11th – 14th July 2019
Programme of Events, Friday 12th July 2019 To book a ticket, click on the event name. EVENT VENUE TIMES Let it Flow One Day Creative Writing at Curraghmore House Estate, Portlaw, Co. Waterford – Book Online here: https://www.karenpowerauthor.com/workshops/ Be inspired at the historic home of the 9th Marquis of Waterford with Irish Times Bestselling Author … Read more Friday 12th
Programme of Events, Saturday 13th July 2019 EVENT VENUE TIMES Wake up to Seaweed Start your day with an invigorating walk on the beach and discover the health-giving seaweeds on our shores. Sample some of Ireland’s native superfood and enjoy a delicious smoothie and breakfast bar with a special ingredient. Meet Marie Power, The Sea Gardener, … Read more Saturday 13th
Programme of Events, Sunday 14th July 2019 EVENT VENUE TIMES Showband Special We have pulled out all the stops to bring you what is sure to be the highlight of the year in Kilmacthomas! Back by popular demand to where it all began for the band way back in 1975 are Gina and the Champions. … Read more Sunday 14th
David Halpin of Circle Stories unravels the mystery of stone circles and their proposed uses and origins. What was the purpose of these ancient structures? Why are people drawn to stone circles and why are they associated with rituals and magic? All will be uncovered.
David will also talk about some of the strange folklore and fairy-lore attached to these ancient places. This will be a one hour talk including a visual presentation at Portlaw Heritage Centre, Friday 12th, at 7pm.
Admission €5
Get flat on a board and head out with us from beautiful Bunmahon to catch some waves.
Meet at Bunmahon beach. Places are limited – Please call 087 639 8210 with queries.
Max 8 people per lesson. Lessons at 10:30am, 12 noon and 1.30pm daily. All you need to bring are a towel, swimming togs and a sense of adventure and fun.
Gaelach Gorm Theatre in Kill Community Centre is the perfect setting to launch this year’s festival on Thursday, July 11, at 8pm.
Join us and the very entertaining Seamus O’Rourke along with Bairbre Ni Chaoimh of Bosco fame. Seamus O’Rourke’s vast experience of nephew-ism captures the mad, chaotic world of a wonderfully flawed Aunt Bee, who simply doesn’t give a sh**… Or does she? Laura Dowdall, co-founder of The Viking, directs.
Curtain up at 8pm.
Admission is €15, Concessions €12 via Eventbrite.
Tales of Magic, Myth and Mystery for Old and Young await with Ireland’s greatest living storyteller, Eddie Lenihan on Saturday, July 13th from 7pm at the fabulous Coach House in Kilmacthomas.
The storytelling event will have you in floods of laughter, floods of tears. Just let your imagination go wild.
FREE Event.
One Day Creative Writing at Curraghmore House Estate, Portlaw, Co. Waterford
Be inspired at the historic home of the 9th Marquis of Waterford with Irish Times Bestselling Author of the Butterfly Barn Series, Karen Power. Waterford-born Karen will share her creative writing strategies along with an invaluable insight into editing and the publishing process.
The workshop is suitable for both new writers and those who would like to enhance their writing skills.
Cost: €120 includes lunch, a private tour of Curraghmore House and a gift pack from The Book Centre. Pre-booking is essential on (083) 3214134. Places are limited.
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