Castlebar - County Mayo - National Museum of Ireland, Country Life Programme June 2005

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Museum of Country Life
National Museum of Ireland, Country Life Programme June 2005
By Bernie Byron
1, Jun 2005 - 02:55

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 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+ >

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 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+

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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