Museum of Country Life
Museum Programme Archive - March 2005
By Bernie Byron
1, Mar 2005 - 18:44

MARCH 
 
Wednesday 2^nd March: 2.30pm-3.30pm
Demonstration. Blacksmithing
Experience the craft of blacksmithing with local craftsman Ray Munnelly. Age 7+
Monday 5^th–Thursday 17^th March
See below for details of the National Museum of Ireland’s Seachtain na Gaeilge programme of events

 
Sunday 6^th March: 2.30pm-3.30pm
Talk. Women’s Lives in Ireland 1850-1950
To mark International Women’s Day, join Caitríona Clear, Department of History NUI Galway, author of "Women of the House: Women’s household work in Ireland 1921-1961" (2000). Age 14+

 
Wednesday 9^th March: 2.30pm-3.30pm
Workshop. Prepare for St. Patrick’s Day!
Join members of the Education & Outreach Department to make traditional
St. Patrick’s Day crosses. Age 7+ 

Saturday 5 - Thursday 17 March/Satharn 5ú - Déardaoin 17ú Márta
Seachtain na Gaeilge
The National Museum of Ireland celebrates Seachtain na Gaeilge, with a range of events through Irish including tours, storytelling and music.  Irish language Activity Sheets are available. All events are bi-lingual.
All Events are free but booking required
Ceiliúrann Ard-Mhúsaem na hÉireann Seachtain na Gaeilge, le réimse imeachtaí trí Ghaeilge - turais, seisiúin scéalaíochta agus ceoil. Tá Bileoga Gníomhaíochta trí Ghaeilge ar fáil chomh maith. Beidh na himeachtaí ar fad dá-theangach. Saor-chead isteach ach is gá áit a chur in áirithe

Available from Tuesday 8th to Thursday 17th March at 2.00pm
Ar fáil ón Máirt 8ú go Déardaoin an 17ú Márta ag 14.00 uair.
Guided tours in Irish  Turais stiúraithe i nGaeilge
Places are limited to 20. Tours in Irish will also be available throughout the week for groups.  Pre-booking is essential. 
Bíonn uas-teora 20 áit i gceist. Beidh turais i nGaeilge ar fáil i rith na seachtaine do ghrúpaí. Is gá réamh- áirithint a dhéanamh.

Thurs. 10 - Thurs. 17 March (weekdays): 10.00am & 11.30am
Déardaoin 10ú - Déardaoin an 17ú Márta: 10.00 & 11.30uair
St. Patrick's Day Workshops/Ceárdlanna Féile Pádraig
Curator Clodagh Doyle will give a short talk on the life and festival of St. Patrick.  Afterwards make traditional St. Patrick's Day badges.  7 years + This event is fully booked
Tabharfaidh an coimeádaí Clodagh Doyle cuntas gairid ar fhéile Naomh Pádraig.
Ina dhiaidh is féidir suaitheantais na féile Pádraig a dhéanamh. Aois 7+ Tá gach áit in áirithe don ócáid seo

Wednesday 16 March: 2.30pm-3.30pm/Céadaoin 16ú Márta: 14.30 - 15.30 uair       
Currachs of Ireland - variety and use/Curacha na hÉireann -- éagsúlacht agus úsáid
With Dr. Séamas MacPhilib, curator of boats National Museum of Ireland-Country Life. All ages
Leis an Dr. Séamas MacPhilib, coimeadaí bháid Ard-Mhúsaem na hÉireann -- Saol na Tuaithe.   Gach Aois

Sunday 20^th March: 2.30pm-3.30pm
Workshop. Making Easter Cards!
See the Easter cards on display in the Calendar Year Section of the museum and make your own cards for Easter with artist Agnes Nyland. Age 7+
 
Wednesday 23^rd March: 2.30pm-3.30pm
Workshop. Decorating Easter Eggs!
Visit the Calendar Year Section of the museum and see the decorated eggs on display. Afterwards decorate eggs with staff of the Education & Outreach Department. Age 7+
 
Sunday 27^th March: 2.30-4.30pm
Treasure Hunt. It’s Easter Sunday!
Join Brendan McDonnell of the Education & Outreach Department in the hunt for Easter Eggs and also find the decorated eggs on display in the museum. Age 7+
 
Wednesday 30^th March: 2.30-3.30pm
Strawboys Hats
"Usually they wore, hats, masks or cloaks made of straw"
Strawboys often attended weddings and joined in the celebrations. Join local craftsman Ted Kelly as he weaves straw to make a strawboys hat. Age 7+

APRIL

Sunday 3^rd 2.30pm-4.30pm
Performance. Set Dancing!
Take the opportunity to learn the Derradda set with John Joe Geraghty, Newport. Beginners, experienced and inexperienced dancers welcome.
Adults


Wednesday 6^th 2.30pm–4.30pm
Workshop. Wattle Weaving
In Summer 2003 a house building skills project took place on site. Join wattle weaver Joe Gowran for this ‘hands on’ workshop. (Weather permitting)
Age 14+

Sunday 10^th & Wednesday 13^th 2.30pm-3.30pm
Performance. Recitations
Be entertained by All Ireland Scór winner, Pat Mc Govern and his daughter Aisling, as they recite poetry, stories and sing songs relating to past events.
Age 7+

Sunday 17^th & Wednesday 20^th 2.30pm-3.30pm
Workshop. Water Divining
Join Austin Mc Tiernan, Water Diviner, to find out about water divining. Afterwards explore the grounds to find underground water and other aspects of divining. Age 7+

Sunday 24^th & Wednesday 27^th 2.30pm-3.30pm
Talk & Demonstration. The Beasts of Burden – The Donkey.
See a block wheel cart and donkey in action! The block wheel cart was constructed on site in summer 2004. Join Rob Steinke, to hear about the work of the donkey and see the display of associated equipment and materials.
Age 7+

MAY


Sunday 1^st 2.30pm-3.30pm
Demonstration. Buttermaking!
Join Jean Beattie as she demonstrates the traditional way of making butter and hear about some of the folklore associated with making butter. Age 7+

Wednesday 4^th & Sunday 8th 2.30pm-3.30pm
Workshop. Flower Posies
Picking and bringing home fresh flowers in May was a custom that welcomed in the summer. Make traditional country flower posies with florist June Bourke.
Age 7+
Thursday 5^th 10.00am – 5.00pm
Bealtaine: Festival of Creativity in Older Age
Age adults older age

Sunday 8th 2.30pm-3.30pm
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Wednesday 4^th
Tuesday 10^th 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Bealtaine: Festival of Creativity in Older Age
Age adults older age

Wednesday 11^th 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Talk. Summer Food: a seasonal dimension to traditional Irish Food Patterns.
Regina Sexton, Food Historian and writer, will talk about traditional Irish Food.
Adults
Thursday 12^th 2.30pm - 4.00pm
Bealtaine: Festival of Creativity in Older Age
Age adults older age
Friday 13^th 2.30pm-4.30pm
Bealtaine: Festival of Creativity in Older Age
Age adults older age

Sunday 15^th 2.30pm-3.30pm
Music Performance. Celtic Beat
Be entertained at the museum by traditional musicians.
All ages

Wednesday 18^th 2.30pm-3.30pm
Talk. May Customs!
Join Curator Dr. Séamas Mac Philib to hear all about the traditions and customs associated with the month of May. Age 7+
 
Thursday 19^th 2.30pm - 4.00pm
Bealtaine: Festival of Creativity in Older Age
Age adults older age
Friday 20^th 2.30pm-4.30pm
Bealtaine: Festival of Creativity in Older Age
Age adults older age

Sunday 22^nd 2.30pm-4.30pm
Performance. Traditional Entertainment
Come along and be entertained by the Blackpudding Club with song, dance, music and poetry. All ages

Wednesday 25^th 2.30 – 4.00pm
Tour. Garden Walk.
Hear the story of how the Victorian gardens, glasshouses and lake at Turlough Park were restored, with Garden Restoration Supervisor Noreen Hennigan. Age 7+

Thursday 26^th 2.30pm - 4.00pm
Bealtaine: Festival of Creativity in Older Age
Age adults older age
Friday 27^th 2.30pm-4.30pm
Bealtaine: Festival of Creativity in Older Age
Age adults older age

Sunday 29^th 2.30pm-3.30pm
Workshop. Young and Old come out to play!
Fancy a game of Hopscotch? Have fun playing traditional games with Brendan McDonnell from the Education & Outreach Department. Afterwards enjoy a picnic in the garden. Age 7+

JUNE


Wednesday 1^st 2.30pm-3.30pm
Talk. Farming and the Environment.
Michael Moore, Teagasc, will talk about modern farming practices, the role of the Rural Environment Protection Scheme (REPS) and their influence on the environment. Age 7+

Wednesday 1^st to
Sunday 8^th June
ENFO Travelling Exhibition - Walls to Wildflowers.
A visual and informative display of Irish hedgerows, dry stone walls, urban amenities, ponds, dunes and wildflower meadows, highlighting the importance of conserving our natural landscape. Age 7+

Sunday 5^th &
Wednesday 8^th 2.30pm-3.30pm
Talk. Wildlife
Join local Wildlife Ranger, Maurice McDonnell to learn about the wildlife on the grounds of Turlough Park House and the surrounding area. Age 7+


Sunday 12^th &
Wednesday 15^th 2.30pm-4.30pm
Demonstration. Making Boxty!
Join Mary Walsh and Eileen Healy to learn how to make boxty on an open fire. Age 7+ >

Sunday 19^th &
Wednesday 22^nd 2.30pm-3.30pm
Demonstration. Baa baa black sheep have you any wool! Shearing, Spinning, and Knitting!
Watch local farmer Alan Wood shearing a sheep. Then see Patricia McNevin card and spin the fleece to make wool ready for knitters, Marcella McDonnell & Mary Gallagher. Age 7+

Sunday 26^th &
Wednesday 29^th 2.30pm-3.30pm
Workshop. Summer Stitches -Wool Crochet
Crochet has been in the family of Mary Mc Granahan for generations. Take this opportunity to have a go and try out this traditional craft. Age 7+

 

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