Museum of Country Life
Museum Programme May 2005
By Bernie Byron
2, Apr 2005 - 14:22

APRIL

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 5th May - 10.00am to 5.00pm
Wandering through the Weeds 
Join Judith Hoad as she walks the Museum grounds identifying wild plants, their domestic and medicinal properties. Afterwards Judith demonstrates making infusions, decoctions and tinctures. Full day event

Thursday 5^th 10.00am – 5.00pm
Bealtaine: Festival of Creativity in Older Age
Age adults older age

Saturday Club Starting Saturday 7 May 2005: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Weaving - Art or Craft?
There are various forms of weaving using many different materials. Why not join the Saturday Club to use hazel, willow, straw, & wool to weave an object each week.  The Saturday Club is free and all materials are provided.  Each club is limited to 15 places.  Ages 13 -16 years old.

Sunday 8th 2.30pm-3.30pm
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Wednesday 4^th

14th and 15th May 2005

Feile na Tuaithe, Turlough Park - Country Life Today: 

This event will be a weekend-long celebration of country life featuring craft producers, farmers' market area, children's activities, music and demonstrations.

20th May - 16 October 2005 
Performance. Traditional Entertainment
New temporary exhibition: Religion and Magic - Objects associated with popular belief and practice. All ages

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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