Wicklow Wicklow Community Graveyard Survey Join the Community Graveyard Survey team of Community Volunteers and UCD Students in recording the gravemarkers at Glendalough. Venue: Glendalough Cost: Free Organiser: Glendalough Heritage Forum Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 7168613 Booking Required: Yes Dates: 22nd August 9:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 23rd August 9:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 24th August 9:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 25th August 9:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 26th August 9:00 AM to 17:00 PM

Whale Watch Ireland 2016 You are invited to join the IWDG for a free and guided land-based whale watch at a local headland, as part of All-Ireland Whale Watch day. Venue: Pitch & Putt car park Cost: Free Organiser: Irish Whale and Dolphin Group Email: [email protected] Telephone: 087 6833898 Website: www.iwdg.ie Booking Required: No Dates: 27th August 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM

1916 Portrait Collection This print exhibition takes place in one of the oldest churches still in use in Ireland. Wicklow artist Rod Coyne has created an exclusive series of portraits remembering key faces from Easter 1916. Venue: Saint Kevin's Church Cost: Free Organiser: Hollywood Fair Email: [email protected] Telephone: 087 3846060 Website: www.thehollywoodfair.com Booking Required: No Dates: 20th August 19:00 PM to 21:00 PM , 21st August 14:00 PM to 18:00 PM

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Glendalough: An Age Old Attraction This exhibition consists of historic photographs of the Glendalough Valley through the ages. View the images at the Brockagh Centre and follow the display at outdoor locations along the valley Venue: Brockagh Resource Centre Laragh Cost: Free Organiser: Glendalough Heritage Forum Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0404 20191 Website: www.glendaloughheritageforum.org Booking Required: No Dates: 20th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 21st August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 22nd August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 23rd August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 24th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 25th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 26th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 27th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 28th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM

Mini Craft Village An exhibition of quilts, paintings and other handcrafts by Ballywaltrim Library Quilters Group and RehabCare Bray Venue: Ballywaltrim Library Cost: Free Organiser: Wicklow County Council Library Service Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01-2723205 Booking Required: No Dates: 23rd August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 24th August 13:00 PM to 20:00 PM , 25th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 27th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM

Photography & Art Exhibition This year we will be exhibiting art by Barbara O'Meara and some of her students. Our multi-talented Head Gardner Dieter Sommers will be exhibiting his landscape photography. Venue: Luisne Cost: Free Organiser: Luisne Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 201 0001 Website: www.luisne.ie Booking Required: No Dates: 25th August 14:00 PM to 19:30 PM , 26th August 14:00 PM to 19:30 PM , 27th August 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM 3

Exhibition of Photographs and Painting An exhibition of photography and painting at the Bridge Water Shopping Centre, Arklow. Venue: Bridge Water Shopping Centre Cost: Free Organiser: Arklow Maritime and Marine Heritage Email: [email protected] Telephone: 085 8183392 Booking Required: No Dates: 25th August 9:00 AM to 18:00 PM

The Hollywood Fair Pre 1950 Fair set in the beautiful village of Hollywood displaying a wide variety of activities, crafts, threshing, sheep-show, music, sheepdog trials, vintage vehicles, traditional cooking etc Venue: Hollywood Cost Adult: €3 Cost Child: Under 12's free Organiser: The Hollywood Fair Committee Email: [email protected] Telephone: 087 3846060 Website: www.thehollywoodfair.com Booking Required: No Dates: 20th August 17:00 PM to 22:00 PM , 21st August 13:00 PM to 20:00 PM

A fun day for families to connect with nature by creating works of art using natural materials A landart workshop for children and their parents working together outdoors in the beautiful surroundings at Knockree to create artwork using natural materials collected from the surrounding landscape Venue: Knockree Hostel Cost: Free Organiser: An Óige (The Irish Youth Hostel Association) Email: [email protected] Telephone: 087 9702483 Website: anoige.ie Booking Required: Yes Dates: 21st August 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM

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Hollywood Fair Performance Ballymore Eustace Concert Band are a fantastic award winning 50 strong Brass band with a repertoire to entertain all ages. Come to listen and be blown away by our Tubas French horns and many more. Venue: Hollywood Village Cost: Free Organiser: Ballymore Eustace Concert Band Email: [email protected] Telephone: 087-9674559 Website: www.ballymoreband.com Booking Required: No Dates: 21st August 15:00 PM to 15:30 PM

Miniature Hat Making The magical miniature world of Tara's palace museum is yours to explore at Powerscourt House. Pat shows us how to make miniature hats. Range of miniatures on sale at this Heritage Week event. Venue: Tara's Palace Museum of Childhood Cost Adult: 5 Cost Child: 3 Cost Concession: 4 Organiser: Tara's Palace Museum of Childhood Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 2748090 Website: www.childhoodmuseum.org Booking Required: No Dates: 23rd August 14:00 PM to 15:00 PM

The Big Dig This event allows children to explore the Viking world through a simulated and controlled archaeology dig taking place next to the main monastic complex at Glendalough, hourly slots from 11 to 5 pm Venue: Glendalough Monastery Cost: Free Organiser: Glendalough Heritage Forum Email: [email protected] Telephone: 087 7556808 Website: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-big-dig-glendalough-heritage-week-tickets-25934513829 Booking Required: Yes Dates: 27th August 11:00 AM to 17:00 PM

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Forest School for Families A fun-filled day in the forest for families with kids of all ages! With Forest School games, bushcraft skills including shelter building, fire-making using Swedish firesteel & making wooden crafts Venue: Castleruddery Organic Farm Cost Adult: €15.00 Cost Child: €10.00 Cost Concession: €10.00 Organiser: Earth Force Education Email: [email protected] Telephone: 086 3199515 Website: www.earthforceeducation.com Booking Required: Yes Dates: 28th August 11:00 AM to 16:00 PM

'Ceiliuradh 2': A Celtic Miscellany in the Church An Acoustic Celebration of Music, Song and Poems in the Church with Paul Bradley (fiddle), Ger Fitzgerald (Bean an Sean Nos) and Rachel Conlan (fiddle). Venue: St. Kevin's (Historic) Church Cost: Free Organiser: Blessington Comhaltas Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0860752072 Booking Required: Yes Dates: 27th August 19:00 PM to 21:00 PM

A Celebration of Irish Wool: Fair Day Fair day. Food and craft market Stalls. Wicklow Cheviot Breeders : Sheep shearing and wool handling and sheep run through the village. Wool exhibition in the Courthouse Arts Centre. Venue: The Courthouse Arts Centre Cost: Free Organiser: The Courthouse Arts Centre Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0402 38529 Website: www.courthousearts.ie Booking Required: No Dates: 27th August 10:00 AM to 16:00 PM

Russborough 100 years of History & Culture Free entry to the Russborough exhibition centre - 100 years of Russborough, its Families, History & 6

Culture. To gain free entry you need to buy a half price ticket for our our guided house tour. Venue: Russborough Palladian Mansion Cost: Free Organiser: Russborough House & Parklands Email: [email protected] Telephone: 045 865239 Website: www.russborough.ie Booking Required: No Dates: 20th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 21st August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM

Visit to Archaeological Site at Glendalough Roundwood Historical Society will visit the archaeological site at Glendalough. Under the direction of Dr.Graeme Warren, Head of UCD School of Archaeology. Venue: Royal Hotel, Glendalough Cost: Free Organiser: Roundwood Historical and Folklore Society Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0877719376 Booking Required: No Dates: 24th August 10:45 AM to 12:00 PM

A Celebration of Irish Wool: Addicted To Sheep Addicted To Sheep In the North Pennines, tenant farmers Tom and Kay spend their days looking after their flock of prized sheep, and hoping that this will be the year they breed the perfect one. Venue: The Courthouse Arts Centre Tinahely Cost Adult: €6 Cost Child: €5 Cost Concession: €5 Organiser: The Courthouse Arts Centre Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0402 38529 Website: www.courthousearts.ie Booking Required: Yes Dates: 25th August 20:00 PM to 21:30 PM

Exploring the Mining Heritage of Baravore, Glenmalure A walk and talk about the story of lead mining & local folklore in 19th century Baravore, Glenmalure. Hosted jointly by Glenmalure Adopt a Monument Committee & Mining Heritage Trust of Ireland. Venue: Baravore Carpark, Glenmalure Cost: Free 7

Organiser: Mining Heritage Trust of Ireland & Glenmalure Adopt a Monument Group Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0404 46288 Booking Required: No Dates: 21st August 14:00 PM to 16:00 PM

Quakers and Weavers around Baltyboys A talk about the Quakers and weavers of the area from Baltyboys to Lackan and Annacarney with a focus on the new findings made during researches over the past year Venue: Blessington Lakes Golf Club, Cost Adult: €3.00 Cost Concession: €3.00 Organiser: Blessington Lakeside Heritage Email: [email protected] Website: http://blessington.jimdo.com/heritage-week-2016/?logout=1 Booking Required: No Dates: 24th August 20:00 PM to 21:00 PM

Digitally Recording Glendalough Discovery Programme staff will demonstrate how new 3D technology is being used to record, interpret and present Ireland's heritage. It also provides a rare opportunity to go inside St Kevin's Church. Venue: St Kevin's Church, Glendalough Cost: Free Organiser: The Discovery Programme Email: [email protected] Website: www.discoveryprogramme.ie Booking Required: No Dates: 24th August 11:00 AM to 15:00 PM

A Service for the Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fisherman A service at the Arklow Presbyterian Church for the Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen. Hosted by Rev. N. Duddy. There will be a collection in aid of the mission. Venue: Arklow Presbyterian Church Cost: Free Organiser: Arklow Maritime and Marine Heritage Email: [email protected] Telephone: 085 8183392 Website: http://arklowpresbyterianchurch.com/ Booking Required: No 8

Dates: 24th August 19:30 PM to 20:30 PM

Newcastle Through the Decades This will be a slideshow and talk by Brian Harris about Newcastle's development as a vibrant community through the decades. Venue: The Oratory, Newcastle Cost: Free Organiser: Newcastle Residents' Association Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0872381060 Website: www.newcastlewicklow.ie Booking Required: No Dates: 26th August 20:00 PM to 21:15 PM

The Week That Was in Bray: August 20th to August 28th 1916 A look back at events in Bray, Co. Wicklow, during the week of August 20th to August 28th 1916. Venue: Bray Public Library Cost: Free Organiser: Bray Cualann Historical Society Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01-2823135 Booking Required: No Dates: 27th August 14:00 PM to 14:45 PM

Old Burial Ground, Delgany Village Tour of old burial ground. Dome shaped gravestones dating 1712 - 1800 includes fine examples of Elizabethan lettering. 9th century shaft of early Christian cross. Venue: Old Burial Ground, Delgany Village Cost: Free Organiser: Lailli de Buitlear Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 2876094 Website: http://www.delganyheritagevillage.com Booking Required: No Dates: 20th August 12:00 PM to 14:00 PM , 25th August 11:00 AM to 13:00 PM , 28th August 12:00 PM to 14:00 PM

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Quakers settled, suffered, prospered from 1668 at Ballymurrin Visit two 17C Quaker farmsteads, one unroofed; the farmhouse with bread oven and muted classical style. Milking parlour; stables; dower house; complete the courtyard and garden in front of house Venue: Ballymurrin Quaker Settlement, Cost Adult: €5.00 Cost Child: free Cost Concession: €5.00 Organiser: Ballymurrin Quaker Farmstead, Philip and Delphine Geoghegan Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0404 48206 Website: www.ballymurrinquakerfarmstead.eu Booking Required: No Dates: 20th August 14:00 PM to 15:00 PM , 20th August 16:00 PM to 17:00 PM , 21st August 14:00 PM to 15:00 PM , 21st August 16:00 PM to 17:00 PM , 22nd August 14:00 PM to 15:00 PM , 22nd August 16:00 PM to 17:00 PM , 23rd August 14:00 PM to 15:00 PM , 23rd August 16:00 PM to 17:00 PM , 24th August 14:00 PM to 15:00 PM , 24th August 16:00 PM to 17:00 PM , 25th August 14:00 PM to 15:00 PM , 25th August 16:00 PM to 17:00 PM , 26th August 14:00 PM to 15:00 PM , 26th August 16:00 PM to 17:00 PM , 27th August 14:00 PM to 15:00 PM , 27th August 16:00 PM to 17:00 PM , 28th August 14:00 PM to 15:00 PM , 28th August 16:00 PM to 17:00 PM

Tours The hostel will be open for guided tours every 15 mins. A Historic play will be performed (approx 20 mins) on 28th August with tours in between performances from 2pm - 4pm. Venue: Glenmalure Hostel Cost: Free Organiser: Glenmalure Heritage Hostel, An Oige Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0864547176 Booking Required: No Dates: 21st August 2:00 AM to 3:30 AM

An ultimate interactive journey through two centuries of prison life Ancient Prison an ultimate interactive journey through two centuries of prison life Venue: Wicklow's Historic Gaol Cost Adult: 3.95 Cost Child: 2.50 Organiser: Wicklow's Historic Gaol Email: [email protected] Telephone: 040461599 Website: www.wicklowshistoricgaol.com Booking Required: No Dates: 22nd August 13:00 PM to 15:00 PM , 23rd August 13:00 PM to 15:00 PM

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St. Saviour's Church Designed by noted English church architect Sir Arthur W. Blomfield, the gift of 5th Earl of Carysfort William Prob, in memory of his parents, brothers & sisters. Begun May 1897, opened 21 Aug 1899 Venue: Arklow, Saviour's Church Cost: Free Organiser: Arklow Maritime and Marine Heritage Email: [email protected] Telephone: 085 8183392 Booking Required: No Dates: 22nd August 14:00 PM to 16:00 PM , 23rd August 14:00 PM to 16:00 PM , 24th August 14:00 PM to 16:00 PM , 25th August 14:00 PM to 16:00 PM , 26th August 14:00 PM to 16:00 PM , 27th August 14:00 PM to 16:00 PM , 28th August 14:00 PM to 16:00 PM

Glendalough: Tours of Archaeological Excavation Guided tour of the UCD excavations at the Glendalough Monastic Complex. (Event facilitated by the Glendalough Heritage Forum) Venue: Glendalough Cost: Free Organiser: UCD Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 7168613 Booking Required: No Dates: 22nd August 14:00 PM to 15:00 PM , 23rd August 14:00 PM to 15:00 PM , 24th August 14:00 PM to 15:00 PM , 25th August 14:00 PM to 15:00 PM , 26th August 14:00 PM to 15:00 PM , 27th August 14:00 PM to 15:00 PM

Tours of Glendalough Graveyard Trail Guided tours of the new Glendalough Graveyard Trail created by the Glendalough Heritage Forum community graveyard survey team and featuring some of the most interesting grave markers on site. Venue: Glendalough (meet at round tower) Cost: Free Organiser: Glendalough Heritage Forum Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 7168613 Booking Required: No Dates: 22nd August 15:00 PM to 16:00 PM , 23rd August 15:00 PM to 16:00 PM , 24th August 15:00 PM to 16:00 PM , 25th August 15:00 PM to 16:00 PM , 26th August 15:00 PM to 16:00 PM , 27th August 15:00 PM to 16:00 PM

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Church of Saints Mary and Peter The church dates from 1861 and there is a mosaic inside the front door. Venue: Church of Saints Mary and Peter Cost: Free Organiser: Arklow Maritime and Marine Heritage Email: [email protected] Telephone: 085 8183392 Booking Required: No Dates: 22nd August 8:00 AM to 17:00 PM

Guided Tours of Mount Usher Gardens. Admission charge applies but includes a free guided tour of one of Ireland's best gardens. A great way to understand how Mount Usher has been organically managed for over 30 years. Booking essential. Venue: Mount Usher Gardens Cost Adult: €7.50 Cost Concession: €6.50 Organiser: Mount Usher Gardens Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0404 40205 Website: www.mountushergardens.ie Booking Required: Yes Dates: 23rd August 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM , 23rd August 14:00 PM to 15:30 PM

Arklow Maritime Museum The Maritime Museum Arklow is a treasure trove of shipbuilders’ models, half models, plans and a unique collection of eight paintings of Arklow sailing ships. Venue: Arklow Maritime Museum Cost Adult: €5.00 Cost Child: €2.00 Cost Concession: €2 OAP Organiser: Arklow Maritime and Marine Heritage Email: [email protected] Booking Required: Yes Dates: 23rd August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 24th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 25th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 26th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 27th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM

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Arklow Methodist Church Detached five-bay single-storey gable-ended Gothic style Methodist church, built c.1860. Well preserved mid-Victorian Gothic style Methodist church. Venue: Arklow Methodist Church Cost: Free Organiser: Arklow Maritime and Marine Heritage Email: [email protected] Telephone: 085 8183392 Booking Required: No Dates: 24th August 14:00 PM to 16:00 PM

Open Day at Wicklow Head Lighthouse An opportunity to see the conservation work of Irish Landmark Trust. Imagine life as a lighthouse keeper on your self-guided tour of this restored C18th lighthouse now run as holiday accommodation. Venue: Wicklow Head Lighthouse Cost: Free Organiser: Irish Landmark Trust Email: [email protected] Telephone: 016704733 Website: www.irishlandmark.com Booking Required: No Dates: 28th August 10:00 AM to 16:00 PM

Calary Church and Darby's Pulpit Early 19th century church that includes the pulpit used by John Nelson Darby, one of the founders of the Plymouth Brethren. The church is still in active use. Free guided tours available. Venue: Calary Church Cost: Free Organiser: Calary Church of Ireland Email: [email protected] Telephone: 086 8319457 Booking Required: No Dates: 28th August 12:00 PM to 17:00 PM

Walking Tour of Bray Re 1916-1921 The walking tour will trace the history of the 1916-1921 period in Bray. Starting at St Peters Graveyard in Little Bray and finishing at the Railway Station.(Daly Station). Venue: St Peters Graveyard, Little Bray Cost: Free 13

Organiser: Bray Cualann Historical Society, Brian White Email: [email protected] Telephone: 00353872309185 Booking Required: No Dates: 20th August 15:00 PM to 16:30 PM , 22nd August 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Garden Walks The garden at Kockanree reflects its creator Harold Clarke’s idea that one should never know what to expect around the next corner. One and half Hectares. This is a garden to wander in. Venue: Knockanree Gardens Avoca Cost Adult: € 5.00 Cost Concession: € 4.50 Group of 10 Organiser: Knockanree Gardens Telephone: 086 8629239 Booking Required: No Dates: 20th August 9:30 AM to 13:30 PM , 21st August 9:30 AM to 13:30 PM , 22nd August 9:30 AM to 13:30 PM , 23rd August 9:30 AM to 13:30 PM , 24th August 9:30 AM to 13:30 PM , 25th August 9:30 AM to 13:30 PM , 26th August 9:30 AM to 13:30 PM , 27th August 9:30 AM to 13:30 PM , 28th August 9:30 AM to 13:30 PM

A self-guided walk along The Macreddin Mile A self-guided walk along The Macreddin Village Mile tells the historical story of landmarks, plants and wildlife. Venue: BrookLodge & Macreddin Village Cost: Free Organiser: BrookLodge & Macreddin Village, Co. Wicklow Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0402 36444 Website: www.brooklodge.com Booking Required: No Dates: 20th August 9:00 AM to 21:00 PM , 21st August 9:00 AM to 21:00 PM , 22nd August 9:00 AM to 21:00 PM , 23rd August 9:00 AM to 21:00 PM , 24th August 9:00 AM to 21:00 PM , 25th August 9:00 AM to 21:00 PM , 26th August 9:00 AM to 21:00 PM , 27th August 9:00 AM to 21:00 PM , 28th August 9:00 AM to 21:00 PM

Self-guided Walk on Glenmalure PURE Miles Self-guiding information leaflets available at Glenmalure Lodge Hotel will introduce you to the History, Culture & Biodiversity of the valley of Glenmalure (winner of PURE competition 2015) Venue: Glenmalure Lodge Hotel Cost: Free 14

Organiser: Glenmalure PURE Mile Committee Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0404 46188 Booking Required: No Dates: 20th August 9:00 AM to 21:00 PM , 21st August 9:00 AM to 21:00 PM , 22nd August 9:00 AM to 21:00 PM , 23rd August 9:00 AM to 21:00 PM , 24th August 9:00 AM to 21:00 PM , 25th August 9:00 AM to 21:00 PM , 26th August 9:00 AM to 21:00 PM , 27th August 9:00 AM to 21:00 PM , 28th August 9:00 AM to 21:00 PM

Glenmalure Valley History Walk A walk and talk event with local author Carmel O’Toole; Glenmalure is famous as a rebel stronghold, for its dramatic scenery and its rich mining heritage. Venue: Glenmalure Lodge Cost: Free Organiser: Mountaineering Ireland Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01 6251115 Website: www.mountaineering.ie Booking Required: Yes Dates: 20th August 10:00 AM to 14:30 PM

Delgany Heritage Trail Self-guided trail. Leaflets and instructions available at Old burial Ground. Can also be downloaded at www.delganyheritagevillage.com. trail covers several sites and scenic views. Venue: Old Burial Ground Cost: Free Organiser: David Walsh/Delgany Community Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: 012872507 Website: www.delganyheritagevillage.com Booking Required: No Dates: 21st August 12:00 PM to 14:00 PM , 25th August 11:00 AM to 13:00 PM , 28th August 12:00 PM to 14:00 PM

Cliff Walk Wicklow Town Magnificent scenery and the ruins of an old penal church and lime kiln. Panoramic views of the coast. Seals are a common sight. Walk is not suitable for buggies and very small children due to cliffs. Venue: Glen Turn Carpark Cost: Free Organiser: Friends of the Murrough 15

Email: [email protected] Telephone: 087 9473072 Website: friendsofthemurrough.com Booking Required: No Dates: 21st August 14:00 PM to 16:30 PM

The Disappearing Avoca Copper Mines Walk and talk along the path where thousands of men, women and children laboured above and below ground in the terrible conditions of a Victorian Copper mine. Venue: East Avoca Mines at White Bridge Cost: Free Organiser: Nick Coy Email: [email protected] Telephone: 086 3706731 Booking Required: No Dates: 21st August 15:00 PM to 17:00 PM

Guided Walk Guided walks around Kilmacurragh looking at the history of the estate, some of our fine old plants and the exciting and colourful new planting. Venue: National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh Car Park Cost: Free Organiser: National Botanic Gardens of Ireland Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0404 48844 Booking Required: No Dates: 22nd August 12:00 PM to 13:00 PM , 22nd August 15:00 PM to 16:00 PM , 23rd August 12:00 PM to 13:00 PM , 23rd August 15:00 PM to 16:00 PM , 24th August 12:00 PM to 13:00 PM , 24th August 15:00 PM to 16:00 PM , 25th August 12:00 PM to 13:00 PM , 25th August 15:00 PM to 16:00 PM , 26th August 12:00 PM to 13:00 PM , 26th August 15:00 PM to 16:00 PM

Natural and Built Heritage Walk & Talk on the Avonmore Way Guided nature walk with Eleanor Sutherland, NPWS, along 5km of the newly established Avonmore Way, followed by a talk on the built heritage around Clara Vale Church by architect and author Pat Dargan. Venue: The Avonmore Way, Clara Vale Church Cost: Free Organiser: Wicklow Uplands Council Email: [email protected] Telephone: 012818406 16

Website: www.wicklowuplands.ie Booking Required: Yes Dates: 23rd August 17:45 PM to 20:30 PM

Bat Walk Evening Guided bat walk. Sensible footwear is advised as the ground is uneven. Wearing a jacket or sweater is also advised. It is not recommended to bring the family pet. Venue: Arklow Bay Hotel Cost: Free Organiser: Arklow Maritime and Marine Heritage Email: [email protected] Telephone: 085 8183392 Booking Required: No Dates: 23rd August 20:30 PM to 21:30 PM

Old Kilbride Grave Yard, Pyramid Old Kilbride Cemetery was mainly used during the 1700s. Over 500 people buried in the cemetery. Pyramid tomb and mausoleum dating from 1780s. Sensible footwear recommended. Pets not recommended. Venue: Old Kilbride Cemetery Cost: Free Organiser: Arklow Maritime and Marine Heritage Email: [email protected] Telephone: 085 8183392 Booking Required: No Dates: 24th August 9:00 AM to 18:00 PM

Exploring the wildlife and habitats of ECNR A guided walk through BirdWatch Ireland's East Coast Nature Reserve discovering the variety of wildlife to be found among the grassland, woodland and fen habitats Venue: Sea Road, Newcastle Cost: Free Organiser: BirdWatch Ireland Email: [email protected] Telephone: 012819878 Booking Required: No Dates: 24th August 11:00 AM to 15:00 PM

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St Kevin's Way Pilgrim Path An 11 km medium-difficulty walk along the ancient pilgrim path to Glendalough, passing through glorious landscape and the miners´ village. €5 for the bus to the starting point at Ballinagee. Venue: Meet Glendalough Car Park outside Visitors Centre Cost Adult: €5.00 for bus Organiser: Friends of St. Kevin´s Way Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0868594333 Website: http://www.pilgrimpath.ie/pilgrim-paths-day/st-kevins-way-wicklow/ Booking Required: Yes Dates: 27th August 10:00 AM to 13:00 PM

Guided Walk: Kilmacurragh in 1916. This walk will sketch a portrait of Kilmacurragh in 1916, look at the plants from that time, trace the slide into obscurity, the rennaissance that followed and look at how far we have come since then. Venue: National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh Car Park Cost: Free Organiser: National Botanic Gardens of Ireland Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0404 48844 Booking Required: No Dates: 27th August 15:00 PM to 16:00 PM , 28th August 15:00 PM to 16:00 PM

Pat Kavanagh Broadlough Memorial Loop Walk Explore the beautiful Broadlough Nature Reserve and Murrough Coastline. Bring binoculars; you never know what bird you might spot in this Special Area of Conservation. Venue: Murrough Carpark Cost: Free Organiser: Friends of the Murrough Email: [email protected] Telephone: 087 9473072 Website: friendsofthemurrough.com Booking Required: No Dates: 28th August 14:30 PM to 16:30 PM

Heritage Walk The walk begins at the Community Centre at 2.30 pm on Sunday 28th August, Climbing over the right of way to Church Lane and Ballyvolan. At the castle, there will be talks by a variety of speakers. Venue: Community Centre, Newcastle 18

Cost: Free Organiser: Newcastle Residents' Association Email: [email protected] Telephone: 087238 1060 Website: www.newcastlewicklow.ie Booking Required: No Dates: 28th August 14:30 PM to 17:00 PM

All About Animals WSPCA hosting our first ever 1 Day Workshop. Our guest speakers will show how we can influence positive Welfare of animals as diverse as Elephants to Kittens. A tented village will have animal goods Venue: Wicklow SPCA Cost: Free Organiser: Wicklow SPCA Email: [email protected] Telephone: 040444783 Website: www.wicklowspca.org Booking Required: No Dates: 21st August 13:00 PM to 16:00 PM

A Celebration of Irish Wool: Demonstration on wool grading and skirting of fleece Sue Blacker : Natural fibre company of Cornwall. Demonstration on wool grading and skirting of fleece. Venue: The Courthouse Arts Centre Tinahely Cost Adult: €20 per day Organiser: The Courthouse Arts Centre Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0402 38529 Website: www.courthousearts.ie Booking Required: Yes Dates: 22nd August 10:00 AM to 16:00 PM , 23rd August 10:00 AM to 16:00 PM

A Celebration of Irish Wool: Arklow, Crochet Demonstration Julie New : Arklow, crochet demonstration. Venue: The Courthouse Arts Centre Cost Adult: €10 Organiser: The Courthouse Arts Centre Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0402 38529 19

Website: www.courthousearts.ie Booking Required: Yes Dates: 24th August 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

A Celebration of Irish Wool: Fair isle knitting A demonstration of Fair Isle knotting by Alison Gutherie at The Courthouse Arts Centre. Venue: The Courthouse Arts Centre Cost Adult: €10 Organiser: The Courthouse Arts Centre Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0402 38529 Website: www.courthousearts.ie Booking Required: Yes Dates: 25th August 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

A Celebration of Irish Wool: 1798 Spinners 1798 Spinners. Members of the Irish Guild of weavers, spinners and Dyers.Marlyn Wayed: Lace knitting and Wool blending.Steph O'Conor : Drop spindle and Navaho spinning and sock knitting. Venue: The Courthouse Arts Centre Cost Adult: €10 Organiser: The Courthouse Arts Centre Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0402 38529 Website: www.courthousearts.ie Booking Required: Yes Dates: 26th August 10:00 AM to 16:00 PM

All event information is subject to change. Please consult the www.heritageweek.ie website closer to the event for the latest updates - Document updated: August 20, 2016, 8:47 am

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