Galway County

Galway County 

Galway County 

Drama at the Castle 

Portumna Players present, "Ruby of Elsinore" , by Bruce Kane. A one act comedy, loosely based on 

the story of "Hamlet" by Shakespeare. Directed by Marian Frawley. 

Venue: Portumna Castle 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Office of Public Works, Portumna Castle & Gardens 

Email: portumnacastle@opw.ie 

Telephone: 090 9741658 

Website: www.heritageireland.ie 

Booking Required: No 

Dates: 26th August 19:00 PM to 20:30 PM 

Drama at Coole! 

O'Flaherty VC by George Bernard Shaw As comic as it is contrary, set in front of Lady Gregory's 

home at Coole Park. A discussion will follow on reaction at the time and its relevance today. 

Venue: Coole Park Visitor Centre 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: National Parks and Wildlife Service 

Email: coolepark@ahg.gov.ie 

Telephone: 091 631804 

Website: www.coolepark.ie 



Claregalway Museum and Blacksmith Forge 

The Heritage Museum which includes local artifacts, old farm machinery and carpentry tools and 

has an 'Claregalway 1916 to 1922' exhibition. Also a fully restored old Blacksmith Forge. 

Venue: Claregalway Museum and Forge 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Claregalway Historical and Cultural Society 

Email: claregalwaymuseum@gmail.com 

Website: claregalway.galwaycommunityheritage.orge 


Dates: 20th August 10:00 AM to 16:00 PM , 21st August 10:00 AM to 16:00 PM , 22nd August 10:00 

AM to 16:00 PM , 23rd August 10:00 AM to 16:00 PM , 24th August 10:00 AM to 16:00 PM , 25th 

August 10:00 AM to 16:00 PM , 26th August 10:00 AM to 16:00 PM , 27th August 10:00 AM to 16:00 

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PM , 28th August 10:00 AM to 16:00 PM 

Guided tour of the Hall of the Red Earl 

The Hall of the Red Earl, a fascinating medieval location and the oldest archaeological site to be 

excavated in the heart of Galway, which is now one of the city’s top visitor attractions. 

Venue: Hall of the Red Earl 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Dúchas na Gaillimhe - Galway Civic Trust 

Email: bookings@galwaycivictrust.ie 


Website: www.galwaycivictrust.ie 


Dates: 20th August 11:00 AM to 15:00 PM , 22nd August 9:00 AM to 16:45 PM , 23rd August 9:00 

AM to 16:45 PM , 24th August 9:00 AM to 16:45 PM , 25th August 9:00 AM to 16:45 PM , 26th 

August 9:00 AM to 16:45 PM , 27th August 11:00 AM to 15:00 PM 

As We Used To Be 

This online exhibition will remember the way Irish people used to live and the things most important 

to them long before technology became so advanced. 

Venue: Online Exhibition 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Ireland Reaching Out 

Email: cdoyle@irelandxo.com 

Telephone: 0863967496 

Website: www.irelandxo.com 


Dates: 20th August 9:00 AM to 23:00 PM 

Fr Eugene Nevin CP remembered 

Tribute to Fr Eugene Nevin CP born in 1868 in Ballinakill parish highlighting his association with 

the leaders of the 1916 rising. Illustrated talk on the life of Fr Nevin at 6.30 pm and at 8 pm. 

Venue: Abbey Community Centre 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Abbey and District Heritage Group 

Email: abbeyheritagegroup@gmail.com 

Telephone: 087 9934677 

Website: abbey.galwaycommunityheritage.org 


Dates: 23rd August 18:00 PM to 21:00 PM 

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Co. Galway Club Hurling - the Early Years 

An exhibition (from Wednesday 24th - Sunday 28th) on early teams and match reports of the hurling 

clubs of Co. Galway. Visitors are also invited to bring old pictures of their own local hurling sides. 

Venue: Irish Workhouse Centre, Portumna 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Irish Workhouse Centre - Portumna 

Email: info@irishworkhousecentre.ie 


Website: www.irishworkhousecentre.ie 


Dates: 24th August 9:30 AM to 17:00 PM , 28th August 9:30 AM to 17:00 PM 

Portumna of Old 

Visitors are invited to come along to the Workhouse to view and share old pictures of Portumna town 

and the wider district. 


Cost: Free 






Dates: 26th August 9:30 AM to 17:00 PM , 27th August 9:30 AM to 17:00 PM , 28th August 9:30 AM 

to 17:00 PM 

Launch 'Medieval Loughrea: Memory Mapping Project 2016’ 

Don’t miss the Medieval Loughrea Memory Mapping proj. launch, created by students from 

Gaelscoil Riabhach & assisted by archaeologist Dr. Christy Cunniffe, artist Teresa Ward & Garry 

Kelly. 

Venue: Loughrea Library, Church Street, Loughrea, Co. Galway 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Loughrea Medieval Festival Committee 

Email: loughreamedievalfestival@gmail.com 

Website: loughreamedievalfestival.com 



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Weaving Works 

From frame loom to table loom - Simple weaving techniques explained and demonstrated. Try your 

hand at this ancient craft and learn about it's relevance in today's world. 

Venue: Coole Park Visitor centre 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: National Parks and Wildlife Service 






GMIT Letterfrack end of year Student Exhibition 

Exhibition of student work from The Furniture College, GMIT Letterfrack. 

Venue: GMIT Letterfrack 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: GMIT Letterfrack 

Email: samantha.flaherty@gmit.ie 


Website: www.gmit.ie/about/letterfrack-campus 



Launch of Milltown Heritage Trail Booklet Launch 

"A Taste of Milltown" with a view to showcasing the creative talents of Milltown people. There will 

be displays of products from Art, Food and Community Groups on the day. 

Venue: Milltown Community Centre 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Milltown Heritage Group & Milltown Dev Co. Ltd 

Email: milltownheritage@gmail.com 


Website: http://milltown.galwaycommunityheritage.org/ 



MineVention - Let's Build Portumna Workhouse 

Come and join the MineVention team as they spend the day at Portumna Workhouse. Help build a 

replica of the Workhouse while spending time with the YouTubers in attendance and learn tips on 

Minecraft. 

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Cost Child: €10 





Booking Required: Yes 

Dates: 20th August 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM , 20th August 12:00 PM to 13:30 PM , 20th August 13:00 

PM to 14:30 PM , 20th August 14:00 PM to 15:30 PM , 20th August 15:00 PM to 16:30 PM 

Athenry Walled Towns Day 2016 

Athenry Walled Towns Day celebrates the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Athenry. This free event 

has a programme which is inclusive for all ages and reflects the rich medieval history of the town. 

Venue: Athenry Community Park 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Athenry Heritage Centre/Galway County Council 

Email: athenryheritagecentre@gmail.com 


Website: www.athenryheritagecentre.com 


Dates: 21st August 13:00 PM to 17:00 PM 

Free Family Event 

Period costume Workshops with Laura Thorpe discussing the progression of fashion for the upper 

and poorer classes in the 18th and 19th centuries. AlsoGames & Activities "A hundred years a pl 

Venue: Portumna Castle & Gardens 

Cost: Free 



Telephone: 090 9741658 




Clonbur Bug Hotel, official construction and opening! 

Tí Ciaróg will be officially opened to the (insect) public on August 26th.We will host Scavenger 

Hunts in advance in order to have the finest quality interior design and fine foods for bugs to enjoy 

Venue: All Saints Church, 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Petersburg Outdoor Education Centre 

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Email: info@petersburg.ie 



Dates: 22nd August 14:30 PM to 17:00 PM 

Fun with Nature for Kids 

Children's Nature Activities, suitable for children aged 5 - 10 years. 

Venue: Connemara National Park Visitor Centre 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Connemara National Park 

Email: siobhan.geoghegan@ahg.gov.ie 


Website: www.connemaranationalpark.ie 


Dates: 23rd August 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM , 25th August 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM 

Nature at Coole through the Eyes of 'Me and Nu' 

Explore the woods at Coole through the eyes of Lady Gregory's granddaughters Anne and Catherine 

( 'Me and Nu') who spent a magical childhood here roaming the woods here a hundred years ago. 

Venue: The Visitor Centre coole Park 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: NPWS 






Tobar Padraig Faction Fight re enactment & Monivea Fair 

Monivea Fair is held annually in August. Fri 26: Mausoleum Mass & visit. Sat 27: Faction Fight 

re-enactment, music. Sun 28: Heritage, vintage, competitions, dog show, threshing, tug of war... 

Venue: Monivea, Athenry, Co . Galway 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Fr Sammon Community Centre, Monivea 

Email: bridie.moniveafair@gmail.com 

Telephone: 087 2653619, 

Website: www.moniveafair.weebly.com 


Dates: 26th August 19:00 PM to 21:00 PM , 27th August 16:00 PM to 23:00 PM , 28th August 11:00 

AM to 23:00 PM 

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Celebration of Loughrea 780 through Music 

Gather for a wonderful evening of music at The Carmelite Abbey, that will launch this our 3rd 

Loughrea Medieval Festival weekend (26-28 August). 

Venue: The Carmelite Abbey, Abbey Street, Loughrea 

Cost: Free 






The Dirt Diggers for Kids 

Get down and dirty on a 'fun day' of an archaeology dig for childen aged 7 to 12. Please wear old 

clothes. 


Cost Adult: €2 








Walled Towns Day Loughrea - Celebrating 780 years of Heritage 

Sunday 28th August is Walled Towns Day in Loughrea, commemorating Loughrea 780', a 

spectacular free event for the 3rd annual Loughrea Medieval Festival. 

Venue: The Fairgreen, Gort Road, Loughrea, Co. Galway 

Cost: Free 






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Loughrea Medieval Festival 'Loughrea 780' 

The medieval town of Loughrea hosts 'Loughrea 780', a spectacular free weekend of events at the 

3rd annual Loughrea Medieval Festival. 

Venue: Various locations around Loughrea Town 

Cost: Free 





Dates: 26th August 19:30 PM to 21:30 PM , 27th August 10:00 AM to 23:30 PM , 28th August 11:00 


Féile na bhFlaitheartach 

A time which is now virtually lost can be relived again through familiarity with the works of Liam 

and Tom O'Flaherty. Our keynote speaker is Tim Pat Coogan. 

Venue: Kilmurvey House 

Cost Adult: €10.00 

Cost Concession: €10.00 

Organiser: The Liam and Tom O'Flaherty Society 

Email: kathleenmcmahon100@gmail.com 

Telephone: 086 2662434 


Dates: 27th August 12:00 PM to 22:30 PM , 28th August 12:30 PM to 14:30 PM 

Play: 'The Winter Dress' 

Performed by Mendandmakedo Theatre Company, watch a story of life, love and laughter in the face 

of the Black Death. 

Venue: Temperance Hall 

Cost: Free 






Music and Song in the Castle 

Music in the Great Hall of the Castle. 

Venue: Oranmore Castle 

Cost: Free 

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Organiser: Leonie Finn 

Email: leoniefinn@eircom.net 

Website: www.oranmorecastle.com 



Book Launch: Holy wells of Connemara 

Digital launch of a new free online book on the Holy wells of Connemara. Dedicated to the 100+ 

generations of Connemara people who have valued, preserved and protected our holy wells. 

Venue: Digital Launch 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Connemara Programme 

Email: columjoyce@connemaraprogramme.com 

Telephone: +353 (0) 877 105927 

Website: www.connemaraprogramme.com 


Dates: 20th August 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM 

Living Stones 

Visit the Clifden Station House Hotel and be transported to the glory days of the Galway Clifden 

railway. See some original photographs and explore the various railway buildings. 

Venue: Station House Hotel, Clifden, Co Galway 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Clifden and Connemara Heritage Society 

Email: breandanoscanaill@eircom.net 




Living Stones 

Join Breandan O Scanaill, and explore an 1830's D'Arcy House, learn about the owners and the 

various visitors. Original documents help tell this story. 

Venue: Gleann Aoibheann, Clifden 

Cost: Free 






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Celebrating 100 Years of Heritage 

Celebrating 100 years of Heritage with the story of assisted migration from Mountbellew Workhouse, 

Seanchaí, traditional food, Ceoil & Craic in restored cottage in Mullaghmore, Moylough. 

Venue: Moylough Community Resource Cultural & Heritage Office, Moylough 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Moylough Heritage Society 

Email: mrc@moylough.com 




Traditional Food Dishes of Glenamaddy 

An exhibition of the traditional ways that foods were prepared in the Glenamaddy area, with tastings 

of them and food from Guiscriff - our twin town in Brittany. 

Venue: Glenamaddy Community Centre 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Glenamaddy Boyounagh Heritage Project 

Email: gbhp.bmary@gmail.com 

Telephone: 094-96-59029 



Living Stones 

Visit St Joseph's Church in the company of Fr James Ronyane and learn the story of this beautiful 

building and surroundings. 

Venue: St Josephs Church, Clifden 

Cost: Free 






Talk: The 1916 Proclamation – the physical idiosyncrasies of this famous document 

Talk by Claíomh's Dave Swift on 'The 1916 Proclamation – the physical idiosyncrasies of this famous 

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document'. Also 1916 Commemorative display. 

Venue: The Fairgreen 

Cost: Free 






"Athenry" Remembering 1916 

Gather at Athenry castle for talks and displays of memorabilia by Relatives and Friends of 1916. Also 

a talk by Dr Christy Cunnniffe on a lost soldier from the 1st World War. 

Venue: Athenry Castle (OPW), Athenry, Co Galway 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Athenry Castle OPW 

Email: athenrycastle@opw.ie 




Book Launch: The Fair of Turloughmore 

The Fair of Turloughmore,was written by Michael J. Hurley to mark the 400th anniversary of the 

granting of a patent in August 1616 by King James I for a fair in nearby Derrymacloughna. 

Venue: Lackagh Museum 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Lackagh Museum and Community Development Association 

Email: lackaghheritage@gmail.com 

Telephone: 087-1554214 

Website: www.lackaghmuseum.ie 



Local Herbs for Common Ailments 

Launch of the Celtic Serpent Herb Bed. Discover the traditional uses of herbs that grow locally and 

simple recipes for Elderflower, Thyme and more. 

Venue: Burren Nature Sanctuary 


Cost Child: €10.00 - aged over 4 

Cost Concession: €5.00 - under age 4 

Organiser: Burren Nature Sanctuary 

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Email: info@bns.ie 

Telephone: 091 637 444 

Website: www.bns.ie 



Kilconly Heritage Walk and Talk 

Ms. Gerry McManus, conservation architect will give a talk at 2pm about Heritage and St Andrews 

Restoration Project. This former Church of Ireland built in 1835 and was in use until 1962. 

Venue: St Andrews, Kilconly 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Kilconly "St Andrews" Conservation group. 

Email: eilish_tierney_g@hotmail.com 

Telephone: 086 8547547 



Eva O Flaherty - Cumann na mBan, 1916 & the GPO 

The life of Eva O Flaherty of Lisdonagh House, member of Cumann na mBan with Louise Gavan 

Duffy & friend of Seán MacDiarmada, who was a 'bicycle courier' around the GPO during the Rising. 

Venue: O'Flaherty raised family vault, Donaghpatrick Graveyard. 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Friends of Eva O Flaherty, Cahelristrane 

Email: morma@eircom.net 

Telephone: 086 27 000000 



'A Game of Thrones: 1316 Battle of Athenry' 

'Tribes of Galway' author Adrian Martyn will give a talk on the 1316 Battle of Athenry which will be 

its 700th Anniversary in August 2016. 

Venue: Athenry Castle 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Athenry Historical Network 

Email: athenryhernet@gmail.com 




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Prátaí na hÉireann, the Potato and the Famine 

Accomplished writer, journalist and poet, Margaret Hickey, looks at the history of Ireland through 

food and drink. 


Cost: Free 







The Magic of Trees 

Join Siobhán on a walk around the Burren Nature Sanctuary trail learning about native Irish trees, 

their place in folkore and how to identify trees by their unique features. 



Cost Child: €10.00 - Over Age 4 

Cost Concession: €5.00 - Under Age 4 







Heritage Day at Aughnanure Castle 

Come celebrate the O'Flaherty links with Aughnanure Castle & Connemara with a fascinating talk by 

Dr. Paul Naessens, followed by traditional Irish music and fun and games for children. 

Venue: Aughnanure Castle 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: OPW 

Email: aughnanurecastle@opw.ie 


Website: http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/west/aughnanurecastle/ 



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Workhouse Objects 

Aileen O'Dowd of the Irish Workhouse Centre presents a special talk on the history of Portumna 

Workhouse through artefacts uncovered during its restoration. 


Cost: Free 

Organiser: Irish Workhouse Centre 






A Brief History of the Royal Irish Constabulary Athenry 

Local historian Ronan Killeen will give a brief walk on the Royal Irish Constabulary of Athenry in the 

19th century up 1912. 

Venue: Meet at Market Cross, The Square, Athenry, Co. Galway 

Cost: Free 






Engaging With the Funerary Art of the Murphy Monumental Sculptors 

A talk at the Old Cemetery Glenamaddy, discussing and describing symbolism and meaning of the 

particular iconography used by the Murphy's on this spectacular suite of funerary monuments. 

Venue: Glenamaddy Old Cemetery 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Glenamaddy Community Development 

Email: gcdc@eircom.net 


Website: www.glenamaddy.com 



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The War before the Great War 

A lecture by Aron Donnelly on the Prussian War, an event which had a considerable influence on the 

later 'Great War', from the Irish perspective. 


Cost: Free 







Tracing your Family Tree - Where to Start 

Have you always wanted to start your Family Tree and thought Oh where do I start? This event will 

help with where to look for your ancestors. 

Venue: Oughterard Courthouse 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Antoinette Lydon 

Email: oughterardheritage@gmail.com 



Dates: 23rd August 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM , 23rd August 20:00 PM to 21:30 PM 

Lecture: The Lost Archaeology of Inishlyon 

Lecture on the recently discovered lost village of Inishlyon, Inishbofin by Erin Gibbons, 

Archaeologist, which takes place in Inishbofin Community Centre. 

Venue: Inishbofin Community Centre 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Inishbofin Community Services / The Inishlyon Project 

Email: csptourism@inishbofin.com 


Website: www.inishbofin.com 



Stone Age to Steam Age: the archaeology and architectural heritage of Moycullen and environs 

Illustrated public lecture by Transport Infrastructure Ireland Archaeologist Jerry O’Sullivan. 

Venue: Árus Uilinn, Moycullen 

Cost: Free 

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Organiser: Transport Infrastructure Ireland 

Email: Jerry.OSullivan@tii.ie 

Telephone: 087 646 9327 / 091 509 052 



Martin & Macken Talks 

Thursday 25th: A talk on Violet Martin of Ross by Dr Julie Anne Stevens, School of English, DCU. 

Friday 26th: A talk on Walter Macken's life in Theatre as Actor /Producer/ Writer by his son, Ultan. 

Venue: Oughterard Courthouse 


Cost Child: Free 


Organiser: Oughterard Courthouse Conservation & Heritage Company 

Email: oughterardcourthouse@gmail.com 

Telephone: 091557589 / 091552462 


Dates: 25th August 19:30 PM to 20:30 PM , 26th August 19:30 PM to 20:30 PM 

Catholic Parish Registers in Genealogy 

Almost 300 years of Catholic parish registers from the 1740s to the 1880s can now be accessed free 

online. Come and learn how to navigate through these records with a free lecture by Dolores O'Shea. 


Cost: Free 







Portumna Soldiers 

Lecture by Steve Dolan on Portumna men in foreign armies, primarily those who served in in the 

British Army in the nineteenth century. 


Cost: Free 





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The Burkes of Clanrickard in Tudor Times 

Join historian Dr Joe Mannion as he recounts the often turbulent course of events involving the 

Clanrickard Burkes of East Galway during the sixteenth century. 

Venue: Woodford Heritage Centre 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: East Galway Family History Society 

Email: galwayroots@eircom.net 


Website: www.galwayroots.com 



Barn Owl Conservation Talk 

John Lusby of Bird Watch Ireland will give a talk on Barn Owls and Raptor conservation. 

Venue: Fr Sammon Centre Monivea 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Monivea Tidy Towns 

Email: ryehillcommunitycouncil@eircom.net 




Traditional Crafts 

A talk on the traditional crafts of the blacksmith and carpenter in rural Ireland, specifically in 

Claregalway, referencing actual carpentry tools from our museum and an operating Blacksmiths 

forge. 

Venue: Claregalway Museum 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Claregalway Historical and Cultural Society 

Email: claregalwaymuseum@gmail.com 

Website: www.claregalwaymuseum.ie 



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Talk About & Walk About The Battle of Aughrim 

A talk about the battle that changed the course of Irish history and a walk about a battlefield 

infamous for its bloodshed. 

Venue: The Battle of Aughrim Visitor Centre 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: The Battle of Aughrim Visitor Centre 

Email: battleofaughrim@galwaycoco.ie 




Legendary Landscapes of the Burren and its Lowlands 

An illustrated talk that meanders (or spirals) across the landscapes, waters and artefacts, connecting 

with legends and folklore in the Burren Lowlands and Burren- covers Counties Galway and Clare. 

Venue: Gort Library 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Jackie Queally 

Email: info@earthwise.me 

Telephone: 083 4117498 

Website: www.earthwise.me 



Talk: 780 years of Loughrea 

Join local archaeologist, Dr. Jim McKeon as he takes a look at Seven Hundred and Eighty Years of 

Loughrea. 

Venue: Loughrea Library, Church Street, Loughrea, Co. Galway 

Cost: Free 






Glass Bead Making Demonstration 

Explore the motifs and techniques used by artisans to produce a variety of different types of beads, 

talk and demonstration with Dr Mags Mannion. 

Venue: Loughrea Library 

Cost: Free 

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The Brewer’s Table – Beer & Food Pairing Talk 

Join Ireland’s first beer sommelier Sarah Roarty, from N17 craft beers for an interactive talk, learn 

about different beers and pairing beers with various foods. 

Venue: Maggie Mays Bar & Restaurant 

Cost: Free 






Talk: Uniforms and Equipment: the material culture of 1916 

Talk by Claíomh's Dave Swift on Uniforms and equipment: the material culture of 1916. Also 1916 

Commemorative display, showcasing Irish Volunteer, Cumann na mBan, British Army, RIC 

equipment & more 


Cost: Free 






Talk: Galwegian Commandant Éamonn Ceannt and the 1916 Rising 

Talk by Claíomh's Dave Swift on 'Galwegian Commandant Éamonn Ceannt and the 1916 Rising'. Also 

1916 Commemorative display, showcasing Irish Volunteer, Cumann na mBan, British Army, RIC 

equipment. 


Cost: Free 






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Family Day - Free activities and tours 

To launch Heritage Week, the Workhouse are offering free guided tours for families on Saturday 

August 20th. Tours take place every hour on the hour from 10 am to 4 pm. 


Cost: Free 







The Mannion Clan Historical Trail 

A guided tour of the principal residential, ceremonial and burial sites associated with the Ó Mainnín 

Clan of County Galway in late medieval and early modern times by Clan historian Dr Joe Mannion. 

Venue: Meet at Mannion's Bar car park 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: The Mannion Clan Association 

Email: joe@mannionclan.org 


Website: www.mannionclan.org 



Irish Workhouse Centre Portumna - Guided Tours 

A real story in a real Workhouse - a vibrant centre telling the story of the Irish Workhouse, and 

finding new sustainable uses for the old buildings. The average length of a visit is about one hour. 

Venue: Irish Workhouse Centre Portumna 


Cost Child: €2.50 (under 7 free) 

Cost Concession: €5 (Seniors 65+/Students 18+) 

Organiser: Irish Workhouse Centre 





Dates: 20th August 9:30 AM to 17:00 PM , 21st August 9:30 AM to 17:00 PM , 22nd August 9:30 AM 

to 17:00 PM , 23rd August 9:30 AM to 17:00 PM , 24th August 9:30 AM to 17:00 PM , 25th August 

9:30 AM to 17:00 PM , 26th August 9:30 AM to 17:00 PM , 27th August 9:30 AM to 17:00 PM , 28th 

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August 9:30 AM to 17:00 PM 

Archaeologist's Answers 

Archaeologist Mary Healy discusses some of the major recent digs on both the N6 and N18 in Co. 

Galway and the main finds. 


Cost: Free 







Tour Of Ross Abbey 

Frances O' Rielly, local Historian, will give tour of best preserved Abbey in western Europe, dating 

back to 1348. 

Venue: At Ross Abbey 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Headford Historical Society 

Email: marykgavin@yahoo.ie 

Telephone: 087 6698078 / 087 6471762 


Dates: 22nd August 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM , 22nd August 15:00 PM to 16:00 PM 

Heritage at Galway Wind Park 

Join us for a guided walk and learn about the heritage at Galway Wind Park. Pre booking is essential. 

Limited to 20 people. 

Venue: Galway Wind Park carpark Roscahill 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Roadbridge Civil Engineering & Building Contractors 

Email: deirdre.mccarthy5@gmail.com 


Dates: 25th August 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM 

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Workhouse Heritage Day 

Discounted guided tours of the Irish Workhouse Centre, including a short film, for the last day of 

Heritage Week. Tours every hour on the hour from 10 am to 4 pm. 










Finding the Gallagh Bog Man 

Talk on the Finding of the Gallagh Bog Man in 1821. Walk to view the site. He is now in the National 

Museum Dublin. Followed by Refreshments. 

Venue: Castleblakeney Heritage Centre 


Cost Child: €2.00 


Organiser: Castleblakeney Church Restoration Association 

Email: blakneyfas@eircom.net 




19th Century Athenry Buildings 

Local historian Ronan Killeen will give a 19th century buildings walk around the town of Athenry 

discussing their heritage; story's and uniqness. 

Venue: The Square, Athenry 

Cost: Free 






Maigh Cuilinn Heritage Trails - Trail 1 An Fuarán - Killrainey Woods 

Maigh Cuilinn Heritage Trails. Trial No. 1 An Fuarán - Killrainey Woods Loop Walk. Approximately 3 

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KM in lenght. 

Venue: An Fuarán 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Cumann Staire Ruaidhrí Uí Fhlaitheartaigh Maith Cuilinn (Moycullen Historical Society) 

Email: moycullenhistoricalsociety@gmail.com 


Website: http://www.moycullen.galwaycommunityheritage.org 



Biodiversity of Woodlawn Woods 

Walks along various pathways through Woodlawn Woods, circling close to Woodlawn house and 

stopping at points of interest for talks on the natural heritage and biodiversity of the area. 

Venue: Woodlawn Train Station 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Woodlawn Heritage Group 

Email: wheritageg@eircom.net 



Living Stones 

Explore Clifden's original Catholic Church and graveyard, with Breandan O Scanaill. An oasis of 

calm in the centre of the town. 

Venue: St Mary's Graveyard and church ruin 

Cost: Free 






Seaweed Foraging 

Learn to identify the seaweeds and how to prepare them for eating. Seaweeds that we will find 

include carrageen, dulse, sea lettuce, serrated wrack, fucus, laminaria and purple laver 

Venue: Renvyle Beach Car Park 



Organiser: Marie Louise Heffernan 

Email: aster4info@gmail.com 


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Between a Rock and a Hard Place 

Join Aoife our resident Geologist on a guided walk around the Burren Nature Sanctuary and spot 

features of human habitation in the Burren from Neolithic times to the present day. 



Cost Child: €10.00 - over age 4 

Cost Concession: €5.00 - under age 4 






Dates: 21st August 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM 

Maigh Cuilinn Heritage Trails - Trail 2 An Fuarán - Seán Reilig 

Maigh Cuilinn Trails - Trial No. 2. An Fuarán to An Seán Reilig. Walk is approximately 6.5KM in 

length. 


Cost: Free 




Website: http://www.galway.galwaycommunityheritage.org 


Dates: 21st August 11:00 AM to 14:00 PM 

Cregg Hill Grouse Conservation 

Come and see Cregg Hill Grouse Conservation Project. Hear about how the Clifden Gun Club are 

working with the landowners to increase grouse numbers here. High heather and fabulous views. 

Venue: Quarry 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Marie Louise Heffernan 

Email: aster4info@gmail.com 



Dates: 21st August 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM 

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Duach Beach Conservation Project 

Marine biologist Dave McGrath will share his expert knowledge of the ecology of the shoreline and 

its plants and animals, in his uniquely entertaining style. A wonderful walk and talk for all. 

Venue: Inishbofin Community Centre 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Inishbofin Development Company 

Email: bofindev@eircom.net 


Website: www.inishbofin.com 



The Story of Coole 

A guided walk through the nature reserve at Coole, discovering the history of the site and its 

globally important landscape. 


Cost: Free 

Organiser: National Parks & Wildlife Service 






Town Walk 

Join local historian Kathleen Villiers-Tuthill as she explores the history and buildings of the town 

Venue: Town Walks, Station House Hotel Galway Road Clifden 







Dates: 23rd August 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM , 25th August 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM , 27th August 11:00 


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Guided Nature Walk 

Join us on a walk in the National Park bogland. Learn about the flora and fauna, local history and 

landscape features of the local area. 

Venue: Connemara National Park Visitor Centre 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Connemara National Park 

Email: siobhan.geoghegan@ahg.gov.ie 


Website: www.connemaranationalpark.ie 


Dates: 24th August 11:00 AM to 13:00 PM , 25th August 11:00 AM to 13:00 PM 

Woodland nature walk 

Come and explore an ancient Oak woodland in south Galway! Discover the diverse flora and fauna of 

Derrycrag Nature Reserve on our woodland wander. 

Venue: Derrycrag Nature Reserve entrance 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Janice Fuller 

Email: janicefuller@eircom.net 




Living Stones 

Walk around historic Christ Church, explore its historic connections to the foundation of the town. 

Join Rev. Stan Evans and learn about this historic place. 

Venue: Christ Church 

Cost: Free 






Open Day - Moyglass Red Grouse Conservation Project 

Wildlife Project presentation, followed by site visit to Moyglass Red Grouse Conservation Project. 

Venue: O'Connors Pub, Moyglass, Co. Galway 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Moyglass Red Grouse Conservation Project 

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Email: seamas.collins@gmail.com 




Maigh Cuilinn Heritage Trails - Trail No. 3 An Fuarán - Killagoola Loop Walk 

Maigh Cuilinn Heritage Trails - Trail 3 An Fuarán - Killagoola Loop Walk. Approximately 6.5 KM in 

length. 


Cost: Free 




Website: http://www.galway.galwaycommunityheritage.org 



Explore the Medieval Heritage of Loughrea 

See the mark the Anglo-Normans left on Loughrea as you explore the only surviving functioning 

medieval moat in Ireland & other heritage sites on a walk & talk with Dr. Christy Cunniffe. 

Venue: Loughrea Library 

Cost: Free 






Wood, wire and steel 

A guided tour of the three mast systems built by Marconi at Clifden. This will be off the newly 

opened walkway around the site. 

Venue: Marconi Station Car Park 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: cl 





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Over a Hundred Years of Trees 

A guided walk covering the history of tree planting at Coole and the recent clear felling of non-native 

conifers. Discover the many native and exotic tree species growing in the nature reserve. 


Cost: Free 

Organiser: NPWS 






The Birds and the Bees - Gardening in a Wildlife Friendly Way 

Lynn O'Keefe Lascar, Craft Gardener, will give talks and guided tours of the 17th Century, walled 

kitchen garden. 

Venue: Portumna Castle Kitchen Garden 

Cost: Free 



Telephone: 090 9741658 



Dates: 28th August 12:00 PM to 13:00 PM , 28th August 14:00 PM to 15:00 PM , 28th August 15:30 

PM to 16:30 PM 

Guided Walk of Lisheenaheiltia Golden Mile Route 2015 

Guided walk of Lisheenaheiltia Golden Mile Route 2015. Overall winners of Golden Mile of Co. 

Galway 2015. Come and enjoy our local heritage sites. 

Venue: Boyounagh Bridge Glenamaddy 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Lisheenaheiltia Golden Mile Group 

Email: maryfbrosnan15@gmail.com 

Telephone: 086 8423406 



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Genealogy Open Day 

Our expert mentors will be available for individual consultations, to advise members of the public on 

sources and strategies for tracing their family history. Open to all, from beginners to advanced. 

Venue: Lackagh Parish Centre 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Western Family History Association 

Email: info@wfha.info 


Website: www.wfha.info 



Conservation Letterfrack Open Day 

Tour of furniture and wooden artifact conservation workshop with objects on display; 

demonstrations in traditional skills including woodturning, advice on care of objects/furniture. All 

welcome. 

Venue: Conservation Letterfrack workshop 

Cost: Free 

Organiser: Conservation Letterfrack Open Workshop 

Email: sven@conservationletterfrack.ie 


Website: www.conservationletterfrack.ie 



All event information is subject to change. Please consult the www.heritageweek.ie website closer to 

the event for the latest updates - Document updated: August 20, 2016, 10:01 am 

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