Celebrate Heritage Week 2017 at Corlea
The Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, located outside the village of Kenagh, have announced their line up to celebrate Heritage Week 2017, from the 19 to the 17 August 2017.
There will be a wide variety of events taking place for the young and young-at-heart.
Children can explore the magic of Ireland's past and natural heritage, with art and nature workshops inspired by Midir & Etain, and much more. There is plenty for adults too, including talks, gatherings of local performers, dancers & writers, with the highlight of the week being Ceiliúradh na bPiobairí on the afternoon of Sunday 27 August...not to be missed!
Booking advised for all workshops and children's events. Call (043) 332 2386 or email corlea[at]opw[dot]ie
Click here to download their programme of events in PDF or PNG (image) format.
The Centre is also running the Kenagh’s Hidden Heritage Photographic Challenge.
This competition challenges you to photograph the ‘hidden’ heritage of the Kenagh area. The Corlea Trackway, The Clocktower, TheMosstown Gatesare the more familiar sites but what about the lesser know interesting places?.
Are you up to the challenge?
Categories:
Junior Competition open to 8-18 years
Senior Competition open to 19+
Prizes for the winning entry in both categories
Presentation of Prizes on Sunday 27th at Visitor Centre with display of entries received
Thursday 24/8 is the closing date. 1 entry per person please. Don’t forget to title your entry.
TIMETABLE OF EVENTS:
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Date & Time |
Event |
Age & advice |
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Saturday 19/8, 3-4pm |
Midir & Etain- An Irish Story of Love, Loss and Jealousy. Learn more about this epic Celtic myth with Corlea Guides |
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Sunday 20/8 3-4.30pm |
A Time to Meditate Escape the stress of modern living and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the raised bog. TBC |
Adults |
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Monday 21/8 |
Free day |
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Tuesday 22/8 11-12.15pm |
Its A Bug’s Life! Meet the Bog Bugs. Dress for Mess |
5 years+ with Adult |
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Tuesday 22/8 2-2.30pm |
Etain’s Fairy Fantasy Workshop Design a fairy globe with fairy house etcart & craft workshop |
5 – 10 years. With Adult |
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Wednesday 23/8 11-12.15pm |
Killers on the Bog (What’s on the Menu?) Are you brave enough to investigate Corlea’s Carnivores with the help of the Corlea Guides? Dress for Mess |
5 years+ with Adult |
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Wednesday 23/8 2-3.30pm |
Midir’s Magic Cauldron Discover what is hidden in the Cauldron? Art Workshop and storytelling with Corlea Guides. Dress for Mess |
5-10 years with adult
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Wednesday 23/8 7pm |
Comhcheangal! A gathering of writers, poets, musicians, singers,dancers, artists and storytellers. Don’t miss this entertaining evening. |
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Thursday 24/8 7pm (to be confirmed) |
The Living Bog-Raised Bog Restoration Project Ronan Casey explains the work being undertaken on the largest raised bog restoration project ever undertaken in Ireland. |
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Friday 25/8 & Saturday 26/8 |
Free day |
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Sunday 27/8 1-5pm |
Ceol, Ceardaíocht agus Cultúr An afternoon of Music, Craftwork and Cultureto end Heritage Week 2017. Local craftspeople display their work Afternoon also includes Face Painting, Keangh Treasure Hunt, Tours of the Site, Bog Bites, Weapons Display AND Photographic display and prize-giving for the winners of the Kenagh's Hidden Heritage Photographic Challenge |
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Sunday 27/8 2pm |
Ceiliúradh na bPiobairí A rare gathering of some of the country’s foremost Uilleann Pipers to celebrate this uniquely Irish instrument. Learn the History of The Uilleann Pipes,also the craft of How Uilleann Pipes are Made |
Heritage Week 2017 Events in Co. Longford
A fantastic range of events took place throughout Co. Longford to celebrate National Heritage Week 19-27 August 2017.
Click on the links below to download the PDF local guides:
Heritage Week 2017_Longford Local Guide.pdf (size 2.6 MB)
Corlea Trackway Centre - Heritage Week 2017
Please visit heritageweek.ie to find out what was on around the country.
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Photographs & memories
A selection of images from events that took place in Co. Longford during Heritage Week 2017.
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Heritage Week 2017 Events in Co. Longford
Information on events taking place to celebrate National Heritage Week in Co. Longford.
Please visit heritageweek.ie to find out what's on around the country.