Bringing history to life in fun for Laois children
Laois children are being invited to experience landmark historic events through stories, costumes and replica weapons during Heritage Week.
Regular visitor to Laois Michael Moylan is bringing his Irish History Live roadshow to the county on a whirlwind tour of different library branches with different themes at each location.
Ancient Times is the topic at Rathdowney Library on Wednesday, August 16 from 10am. Children of all ages will enjoy Michael’s fun and interactive workshop which explores ancient times in fun and engaging ways.
The 1916 Rising is on the menu when he visits Durrow Library on Wednesday, August 16 from 12pm. The workshop promises to entertain and educate children of all ages with the use of costumes, replica weaponry and humorous storytelling.
The Titanic is the subject matter for his visit to Abbeyleix Library, Wednesday, August 16 at 3pm. Michael's travelling museum aims to bring to life the story of the Titanic for children of all ages.
World War I, 1914-18 is the subject matter for an event at Mountmellick Library, Thursday, August 17 at 10 am. It will feature costumes, replica weaponry, and more engaging storytelling.
The Middle Ages is the feature when Michael travels to Portlaoise Library on Thursday, August 17 at 11 am. More costumes, replica artefacts and stories, sometimes funny, are planned.
His final Heritage Week stop in Laois is Stradbally Library, Thursday, August 17 at 3pm where his show will explore Tudor times
in fun and engaging ways.
For more details email: [email protected] or call 087 415 4769
Heritage Week runs from August 12 to 20.