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Kids Cois Farraige art workshop at Fanad Lighthouse Fanad Lighthouse is hosting a number of exciting events during Heritage Week, and this one is sure to be a children’s favourite - an art workshop in a lighthouse. Saturday, August 24 is Heritage Week’s Wild Child Day and artist Laura Diver will lead a Cois Farraige craft workshop for kids starting at 1pm and running until 3pm. A spokesperson said: “The Heritage Council promotes businesses that support the Irish language, and Teach Solais Fhánada is proud to prioritise the use of the language in all our activities. “Join us in celebrating our rich cultural heritage!” Address: Fanad Lighthouse, Fanad Head, F92 VC2N Contact: Call 087 6344460 or [email protected] Event Information: A training event or workshop - As Gaeilge - Accessible by public transport - Car parking available - Interpreted with Irish Sign Language (ISL) -Specifically an event for children - Suitable for families - Free
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Visit Salthill House Garden, Mountcharles Step away from the hustle and bustle with a visit to the stunning Salthill House Garden. Over the last 30 years, the owner has recreated Salthill's walled garden, which is sheltered by the house and yards, slowly and patiently. She has complimented the original gravel paths with hedges and grass paths to provide additional structure, and concentrated on plants that thrive in this northerly environment. The result is an authentic country house walled garden, skillfully planted with a combination of perennials and shrubs, interspersed with vegetables, herbs and fruit trees. Outside the walls is a new area of woodland to the East, where the maturing trees are interspersed with mown paths. The gravel avenue, curved sweep and yards are skillfully raked into swirling curvilinear patterns that recall the abstract la Tène ornamentation that influenced Irish early Christian art. The garden is open throughout Heritage Week, August 17 to 25, from 2pm to 6pm. An admission fee of €6 applies for adults, OAPs and students. Children €2, under threes go free. Address: Salthill House, Mountcharles, F94 H524 Contact: [email protected] Event Information: Car parking available - Includes an admission fee
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The Moville Heritage Experience There are six separate events taking place on Saturday, August 24 as part of the Moville Heritage Experience Participants are welcome to join up to three of these guided events. Since numbers are strictly limited, participants are asked to register for each walk separately on Eventbrite.ie Those attending are asked to adhere to the rendezvous points rather than driving to the locations. A shuttle bus will be provided. Participants are asked to bring water bottles, wear suitable footwear, and dress for the weather that is forecast. Contact: Moville Community Complex Development Company +353 83 397 8971, [email protected] Event Information: A guided or specialist tour - Accessible by public transport - Car parking available - Suitable for families - Free Experience I - Reading the Historic Landscape 10am to 12 pm, meeting at St Eugene’s Hall, James Street, Moville, F93 A6YR Open to all ages and backgrounds, this is an easy grade downhill walk and will be guided at a gentle pace. Distance approximately 2km.This is a unique opportunity to read the historic landscape from Cooley Cross to historic Moville and beyond, through the eyes of the eminent Archaeologist and Medieval Historian, Dr Brian Lacey. Experience II - A Deep Dive 10am to 12 pm, meeting at St Eugene’s Hall, James Street, Moville, F93 A6YR at 9.45am Dive deep into the natural and cultural heritage of this special coastal town with this interactive walk and talk led by Dr Liam Campbell, Cultural Heritage Expert and Author of 'Room for the River'; and Dr Trish Murphy, Zoologist and Biodiversity Expert - among the country's foremost heritage specialists. A spokesperson said: “Open to all ages, and backgrounds, we'll be enjoying an interactive, participative, accessible walk and talk following an easy grade walking route from St Eugene's Hall to Bath Green and along the shore path as far as Lafferty's Lane. “Don't miss this opportunity to connect with and celebrate Moville's unique natural and
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Plein Art at McSwyne's Castle The ruins of McSwyne’s Castle on the stunning St John’s Point peninsula, Dunkineely, F94 DW62 is the venue for an all weather plein air art event on Saturday, August 24 from 11am to 4.30pm. A spokesperson said: “Calling all artists! We need your help. McSwyne's Castle will soon be reclaimed by the sea. We need you to help us preserve its memory. “Plein air painting is about leaving the four walls of your studio behind and experiencing painting and drawing in the landscape. The practice goes back for centuries. “Bring your own equipment, all weather clothing and a desire to create. Take a seat and capture the stunning views and/or castle. “Keep your work personal, send us an image or donate to the festival... it's completely up to you.” Contact: Dunkineely Community Ltd 085 2553225, [email protected] Event Information: A training event or workshop - Car parking available - Autism friendly - Fully wheelchair accessible - Free