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1. Black Head 10. Burren National Park 19. Scattery Island 28. Inn at Dromoland 2. Ballyvaughan 11. Kilnaboy 20. Doonaha 29. Newmarket on Fergus 3. Fanore 12. Corrofin 21. Carrigaholt 30. Shannon 4. Lisdoonvarna 13. Ruan 22. Bridges of Ross 31. Bunratty 5. Cliffs of Moher 14. Dysart O’Dea 23. Kilbaha 32. Tulla 6. Kilshanny 15. Labasheeda 24. Loophead 33. Scarriff 7. Kilfenora 16. Vandeleur Gardens 25. Ennis 34. Tuamgraney 8. Carran 17. Kilrush 26. Clarecastle 35. Killaloe 9. Glencolumbkille 18. Moyasta 27. Quin Clare County Council and the Heritage Council wish to thank all the individuals and community groups who are taking part and facilitating events during Heritage Week in Clare in 2018. In particular they acknowledge the great work done by individuals and groups with an interest in all aspects of heritage in their community and in County Clare. Heritage Week is co-ordinated by the Heritage Council with support from the Department of Culture, Heritage & the Gaeltacht and Fáilte Ireland. It is part of European Heritage Days, a joint initiative of the Council of Europe & the European Union. The aim of Heritage Week is to create awareness of our built, natural & cultural heritage thereby encouraging its conservation, preservation and enjoyment. For Further Information contact: Congella McGuire, Heritage Officer, Clare County Council, New Road, Ennis, Co.Clare Tel: 065-6846408 Email: cmcguire@clarecoco.ie
County Clare has a rich and varied Heritage.
You are invited to explore County Clare’s
Heritage by participating in the events taking
place during Heritage Week
Please also take time to view our County Heritage Plan &
Biodiversity Plan
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For more information contact:
CLARE COUNTY HERITAGE
CLARE BIODIVERSITY
Heritage Officer, Oidhreachta an Chláir
Clare Heritage
Planning Department,
Clare County Council,
Áras Contae an Chláir, P LA N 2017-2023
New Road,Ennis,
Co. Clare
Telephone: (065) 6821616
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2017
P L A C I N G H ERI TA G E AT T H E H EA RT
The Clare County Biodiversity Action Plan 2017-2023 will run parallel with the
Clare County Development Plan 2017-2023 and the Clare County Heritage plan 2017-2023.
The Clare County Biodiversity Action Plan will have regard to these County Plans
and build upon their goals and objectives for Biodiversity across County Clare.
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cmcg u ir e @cla r e co co .ie
The Clare Biodiversity Action Plan 2017-2023 is available from the Heritage Officer, Planning Department,
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065 6846408
Clare County Council, Áras Contae an Chláir, New Road, Ennis, Co. Clare or by email to forwardplan@clarecoco.ie. Oidhreachta an Chláir
Clare Heritage
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All Week Events
Dolphins and Local Heritage – Wildlife Adventure
DATE AND TIME: Saturday 18th August to Sunday 26th August 08:00 to 18:00
VENUE: Carrigaholt, County Clare
DETAILS: Join us on a wildlife adventure at the mouth of the Shannon, Ireland’s
greatest river, to learn about the resident bottlenose dolphins that live
here and our shared heritage.
COST: Adult: €30, Child: €15
CONTACT: Dolphinwatch
E: info@dolphinwatch.ie
Website: dolphinwatch.ie
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: Yes
Loop Head: Free Audio Guide
DATE AND TIME: Saturday 18th August to Sunday 26th August 09:30 to 17:00
VENUE: West Clare Railway, Moyasta, County Clare
DETAILS: Free* audio guide to Loop Head, County Clare, where wonderful
scenery, interesting stories and great hospitality abound! Visit Free
our Free website to access your audio guide. (Entry fee to some
sites may apply)
COST: Free
CONTACT: Abarta Heritage
E: info@abartaheritage.ie
Website: abartaheritage.ie/product/loop-head-heritage-trail-audioguide/
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: No
PARKING: Yes
Woodland Coppice & Furniture Making
DATE AND TIME: Saturday 18th August & Sunday 19th August 10:00 to 12:15, 13:00 to
15:15, 16:00 to 18:15
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - NONE
Thursday 23rd August, Friday 24th August, Saturday 25th August &
Sunday 26th August 10:00 to 12:15, 13:00 to 15:15, 16:00 to 18:15
VENUE: Glencolumbkille, Burren, County Clare
DETAILS: From furniture, wattle and gate hurdles, to the various Bushcraft skills, we
will finish this experience by designing and building your very own piece
of Bushcraft Art and seeking the elusive Pine Martin
COST: Adult: €15, Child: €8, Concession: €12, Family: €35
CONTACT: Burren Bushcraft
E: burrenbushcraft@gmail.com
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T: +353 873778753
Website: burrenbushcraft.com
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Not suitable for children under 12
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: No
PARKING: Yes
Daily Guided Tours of Scattery Island
DATE & TIME: Saturday 18th August to Sunday 26th August 10:00 to 17:00
VENUE: Scattery Island, Kilrush, County Clare
DETAILS: Free guided tours of Saint Senan’s 6th Century monastic
settlement including our famous high round tower, ruins of 6 Free
churches, holy well and hear also about the island’s maritime
history. (Fee payable for boat trip).
COST: Free
CONTACT: OPW Scattery Island Visitor Centre
E: info@scatteryislandtours.com
T: +353 852505512
Website: scatteryislandtours.com
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: Yes
Bunratty Castle Kayaking Tour
DATE & TIME Saturday 18th August 10:30 to 13:00
Sunday 19th August 11:30 to 14:00
Monday 20th August 13:00 to 15:30
Tuesday 21st August 14:30 to 17:00
Wednesday 22nd August 15:15 to 17:45
Thursday 23rd August 16:00 to 18:30
Friday 24th August 16:15 to 18:45
Saturday 25th August 17:00 to 19:30
Sunday 26th August 17:45 to 20:15
DETAILS: Viewing these astounding medieval buildings along with their awesome
architecture and their thrilling past from the water makes our Bunratty
Castle Kayaking Tours worth all the hype.
VENUE: Across from Durty Nelly’s Bar, Bunratty West, Bunratty, County Clare
COST: Adult: €40, Child: €40
CONTACT: Nevsail Watersports
E: info@nevsailwatersports.ie
T: +353 863308236
Website: nevsailwatersports.ie/home.html
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Full
PARKING: Yes
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Kayaking along Wild Atlantic Way
DATE & TIME: Saturday 18th August to Sunday 26th August 14:30 to 17:00
VENUE: Kilkee Bay, Nevsail’s Hut, Kilkee, County Clare
DETAILS: The tour will allow you to do a great amount of sightseeing along the
Wild Atlantic Way. You will explore gullies, caves, cracks and different rock
formations created by the raw force of the Atlantic.
COST: Adult: €25, Child: €25
CONTACT: Nevsail Watersports
E: info@nevsailwatersports.ie
T: +353 863308236
Website: nevsailwateersports.ie/home.html
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Full
PARKING: Yes
St. Flannan Cathedral, Killaloe - Historic Church Tour
DATE & TIME: Saturday 18th August to Sunday 26th August 15:30 to 16:30
VENUE: St. Flannan Cathedral, Killaloe
DETAILS: A historic Church on the river’s edge in Killaloe. Its period dates from the
transition between Romanesque and Gothic periods. Its style is
mainly Gothic; some features are the 12th century Romanesque
doorway. The Ogham stone dating to about 1000 AD has an Free
inscription in Runes, a Scandanavian script, 12th century High
Cross, 13th century fort - The Cathedral tower houses a chime
of 8 beus installed in 1896. The Cathedral organ dates from 1900, was
restored in 1965, enlarged in 2002, and has 1500 pipes. The Church will be
open from 9.30 to 21:00 everyday - with guided tours around the church
and up the bell tower each day from 15:30 to 16:30. People have the
opportunity to ring the bell on the tour.
COST: Free
CONTACT: St. Flannan Cathedral
E: dean@killaloe.anglican.org
T: +353 61375389
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: No
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Saturday 18th August
Shannon Wetland Restoration Project
DATE & TIME Saturday 18th August 10:00 to 11:30
VENUE: Meet at carpark between Gaelscoil Donncha Rua and Tír na nÓg
playground, Shannon, County Clare
DETAILS: What is now Shannon Town used to be covered in wetlands. The
Free
Shannon Wetland Restoration Project seeks to reinstate a small
part of this original habitat for wildlife and for the community
to enjoy.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Shannon Wetland Restoration Project
E: olivecarey77@gmail.com
T: +353 857107581
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: Yes
Guided Heritage Cycle
DATE & TIME Saturday 18th August 10:00 to 13:00
VENUE: Quin Community Hall, Quin, County Clare
DETAILS: A guided 25km Heritage Cycle starting in Quin, on mostly quiet roads
with a few inclines, taking in many historical sites, monuments
& lakes and breathtaking scenery. Suitable for those with a
Free
moderate level of fitness. Please bring own bike, cycle helmet
and fluid. The event is free of charge (optional donation towards
maintenance and upkeep of East Clare and Mid Clare Way walking and
cycling routes).
COST: Free
CONTACT: Clare Walks Ltd.
E: info@clarewalks.ie
T: +353 872675722
Website: clarewalks.ie
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Not suitable for children under 12
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: No
PARKING: Yes
“Working Party” - Conservation Workshop
DATE & TIME: Saturday 18th August 9:00 to 21:00
VENUE: An Cabhail Mhór, Killinaboy, County Clare
DETAILS: Interested in Ireland’s Built Heritage? Come to the SPAB Working Party,
a chance to take part in conservation-in-action with a friendly group of
built heritage enthusiasts. The Working Party is a chance to get hands-on
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and have a go at conservation practices for historic masonry buildings,
working alongside a community of like-minded people during
the day and enjoying the festivities together in the evenings. Free
Participants can come for one day or stay the whole weekend,
with free camping on site. Friday and Saturday will be practical
workshops where participants can learn skills like hot mixed lime usage,
as well as alternative wall capping techniques.
COST: Adult: €40, Concession: €25
CONTACT: The Society for Protection of Ancient Buildings (S.P.A.B) Ireland
E: spabireland@gmail.com
T: +353 851516452
Website: spab.org.uk/about-us/spab-ireland
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Not suitable for children under 12
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: Yes
Gardening for Wildlife
DATE & TIME: Saturday 18th August 10:00 to 13:00
VENUE: West Clare Resource Centre, Ballard Road, Miltown Malbay,
County Clare Free
DETAILS: Wildlife gardening
COST: Free
CONTACT: IWT
E: jimmartin81@gmail.com
T: +353 657085939
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: Yes
Soldiers of the passion panels in Ennis Friary
DATE & TIME: Saturday 18th August 15:00 to 16:00
VENUE: OPW Ennis Friary, Abbey Street, Ennis, County Clare, V95 AN28
DETAILS: Interested in Irish Arms and Armour of the 15th Century? Join
Brendan Halpin, Captain of Medieval Armoured Combat Ireland, Free
for a talk on the weapons and armour depicted in the passion
panels in Ennis Friary.
COST: Free
CONTACT: OPW Ennis Friary
E: ennisfriary@opw.ie
T: +353 656829100
Website: heritageireland.ie
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Not suitable for Children under 12
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: No
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Bunratty Castle Kayaking Tour
DATE & TIME Saturday 18th August 10:30 to 13:00
DETAILS: Viewing these astounding medieval buildings along with their awesome
architecture and their thrilling past from the water makes our Bunratty
Castle Kayaking Tours worth all the hype.
VENUE: Across from Durty Nelly’s Bar, Bunratty West, Bunratty, County Clare
COST: Adult: €40, Child: €40
CONTACT: Nevsail Watersports
E: info@nevsailwatersports.ie
T: +353 863308236
Website: nevsailwatersports.ie/home.html
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Full
PARKING: Yes
Kayaking along Wild Atlantic Way
DATE & TIME: Saturday 18th August 14:30 to 17:00
VENUE: Kilkee Bay, Nevsail’s Hut, Kilkee, County Clare
DETAILS: The tour will allow you to do a great amount of sightseeing along the Wild
Atlantic Way. You will explore gullies, caves, cracks and different rock
formations created by the raw force of the Atlantic.
COST: Adult: €25, Child: €25
CONTACT: Nevsail Watersports
E: info@nevsailwatersports.ie
T: +353 863308236
Website: nevsailwateersports.ie/home.html
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Full
PARKING: Yes
St. Flannan Cathedral, Killaloe - Historic Church Tour
DATE & TIME: Saturday 18th August 15:30 to 16:30
VENUE: St. Flannan Cathedral, Killaloe
DETAILS: A historic Church on the river’s edge in Killaloe. Its period dates
from the transition between Romanesque and Gothic periods.
Its style is mainly Gothic; some features are the 12th century Free
Romanesque doorway. The Ogham stone dating to about 1000
AD has an inscription in Runes, a Scandinavian script, 12th century High
Cross, 13th century fort-The Cathedral tower houses a chime of 8 beus
installed in 1896. The Cathedral organ dates from 1900, was restored n
1965, enlarged in 2002, and has 1500 pipes. The Church will be open from
9.30 to 21:00 everyday – with guided tours around the church and up the
bell tower each day from 15:30 to 16:30. People have the opportunity to
ring the bell on the tour.
COST: Free
CONTACT: St. Flannan Cathedral
E: dean@killaloe.anglican.org
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T: +353 61375389
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: No
Woodland Coppice & Furniture Making
DATE AND TIME: Saturday 18th August 10:00 to 12:15, 13:00 to 15:15, 16:00 to 18:15
VENUE: Glencolumbkille, Burren, County Clare
DETAILS: From furniture, wattle and gate hurdles, to the various Bushcraft skills, we
will Finish this experience by designing and building your very own piece
of Bushcraft Art and seeking the elusive Pine Martin
COST: Adult: €15, Child: €8, Concession: €12, Family: €35
CONTACT: Burren Bushcraft
E: burrenbushcraft@gmail.com
T: +353 873778753
Website: burrenbushcraft.com
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Not suitable for children under 12
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: No
PARKING: Yes
Dolphins and Local Heritage
DATE AND TIME: Saturday 18th August 08:00 to 18:00
VENUE: Carrigaholt
DETAILS: Join us on a wildlife adventure at the mouth of the Shannon, Ireland’s
greatest river, to learn about the resident bottlenose dolphins that live
here and our shared heritage.
COST: Adult: €30, Child: €15
CONTACT: Dolphinwatch
E: info@dolphinwatch.ie
Website: dolphinwatch.ie
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: Yes
Loop Head: Free Audio Guide
DATE AND TIME: Saturday 18th August 09:30 to 17:00
VENUE: West Clare Railway, Moyasta, County Clare
DETAILS: Free* audio guide to Loop Head, County Clare, where wonderful
Free
scenery, interesting stories and great hospitality abound! Visit
our website to access your audio guide. (Entry fee to some sites
may apply)
COST: Free
CONTACT: Abarta Heritage
E: info@abartaheritage.ie
Website: abartaheritage.ie/product/loop-head-heritage-trail-audioguide/
8BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: No
PARKING: Yes
Daily Guided Tours of Scattery Island
DATE & TIME: Saturday 18th August 10:00 to 17:00
VENUE: Scattery Island, Kilrush, County Clare
DETAILS: Free guided tours of Saint Senan’s 6th Century monastic Free
settlement including our famous high round tower, ruins of 6
churches, holy well and hear also about the island’s maritime
history. (*Fee payable for boat trip).
COST: Free
CONTACT: OPW Scattery Island Visitor Centre
E: info@scatteryislandtours.com
T: +353 852505512
Website: scatteryislandtours.com
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: Yes
9Sunday 19th August
Traditional Craft Skills Open Day
DATE & TIME: Sunday 19th August 10:00 to 15:00
VENUE: An Cabhail Mhór, Killinaboy, County Clare
DETAILS: All welcome to this public open day, involving demonstrations of
traditional craft skills in the unique setting of An Cabhail Mhór, a 16th
century plantation fort, where repair works will be ongoing.
COST: Free
CONTACT: The Society for Protection of Ancient Buildings (S.P.A.B) Ireland
E: spabireland@gmail.com
T: +353 85151645
Website: spab.org.uk/about-us/spab-ireland
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Full
PARKING: Yes
Visit Ennis Friary
DATE & TIME: Sunday 19th August 10:00 to 17:00
VENUE: Ennis Friary, Abbey Street, Ennis, County Clare
DETAILS: Come and visit. View the numerous 15th century sculptures, and
hear the history of the site which gave Ennis its name. Enjoy a Free
leisurely stroll through the grounds and around the ambulatory.
COST: Free
CONTACT: OPW, Ennis Friary
E: ennisfriary@opw.ie
T: +353 656829100
Website: heritageireland.ie
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: No
Guided Walk along parts of the Mid Clare Way
DATE & TIME: Sunday 19th August 10:00 to 11:30
VENUE: Newmarket-on-Fergus, County Clare (carpark across from the Weavers
Inn)
DETAILS: An 8km Guided Walk along parts of the Mid Clare Way taking
in historical sites and monuments with fantastic views over the Free
Estuary.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Clare Walks Ltd.
E: info@clarewalks.ie
T: +353 863586293
Website: clarewalks.ie
10BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Not suitable for children under 12
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: No
PARKING: Yes
Medieval Quest at Ennis Friary
DATE & TIME: Sunday 19th August 12:00 to 13:00
VENUE: OPW Ennis Friary, Abbey Street, Ennis, V95 AN28
DETAILS: Join OPW guide Michelle for a Medieval Quest. Our challenge, if
you choose to accept, will require talented young investigators, Free
5-12 yrs. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
COST: Free
CONTACT: OPW, Ennis Friary, Abbey Street, Ennis V95 AN28
E: ennisfriary@opw.ie
T: +353 656829100
Website: heritageireland.ie
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: No
Napoleonic Fort Guided Walk
DATE & TIME: Sunday 19th August 13:30 to 15:00
VENUE: Meet at Doonaha Church, Doonaha, County Clare
DETAILS: Guided Tour of Napoleonic Fort, lovely gentle walk, nice coastal location
with interpretation of military history and local culture. 1.5 hours.
COST: Adult: €5, Child €0
CONTACT: Carmel Haugh
E: haugh.carmel@gmail.com
T: +353 877800062
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: No
PARKING: Yes
An Exhibition of Kilrush Ceramics
DATE & TIME: Sunday 19th August 14:00 to 17:00
VENUE: Teach Ceoil, Grace Street, Kilrush, County Clare
DETAILS: Kilrush Ceramics was established in 1961 and traded until 1983.
This exhibition will present a selection of its colourful and quirky Free
products including dinner sets, tea sets, vases and collectibles.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Kilrush and District Historical Society
E: kilrushhistoricalsociety@gmail.com
Website: kdhs.ie
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Full
PARKING: Yes
11In search of the Dreamtime on Scattery Island
DATE & TIME: Sunday 19th August 14:00 to 14:45
VENUE: OPW Scattery Island Visitor Centre, Kilrush, County Clare
DETAILS: OPW Guide and author Michael Houlihan will lead a walk on
Scattery Island to discuss the local topography – stones, trees, Free
springs and archaeology and what they tell about early Clare
people.
COST: Free (fee payable for boat trip)
CONTACT: OPW Scattery Island Visitor Centre
E: info@scatteryislandtours.com
T: +353 852505512
Website: scatteryislandtours.com
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: Yes
Bunratty Castle Kayaking Tour
DATE & TIME Sunday 19th August 11:30 to 14:00
DETAILS: Viewing these astounding medieval buildings along with their awesome
architecture and their thrilling past from the water makes our Bunratty
Castle Kayaking Tours worth all the hype.
VENUE: Across from Durty Nelly’s Bar, Bunratty West, Bunratty, County Clare
COST: Adult: €40, Child: €40
CONTACT: Nevsail Watersports
E: info@nevsailwatersports.ie
T: +353 863308236
Website: nevsailwatersports.ie/home.html
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Full
PARKING: Yes
Dolphins and Local Heritage
DATE AND TIME: Sunday 19th August 08:00 to 18:00
VENUE: Carrigaholt
DETAILS: Join us on a wildlife adventure at the mouth of the Shannon, Ireland’s
greatest river, to learn about the resident bottlenose dolphins that live
here and our shared heritage.
COST: Adult: €30, Child: €15
CONTACT: Dolphinwatch
E: info@dolphinwatch.ie
Website: dolphinwatch.ie
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: Yes
12Loop Head: Free Audio Guide
DATE AND TIME: Sunday 19th August 09:30 to 17:00
VENUE: West Clare Railway, Moyasta, County Clare
DETAILS: Free* audio guide to Loop Head, County Clare, where wonderful
scenery, interesting stories and great hospitality abound! Visit Free
our Free website to access your audio guide. (Entry fee to some
sites may apply)
COST: Free
CONTACT: Abarta Heritage
E: info@abartaheritage.ie
Website: abartaheritage.ie/product/loop-head-heritage-trail-audioguide/
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: No
PARKING: Yes
Daily Guided Tours of Scattery Island
DATE & TIME: Sunday 19th August 10:00 to 17:00
VENUE: Scattery Island, Kilrush, County Clare
DETAILS: Free guided tours of Saint Senan’s 6th Century monastic
settlement including our famous high round tower, ruins of 6
Free
churches, holy well and hear also about the island’s maritime
history. (*Fee payable for boat trip).
COST: Free
CONTACT: OPW Scattery Island Visitor Centre
E: info@scatteryislandtours.com
T: +353 852505512
Website: scatteryislandtours.com
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: Yes
Woodland Coppice & Furniture Making
DATE AND TIME: Sunday 19th August 10:00 to 12:15, 13:00 to 15:15, 16:00 to 18:15
VENUE: Glencolumbkille, Burren, County Clare
DETAILS: From furniture, wattle and gate hurdles, to the various Bushcraft skills, we
will Finish this experience by designing and building your very own piece
of Bushcraft Art and seeking the elusive Pine Martin
COST: Adult: €15, Child: €8, Concession: €12, Family: €35
CONTACT: Burren Bushcraft
E: burrenbushcraft@gmail.com
T: +353 873778753
Website: burrenbushcraft.com
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Not suitable for children under 12
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: No
PARKING: Yes
13Kayaking along Wild Atlantic Way
DATE & TIME: Sunday 19th August 14:30 to 17:00
VENUE: Kilkee Bay, Nevsail’s Hut, Kilkee, County Clare
DETAILS: The tour will allow you to do a great amount of sightseeing along
the Wild Atlantic Way. You will explore gullies, caves, cracks and Free
differentrock formations created by the raw force of the Atlantic.
COST: Adult: €25, Child: €25
CONTACT: Nevsail Watersports
E: info@nevsailwatersports.ie
T: +353 86 3308236
Website: nevsailwateersports.ie/home.html
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Full
PARKING: Yes
St. Flannan Cathedral, Killaloe - Historic Church Tour
DATE & TIME: Sunday 19th August 15:30 to 16:30
VENUE: St. Flannan Cathedral, Killaloe, County Clare
DETAILS: A historic Church on the river’s edge in Killaloe. Its period dates from the
transition between Romanesque and Gothic periods. Its style is mainly
Gothic; some features are the 12th century Romanesque doorway. The
Ogham stone dating to about 1000 AD has an inscription in
Runes, a Scandinavian script, 12th century High Cross, 13th Free
century fort-The Cathedral tower houses a chime of 8 beus
installed in 1896. The Cathedral organ dates from 1900 was
restored in 1965, enlarged in 2002 and has 1500 pipes. The Church will be
open from 9.30 to 21:00 everyday – with guided tours around the church
and up the bell tower each day from 15:30 to 16:30. People have the
opportunity to ring the bell on the tour.
COST: Free
CONTACT: St. Flannan Cathedral
E: dean@killaloe.anglican.org
T: +353 61375389
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: No
14Monday 20th August
Farming and Built History Trail
DATE & TIME: Monday 20th August 10:00 to 12:15, 13:00 to 15:15, 16:00 to 18:15
VENUE: Glencolumbkille, Burren, County Clare
DETAILS: Farming and Built History Trail spanning over 3000 years, we discover who
shaped this UNESCO Geo Park.
COST: Adult: €15.00, Child: €8, Concession: €12, Family: €35
CONTACT: Burren Bushcraft
E: burrenbushcraft@gmail.com
T: +353 873778753
Website: burrenbushcraft.com/
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Not suitable for Children under 12
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: No
PARKING: Yes
Loop Head Geology Walk
DATE & TIME: Monday 20th August 10:30 to 12:00
VENUE: Meet at Bridges of Ross carpark, Loop Head, County Clare
DETAILS: Join us on a coastal walk as we explore the geological history of
the Loop Head Peninsula, taking in the famous Bridges of Ross, Free
ancient sand volcanoes and submarine landslides, fossils and
more!
COST: Free
CONTACT: iCRAG (Irish Centre for Research in Applied Geosciences) & Burren and
Cliffs of Moher (UNESCO Global Geopark)
E: anthea.lacchia@icrag-centre.org
T: +353 831847843
Website: icrag-centre.org/
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: No
PARKING: Yes
Daily Guided Tours of Scattery Island
DATE & TIME: Monday 20th August 10:00 to 17:00
VENUE: Scattery Island, Kilrush, County Clare
DETAILS: Free guided tours of Saint Senan’s 6th Century monastic
settlement including our famous high round tower, ruins of 6 Free
churches, holy well and hear also about the island’s maritime
history. (Fee payable for boat trip).
COST: Free
CONTACT: OPW Scattery Island Visitor Centre
E: info@scatteryislandtours.com
T: +353 852505512
15Website: scatteryislandtours.com
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: Yes
Loop Head: Free Audio Guide
DATE AND TIME: Monday 20th August 09:30 to 17:00
VENUE: West Clare Railway, Moyasta, County Clare
DETAILS: Free* audio guide to Loop Head, County Clare, where wonderful
scenery, interesting stories and great hospitality abound! Visit Free
our Free website to access your audio guide. (Entry fee to some
sites may apply)
COST: Free
CONTACT: Abarta Heritage
E: info@abartaheritage.ie
Website: abartaheritage.ie/product/loop-head-heritage-trail-audioguide/
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: No
PARKING: Yes
Bunratty Castle Kayaking Tour
DATE & TIME Monday 20th August 13:00 to 15:30
DETAILS: Viewing these astounding medieval buildings along with their awesome
architecture and their thrilling past from the water makes our Bunratty
Castle Kayaking Tours worth all the hype.
VENUE: Across from Durty Nelly’s Bar, Bunratty West, Bunratty, County Clare
COST: Adult: €40, Child: €40
CONTACT: Nevsail Watersports
E: info@nevsailwatersports.ie
T: +353 863308236
Website: nevsailwatersports.ie/home.html
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Full
PARKING: Yes
Kayaking along Wild Atlantic Way
DATE & TIME: Monday 20th August 14:30 to 17:00
VENUE: Kilkee Bay, Nevsail’s Hut, Kilkee, County Clare
DETAILS: The tour will allow you to do a great amount of sightseeing along the
Wild Atlantic Way. You will explore gullies, caves, cracks and different rock
formations created by the raw force of the Atlantic.
COST: Adult: €25, Child: €25
CONTACT: Nevsail Watersports
E: info@nevsailwatersports.ie
T: +353 86 3308236
16Website: nevsailwateersports.ie/home.html
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Full
PARKING: Yes
Dolphins and Local Heritage – Wildlife Adventure
DATE AND TIME: Monday 20th August 08:00 to 18:00
VENUE: Carrigaholt
DETAILS: Join us on a wildlife adventure at the mouth of the Shannon, Ireland’s
greatest river, to learn about the resident bottlenose dolphins that live
here and our shared heritage.
COST: Adult: €30, Child: €15
CONTACT: Dolphinwatch
E: info@dolphinwatch.ie
Website: dolphinwatch.ie
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: Yes
St. Flannan Cathedral, Killaloe - Historic Church Tour
DATE & TIME: Monday 20th August 15:30 to 16:30
VENUE: St. Flannan Cathedral, Killaloe
DETAILS: A historic Church on the river’s edge in Killaloe. Its period dates from
the transition between Romanesque and Gothic periods. Its style is
mainly Gothic; some features are the 12th century Romanesque
doorway. The Ogham stone dating to about 1000 AD has an
inscription in Runes, a Scandinavian script, 12th century High Free
Cross, 13th century fort - The Cathedral tower houses a chime of
8 beus installed in 1896. The Cathedral organ dates from 1900,
was restored in 1965, enlarged in 2002, and has 1500 pipes. The Church
will be open from 9.30 to 21:00 everyday - with guided tours around the
church and up the bell tower each day from 15:30 to 16:30. People have
the opportunity to ring the bell on the tour.
COST: Free
CONTACT: St. Flannan Cathedral
E: dean@killaloe.anglican.org
T: +353 61375389
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: No
17Tuesday 21st August
A Ten Million Year Burren Walk
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 21st August 10:00 to 13:00
VENUE: Craggagh, Fanore, County Clare
DETAILS: Take a 10 million year walk along the road and ascend through
time to the foot of Slieve Elva as the stories contained in the Free
surrounding rocks of the Burren are translated by the Geopark
Geologist
COST: Free
CONTACT: Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark
E: edoyle@clarecoco.ie
T: +353 879008031
Website: burrengeopark.ie
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: Yes
Song of Granite – a film screening
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 21st August 18:30 to 20:15
VENUE: Scarriff Public Library, Scarriff, County Clare
DETAILS: The film revolves around the life of the great traditional Irish
singer, Joe Heaney. The black-and-white picture invites viewers Free
to join the enigmatic and talented artist on his life journey.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Clare County Council
E: mailbox@clibrary.ie
T: +353 61922893
Website: clarelibrary.ie/
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Not suitable for Children under 12
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Full
PARKING: Yes
Templemaley Church Visit
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 21st August 19:00 to 20:00
VENUE: Templemaley Church, County Clare (near Ennis)
DETAILS: A talk on recent conservation works to the south window of the Free
ruined Templemaley Church. This work has been grant-aided by
the Heritage Council (European Year of Cultural Heritage)
COST: Free
CONTACT: Clare Archaeological and Historical Society
E: fogorman51@gmail.com
T: +353 872262259
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
18SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: No
PARKING: Yes
Reconnecting with Celtic Trees
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 21st August 19:00 to 20:00
VENUE: De Valera Public Library, Harmony Row, Ennis, County Clare
DETAILS: Learn how trees (based on the lunar year) were teaching aids
in the past. Jackie Queally guides through the Celtic Year with Free
anecdote and illustrations.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Clare County Council
E: mailbox@clarelibrary.ie
T: +353 656846353
Website: clarelibrary.ie
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Not suitable for Children under 12
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: Yes
The Workhouses of County Clare
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 21st August 20:00 to 21:30
VENUE: Ballyvaughan Community Hall, Ballyvaughan, County Clare
DETAILS: A special lecture by Steve Dolan of the Irish Workhouse Centre
on the workhouses of County Clare, and the launch of a free Free
booklet (limited edition) on Workhouses in the county.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Irish Workhouse Centre - Portumna
E: info@irishworkhousecentre.ie
T: 09097 59200
Website: irishworkhousecentre.ie
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Full
PARKING: Yes
Dolphins and Local Heritage
DATE AND TIME: Tuesday 21st August 08:00 to 18:00
VENUE: Carrigaholt, County Clare
DETAILS: Join us on a wildlife adventure at the mouth of the Shannon, Ireland’s
greatest river, to learn about the resident bottlenose dolphins that live
here and our shared heritage.
COST: Adult: €30, Child: €15
CONTACT: Dolphinwatch
E: info@dolphinwatch.ie
Website: dolphinwatch.ie
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
19WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: Yes
Daily Guided Tours of Scattery Island
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 21st August 10:00 to 17:00
VENUE: Scattery Island, Kilrush, County Clare
DETAILS: Free guided tours of Saint Senan’s 6th Century monastic
settlement including our famous high round tower, ruins of 6
Free
churches, holy well and hear also about the island’s maritime
history. *Fee payable for boat trip.
COST: Free
CONTACT: OPW Scattery Island Visitor Centre
E: info@scatteryislandtours.com
T: +353 852505512
Website: scatteryislandtours.com
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: Yes
Farming and Built History Trail
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 21st August 10:00 to 12:15, 13.00 to 15:15, 16:00 to 18:15
VENUE: Glencolumbkille, Burren, County Clare
DETAILS: Farming and Built History Trail spanning over 3000 years, we discover who
shaped this UNESCO Geo Park.
COST: Adult: €15.00, Child: €8, Concession: €12, Family: €35
CONTACT: Burren Bushcraft
E: burrenbushcraft@gmail.com
T: +353 873778753
Website: burrenbushcraft.com/
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Not suitable for Children under 12
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: No
PARKING: Yes
Loop Head: Free Audio Guide
DATE AND TIME: Tuesday 21st August 09:30 to 17:00
VENUE: West Clare Railway, Moyasta, County Clare
DETAILS: Free* audio guide to Loop Head, County Clare, where wonderful
Free
scenery, interesting stories and great hospitality abound! Visit
our Free website to access your audio guide. (Entry fee to some
sites may apply)
COST: Free
CONTACT: Abarta Heritage
E: info@abartaheritage.ie
Website: abartaheritage.ie/product/loop-head-heritage-trail-audioguide/
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
20WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: No
PARKING: Yes
Bunratty Castle Kayaking Tour
DATE & TIME Tuesday 21st August 14:30 to 17:00
DETAILS: Viewing these astounding medieval buildings along with their awesome
architecture and their thrilling past from the water makes our Bunratty
Castle Kayaking Tours worth all the hype.
VENUE: Across from Durty Nelly’s Bar, Bunratty West, Bunratty, County Clare
COST: Adult: €40, Child: €40
CONTACT: Nevsail Watersports
E: info@nevsailwatersports.ie
T: +353 863308236
Website: nevsailwatersports.ie/home.html
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Full
PARKING: Yes
St. Flannan Cathedral, Killaloe - Historic Church Tour
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 21st August 15:30 to 16:30
VENUE: St. Flannan Cathedral, Killaloe
DETAILS: A historic Church on the river’s edge in Killaloe. Its period dates from the
transition between Romanesque and Gothic periods. Its style is mainly
Gothic; some features are the 12th century Romanesque doorway. The
Ogham stone dating to about 1000 AD has an inscription in
Runes, a Scandinavian script, 12th century High Cross, 13th Free
century fort - The Cathedral tower houses a chime of 8 beus
installed in 1896. The Cathedral organ dates from 1900, was
restored in 1965, enlarged in 2002, and has 1500 pipes. The Church will be
open from 9.30 to 21:00 everyday - with guided tours around the church
and up the bell tower each day from 15:30 to 16:30. People have the
opportunity to ring the bell on the tour.
COST: Free
CONTACT: St. Flannan Cathedral
E: dean@killaloe.anglican.org
T: +353 61375389
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: No
Kayaking along Wild Atlantic Way
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 21st August 14:30 to 17:00
VENUE: Kilkee Bay, Nevsail’s Hut, Kilkee, County Clare
DETAILS: The tour will allow you to do a great amount of sightseeing along the
Wild Atlantic Way. You will explore gullies, caves, cracks and different rock
formations created by the raw force of the Atlantic.
21COST: Adult: €25, Child: €25
CONTACT: Nevsail Watersports
E: info@nevsailwatersports.ie
T: +353 863308236
Website: nevsailwateersports.ie/home.html
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Full
PARKING: Yes
22Wednesday 22nd August
Burren Wild Child
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 22nd August 14:00 to 16:00
VENUE: The Burren, County Clare
DETAILS: Join the Burrenbeo Trust for a fun and active exploration of the Free
Burren’s Heritage. Featuring fun tasks and activities, families can
get to know this fascinating place a little better.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Burrenbeo Trust
E: aine@burrenbeo.com
T: +353 91638096
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: No
PARKING: Yes
Reconnecting with Celtic Trees
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 22nd August 15:00 to 16:00
VENUE: Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon, County Clare
DETAILS: Learn how trees (based on the lunar year) were teaching aids Free
in the past. Jackie Queally guides through the Celtic Year with
anecdote and illustrations.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Clare County Council
E: mailbox@clarelibrary.ie
T: +353 656846353
Website: clarelibrary.ie
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Not suitable for Children under 12
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: Yes
“Who the Hell am I?” – Storytelling with music, dance, song and drama
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 22nd August 15:30 to 17:00 & 20:00 to 21:30
VENUE: Royal Spa Hotel, Lisdoonvarna, County Clare
DETAILS: A tapestry of Irish storytelling weaving the voices of the past with the new
voices of our future through music, dance, song and drama. Humorous,
poignant, tragic and challenging.
COST: Adult: €10, Child: €7, Concession: €7, Family: €25
CONTACT: Saol
E: catrionadvs@gmail.com
T: +353 877974871 or +353 852101033
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Full
PARKING: Yes
23“Cats in the Wall” – Ennis Friary
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 22nd August 19:00 to 20:00
VENUE: OPW Ennis Friary, Abbey Street, Ennis, V95 AN28
DETAILS: Protection Sacrifice in Irish Tradition. Ennis Friary is one of many
locations throughout Ireland and Britain where the mummified Free
bodies of cats have been deliberately placed into the walls of
buildings.
COST: Free
CONTACT: OPW Ennis Friary
E: ennisfriary@opw.ie
T: +353 656829100
Website: heritageireland.ie
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Not suitable for children under 12
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: No
Sharing Memories – Recording of local people
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 22nd August 19:30 to 20:30
VENUE: Wood and Bell Café, Main Street, Killaloe, County Clare
DETAILS: Come along to hear some fantastic recordings of local people Free
Interviewed in the early 1990’s sharing their memories from past
times in Killaloe and Ballina.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Killaloe-Ballina Local History Society
E: killaloeballinalhs@gmail.com
T: +353 86 3586293
Website: killaloeballinalhs.wordpress.com
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Full
PARKING: Yes
12th Annual Bat Meeting and Bat Walk
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 22nd August 20:00 to 22:00
VENUE: The Inn at Dromoland, Bunratty, County Clare (NOT Dromoland Castle
Hotel)
DETAILS: Both the talk and the walk that follows it, have proved very
popular with children of all ages and their parents. They are Free
both fun and educational. Children must be accompanied by an
adult.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Clare Association of An Taisce, the National Trust for Ireland
E: clare.antaisce@gmail.com
T: +353 863497946
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Full
PARKING: Yes
24Community life in Miltown 1930-80
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 22nd August 20:00 to 22:00
VENUE: Malbay Hotel, Miltown Malbay, County Clare
DETAILS: Launch by Judge Bryan McMahon of OaC Intergenerational
project, community memories as a community cohesion Free
resource for young and old, and showing of interview of retired
PP, Canon Séamus Mullin.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Oidhreacht an Chláir
E: seamus.macmathuna@oegaillimh .ie
T: +353 851611443
Website: oac.ie
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Full
PARKING: Yes
“Guarding Loophead” – Talk on World War 2 look-out posts
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 22nd August 20:00 to 21:00
VENUE: Kilkee Library
DETAILS: A talk on the World War 2 look-out posts and the little-known Free
story behind these heritage buildings.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Kilkee Civic Trust
E: willkee@iol.ie
T: +353 868343019
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Not suitable for children under 12
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Full
PARKING: Yes
Bat Walk
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 22nd August 20:30 to 21:45
VENUE: Tuamgraney Village, County Clare (Meet at St. Cronan’s 10th Free
Century Church)
DETAILS: Bat walk with Ruth Minogue
COST: Free
CONTACT: Tuamgraney Development Association/Tidy Towns
E: maryjcassidy@hotmail.com
T: +353 0876547202
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: Yes
25Stories from the Shannon River and Estuary
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 22nd August 19:30 to 22.30 (*access from 18:45 to 19.30 only)
VENUE: Mac’s Barn, Bunratty Castle Folk Park, Bunratty, County Clare
DETAILS: Enjoy an evening of storytelling facilitated by Róisín Burke, Abarta
Heritage, with communities along the Shannon River Estuary Way
from Knock to Shannon. The Shannon Estuary is a spectacular
and unspoiled place of remarkable beauty. There are many Free
fascinating stories to be told about the river and the people
who live along its banks. Come and hear the local story about
the Sea Monster at Labasheeda, the Colleen Bawn, Tom Mangan and his
pedal boat adventure stories about life on the river, the ancient fish traps
at Clarecastle and punt boats, the gandelows, the Shannon Explorer and
much more.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Linda McInerney, Clerical Officer, Clare County Council
E: forwardplan@clarecoco.ie
T: +353 656846454
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: Yes
Farming and Built History Trail
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 22nd August 10:00 to 12:15, 13:00 to 15:15, 16:00 to 18:15
VENUE: Glencolumbkille, Burren, County Clare
DETAILS: Farming and Built History Trail spanning over 3000 years, we discover who
shaped this UNESCO Geo Park.
COST: Adult: €15.00, Child: €8, Concession: €12, Family: €35
CONTACT: Burren Bushcraft
E: burrenbushcraft@gmail.com
T: +353 873778753
Website: burrenbushcraft.com/
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Not suitable for Children under 12
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: No
PARKING: Yes
Bunratty Castle Kayaking Tour
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 22nd August 15:15 to 17:45
DETAILS: Viewing these astounding medieval buildings along with their awesome
architecture and their thrilling past from the water makes our Bunratty
Castle Kayaking Tours worth all the hype.
VENUE: Across from Durty Nelly’s Bar, Bunratty West, Bunratty, County Clare
COST: Adult: €40, Child: €40
CONTACT: Nevsail Watersports
E: info@nevsailwatersports.ie
T: +353 863308236
Website: nevsailwatersports.ie/home.html
26BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Full
PARKING: Yes
St. Flannan Cathedral, Killaloe - Historic Church Tour
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 22nd August 15:30 to 16:30
VENUE: St. Flannan Cathedral, Killaloe
DETAILS: A historic Church on the river’s edge in Killaloe. Its period dates from
the transition between Romanesque and Gothic periods. Its style is
mainly Gothic; some features are the 12th century Romanesque
doorway. The Ogham stone dating to about 1000 AD has an
Free
inscription in Runes, a Scandinavian script, 12th century High
Cross, 13th century fort - The Cathedral tower houses a chime
of 8 beus installed in 1896. The Cathedral organ dates from 1900, was
restored in 1965, enlarged in 2002, and has 1500 pipes. The Church will be
open from 9.30 to 21:00 everyday - with guided tours around the church
and up the bell tower each day from 15:30 to 16:30. People have the
opportunity to ring the bell on the tour.
COST: Free
CONTACT: St. Flannan Cathedral
E: dean@killaloe.anglican.org
T: +353 61375389
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: No
Kayaking along Wild Atlantic Way
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 22nd August 14:30 to 17:00
VENUE: Kilkee Bay, Nevsail’s Hut, Kilkee, County Clare
DETAILS: The tour will allow you to do a great amount of sightseeing along the
Wild Atlantic Way. You will explore gullies, caves, cracks and different rock
formations created by the raw force of the Atlantic.
COST: Adult: €25, Child: €25
CONTACT: Nevsail Watersports
E: info@nevsailwatersports.ie
T: +353 863308236
Website: nevsailwateersports.ie/home.html
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Full
PARKING: Yes
Loop Head: Free Audio Guide
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday 22nd August 09:30 to 17:00
VENUE: West Clare Railway, Moyasta, County Clare Free
DETAILS: Free* audio guide to Loop Head, County Clare, where wonderful
27scenery, interesting stories and great hospitality abound! Visit our Free
website to access your audio guide. (Entry fee to some sites may apply)
COST: Free
CONTACT: Abarta Heritage
E: info@abartaheritage.ie
Website: abartaheritage.ie/product/loop-head-heritage-trail-audioguide/
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: No
PARKING: Yes
Dolphins and Local Heritage
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday 22nd August 08:00 to 18:00
VENUE: Carrigaholt, County Clare
DETAILS: Join us on a wildlife adventure at the mouth of the Shannon, Ireland’s
greatest river, to learn about the resident bottlenose dolphins that live
here and our shared heritage.
COST: Adult: €30, Child: €15
CONTACT: Dolphinwatch
E: info@dolphinwatch.ie
Website: dolphinwatch.ie
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: Yes
Daily Guided Tours of Scattery Island
DATE & TIME: Wednesday 22nd August 10:00 to 17:00
VENUE: Scattery Island, Kilrush, County Clare
DETAILS: Free guided tours of Saint Senan’s 6th Century monastic
settlement including our famous high round tower, ruins of 6 Free
churches, holy well and hear also about the island’s maritime
history. (Fee payable for boat trip).
COST: Free
CONTACT: OPW Scattery Island Visitor Centre
E: info@scatteryislandtours.com
T: +353 852505512
Website: scatteryislandtours.com
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: Yes
28Thursday 23rd August
Making Connections – Ennis Town
DATE & TIME: Thursday 23rd August 13:00 to 14:00
VENUE: De Valera Library, Harmony Row, Ennis, County Clare
DETAILS: Listen to clips from Ennis from times gone by in this participative Free
listening room event hosted by Paula Carroll of Clare FMs “The
West Wind”.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Cuimhneamh an Chláir
E: info@clarememories.ie
T: +353 087 2787463
Website: clarememories.ie
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Full
PARKING: No
Your Long Barrelled Gun of the Sea - Exhibition
DATE AND TIME: Thursday 23rd August 18:45 to 21:00
VENUE: Men’s Shed (Abbey Hall) Clarecastle, County Clare
DETAILS: Two punt guns and a 1960s punt boat will form a centerpiece
for a maritime/fishing exhibition of old photographs that reflect Free
the link that Clarecastle has had with the River Fergus and the
sea.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Clarecastle & Ballyea Heritage & Wildlife Group
E: cartock@gmail.com
T: +353 879791955
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Full
PARKING: Yes
Tulla Famine Walk
DATE & TIME: Thursday 23rd August 19:00 to 20:30
VENUE: Library Car Park, Main Street, Tulla, County Clare
DETAILS: The Tulla Famine Walk will take place during Heritage Week. The Free
Walk will cover the period during the Famine in Tulla and some
of the places of note during this time.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Tulla Reaching Out
E: info@clarewalks.com
T: +353 656835912
Website: irelandxo.com/Ireland-xo/events
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
29SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: Yes
Bunratty Castle Kayaking Tour
DATE & TIME Thursday 23rd August 16:00 to 18:30
DETAILS: Viewing these astounding medieval buildings along with their awesome
architecture and their thrilling past from the water makes our Bunratty
Castle Kayaking Tours worth all the hype.
VENUE: Across from Durty Nelly’s Bar, Bunratty West, Bunratty, County Clare
COST: Adult: €40, Child: €40
CONTACT: Nevsail Watersports
E: info@nevsailwatersports.ie
T: +353 863308236
Website: nevsailwatersports.ie/home.html
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Full
PARKING: Yes
Kayaking along Wild Atlantic Way
DATE & TIME: Thursday 23rd August 14:30 to 17:00
VENUE: Kilkee Bay, Nevsail’s Hut, Kilkee, County Clare
DETAILS: The tour will allow you to do a great amount of sightseeing along the
Wild Atlantic Way. You will explore gullies, caves, cracks and different rock
formations created by the raw force of the Atlantic.
COST: Adult: €25, Child: €25
CONTACT: Nevsail Watersports
E: info@nevsailwatersports.ie
T: +353 863308236
Website: nevsailwateersports.ie/home.html
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Full
PARKING: Yes
St. Flannan Cathedral, Killaloe - Historic Church Tour
DATE & TIME: Thursday 23rd August 15:30 to 16:30
VENUE: St. Flannan Cathedral, Killaloe
DETAILS: A historic Church on the river’s edge in Killaloe. Its period dates from
the transition between Romanesque and Gothic periods. Its style is
mainly Gothic; some features are the 12th century Romanesque
doorway. The Ogham stone dating to about 1000 AD has an
inscription in Runes, a Scandinavian script, 12th century High Free
Cross, 13th century fort - The Cathedral tower houses a chime
of 8 beus installed in 1896. The Cathedral organ dates from 1900, was
restored in 1965, enlarged in 2002, and has 1500 pipes. The Church will be
open from 9.30 to 21:00 everyday - with guided tours around the church
30and up the bell tower each day from 15:30 to 16:30. People have the
opportunity to ring the bell on the tour.
COST: Free
CONTACT: St. Flannan Cathedral
E: dean@killaloe.anglican.org
T: +353 61375389
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: No
Loop Head: Free Audio Guide
DATE AND TIME: Thursday 23rd August 09:30 to 17:00
VENUE: West Clare Railway, Moyasta, County Clare
DETAILS: Free* audio guide to Loop Head, County Clare, where wonderful Free
scenery, interesting stories and great hospitality abound! Visit
our Free website to access your audio guide. (Entry fee to some
sites may apply)
COST: Free
CONTACT: Abarta Heritage
E: info@abartaheritage.ie
Website: abartaheritage.ie/product/loop-head-heritage-trail-audioguide/
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: No
PARKING: Yes
Dolphins and Local Heritage
DATE AND TIME: Thursday 23rd August 08:00 to 18:00
VENUE: Carrigaholt, County Clare
DETAILS: Join us on a wildlife adventure at the mouth of the Shannon, Ireland’s
greatest river, to learn about the resident bottlenose dolphins that live
here and our shared heritage.
COST: Adult: €30, Child: €15
CONTACT: Dolphinwatch
E: info@dolphinwatch.ie
Website: dolphinwatch.ie
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: Yes
Daily Guided Tours of Scattery Island
DATE & TIME: Thursday 23rd August 10:00 to 17:00
VENUE: Scattery Island, Kilrush, County Clare
DETAILS: Free guided tours of Saint Senan’s 6th Century monastic
settlement including our famous high round tower, ruins of 6 Free
churches, holy well and hear also about the island’s maritime
31history. (Fee payable for boat trip).
COST: Free
CONTACT: OPW Scattery Island Visitor Centre
E: info@scatteryislandtours.com
T: +353 852505512
Website: scatteryislandtours.com
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: Yes
Woodland Coppice & Furniture Making
DATE AND TIME: Thursday 23rd August 10:00 to 12:15, 13:00 to 15:15 & 16:00 to 18:15
VENUE: Glencolumbkille, Burren, County Clare
DETAILS: From furniture, wattle and gate hurdles, to the various Bushcraft skills, we
will finish this experience by designing and building your very own piece
of Bushcraft Art and seeking the elusive Pine Martin
COST: Adult: €15, Child: €8, Concession: €12, Family: €35
CONTACT: Burren Bushcraft
E: burrenbushcraft@gmail.com
T: +353 873778753
Website: burrenbushcraft.com
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Not suitable for children under 12
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: No
PARKING: Yes
32Friday 24th August
Foraging and Folklore
DATE & TIME: Friday 24th August 11:00 to 14:30
VENUE: Kilshanny House, Kilshanny, County Clare
DETAILS: Local historical sites and habitat weave together on this guided walk with
local herbalist, Emma. Discover wondrous wild foods and healing herbs as
you reconnect with nature in the vale of Kilshanny.
COST: Adult: €15.00, Child: €0
CONTACT: Kilshanny House
E: kilshannyhouse@gmail.com
T: +353 657071660
Website: kilshannyhouse.ie
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Not suitable for children under 12
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: Yes
Unveiling of 2018 Féile Brian Ború Sculpture
DATE & TIME: Friday 24th August 19:00 to 19:30
VENUE: Killaloe Library, Killaloe, County Clare
DETAILS: The unveiling of the 2018 Féile Brian Ború sculpture, which will
be created by members of our local communities and visitors to Free
Killaloe and Ballina during the festival.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Féile Brian Ború
E: info@feilebrianboru.com
T: +353 863586293
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: No
Come Here I Want You – Humorous exploration of North Clare since the 1950s
DATE & TIME: Friday 24th August 20:00 to 22:00
VENUE: Kilshanny House, Kilshanny, County Clare
DETAILS: A superbly humorous exploration of how North Clare evolved out of the
1950s,from the arrival of TV, the coming of the Ogies and the summer of
’73, Gerry Conneely takes us on a journey to the present.
COST: Adult: €10.00
CONTACT: Kilshanny House, Kilshanny
E: kilshannyhouse@gmail.com
T: +353 657071660
W: kilshannyhouse.ie
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Not suitable for Children under 12
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Full
PARKING: Yes
33Kiltannon Caves Tour
DATE & TIME: Friday 24th August & Saturday 25th August 14:00 to 16:00
VENUE: Meet at O’Hallorans Filling Station, Tulla, County Clare
DETAILS: A tour of Kiltannon Caves, a series of underground caves.
COST: Adult: €10, Child: €5, Concession: €5, Family: €25
CONTACT: Pat Harrison
T: +353 868662615
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Not suitable for Children under 12
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: No
PARKING: Yes
Medieval Heritage of Doolin – Talk
DATE & TIME: Friday 24th August 19:00 to 20:00
VENUE: Ennistymon Public Library, The Square, Ennistymon, County
Clare
Free
DETAILS: A talk on the “Medieval Heritage of Doolin” presented by
Archaeologist Joseph McCooey
COST: Free
CONTACT: Clare County Library
E: mailbox@clarelibrary.ie
T: +353 657071245
Website: clarelibrary.ie
BOOKING REQUIRED: No
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN: Not suitable for Children under 12
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: Yes
Daily Guided Tours of Scattery Island
DATE & TIME: Friday 24th August 10:00 to 17:00
VENUE: Scattery Island, Kilrush, County Clare
DETAILS: Free guided tours of Saint Senan’s 6th Century monastic
settlement including our famous high round tower, ruins of 6 Free
churches, holy well and hear also about the island’s maritime
history. (Fee payable for boat trip).
COST: Free
CONTACT: OPW Scattery Island Visitor Centre
E: info@scatteryislandtours.com
T: +353 852505512
Website: scatteryislandtours.com
BOOKING REQUIRED: Yes
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
PARKING: Yes
Woodland Coppice & Furniture Making
DATE AND TIME: Friday 24th August 10:00 to 12:15, 13:00 to 15:15, 16:00 to 18:15
VENUE: Glencolumbkille, Burren, County Clare
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