Heritage Week 2023
Summary
Heritage Week runs from 12th to 20th August.
We have events running every day, which will take place in the National Park, unless otherwise stated.
All events are free of charge.
Saturday 12th August
11am-4pm Wool Experience Demonstration, Spinning and Weaving
12noon “Focus On” Talk – Ringforts
4pm Afternoon Talk – Archaeology of the Park
Sunday 13th August
11am Guided Walk (weather permitting)
2pm “Focus On” Talk – Ringforts
1pm-2.30pm Traditional Irish Music
3.30pm Marconi Walk (Please note: this walk will take place at the Derrigimlagh Site, south of Clifden on the Ballyconneely Road. Please wear suitable footwear and clothing as sections of the walk are on uneven terrain). For further information, please call 095 41054.
6pm Marconi Talk by John Hannon in the Audio Visual Theatre at the National Park.
Monday 14th August
11am-4pm Dry Stonewall Building Demonstration
12noon “Focus On” Talk – Hares
3pm Traditional Boxty Making Demonstration.
Tuesday 15th August
11am Raven Ramblers Childrens Activities. (Please note: activities are suitable for children aged 7 years and over. Adult must stay with child/children at all times).
11am-4pm Dry Stonewall Building Demonstration.
Wednesday 16th August
11am-4pm Dry Stonewall Building Demonstration.
11am Guided Bog Walk (weather permitting). This walk covers wet, boggy terrain, please wear suitable footwear and clothing.
2pm Afternoon Talk – The Great Yellow Bumblebee.
7pm Evening Talk – Mountain Safety and the History of the Galway Mountain Rescue Team.
8.30pm Bat Talk and Walk.
Thursday 17th August
11am Raven Ramblers Childrens Activities. (Please note: activities are suitable for children aged 7 years and over. Adult must stay with child/children at all times).
11am-4pm Dry Stonewall Building Demonstration.
11am Guided Walk (weather permitting).
2pm “Focus On” Talk – Ringforts.
2.30pm Afternoon Talk – The Corncrake.
Friday 18th August
11am-4pm Dry Stonewall Building Demonstration.
11am Guided Bog Walk (weather permitting). This walk covers wet, boggy terrain. Please wear suitable footwear and clothing.
Saturday 19th August
12noon “Focus On” Talk – Ringforts.
3pm Guided Walk (weather permitting).
Sunday 20th August
11am Guided Walk (weather permitting).
1pm-2.30pm Traditional Irish Music.
2pm “Focus On” Talk – Hares.