General News & Events
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| Coole Park | August 18th At 2pm there will be a butterfly walk. Discover the different Irish butterflies that occur at Coole and learn how they are recorded for the national database. As butterflies only come out during favourable conditions, this walk is completely weather dependent and will be cancelled if the conditions are unfavourable. Therefore booking is required for this event. This event is suitable for children over 5 years of age and parts of this walk will be on uneven ground. For all enquiries and bookings please ring 091 631804 or email coolepark@ahg.gov.ie | More details |
| CUAN BEO at Cruinniú na mBád | 19th – 20th August A weekend of fun, family friendly events lay in wait for you. Discover what happens beyond High Water Mark including the creatures that live beneath the sea. Meet and Greet the Marine Community, Talks,Seafood Cooking Demonstrations. ATTENDANCE IS FREE. More information CUAN BEO, Main St - Kinvarra – Co. Galway, T: +353 (0)87 245 5032, E: dgkelly@eircom.net | More details |
| Coole Park | August 20th At 3pm there will be a walk about Coole Turlough. It is globally important due to its size, naturalness and its overwintering birds, particularly Whooper swans. This magical landscape inspired the poem 'The Wild Swans at Coole' WB Yeats. No booking is required. | More details |
| Dromore Woods | 20th August Dromore Woods will be holding a Wildflowers and Pollinators walk for children accompanied by an adult from 2-3.30pm. | More details |
| Coole Park | July and August Our ever popular weekly activity for children ‘Open Your Eyes to Nature’ continues each Wednesday afternoon from 3pm – 4.30pm throughout July and August. Exploring nature through the senses, children from 5 to 10 years are encouraged to discover the natural wonders of Coole through their own observations. Children must be accompanied by an adult and numbers are limited so booking is essential. Enquiries: 091 631804 coolepark@ahg.gov.ie | More details |
| Féile na gCloch | Thursday 14th to Sunday 17th September 2017 Inis Oírr, Aran Islands, County Galway. Stonewall Building, Carving, Letter Carving Workshops & On Location Sketch Outs. Enquiries - Marie Mannion, mmannion@galwaycoco.ie | More details |
| Burren Food Trail | April - October 2017 Taste the Burren - Wide range of weekly food events from local Burren businesses. | Website Link |
| BGEN Conference | 8, 9,10th November Growing Your Audiences at the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin. 2017 will see BGEN (Botanic Gardens Education Network) holding its first ever conference in Ireland focusing on the theme of developing audiences. It will offer new perspectives on how organisations can use art, science and heritage to appeal to a wide range of visitors and deepen their relationship with existing audiences. BGEN is a networking organisation for educators and people working in visitor services with members from Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales. | More details |
| Galway Walking Club | The Galway Walking Club was established in 1994 and has gone from strength to strength since then with a strong membership base of close to 300 walkers. Their website outlines the grades and nature of walks for every Sunday and sometimes Saturdays (C Hill Walks) in the year. Some of the hill walks and rambles take place in the beautiful Burren - see the website for further details. Social events also play an important part in the club's activities and there are at least 3 European trips organised yearly as well as walking weekends in Ireland. The yearly marathon in August is a well established event and is organised voluntarily by members. The Galway Walking Club is a vibrant dynamic organisation and is the largest walking club in Galway city. All its members share a common love of nature, the environment, walking, rambling and hill climbing. | Website Link |
Burrenbeo Business Friends – Upcoming News & Events
| Who | What | Weblink |
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| Anam Coffee | Recently celebrated being the grand old age of one a couple of weeks ago! And had a lovely blog written by a food writer which can be viewed here. | |
| Burren College of Art | August 10-September 30 ON EDGE Paintings and Drawings by Mira Cantor The Gallery | Burren College of Art | Newtown Castle | Ballyvaughan | Co. Clare OPENING RECEPTION: THURSDAY, August 10, 6 – 8 PM | More details |
| Burren College of Art | Every August, for two weeks, Burren College of Art offers a series of five day workshops in painting, drawing and photography dedicated to people who wish to improve their skill or simply be inspired by the power of the Burren in their work. Whether you are interested in Abstract, Botanical, Landscape Painting or Impasto – there are still some places available. Alternatively, if you’d like to learn “How to use your eyes” and explore your creativity, then Prof. Tomothy Emlyn Jones’ course is the one for you. Also, if it’s your photography skill you’d like to develop, then sign up to Robert Ellis’ workshop. For a full list of workshops available, please go to website or email julia@burrencollege.ie . But don’t wait too long as availability is limited… | More details |
| Burren Perfumery | The Burren Perfumery range is now available in Avoca stores nationwide. Throughout July and August we are offering free daily ‘meet the maker’ talks and tours to our customers. Ring 065 7089102 for up-to-date details on the day. | |
| Crann Og Eco Farm | ReNature Retreat - 28th of September to 1st of October in Co. Galway. Get back to nature in the wilderness - disconnect from your busy life - relax, de-stress, be calmer, happier and healthier! | More details |
| Crann Og Eco Farm | Unplugged Nature Packages – 3 Nights Eco Stay & 5 Nights ReNature Experiences - Relax, Unplug, Slow Down & Play in Nature. For up to 5 people, larger groups by negotiation. | More details |
| Crann Og Eco Farm | Eco Farm Holidays – Unplugged Holiday Accommodation - Relax & Play in Nature. Choose between eco cabins, yurts and bell tents. Gold certified by Ecotourism Ireland. | More details |
| Doolin Cave | Are offering a sunny day discount! If the temperatures soar to 22 degrees prices drop to €10 per adult! | More details |
| Hanne T. Fisker | Photography exhibition by Hanne T. Fisker at the Courthouse Gallery in Ennistymon running for all of July, Water Stories: Expansion, contraction, ebb and flow; the pulse and breath of life that simply is. Opening of exhibition the 30th of June from 7pm-9pm. More info will follow at www.htfisker.com | More details |
| Fieldschool of Prehistoric Archaeology | The Irish Fieldschool of Prehistoric Archaeology are at our excavation of Parknabinnia wedge tomb this week and there is an open invitation to the public. The best time to visit is c. 3 pm, Monday - Friday. We have already had some exciting finds this summer, including a chert arrowhead and scraper, and a crouched inhumation. | |
| Fieldschool of Prehistoric Archaeology | Summer Prehistoric Archaeology Lecture Series brought to you by 'The Irish Fieldschool of Prehistoric Archaeology' and the 'Dept. of Archaeology, NUIG. Lectures will be on at 7.30pm on Tuesday May 30th, June 6th, 13th, 20th, July 11th, 18th, 25th and August 1st in the Pavillion Lisdoonvarna. Speakers include Dr Jessica Smyth, Sam Moore, Dr Thor McVeigh, Dr Ger Dowling, Dr Carleton Jones, Dr Elizabeth Shee Twohig, Michael Lynch, Dr Katharina Becker. All lectures open to the public -€5 | |
| St Tola Irish Goat Cheese | There is a new market starting in the covered market in Ennis, BiaFest, the second Saturday of every month from June to October, starting June 10th. St Tola will be taking a stall displaying and selling all Clare cheeses. St Tola will also be holding an Open Day here on the farm during the months of July and August. Every Wednesday at 10.00am for one hour tour and tasting of the farm. | Website Link |
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