National Heritage Week 2024 is almost here! Start planning your week with these 5 events happening around Connacht!
Wild Child Day encourages children to look at the world around them differently, to open their eyes to the diverse beauty of the landscape in their area and to get out and explore their locality or even farther afield.
On this day, why not visit the stunning Walled Garden, Strokestown Park to discover its biodiversity and ecology by completing our fun and engaging Summer Scavenger Hunt for children and their families. Just pop into the Visitor Centre Reception on the day and pick up your map!
Date: 24 August, 2024
Location: Walled Garden's Strokestown Park, Strokestown Park House, F42 H282, Co. Roscommon
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Castles capture the popular imagination, and much attention is given to the powerful people who lived in them. However, these iconic buildings were utterly dependent on the hard work of ordinary people to keep them running efficiently. Yet the lives of these ordinary people are seldom mentioned in historical records and they did not leave many traces behind in the landscape. They comprised the majority of the population, yet they are frequently written out of history.
An exhibition at Parke’s Castle aims to shed light on the lives of the ordinary folk in the 16th and 17th centuries, who worked every day to maintain, defend, nourish and entertain those who lived in castles.
Date: 19, 20, 21, 23, 24 August, 2024
Location: Parke's Castle, Fivemilebourne, Co.Leitrim, F91 FP71, Co. Leitrim
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In this workshop, we will provide an insight on how best to approach the writing up of a family history. We will outline several ways to add additional content of interest to the story and will detail a number of creative ways to share the family history with others.
Booking is advised, as spaces in this workshop are limited.
Please email manager@sligoroots.com or phone 071 91 43728 to reserve a place.
Date: 20 August, 2024
Location: Sligo Heritage & Genealogy Centre, Aras Reddan, Temple Street, Sligo (Beside Hawkswell Theatre), F91X77K, Co. Sligo
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Dive into the rich linguistic history of Ireland at the Hiberno-English talk on August 24th from 8pm to 9pm. Hosted by Mulranny Arts in Co.Mayo, this event explores the evolution of the Irish dialect known as Hiberno-English, shaped by centuries of cultural and linguistic changes. Learn how the Irish language’s suppression led to the development of this unique dialect.
Admission for this event is free and car parking is available.
Date: August 24th.
Location: Mulranny Arts, Mulranny, Co. Mayo.
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Athenry Walled Towns Day is a free family fun day which showcases the influences of the Anglo-Normans on Athenry. in the best preserved medieval town in Ireland. The programme of event includes battle reenactments, arts & crafts displays, displays of armour and weaponry, performances by Galway Early Music and Carmel Dempsey ensemble, birds of prey displays, children's fun workshops and more. Walled Towns Day is a free event which is accessible and inclusive for all ages and abilities to enjoy.
Date: 18th August 2024
Location: Athenry Community Park
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Plan your week and explore these enriching events that celebrate the rich heritage of Connacht. For more details and to register, visit Heritage Week Event Listings. Don’t forget to use the hashtags to be a part of the online conversation when promoting your event!
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