This in our inbox from the Galway County Biodiversity Project Manager (www.galwaycountybiodiversity.
‘You are probably aware that next week is Heritage Week and events are being run throughout the Country to celebrate. Of course Galway’s local heritage organisations have been very busy planning a variety of events around the county. You can find out more about what’s happening in your area by logging on to www.heritageweek.ie
Athenry Heritage Centre will Celebrate National Walled Towns Day with a great programme of activities from archery to crafts to puppet shows – something for everyone.
1.30pm Sunday 19th August.
For further information please contact Alan Burgess, Athenry Heritage Centre
Tel 091844661
Email: info@athenryheritagecentre.com
Web: www.athenryheritagecentre.com
A guided walk exploring this globally important landscape
NPWS – Department of Arts, Heritage & the Gaeltacht
Admission: Free
Event Description: Lakeview Award Winning Golden Mile is rich in natural heritage and biodiversity. Among the features on the mile are ringforts, landlord house and out buildings, stone windmill, eel trap, crannog, roofed well and a seasonal turlough which is a haven for wildlife in both Summer and Winter. Refreshments Served.
Event Organiser/Organisation: Moylough Community Council / Lakeview Residents & Landowners
Venue: Meeting at Moylough Resource & Heritage Centre
Parochial House Moylough
Galway
Access Details
Suitable for Children: Yes
Wheelchair Access: Full
Car parking Available: Yes
Any Other Details:
Event Category: Local History
Type:Outdoors
Organiser Name: John Mannion
Contact Address: Moylough Resource & Heritage Centre Parochial House Moylough Co Galway
Email: mrc@moylough.com
Telephone: 087 7372159 / 090 9679262
Additional Details: Biodiversity talk and Walk from 2pm – 4pm. The games we used to play from 4pm – 5pm.
Admission: Free
Event Description: There will be a talk on ‘Biodiversity and Gardens’ and this will be followed by a walk of the garden and ‘The Games we used to Play’.
Event Organiser/Organisation: An Gairdin Organic & Ecology Centre and Galway County Council
Venue: An Gairdin Organic and Ecology Centre
St. Bridget’s Road, Portumna, Co. Galway,
Galway
Access Details
Suitable for Children: Yes
Wheelchair Access: Partial
Car parking Available: No
Any Other Details:
Event Category: Wildlife
Type:Outdoors
Organiser Name: Noreen Lyons
Contact Address: An Gairdin Organic & Ecology Centre, St. Bridget`s Road, Portumna, Co. Galway
Email: angairdin1@gmail.com
Telephone: 0909741689
Admission: FREE
Event Description: Unique Flora & Fauna Field Trip guided by well known wildlife expert and artist, Gordon D’Arcy. With no artificial fertilizers or pesticides to reduce its biodiversity, the landscape is little changed since the medieval occupants of its ringfort grazed & tilled the land. Join us for refreshments in the Village Hall following the walk.
Event Organiser/Organisation: Clarinbridge Arts Group
Venue: Clarinbridge Cow Park
Clarinbridge
Galway
Access Details
Suitable for Children: Yes
Wheelchair Access: Partial
Car parking Available: Yes
Any Other Details:
Event Category: Landscapes
Type:Outdoors
Organiser Name: Anne Fox
Contact Address: na
Email: anne.fox@amicustec.ie
Telephone: 0868351230
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