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Hooley Booley Cooley

18 August, 9am - 1pm
18 August, 10am - 5pm
18 August, 10:30am - 5pm
18 August, 7:30pm - 11:30pm
19 August, 11am - 2pm
19 August, 7pm - 9:30pm
20 August, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

  • Mullaghbouy Hall & Ravensdale Hall
  • Mullaghbuoy Hall Castletowncooley Riverstown Dundalk Co louth A91RC66
  • A91 RC66
  • Co. Louth

Join us for a weekend celebration of Living Heritage

18th August
Hill Walk experience of a Hooley Booley in Cooley* Exploring the Tradition of Booleying & Stone Heritage With Derek Watters arriving to Mullaghbuoy Hall to join in the Celebration of Our Living Heritage on Carlingford Mountain 9km. Transport Included, departing at 9am

Basket Making Workshop 10am -5pm (demonstration only as workshop full)

Join us for a Celebration of Living Heritage* @ Mullaghbuoy Hall 10.30am -5pm Demonstrations inc bread and butter making – Recollections − Exhibitions − Music & Dance – Traditional Hospitality – Free Events*
Stone Heritage of the Cooley Mountains Survey Project. An introduction to the Heritage Council Funded Survey @ 2pm
Film Viewing The Mountains Of Cooley* Stone Heritage Placenames & Old Mountain Roads @ 3pm
Baskets of Hope* Tradition of Women carrying goods to markets with Seamus Murphy

Mullaghbuoy Ceili Set Dance with Music by Temple House Duo Ceili Band. Sets called By Padraig Mc Eneaney, Supper Served in Mullaghbuoy Hall A91RC66 7.30pm €10

19th August
Heritage Hill Walk: Lisnachiggle from Bronze age to Booleying Warrior Walks – Ravensdale 5km €10 @ 11am
House Ceili* Experience a Traditional Irish Gathering – Story & Craic with Cornamucklagh Story Teller & Historian Seamus Murphy Visits Glenmore Family Friendly FREE Event* @ 7pm
20th August
Dancing at Lughnasa Closing Event A Remembrance of the Harvest Dancing & Circle Dance Experience with Stephanie O’Hanlon in Ravensdale Hall €10 @ 2.30pm
Family Friendly Events indicated & FREE Events*

Mostly free events otherwise €10 consession applies for adults. Pre-Booking is essential for all events except Heritage Open Day indoor events on 18th August. Deep tread supportive walking footwear and layered clothing essential for all walks. No dogs allowed on walks. Limited Spaces for Basket Making workshop €45 (€20 deposit required and €25 on the day) – Cash & EFT Accepted. No booking required for Mullaghbuoy Hall Open Day 10.30am – 5pm. Ceili 7.30pm Ceili Band starts at 8pm. Eircode A91RC66 – Events Subject to Changes

Events suitable to a wide range of people indoor and outdoor events. See full programme of events during Heritage Week. Please check Facebook and Instagram for updates or email: cooleyconnectwellbeing@gmail.com phone: 0833924117 for more information.


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