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For Further Information Contact:
Marian Donohue, Galway County Council. Ph: 091-509165 Email:
[email protected] www.galway.ie http://galwaycommunityheritage.org/ Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times Programme of events are subject to change Organised by Galway County Council in co-operation with Athenry Community Council, Athenry Tidy Towns, Athenry Heritage Centre, Athenry Castle/OPW, Athenry Film Club & Athenry Historical Network. Criunniú na Cásca is an initiative of the Clár Éire Ildánach / Creative Ireland Programme 2017-2022
10. Athenry Library 11. 1916 Commemorative Garden
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Athenry Heritage Centre
Athenry
Easter Monday 17th April 2017 From 1.00pm
Creativity, Fun & Learning for All the Family Free Family Fun for all
ATHENRY 1916 COMMEMORATIVE GARDEN
11.30am ~ 12.30pm
A Flag raising ceremony and reading of the Proclamation will take place at the 1916 Commemorative Garden. This is the exact site where Liam Mellows marshalled the Volunteers and organised them in the lead up to the 1916 Rising.
• Facepainting • Balloon modelling • Treasure Hunt • The Wheel Barrow & The Accordion
will be open to the public 1-4pm with fun activities. • Animal Magic • Dance with Kidisco • Fran’s Photobooth • The Wonderful World of Beekeeping
ATHENRY COMMUNITY PARK 1.00pm ~ 4.00pm
Offical Opening Ceremony 1.00pm Opening Ceremony in Athenry Community Park by the Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway, Cllr. Michael Connolly.
ATHENRY CASTLE
Creative Arts & Crafts Workshops
Free admission for all on Easter Monday.
Discover the skills and techniques of arts & crafts...
Come and experience a free Athenry Castle Tour.
• Basket Making • Heritage Straw Craft • Wool Spinning • Circus Skills Workshop • Craft & Woodturning
• Wood Carving • Stone Carving • Art & Painting Workshop • Incredible Edibles • Bia Lover • Seisiúin Chomhrá Gaeilge
Last tour admission 5.15pm.
Performances • Juggling Show • Tag Archery • Funky Drums Workshop
ATHENRY COMMUNITY CENTRE 12:30pm ~ 5.00pm
12:30pm ~ 2.15pm
Decade of Commemoration Exhibition by Athenry Historical Network
Enjoy film screenings and podcasts that commemorate 1916.
9.30am ~ 6.00pm
ATHENRY HERITAGE CENTRE 10:30am ~ 4:00pm
• Stilt Walkers
ATHENRY 1.00am ~ Library The4:00pm library
Fun Happenings
Experience creativity in the award winning Athenry Heritage Centre with fun filled Medieval Craft Events for all the boys and girls.
SPRAOI... 3.30pm ~ 5.00pm Sit back... relax and enjoy Irish music, song and dance.
