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Energia Map 20th-23rd August ☀️
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Longford
Longford Live and Local
Link here - https://www.discoverireland.ie/longford/longford-live-local-free-outdoor-summer-concert-series
Longford Live & Local is a program organised by Longford County Council Arts Office, providing free music throughout the summer of 2021. The program is funded through the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media.
Events include The Shenanigans, a children's music and storytelling show, Country legend Mick Flavin, alternative trad band Ril Og, rock band Neon, father and son country duo Shadowlands, award winning Brendan Kelly Band, finale band Cronin and much, much more!
Admission – Free
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Wicklow
Family Activity at Glendalough
Link here - https://www.discoverireland.ie/wicklow/family-activity-at-glendalough
All answers can be found in Glendalough but some imagination and ingenuity will be required. The best-completed sheet will win an OPW Family Heritage Card for 2022.
Please ring 0404 45325 to collect a free sheet from the OPW staff in Glendalough. Sheets can be collected/returned throughout Heritage Week Sat 14 August - Sun 22 August from 09:30 – 17:00.
The winning family will be announced the following week. Please be aware that there is a €4.00 parking fee in the Glendalough Visitor Centre Carpark.
Part of National Heritage Week 2021.
Admission – Free
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Clare
Guided Tour of Doolin Cave
Link here - https://www.discoverireland.ie/clare/guided-tour-of-doolin-cave-nature-trail
Helen and John Browne wanted visitors to extend their adventure at Doolin Cave from underground to over ground and so the Doolin Cave Nature Trail was born. The theme of biodiversity is very close to Helen and John’s heart. Keeping this theme to the fore, they planted native, indigenous shrubs and trees and native wildflower meadows around the grounds of Doolin Cave, thus creating the Doolin Cave Looped Nature Trail.
Sat 14 & 21 August at 11:30. Part of National Heritage Week 2021.
Admission - Free
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Mayo
Interactive Bodhran Workshop
Link here - https://www.discoverireland.ie/mayo/interactive-bodhran-workshop
Here everyone will get their hands on a bodhrán and their professional musicians will teach you the basics and get everyone playing along no matter what skill level. Even if you’ve never played music before, you’ll be amazed at how quickly you can get to grips with a new instrument.
Great fun, all action and 100% participation!
This event takes place at Glenisland National School, Castlebar, Co. Mayo. Please register by the phone or email [email protected]
Sat 14 & 21 August at 12:00.
Part of National Heritage Week 2021.
Admission – Free
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Mayo
Nature Tours of Turlough Park
Link here - https://www.discoverireland.ie/mayo/nature-tours-of-turlough-park
The National Museum of Ireland is delighted to launch this new nature tour to celebrate National Heritage Week 2021. Join the Museum's tour guides to learn why this 40-acre leafy, green estate just outside Castlebar is not just home to the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life. The site is also home to all kinds of insects, birds and other wildlife, as well as a wide variety of tree and plant species.
Admission – Free
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Leitrim
Water Babies
Link here - https://www.discoverireland.ie/leitrim/water-babies
Enjoy lots of ways to play together with your child using water-based and sensory materials. Sensory play involves exploration through the senses and encourages creativity, curiosity and healthy brain development. It's also a lot of fun!
The Organic Centre is operating under strict COVID-19 regulations. This is an outdoor event, advance booking required, numbers are strictly limited.
Sat 15 & Sat 22 August at 10:00 & 14:00.
Admission: Free
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Belfast
Maritime Mile Travel Trail
Link here - Maritime Mile Treasure Trail - Maritime Mile - Belfast - What's On NI - Northern Ireland's What's On Event Guide (whatsonni.com)
For little explorers and young Titanoraks, to adults who never grew up. The Maritime Mile Treasure Trail is an exciting outdoor experience that combines maritime-twisting clues and fascinating facts for anyone with a sense of adventure.
This real-life adventure will fuel the imagination and get you exploring the most interesting parts of Belfast’s iconic waterfront, while discovering Belfast’s seafaring history, vibrant quaysides and historic docks!
Admission – Free
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Limerick
Tour of King John’s Castle Courtyard and Undercroft
Link here - https://www.discoverireland.ie/limerick/tour-of-king-john-s-castle-courtyard-undercroft
Let the castle characters take you on a tour of this extensive fortress. From the blacksmith’s workshop complete with tools and weapons to the thriving portal entrance at the watergate and to the north gatehouse where goods and supplies were delivered.
Explore the siege shelters and the walkway in the remains of the Great Hall of the castle built circa 1280. Step into the sanctuary of the chapel to take a quiet moment.
16 - 20 August at 10:15. Part of National Heritage Week.
Admission - Free
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Offaly
Birr Festival of Music
Link here - https://www.discoverireland.ie/offaly/birr-festival-of-music
This year's festival has a wide range of events, workshops and music including internationally acclaimed baritone Bruno Caproni & pianist Julian Evans, also The Far Flung Trio, Alex Petcu and many more performing in a variety of locations around Birr. Places are limited, booking essential.
Admission - €10
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Clare
Taste the Atlantic, the Salmon Experience
Link here - https://www.discoverireland.ie/clare/taste-the-atlantic-the-salmon-experience
As part of National Heritage Week, the Burren Smokehouse are holding a free open day. The exhibition starts with an animated shadow play of the Legend of the Salmon of Knowledge. The traditional draft netting of Wild Irish Salmon Fishing is explained in Storyboards. Learn about how Irish Organic Salmon is reared on the West Coast of Ireland. UN Sustainability Development Goals and Nutritional & Health benefits of Salmon is explained.
Admission - Free
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Sligo
Nature and Poetry Walk by the Garavogue River
Link here - https://www.discoverireland.ie/sligo/nature-poetry-walk-by-the-garavogue-river
You will be guided by Michael Bell of Sligo Branch BirdWatch Ireland and Local Authority Water Communities Officer Karen Kennedy on a leisurely stroll along the river with stops for poetry readings. Michael will also point out some of the interesting flora and fauna along the way.
Guests will be invited to bring their own poem or short story to share.
Meet at Doorly Park Car Park, Sun 22 Aug at 11:00. Registration required: [email protected]
Part of National Heritage Week 2021.
Admission - Free
12. Galway
Irish Fibre Crafters – A Week of Crafting with Wool
Link here - https://www.discoverireland.ie/galway/irish-fibre-crafters-a-week-of-crafting-with-wool
As part of National Heritage Week 2021, demonstrations of spinning, weaving, and natural dyeing with local Irish wool can be seen each day in the studio. Short 'taster' classes will be offered by local crafters to introduce participants to the varied way that wool and other natural fibres can be used to create wonderful products. Free classes to include crochet, needlefelting, spinning, weaving and wet felting.
Admission: Free
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Dublin
Fiestaval Street Arts, Comedy and Music Festival
Link here - https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/fiestaval-street-arts-comedy-music-festival-tickets-163051765219?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Fiestaval Street Arts, Comedy & Music Festival will dazzle and delight with world-class performances from the very best Irish street performers and circus acts and live music from energetic ensembles, all wrapped up in hours of belly-laughs and side-splitters from some of Ireland’s most celebrated comedians - for all ages to enjoy.
Admission - Free
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Dublin
Family Friendly Guided Tours of the National Botanic Gardens
Link here - https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/family-friendly-guided-tours-of-the-national-botanic-gardens-tickets-159869372597?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Join one of our fun tours all the family. This tour is specially designed to engage children as well as grown-ups.
Discover some rare and fascinating plants and hear surprising stories about some that you may already know. There’s so much to experience in the Gardens in summer – including colourful borders buzzing with bees, pond life, and majestic trees.
Admission: Free
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Kildare
Gardening Workshops with Sharon Curran
Link here - https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/gardening-workshops-with-sharon-curran-tickets-163370426343?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Get your green fingers busy and join Sharon in the library's Sensory Garden for a fun gardening workshop, planting bulbs, flowers, shrubs, and herbs.
Suitable for ages 6–10 years.
This event will be held outdoors in the library garden.
Admission - Free
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Dublin
Skerries Cycling Festival
Link here - https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/skerries-cycling-festival-cycle-around-the-world-presentation-tickets-166975697807?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Round the world on a bike! Dermot Higgins will give a 30 minute presentation/talk about his round the world cycling trip in 2017/2018.
Due to Covid restrictions this will be by ticketed and numbers will be limited. Those present will be required to observe 1 metre social distancing during presentation.
Admission: Free
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Roscommon
The Big Dig
Link here - https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-big-dig-abbeyleix-heritage-house-heritage-week-tickets-164818439389?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Join us June 21st of August at Abbeyleix Heritage House for family fun and entertainment! Throughout the day we will be exploring the past through our Viking House excavation workshop - The Big Dig! Places are limited so reserve your ticket online now! This event is kindly funded by Laois County Council and is part of Heritage Week 2021.
Admission - Free
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Cork
Discovering Hedgehogs
Link here - https://www.discoverireland.ie/cork/discovering-hedgehogs
The talk will give a general introduction to hedgehogs – where they live, what they eat and some weird and wonderful hedgehog facts. The Irish Hedgehog Volunteer Survey is currently underway and there is a great opportunity to be involved in a valuable and enjoyable activity. There will also be some helpful hints for what you can do to make your local area a better place for hedgehogs.
The hedgehog survey is supported by National Parks and Wildlife Service, the Ulster Wildlife Trust and the Heritage and Biodiversity Offices of Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Kilkenny and Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Councils and Dublin City Council.
Thurs 19 Aug at 19:00. This is an online event, registration required.
Admission - Free
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Galway
Capture the Castle
Link here - https://www.discoverireland.ie/galway/capture-the-castle
Follow the clues to discover a wealth of heritage as you explore the 17th century gardens that lead down to the shores of Lough Derg. From the sentry towers to the ruins of the 800 year old priory in the woods and a trip around the town of Portumna. Will you be able to complete all the clues to capture the key to the Castle?
There will be a prize for the quickest to complete the treasure hunt and all correct entries will go into a draw to win a prize too!
Admission – Free
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Meath
Apple Picking at Sonairte
Link here - Apple Picking at Sonairte Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
Join us next Saturday 14th August or the following Friday 20th August and the following Saturday 28th August at 2 pm to pick your own organic apples in Sonairte's walled garden!
Pick all you can in an hour! Tickets €10 per family (2 adults and 2 kids). Social distancing measures in place.
Come spend some time in our peaceful nature haven and pick all the apples you can in a 1-hour slot for just €10 per family
Admission - €10
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Wexford
Connect with Nature for Health – A Herbal Heritage
Link here - https://www.discoverireland.ie/wexford/connect-with-nature-for-health-a-herbal-heritage
An open-air on-site event on the growing of herbs and vegetables for health and medicine and to raise awareness as part of our heritage. In association with Hollyfort Development Group/Tidy Towns.
Tree medicine & food talk: 11:00 - 12.30.
The wild garden: How to garden in harmony with the natural world for food and medicine: 14:30 - 16.00.
Booking essential, contact [email protected]
Part of National Heritage Week 2021.
Admission - Free