
Mealagh Valley Hidden Heritage Trail Launch
16 August, 12:30pm - 4pm
- Mealagh Valley Community Centre
- Ards, Mealagh Valley, Bantry, Co. Cork.
- P75K253
- Co. Cork County
Discover the Magic of the Mealagh Valley: Hidden Heritage Trail Grand Launch!
A fun, free event for the whole family: Join us for the grand opening of the Mealagh Valley Hidden Heritage Trail, an interactive journey through our community’s history, nature, and shared stories.
Our trail signs, crafted from local wood, are packed with surprises: Scan the QR codes along the way to hear local elders sharing old memories, children telling stories, and the beautiful sounds of local wildlife.
Cost: Completely Free!
Who: Everyone is welcome—families, history buffs, nature lovers, and neighbours!
What’s Happening on the Day?
Guided "Walk & Talk": Explore the new trail and test out the interactive signs.
Live Music & Set Dancing: Enjoy uplifting traditional music and join in the dancing.
The "Scoraíocht" Story Circle: Share or listen to old local stories, folklore, photographs and historic place and old field names.
A presentation on the 1926 Census from our resident historian will be fascinating.
Kids’ Nature Zone: Fun outdoor crafts, games, and a family picnic area.
Free Refreshments: The tea will be flowing, enjoy sandwiches and homemade cakes!
Love Where You Live: Join us in keeping our valley beautiful! You can sign up for the "Mind your Mile" litter picking project.
Reconnect with old friends, learn something new about our valley, or just enjoy a grand cup of tea and a slice of cake while the kids play, there is something here for you.
Come along, bring a neighbour, and let’s celebrate our community together!
Find out more about the event organiser
Event Type
Heritage Council Grant
This event is part of a project supported under the Heritage Council's grants programme in 2026
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