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PUBLIC PROGRAMMES AT THE
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF IRELAND – COUNTRY LIFE
Calendar of Events for: June 2005
Temporary Exhibitions:
Religion and Magic - Objects associated with popular belief and practice: 20 May – 16 October 2005
Booking Details - Saturday Club - Ongoing Activities- Museum Shop and Café
JUNE
Wednesday 1st 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 1st to
Sunday 8th 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 5th &
Wednesday 8th 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 12th &
Wednesday 15th 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+ >
17-19 June 2005
Annual Conference of the Agriculture History Society of Ireland
Annual Conference of the Agriculture History Society of Ireland takes place in the Museum of Country Life from 17-19 June 2005. Further details available from Dr. Séamas Mac Philib, Curator. Tel: 094 90 31762
Sunday 19th &
Wednesday 22nd 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 26th &
Wednesday 29th 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+
For further information please contact the Marketing Dept.
Tel: 094 90 31773; Mobile: 087 7987 439; fax: 094 90 31583;
E-mail tpark@museum.ie or visit www.museum.ie
GENERAL INFORMATION
Visit www.museum.ie for details of Jan-March events.
Contact tpark@museum.ie if you would like to join the Museum’s mailing list.
MUSEUM OPENING HOURS:
Tues-Sat: 10am – 5pm
Sunday: 2-5pm. Closed Mondays (incl. Bank Holiday)
Museum Shop & Café: extended opening on
Sundays from 12pm.
For further information please contact the Marketing Dept.
Tel: 094 90 31773; Mobile: 087 7987 439; fax: 094 90 31583;
E-mail tpark@museum.ie or visit www.museum.ie
GENERAL INFORMATION
Visit www.museum.ie for details of Jan-March events.
Contact tpark@museum.ie if you would like to join the Museum’s mailing list.
MUSEUM OPENING HOURS:
Tues-Sat: 10am – 5pm Sunday: 2-5pm. Closed Mondays (incl. Bank Holiday)
Museum Shop & Café: extended opening on Sundays from 12pm.
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