WESTMEATH created 15/06/2017

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1 WESTMEATH created 15/06/2017

2 Showing 42 Westmeath Events EXHIBITION Nature's Finest Moments Photography Exhibition of Westmeath's Flora and Fauna by acclaimed Wildlife Photographer, John McCauley. Venue: Mullingar Branch Library Organiser: Westmeath County Council Telephone: Website: westmeathcoco.ie/library Sat 19th 10:00 13:30 Mon 21st 10:00 17:30 Tue 22nd 10:00 17:30 Wed 23rd 11:00 17:30 Thu 24th 10:00 20:00 Fri 25th 10:00 17:00 Sat 26th 10:00 13:30 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Free) OUTDOORS AND ACTIVE, TOUR Explore Fore Join us for a great day of free events, guided tours, expert talks, fun workshops and 'share a skill' sites. Meet characters from Fore's 5,000 years of history, some real some imaginary. Venue: St Fechin's Way, Fore Organiser: Fore Pilgrims Gathering Group explorefore@gmail.com Telephone: Sat 19th 11:00 16:30 Sun 20th 10:00 16:30

3 Wed 23rd 02:00 17:00 Fri 25th 13:00 17:00 Sat 26th 13:00 16:00 Sun 27th 13:00 16:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Booking Required) (Free) OUTDOORS AND ACTIVE, TOUR Explore Fore Join us for a great day of free events, guided tours, expert talks, fun workshops and 'share a skill' sites. Meet characters from Fore's 5,000 years of history, some real some imaginary. Venue: St Fechin's Way, Fore Organiser: Fore Pilgrims Gathering Group explorefore@gmail.com Telephone: Sat 19th 11:00 16:30 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Booking Required) (Free) TOUR, OPEN HISTORIC PROPERTY OR HERITAGE SITE Archaeology Tour Archaeology walk/talk with Uisneach guide, Justin Moffatt. Venue: Hill of Uisneach, Westmeath -GPS: N / W Organiser: Hill of Uisneach Admission: Adult: 10, Child: 0 tours@uisneach.ie Telephone: Website: uisneach.ie Sat 19th 13:00 16:00 Sat 26th 13:00 16:00

4 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) TOUR, OPEN HISTORIC PROPERTY OR HERITAGE SITE Belvedere Guided Walk & Talk Belvedere's guides will bring you on a journey through life on a Georgian estate; with some horrible histories thrown in! Explore the stories and social History of Belvedere House Gardens & Park. Venue: Visitor Center Belvedere House Gardens & Park, Mullingar Organiser: Belvedere House Gardens & Park Admission: Adult: 8.00, Child: 4.00, Concession: 6.00, Family: info@belvedere-house.ie Telephone: Website: belvedere-house.ie Sat 19th 14:00 16:00 Sun 20th 14:00 16:00 Mon 21st 14:00 16:00 Tue 22nd 14:00 16:00 Wed 23rd 14:00 16:00 Thu 24th 14:00 16:00 Fri 25th 14:00 16:00 Sat 26th 14:00 16:00 Sun 27th 14:00 16:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) TOUR, OPEN HISTORIC PROPERTY OR HERITAGE SITE Herb Walk Herb walk & talk with medical herbalists Brigid Mayes & Emmet Walsh Venue: Hill of Uisneach -GPS: N / W Organiser: Hill of Uisneach Admission: Adult: 10, Child: 0 tours@uisneach.ie Telephone: Website: uisneach.ie

5 Sat 19th 16:00 18:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) PERFORMANCE OR REENACTMENT, OPEN HISTORIC PROPERTY OR HERITAGE SITE Outdoor Garden Theatre Alice through the looking glass is a faithful adaption of the Carroll classic suitable for families full of memorable characters such as Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum and the mythical Jabberwocky. Venue: Tullynally Castle Organiser: Tullynally Castle Admission: Adult: 10.00, Child: 5.00, Family: bartledarcy@gmail.com Telephone: (087) Website: tullynallycastle.ie Sat 19th 18:00 20:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Booking Required) OUTDOORS AND ACTIVE, WORKSHOP Explore Fore Experience 5000 years of history, heritage culture in Fore. Explore our looped walk and participate in tours, workshops and meet interesting people from the past and present. Venue: Fore Abbey Organiser: Fore Pilgrims Gathering Group prescribe4@gmail.com Telephone: Sun 20th 13:00 17:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

6 TOUR, OPEN HISTORIC PROPERTY OR HERITAGE SITE Legends & Mythology of Uisneach An in-depth look at the legends & mythology that surrounds the hill of Uisneach.Tour is followed by a storytelling session in the visitors centre & Tea/Coffee. Venue: Hill of Uisneach -GPS: N / W Organiser: Hill of Uisneach Admission: Adult: 10, Child: 0 tours@uisneach.ie Telephone: Website: uisneach.ie Sun 20th 13:00 16:00 Sun 27th 13:00 16:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) OUTDOORS AND ACTIVE, TOUR Walk the Walls Come and follow in the footsteps of Kings and soldiers on this guided tour of the Athlone Castle exterior. Venue: Athlone Castle Organiser: Athlone Castle info@athlonecastle.ie Telephone: Website: athlonecastle.ie Sun 20th 14:00 15:00 Tue 22nd 11:00 12:00 Fri 25th 14:00 15:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

7 TOUR, OPEN HISTORIC PROPERTY OR HERITAGE SITE Below the Stairs Tour Join Heritage Guide Bartle D'Arcy for a Victorian Experience for a guided tour of the servant's quarters in Tullynally Castle with a twist at the end deep down in the basement level. Venue: Tullynally Castle Organiser: Tullynally Castle Admission: Adult: 10.00, Child: bartledarcy@gmail.com Telephone: (087) Website: tullynallycastle.ie Sun 20th 15:00 16:30 Sun 27th 15:00 16:30 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Car Parking Available) TOUR Transport Heritage Tour History of the road transport in Mullingar. Tour includes the canal and railway station. Venue: Market Square, Mullingar Organiser: Ruth Illingworth ruthillingworthmullingar@gmail.com Telephone: Sun 20th 15:00 17:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Free) EXHIBITION Our Mullingar Exhibition

8 Explore the story and processes behind Mullingar s latest mural - a collaborative project with Mullingar Resource Centre, historian Ruth Illingworth, artist Lucy Tormey and Westmeath County Council Venue: Aras an Chontae, Mount Street, Mullingar Organiser: Westmeath County Library & Arts Office library@westmeathcoco.ie Telephone: Website: westmeathcoco.ie Mon 21st 09:00 17:00 Tue 22nd 09:00 17:00 Wed 23rd 09:00 17:00 Thu 24th 09:00 17:00 Fri 25th 09:00 04:30 (Not suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Free) EXHIBITION Spark of Genius The Spark of Genius exhibition returns to celebrate the life and works of the artists, writers and musicians who have contributed to the cultural heritage of County Westmeath. Venue: Castlepollard Library Organiser: Castlepollard Library cpdlib@westmeathcoco.ie Telephone: Website: westmeathcoco.ie/library Mon 21st 10:30 17:30 Tue 22nd 00:00 17:30 Wed 23rd 10:30 17:30 Tue 22nd 00:00 17:30 Fri 25th 10:30 17:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Free)

9 OPEN HISTORIC PROPERTY OR HERITAGE SITE St Etchen's Church Open St Etchen's Church, Killucan, is part of the Mullingar Union of Parishes and will be open to the public at the stated times. There will be a guide within the Church during these times also. Venue: St Etchen's Church, Killucan Organiser: Mullingar Union of Parishes info@mullingarunionofparishes.net Telephone: Website: mullingarunionofparishes.net Mon 21st 14:00 16:00 Tue 22nd 14:00 16:00 Wed 23rd 14:00 16:00 Thu 24th 14:00 16:00 Fri 25th 14:00 16:00 Sat 26th 14:00 16:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Free) TOUR Tour of Cathedral Tour of Cathedral Christ the King, Mullingar. Does not include the museum. Venue: Main Door of Cathedral Organiser: Ruth Illingworth ruthillingworthmullingar@gmail.com Telephone: Mon 21st 14:00 15:30 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Booking Required) (Free) TALK

10 Talk with Dr. Roseanne Schot Nature, culture and kingship at Tara & Uisneach with Dr.Roseanne Schot, The Discovery Programme. Venue: Hill of Uisneach -GPS: N / W Organiser: Hill of Uisneach tours@uisneach.ie Telephone: Website: uisneach.ie Mon 21st 19:00 20:30 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Free) EXHIBITION Moate Courthouse: A history A pictorial history of Moate Courhouse, from its time as a jail & session house, a dance & recreation hall, to its current use as a museum & public library. Venue: Moate Library Organiser: Moate Library moatelib@westmeathcoco.ie Telephone: Website: westmeathcoco.ie/en/ourservices/library/findyourlibrary/moatelibrary/ Mon 21st 00:00 00:00 Tue 22nd 00:00 00:00 Wed 23rd 00:00 00:00 Thu 24th 00:00 00:00 Fri 25th 00:00 00:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Free) EXHIBITION Kitty Flynn: Articles on Kilbeggan

11 Local historian Kitty Flynn will be making a series of articles available on the history of Kilbeggan available during Heritage Week Venue: Kilbeggan Library Organiser: Kilbeggan Library killib@westmeathcoco.ie Telephone: Website: westmeathcoco.ie/library Tue 22nd 10:30 17:30 Wed 23rd 10:30 17:30 Thu 24th 13:00 17:30 Fri 25th 10:30 05:30 (Not suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Free) OPEN HISTORIC PROPERTY OR HERITAGE SITE All Saints Church Open All Saints Church is part of the Mullingar Union of Parishes and will be open to the public at the stated times. There will be a guide within the Church during these times also. Venue: All Saints Church, Mullingar Organiser: Mullingar Union of Parishes marric@eircom.net Telephone: Website: mullingarunionofparishes.net Tue 22nd 14:00 16:00 Thu 24th 14:00 16:00 Sun 27th 14:00 18:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Free) TOUR Walking Tour of Mullingar Walking tour of Mullingar, incorporating the history of the town.

12 Venue: Market Square, Mullingar Organiser: Ruth Illingworth Telephone: Tue 22nd 14:00 16:00 Thu 24th 14:00 16:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (No Car Parking Available) (Free) TOUR Athlone's Napoleonic Gun Batteries Walking tour of the Napoleonic gun batteries of Athlone - learn about the gun batteries and how they worked. Hear about the fortifications. 200 years of heritage in 1 hour Venue: Athlone Castle Organiser: No.1 Gun Battery Heritage Group e.eoin.sullivan@gmail.com Telephone: Tue 22nd 19:00 20:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Free) OUTDOORS AND ACTIVE, EXHIBITION Open Day Come and storm Athlone Castle today. Venue: Athlone Castle Organiser: Athlone Castle info@athlonecastle.ie Telephone: Website: athlonecastle.ie Wed 23rd 10:30 16:30

13 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Car Parking Available) (Free) EXHIBITION Spark of Genius The Spark of Genius Exhibition returns with a celebration of the people who have contributed to the cultural heritage of Westmeath. Venue: Killucan Library Organiser: Killucan Library klnlib@westmeathcoco.ie Telephone: Website: westmeathcoco.ie/library Wed 23rd 13:30 20:00 Fri 25th 11:00 17:00 (Not suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Free) OUTDOORS AND ACTIVE Wildlife and Nature Walk Nature and wildlife walk with NPWS Conservation Ranger along with a trail through woodlands on Split Hills & Long Hill Esker, which is one of the finest and longest wooden eskers in the country. Venue: carpark on the R446 before entering Tyrrellspass at GPS: / Organiser: Therese Kelly, Conservation Ranger NPWS therese.kelly@ahg.gov.ie Telephone: ext.8696 Website: npws.ie/ Wed 23rd 14:00 16:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Car Parking Available) (Free) WORKSHOP, PERFORMANCE OR REENACTMENT

14 Storytelling with Aideen McBride Come along and enjoy mystical storytelling by Aideen McBride at Athlone Castle. This is a family friendly event suitable for all ages. Audience participation is welcome. Venue: Athlone Castle Organiser: Athlone Castle Visitor Centre info@athlonecastle.ie Telephone: Website: athlonecastle.ie Thu 24th 11:00 12:00 Thu 24th 14:00 15:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Booking Required) (Free) TOUR, TALK History Walk with Ruth Illingworth Tour exploring the history of Uisneach with Ruth Illingworth. Followed by a talk on UNESCO world heritage application. Venue: Hill of Uisneach -GPS: N / W Organiser: Hill of Uisneach Admission: Adult: 10 tours@uisneach.ie Telephone: Website: uisneach.ie Thu 24th 13:00 15:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) OUTDOORS AND ACTIVE, TOUR Heritage Trail Come along and experience Dún na Sí and all it has to offer Heritage Trail, Scéal Exhibition, Rural Museum, Fairy Garden, Pet Farm and much more

15 Venue: Dún na Sí Heritage Park Organiser: Dún na Sí Amenity & Heritage Park Telephone: Website: dunnasi.ie/ Thu 24th 14:00 16:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Free) OUTDOORS AND ACTIVE, TOUR Nature Walk Come Explore Dun na Sli. Join us for a special nature walk through the amenity park. Learn about our Turlough, observe, explore & investigate the flora and fauna of this unique and precious habitat. Venue: Dún na Sí Amenity Park Organiser: Dún na Sí Amenity & Heritage Park info@dunnasi.ie Telephone: Website: dunnasi.ie Thu 24th 15:00 16:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Free) OUTDOORS AND ACTIVE, TALK Nature Walk on Royal Canal Greenway Nature Walk on Royal Canal Greenway checking species of plants, trees, flowers, insects, birds and animals can be found along the way. A brief history of Royal Canal. Venue: leaving from 8 Woodlands Avenue, Mullingar (opposite New Lidl). Organiser: Free Grace Evangelical Church, Mullingar johnvogan@eircom.net Telephone: and Website: fgecmullingar.org/

16 Thu 24th 18:00 19:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Free) TALK, EXHIBITION Local History Presentation A presentation on local military history. More details will be available closer to the time through the Athlone Military Historical Society Facebook page. Venue: Athlone Library Organiser: Athlone Military Historical Society Telephone: Thu 24th 19:00 20:00 (Not suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Free) TOUR, OPEN HISTORIC PROPERTY OR HERITAGE SITE Tullynally Castle Tours Guided tours on the hour of 350-year-old Tullynally Castle. Not normally open to the public this is a great chance to see inside one of the largest houses in Ireland and hear its fascinating history. Venue: Tullynally Castle, Castlepollard. Organiser: Tullynally Castle Gardens Admission: Adult: 10.00, Child: bartledarcy@gmail.com Telephone: (087) Website: tullynallycastle.ie Fri 25th 13:00 17:00 Sat 26th 13:00 17:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Booking Required)

17 TALK Notes on the Parish of Fore Historical Talk by historian Bill Ryan "Some Notes on the Parish of Fore". A look at the history of Fore from the 12th century to the 20th century. Venue: Fore Abbey Coffee Shop Organiser: J. O'Reilly Admission: Adult: 5.00, Child: Free foreabbeycoffeeshop@gmail.com Telephone: Fri 25th 20:00 21:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) OUTDOORS AND ACTIVE, TALK Tour of the Night Sky Join Midlands Astronomy Club at Athlone Castle for a lecture and a tour of the night sky. This is a family friendly event and telescopes will be onsite. This event will be weather dependent. Venue: Athlone Castle Visitor Centre Organiser: Athlone Castle Visitor Cemtre info@athlonecastle.ie Telephone: Website: athlonecastle.ie Fri 25th 20:00 23:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Free) OUTDOORS AND ACTIVE, OPEN HISTORIC PROPERTY OR HERITAGE SITE Babywearing Picnic and Walk

18 For parents who practice babywearing or would like to learn more about babywearing and slings as a parenting tool. Any and all interested families are welcome. Picnic at 11, Sling Walk at around 12:30 Venue: Tullynally Castle & Gardens Organiser: Babywearing Ireland Admission: Adult: 5, Child: 2 bwimullingar@gmail.com Website: babywearingireland.com Sat 26th 11:00 14:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Booking Required) OPEN HISTORIC PROPERTY OR HERITAGE SITE Kilbixy Church Open Kilbixy Church is part of the Mullingar Union of Parishes and will be open to the public at the stated times. There will be a guide within the Church during these times also. Venue: Kilbixy Churxh, Kilbixy Organiser: Mullingar Union of Parishes info@mullingarunionofparishes.net Telephone: Website: mullingarunionofparishes.net Sat 26th 14:00 16:00 Sun 27th 14:00 16:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Free) TALK Talk by Séamus McGinley Talk by Seamus McGinley, NUIG, on Lough Lugh, Uisneach: From a natural lake to an archaeological monument?

19 Venue: Hill of Uisneach -GPS: N / W Organiser: Hill of Uisneach tours@uisneach.ie Telephone: Website: uisneach.ie Sat 26th 16:00 17:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (No Car Parking Available) (Free) OUTDOORS AND ACTIVE, TALK Kilbeggan Funday by the Brosna The River Brosna is Kilbeggan's best-kept secret.. that is until now! A walk along the Brosna during Family Funday will enable children and adults alike to discover it's secrets and amazing wildlife. Venue: Kilbeggan Organiser: Renew Kilbeggan renewkilbeggan@gmail.com Telephone: Website: renewkilbeggan.com Sun 27th 12:00 14:30 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Free) PERFORMANCE OR REENACTMENT, TALK Poetry in the Park Come along and enjoy a recital of sonnets, prose, limericks and song performed by local award winning poetry group 'Poetry in the Park' in the Athlone Castle Courtyard. Venue: Athlone Castle Organiser: Athlone Castle info@athlonecastle.ie Telephone: Website: athlonecastle.ie

20 Sun 27th 14:00 15:30 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) (Free) EXHIBITION Dun na Si Amenity & Heritage Park See reconstructions of a farmhouse, a hedge school, a fisherman's cottage and a blacksmith's forge. There is an exhibition relating to Irish traditional music and a Nature walk. Venue: Moate, County Westmeath. Organiser: Westmeath Archaeological & Historical Society Admission: Adult: 8, Child: 4 info@dunnasi.ie Telephone: Sun 27th 15:00 16:30 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Full) (Car Parking Available) TOUR Mount Temple Heritage Walk Learn about the heritage of Mount Temple with a guided led by Adrienne Dollard. See it, ask about it, enjoy it! Venue: Mount Temple Holy Trinity Graveyard Organiser: Mount Temple Holy Trinity Graveyard Group frankiekeena@gmail.com Telephone: Sun 27th 16:00 18:00 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Free) TALK

21 The Deserted Village of Carn. Talk by Seamus O'Brien on "The deserted village of Carn,Co.Westhmeath." Venue: Hill of Uisneach -GPS: N / W Organiser: Hill of Uisneach tours@uisneach.ie Telephone: Website: uisneach.ie Sun 27th 19:00 20:30 (Suitable for Children under 12) (Wheelchair Access - Partial) (Car Parking Available) (Free)