Final preparations are underway in Clare ahead of Heritage Week 2019 kicking into action in just under two weeks’ time.
A total of 65 events are being held here, celebrating Clare’s rich culture and heritage, in every corner of the Banner County.
Clare FM’s James Mulhall reports:
In the county town, things begin on Saturday, August 17th with the launch of a brand new book called “Clare and its People” at the Ennis Friary, while a geology walk at Loop Head Lighthouse marks the start of the West Clare festivities.
A tour of the Shannon Town Community Wetlands is also being held that day, while the first of the East Clare heritage events comes on Thursday, August 22nd with a famine walk in Tulla.
While this year is a significant drop on the record 108 events that were held last year, Clare County Council says there is still something for everyone to enjoy throughout the week.
Heritage Week 2019 runs from August 17th to 25th and a full list of events in Clare can be found on our website Clare.FM.
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PROGRAMME OF EVENTS BY AREA, HERITAGE WEEK 2019
WEST CLARE
All Week:
– Museum of Irish Rural Life. Old Creamery, Cooraclare Rd., Kilrush (9am-7:15pm): Free.
Tel. 087 1735333.
– Guided Tours of Scattery Island. Kilrush (10am-5pm): Free (Ferry Boat Charge does apply; info@scatteryislandtours.com, scatteryislandtours.com
Saturday 17 August:
– Geology Walk: Loop Head through Time. Loop Head Lighthouse, Kilbaha (11am-12pm): Free. Anthea.lacchia@icrag-centre.org, icrag-centre.org/
– A Heritage Walk of Kilkee. Starts Stella Maris Hotel (11am-1pm): Free. martin@loopheadwalkingtours.ie
– Ceramics and Geology Workshop. Elliot Centre, Smths Gardens, Kilkee (2.30pm-5pm): Free. Anthea.lacchia@icrag-centre.org, icrag-centre.org/
Sunday 18 August
– Nature Walk on Scattery Island. Kilrush (12pm-3pm): Free (Ferry Boat charge does apply). info@scatteryislandtours.com, scatteryislandtours.com
Monday 19 August
– Dr Ignatius Murphy Exhibition. Culturlann Sweeney, Kilkee (10am-5:30pm): Free. cst@clarelibrary.ie
Tuesday 20 August
– A Look Back at Local Heritage. Miltown Malbay Resource Centre, Ballard Road (11am-3pm): Free. Tel. 065 7084774
Wednesday 21 August
– Jackie Daly Remembers, Aras OaC, Flag Road, Miltown Malbay (4pm-5pm): Free. eolas@oac.ie, oac.ie
– The Story of a Cave Rescue. Culturlann Sweeney, Kilkee (8pm-9pm): Free. secretary@kilkeecivictrust.org
– Turret Lodge: Understanding the Challenges of Historic Buildings. Teach Cheoil, Kilrush (7pm-8:30pm): Free. nancy@acpgroup.ie, acpgroup.ie
Thursday 22 August
– Michael Meade Remembers. Aras OaC, Flag Road, Miltown Malbay (4pm-5:45pm): Free. eolas@oac.ie, oac.ie
– Cahiracon House: Back to its Future. Kildysart Community Centre (7:30pm-9pm): Free. cmurphy@clarecoco.ie
– Susan Crawford Remembers. Aras OaC, Flag Road, Miltown Malbay (8pm-9:45pm): Free eolas@oac.ie, oac.ie
Friday 23 August
– PJ Murrihy Remembers. Aras OaC, Flag Road, Miltown Malbay (4pm-5pm): Free. eolas@oac.ie, oac.ie
– Bog Walk, Clontabonniv, Connolly. Start Carney’s Bar, Connolly (7pm-9pm): Free. connollytidyvillages@gmail.com
– Canon Michael McLaughlin Remembers. Aras OaC, Flag Road, Miltown Malbay (8pm-10:15pm): Free. eolas@oac.ie, oac.ie
Saturday 24 August
– Labasheeda – The Shannon Estuary Way. St Kieran’s Community Centre, Labasheeda (10:30am-4pm): Free. mcdonaghst@hotmail.com
– Whale Watch Ireland 2019 – Loop Head. Lighthouse, Loop Head (2pm-5pm): Free. Simon.berrow@iwdg.ie, iwdg.ie
– Nell Gleeson Remembers. Aras OaC, Flag Road, Miltown Malbay (4pm-5pm): Free. eolas@oac.ie, oac.ie
– Memories of Football in Miltown. Aras OaC, Flag Road, Miltown Malbay (8pm-9:45pm): Free. eolas@oac.ie, oac.ie
– A Heritage Walk of Kilkee. Starts Stella Maris Hotel (11am-1pm): Free. martin@loopheadwalkingtours.ie
Sunday 25 August
– Open Day at Loop Head House. Lightkeeper’s House (10am-4pm): Free. caroline@irishlandmark.com, irishlandmark.com
– House Dance on Scattery Island. Kilrush (1pm-4pm). Free (Ferry Boat Charge does apply). info@scatteryislandtours.com, scatteryislandtours.com
– Memories & Memorabilia in Kilrush. Teach Cheoil, Kilrush (4pm-7pm). Free. kilrushhistoricalsociety@gmail.com , kdhs.ie
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NORTH CLARE
Saturday 17 August
– On Your Bike: Selfie Treasure Hunt. Dysart O’Dea Castle (11am-12:30pm): Family €10. info@clarewalks.ie, clarewalks.ie
Sunday 18 August
– Oughtmama and Corcomroe Abbey. Corcomroe Abbey (1:30pm-5pm): Free. shannonsociety@gmail.com
Wednesday 21 August
– Bugs, Blooms and the Burren. UCG Research Station, Carran (11am-1pm): Free. info@burrenbeo.com, burrenbeo.com
– Life on the Seashore. Bishop’s Quarter beach car park, near Ballyvaughan (2pm-4pm): Free. burrenoec@lcetb.ie, burrenoec.com
Saturday 24 August
– Whale Watch Ireland 2019 – Black Head. Lighthouse, Black Head (2pm-5pm): Free. sanod2@gmail.com, iwdg.ie
Sunday 25 August
– Open Day at Inchiquin House, Corofin (10am-4pm): Free. caroline@irishlandmark.com, irishlandmark.com
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SHANNON & ENVIRONS
Saturday 17 August
– Shannon Town Community Wetlands. Meet at carpark between Gaelscoil Donncha Rua and Tir na nOg playground (2pm-4pm): Free. shannonwetlands@gmail.com
Wednesday 21 August
– Hastings Farmhouse (between Crematorium and Illaunamanagh Graveyard), Shannon (7.30pm-8:30pm): Free. Duchasnasionna22@gmail.com, duchasnasionna.eu
Thursday 22 August
– Tour of Ballintlea Mill. Assemble in the Square, Sixmilebridge (6.15pm-7.30pm): Free. deighande@eircom.net
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EAST CLARE
Thursday 22 August
– Famine Walk in Tulla Village. Tulla Library, Old Market House, Tulla (7pm-8:30pm): Free. tulla@irelandxo.com, irelandxo.com/Ireland/clare/tulla-clare
Saturday 24 August
– Tracing your Family Tree. Backroom of Minogue’s Bar, Tulla (10am-12pm): Free. tulla@irelandxo.com, irelandxo.com/Ireland/clare/tulla-clare
– Guided Walk to Bohatch Dolmen. Start Mountshannon Harbour (10am-1:30pm): Free. info@clarewalks.ie, clarewalks.ie
Sunday 25 August
– Mass Rock Celebration: Tulla. Loughaun Mass Rock, Tulla (2pm-3.15pm): Free. tulla@irelandxo.com, irelandxo.com/Ireland/clare/tulla-clare
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ENNIS & ENVIRONS
Saturday 17 August
– Launch of ‘Clare and its People’. OPW Heritage Site, Ennis Friary, Abbey St., Ennis (2pm-4pm): Free. ennisfriary@opw.ie, heritageireland.ie
Sunday 18 August
– Visit Ennis Friary. OPW Heritage Site, Ennis Friary, Abbey St., Ennis (10am-5pm): Free. ennisfriary@opw.ie, heritageireland.ie
– Kids Tours of Ennis Friary. OPW Heritage Site, Ennis Friary, Abbey St., Ennis (12pm-1pm): Free. ennisfriary@opw.ie, heritageireland.ie
Tuesday 21 August
– A Clare Land War Incident. DeValera Public Library, Harmony Row, Ennis (6pm-7pm): Free. mailbox@clarelibrary.ie, clarelibrary.ie
Wednesday 22 August
– Beekeeping: Medieval to Modern. OPW Heritage Site, Ennis Friary, Abbey St., Ennis (12pm-1pm): Free. ennisfriary@opw.ie, heritageireland.ie
– Clare Annual Bat Meeting. The Inn at Dromoland, Latoon North, Newmarket on Fergus (7:30pm-10pm): Free. Clare.antaisce@gmail.com
– Civil War Graffiti Rediscovered. County Museum, Arthur’s Row, Ennis (8pm-9:15pm): Free. claremuseum@clarecoco.ie, clarelibrary.ie/eolas/claremuseum
Thursday 23 August
– Eighteenth Century Clare News. Ennis Library, Ennis (11:30am-12:30pm): Free. info@irishworkhousecentre.ie, irishworkhousecentre.ie
– The Magpies Hall of Fame Exhibition. GAA Clubhouse, Clarecastle (7pm-9pm): Free. barntickfarm@yahoo.ie, clarecastlegaa.ie
Saturday 25 August
– Scribes Through the Ages – Ennis. OPW Heritage Site, Ennis Friary, Abbey St., Ennis (2pm-3pm): Free. ennisfriary@opw.ie, heritageireland.ie
Sunday 26 August
– Visit Ennis Friary. OPW Heritage Site, Ennis Friary, Abbey St., Ennis (10am-5pm): Free. ennisfriary@opw.ie, heritageireland.ie
– The Magpies Hall of Fame Exhibition. GAA Clubhouse, Clarecastle (1pm-3pm): Free. barntickfarm@yahoo.ie, clarecastlegaa.ie
– Kids Tours of Ennis Friary. OPW Heritage Site, Ennis Friary, Abbey St., Ennis (12pm-1pm): Free. ennisfriary@opw.ie, heritageireland.ie
