551066520 Whiskey Walking Tour of Athlone 25 - 26 Aug. 1:30pm €35 Ph: 0852380023 [email protected] FOR EXPLORERS

BALLYKEERAN, ATHLONE 20 Aug. 7 – 8:30pm Ecologist Ross Macklin will give a kicksampling demonstration and talk about the ecology of the river Breensford. Meet at Annagh Cross, BALLYMORE Walking tour of Historic Ballymore with local historian Darach Milner 18 Aug. 3-5pm. Meet at Rooney’s BEEHIVE MAUSOLEUM, REYNELLA Access & Tour See the recently restored monument to Adolphus Cooke (1792-1876) and hear of his fascinating life 25 Aug. 12-2pm Ph: 087-6157052 [email protected] BELVEDERE HOUSE PARK AND GARDENS Guided Walk and Talk 20, 22, 24, 26 Aug. 2pm - 3:30pm Adult: €8, Child: €4, Concession: €6, Family: €23 Ph: 0449349060 [email protected] Tour of Medieval Castletown Geoghegan with Archaeologist Caimin O’Brien. Come and visit the historic church site and see the spectacular motte and bailey nearby 23 Aug. 7-8:30pm. Meet at Parish Hall. HOTEL CASTLEPOLLARD North Westmeath Historical Society Talk Castlepollard and the Great War, 23 Aug. 8pm - 9:30pm ph: 04496 61691 [email protected]

CASTLEPOLLARD LIBRARY Children’s Art Exhibition to Celebrate European Year 0f Cultural Heritage 20, 22, 24 Aug. 10:30am - 5:30pm, 21, 23 Aug. 12pm - 8pm The Spark of Genius Exhibition Celebrating the life and works of the artists, writers and musicians who have contributed to the Cultural Heritage of . 20, 22, 24 Aug. 10:30am - 5:30pm, 21, 23 Aug. 12pm - 8pm CLONKILL GAA club house Clonkill Westmeath Fieldnames: A talk on Westmeath field names by Aengus Finnegan and an exhibition of fieldnames recorded locally 21 Aug. 8pm - 9:30pm ST JOHN’S CHURCH Recently restored church open and photographic exhibition of local heritage sites by Lorena Krause. Open daily during Heritage Week 10am to 5pm. COOLE Archaeology tour: Aidan Walsh will lead a tour of Mayne Bronze Age road, Newcastle tower house and Coolure Crannog, Lough Deravarragh. 24 Aug. 6pm— 8:30pm Meet at Burke’s Pub, Coole.

COOLURE DEMENSE Noctural Wildlife Walk led by NPWS Ranger Triona Finnen. 24 Aug. 8pm. Meet at Castlepollard Library Car park. Please wear sturdy footwear and dress for outdoors. Please bring torch also. DUN NA SÍ HERITAGE AND AMENITY PARK Explore the natural wonders of the turlough 19 Aug. 2 - 4pm Ph: 086-1736075 [email protected]

Explore Westmeath’s Karst Geology Geologist Robbie Meehan,will explore the unique geological aspects of this area 25 Aug. 11am - 12:45pm Ph: 0906 481183 [email protected] ENNISCOFFEY History of area and tour of graveyard by Kevin Whelehan 18 Aug. 2-3pm Ph: 0872112628

FOR THINKERS FOR DOERS

FORE FORE ABBEY Storyland: 18, 19, 22 Aug. 10am - 5pm Fairy workshop 18 Aug. 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm, 19 Aug. 2pm - 4pm Child: €10 The story tellers: 19 Aug. 2pm - 3pm, 3pm - 4pm Adult: €5 Local People Local Stories 20 Aug. Adult: €10 Jailbreak- 1509 22 Aug. 2pm - 7pm Adult: €10; Child: €5; Concession: €3; Family: €20. To book contact [email protected] Ph: 0879058792

FORE COFFEE SHOP Stone Craft Display: 19 Aug. 2pm - 5pm KILBIXY Kilbixy church and leper hospital 22, 25, 26 Aug. 2pm - 4pm Ph: 0876181155 [email protected] KILLUCAN St Etchen’s Church Killucan open 20, 21, 22 Aug. 2pm - 4pm; 23, 24, 25 Aug. 12pm - 4pm [email protected] MOATE LIBRARY Sharing Stories, Folklore Re-told! A specially compiled book and exhibition based on interviews of those in the locality born before 1953. this event will run all week with during Library Hours: 20, 22, 24 Aug. 10am - 5:15pm; 21, 23 Aug. 10am - 7:45pm; Ph: 09064 81888 [email protected]

MEN’S SHED MUSEUM Make a Connection with your Past, 20-24 Aug. 10-am – 3pm Ph: 086 3659614 [email protected]

CARAIOSA CENTRE, near Moate Papercraft workshop 21 Aug. 10am - 4pm Brigid: Goddess & Saint. Exploring midland links. 22 Aug. 2-5pm Homecrafts Workshop: 23 Aug. 10am - 4pm Ph: 090 64 36932 [email protected] MOUNT TEMPLE Heritage Audit Workshop and Report 23 Aug. 7pm - 8:30pm Ph: 087 2494596 [email protected] THE ATRIUM, COUNTY BUILDINGS Children’s Art Exhibition to Celebrate European Year of Cultural Heritage 20-23 Aug. 9am – 5pm, 24 Aug. 9am – 4pm

MULLINGAR LIBRARY Sharing Memories and Stories Exhibition 18 Aug. 10am - 1:15pm; 20, 22, 24 Aug. 10am - 5:15pm; 21, 23 Aug. 10am - 7:45pm; 25 Aug. 10am - 1:15pm Ph: 044 93 32161 [email protected]

TOWN PARK, MULLINGAR Picnic in the Park & the ‘Big Dig’ A Celebration of Our Cultural Heritage with Activities for all The Family including the ‘Big Dig’, Food, Live Music, And Children’s Entertainment. 19 Aug. 12pm- 5pm https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-big-dig-mullingar-town-park-picnic-in-the- park-tickets-47581959923

WALKING TOURS OF MULLINGAR: Mullingar Railway Station 19 Aug. 3pm - 4:30pm Cathedral tour, 20 & 22 Aug. 2pm - 3:30pm Walking Tour of Old Mullingar 21 & 24 Aug. 2pm - 4pm. Meet at Market Square. Ph: 087 9472583 [email protected]

ALL SAINTS CHURCH Open 20 - 25 Aug. 11am - 3pm. Ph: 046 9549341 [email protected] Civic service 22 Aug. 1:15pm

FREE GRACE EVANGELICAL CHURCH Irish and International Heritages 23 Aug. 7:30pm - 9pm

FOR FAMILIES Update on the Westmeath Swift Survey 21st Aug. 7-9pm Community Hall TULLYNALLY CASTLE Tour with Bartle D’Arcy 18 Aug. 1pm - 5pm, 19 Aug. 1pm - 5:30pm Adult: €12; Child: €6; Concession: €10, Family: €30, to book: [email protected] Lecture by archaeologist Paul Stevens on the excavation of the early Christian monastic site at Clonfad. 18 Aug. 8pm - 9:30pm Field trip to Durrow Abbey, Leamonaghan Monastic site, and St.Manchan’s Shrine. 19 Aug. 11am - 3pm Adults €10. Ph: 0860408847 [email protected] UISNEACH HILL OF UISNEACH TOURS Myths & Legends of Uisneach tours with Marty Mulligan Sat 18th & Sun 19th Aug. 1pm Talk on the ringforts of royal Uisneach by Justin Moffatt 19 Aug. 7pm – 8:30pm Archaeology tours with Justin Moffatt Wed 22 Aug. & Fri 24th Aug. 1pm Tour & talk with Ruth Illingworth (Uisneach & UNESCO) Thurs 23 Aug. 1pm The Legends & Myths of Uisneach tours with Marty Mulligan Sat 25th & Sun 26th Aug. 1pm Tours are by donation (suggested donation €10) Anthony Murphy from Mythical Ireland will discuss the alignment of Uisneach, Loughcrew & Slieve Gullion and also his recent crop-mark discovery of the henge at Newgrange Sat 25th Aug. 7.30pm Talk - The stories of Uisneach, Marty Mulligan Sun 26th Aug. 7pm, Visitor Centre [email protected] Ph: 087 7189550

IT’S IN YOUR NATURE HERITAGE COMPETITION

To celebrate Heritage Week, Original Irish Hotels are offering one lucky winner and guest a fantastic two night B&B Win a two night break, including dinner on Original Irish one evening, in one of their unique owner-run hotels Hotels B&B Break located in Ireland’s most outstanding destinations. To celebrate Heritage Week, Original Irish Hotels are offering one lucky winner and guest a fantastic two night B&B break, Prize is subject to availability. including dinner on one evening, in one of their unique owner-run hotels located in To be in with a chance to Ireland’s most outstanding destinations. win, correctly answer these 3 questions at How to enter: heritageweek.ie Visit heritageweek.ie and click on the competition area to submit your answers. This is an online competition. Q1. In what county is Knockranny House Hotel? a. Meath b. Monaghan c. Mayo

Q2. Which Original Irish Hotel has a recently restored walled garden? a.Dingle Benners Hotel b.Knockranny House Hotel Terms and Conditions • The closing date for receipt of entries associated with taking the prize c.Ballynahinch Castle Hotel is Friday 31 August 2018 and entries are not included may only be submitted online via www. • It is the responsibility of the winner to heritageweek.ie redeem their prize directly with Original Q3. What festival is hosted by the • The winner will be randomly selected Irish Hotels from entries with all 3 correct answers • No alternative prize will be offered Seaview House Hotel during Heritage • The winner of the competition will be • There is no cash redemption value Week? contacted by the Heritage Council for the prize • The prize is for two night B&B break, • Prize winners will have a choice of a. The Ellen Hutchins Festival including dinner on one evening, in one hotels depending on availability and at b. The Loughrea Medieval Festival of the luxurious Original Irish Hotels the discretion of Original Irish Hotels around Ireland. Transport and other costs c. Festival of Early Irish Harp

10 ORIGINAL IRISH HOTELS HERITAGE WEEK EVENTS

Welcome to a world of difference... Welcome to Original Irish Hotels. Open the door to the magic of unmissable moments with Ireland’s leading collection of independent hotels. Here are some of the highlight events happening at Original Irish Hotels during Heritage Week: Living History: Letter Writing 1808 Seaview House Hotel, Ballylickey, Co. Cork As part of the Ellen Hutchins Festival, learn letter writing practices of 1808, write with a quill pen and hear about Ellen’s correspondence; with Carrie O’Flynn, re-enactor and Anne Secord, researcher. Date: 24th August, 2pm — 4pm Website: ellenhutchins.com

OK EE The Macreddin Mile, A Guided Walk P BO FR BrookLodge & Macreddin Village, Co. Wicklow A self-guided walk along The Macreddin Mile tells the historical story of local landmarks, plants and wild life. Special walk with local historian on Sunday 19 August 5 — 7pm. Date: Sunday 18th —26th August, 7am — 9pm Telephone: 0402 36444 Email: [email protected] Website: brooklodge.com Westport Walking Tour Knockranny House Hotel, Westport, Co. Mayo

EE Enjoy a complimentary guided walking tour of Westport P FR as part of your stay with us in conjunction with Westport Walking Tours. Date: 20th — 24th August, 10am — 4pm Cost: FREE

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Secret Stories of Dingle Dingle Benners Hotel, Dingle, Co. Kerry Kevin O’Shea will share Dingles best kept secrets as he meanders through the streets of Dingle town. Enjoy Guided Walk & Talk with Lunch complimentary Tea/Coffee & Pastries on your return to the Ballynahinch Castle Hotel, Recess, Connemara, historic Dingle Benners Hotel. Co. Galway Date: Wednesday 22nd August, 10am — 12pm A guided walk & talk of the recently restored walled garden Cost: Adult €12, Child €6, Concession €10, Family €25 followed by lunch in the Fisherman’s Pub. Telephone: +353 66 9151638 Date: Wednesday 22nd August, 12pm — 2.30pm Email: [email protected] Cost: €25 Per Person Website: dinglebenners.com Telephone: +353 95 31006

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