Museum of Country Life
Programme for Féile na Tuaithe 2008
23, May 2008 - 10:10

Saturday 24 May

Family Activities

All Day

 Face Painting
 Falconry Display with Lothar Muschketat
 Demonstration by professional working dogs (West of Ireland Spaniel Club)
 Sports Fest for Older People (with Mayo Sports Partnership & Go For Life)

PRE-REGISTER AT SPORTS FEST MARQUEE.

• Pose for a caricature with Aidan Cooney
  12.00 – 1.30
• Harvest Knot Workshop with the Education & Outreach Department
  12.30 & 2.00
• Music Workshop with Mary Curran (Places allocated on a first come - first served basis)
  1.00, 2.30 & 4.00
• Storytelling with Gearóidín Ní Bhreathnach (Places allocated on a first come - first served basis)
  1.00, 2.00 & 3.00
• Flyfishing with Graham Williams
  1.30 – 2.30
• Traditional Games with the Education & Outreach Department (pre-register at Museum Reception)
  2.00 & 3.30
• Fun and games with the Fanzini Bros
  2.00 – 3.00
• National Gallery Drawing Day with artist Deirdre Keetley: Adults
  (Booking required, Tel: 094 9031751)
• 3.00 – 4.00
• National Gallery Drawing Day with artist Deirdre Keetley: Family, Children over 7 with family member
   (Booking required, Tel: 094 9031751)

Music
12.00 – 1.00 The Rolling Waves
1.00 – 2.00 Drummers
2.00 – 3.30 Le Chéile
3.30 – 4.30 Castlebar Town Band

Sunday 25 May

Family Activities

All Day

·         Face Painting
·         Falconry Display with Lothar Muschketat
·         Demonstration by professional working dogs (West of Ireland Spaniel Club)
·         Sports Fest for Older People (with Mayo Sports Partnership & Go For Life)

Music
12.00 – 1.00 The Rolling Waves
1.00 – 2.00 Cry Baby
2.00 – 3.30 Le Chéile
3.30 – 4.30 Castlebar Town Band

Demonstrations: both days
At regular intervals from 12.00–5.00pm

Eileen Healy, Bread Making
Ray Munnelly, Blacksmithing
Aine Bell, Candle Making
Ambrose O'Halloran, Wood Turning
Matt Moran, Beehives
Joe Hogan, Basket Making
Patricia Kirwan Doyle, Spinning
Claidhbh O Gibne, Coracle Making
Seamus Coyne, Traditional Knots
Henri Hedou, Pottery
Rob Steinke, Master Saddler
Gabrielle Bishop, Stained Glass

Special attractions

Rare Breeds

Rare breed Dexter and Moil Cows, Shetland Ponies and other cute animals to visit!

Sports Day for Older People: both days
Games/events which promote physical activity and well-being amongst older people. In association with Mayo Sports Partnership & Go For Life.
 
Activities may include:

1) Exercise to music/dance
2) Parachute games
3) Rolling and bowling
4) Pitching and tossing

Each activity will run over four sessions during the day. Each session lasts 45 minutes approximately.

Session 1: 12.30 – 1.15pm
Session 2: 1.30 – 2.15pm
Session 3: 3.00 – 3.45pm
Session 4: 4.00 – 4.45pm

As places are limited, participants must register at the Sports Fest Marquee at least 30 minutes before the commencement of each session.

Food and Craft Stands

Food Stands

Marlene's Chocolate Haven (Handmade chocolates)
Liz Smith (High Energy Bars)
Pattie Moss (Jam/Chutney & Sauces)
Sheeffry Soaps (Handmade Goats Milk Soap)
South Mayo Chilli Farm (Pickle preserves)
Castlebar Social Services (Home Country Baking)
Castlebar Country Market (Home Country Baking)
Wrigglers Worm Farm (Wormery)
Connemara Smoke House (Smoked Fish)
Doreen Allen McManus (Country Market Produce)
Carrowholly Cheese Company (Farmhouse Cheese)
Meadowsweet Apiaries (Honey/Honey Preserves/Beeswax & Skincare Products)
Café Rua (Chutneys/Baked Goods)
IT’SO (Home Country Baking)
The Juice Factory (Health Drinks)
Gnó Mhaigheo (Fairtrade information /Handmade Chocolates)
Wine of the Glen (Irish Country Wines)
Frogswell Nursery (Plants)
Kelly's Butchers (Meat Products)

Craft Stands

Roundstone Music (Making/Painting Bodhrans)
Rita McDonagh (Jewellery)
Ray Forde (Woodcarving)
Felt Fantastic & Wild Ideas (Felting/Handmade Greeting Cards)
Richard McGhee (Stained Glass)
Michael Diamond (Woodturning)
Maggies Ceramics (Ceramics)
Ellybel Jewels (Jewellery)
Liliya Geurtsen (Jewellery)
Paula Coghlan (Handmade Candles)
Fionnuala O'Connell (Ceramics)
Away with the Fairies (Textile Fairy Dolls)
The Leather Workshop (Leather Work)
Meadow Miniatures (Ornamental Dried Flowers)
Lynda Gault Ceramics (Ceramics)
The Pine Rack (Woodwork)
Clew Bay Quilting (Patchwork Quilting/Walking Sticks)
Michael Kealy (Paintings)
Barbara Naughton (Knitwear)
Derryyaun Crafts (Feltmaking)
Brid Kivneen (Silk Paintings)