This Wednesday, the 1st August is the first Wednesday of the month and access to all OPW heritage sites around the country will be free on that day. This is a part of an initiative launched in July 2011 in order to stimulate an interest in our built heritage and to encourage visits by a wider section of all communities living in Ireland, in addition to visitors from abroad. The free access programme will continue on the first Wednesday of every month between now and the end of this year”.
I would encourage as many people as are able to visit any of our sites to avail of this opportunity to see and experience the wonderful presentation of our national heritage at a location near them.
Tickets will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Normal conditions of admission apply.
Visitors may experience delays at some of our busier sites and are advised to arrive early.
If allocated a time, visitors are asked to arrive promptly for the start of their tour. There is no guarantee that visitors who miss their allocated tour-slot can be accommodated at a later time. Children must be supervised at all times.
Access to some sites is by guided tour only. In the case of Newgrange and Knowth, there is no direct access to these monuments – admission is solely via the Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre.
Car-parking may be limited at some sites and patrons are requested to respect the facilities and other car park users.
Please Note that the following sites are not managed by the OPW and normal arrangements apply: Muckross House & Gardens, and Muckross Traditional Farms; Glenveagh Castle.
N.B. Only those sites with an asterisk are open all year round. All other sites listed have a shorter season or restricted opening in winter, and Free Admission will not apply outside the opening arrangements listed on http://www.heritageireland.ie for each site.
Opening times can change at short notice. Visitors are requested to check the website for updates prior to their visit.
Full details of all OPW managed heritage sites where guide services are provided can be found at www.heritageireland.ie“.
Hey Everyone,
President Higgins launched ‘Being Young and Irish’, a consultation process with young people aged 17 – 26, earlier this summer. The consultation process includes a series of Regional Workshops as well as the opportunity to make online submissions, culminating in a National Seminar in November of this year. This is the first in a series of seminars, aimed at shaping Ireland’s shared future that will take place during this Presidency.
WHAT ARE YOU BEING ASKED TO DO?
The President and his team have asked An Gaisce to provide volunteers for the four Regional Workshops and the National Seminar of the ‘Being Young and Irish’ initiative, the precise dates and locations of which are listed below. We need SIX people at each Regional Workshop and six at the national seminar. Please aim to pick a location which is closest to you. We will be especially needing people outside of the Dublin area so if you do live in Munster or Connaught please strongly consider volunteering there. Travel costs will be reimbursed by Gaisce where necessary and when deemed appropriate.
REGIONAL WORKSHOPS
LOCATION: DUBLIN
DATE: Saturday, September 8th
VENUE: Dublin Institute of Technology Either Bolton St or Kevin St Campus.
LOCATION: CORK
DATE: Saturday, September 15th
VENUE: Nemo Rangers GAA, Cork City http://www.nemorangers.gaa.ie/
LOCATION: MONAGHAN
DATE: Saturday, September 22nd
VENUE: St. Macartan’s College, Monaghan http://www.stmacartanscollege.ie/
LOCATION: GALWAY conference/bailyallenhall.html
DATE: Saturday, September 29th
VENUE: NUI Galway (Bailey Allen Hall) http://www.nuigalway.ie
NATIONAL SEMINAR
Saturday, November 10th Arás an Uachtaráin
A briefing session, outlining specific tasks, will be held for volunteers at the outset of each Regional Workshop and of the National Seminar. The Regional Workshops will run from approximately 11am to 4pm and the National Seminar will run from approximately 11am to 5.30pm. The briefing session will be held at approximately 10am.
I will need the following details if you are interested.
Name:
Telephone No (which one suits you best):
Email address (which one suits you best):
Location where you would like to volunteer:
Please send this information to the following email address: tareisoir@gmail.com
Please only volunteer when you know you will be available as this information will be passed out of our hands and to the Arás.
Many thanks.
Helena McGee
Tar Éis Óir ~ PAL Liaison Officer
Festival Cluain Meala, now in its fourth year, will kick off on Saturday 25 August
2012 with an concert by Liam Ó Maonlaí in the beautiful historic setting of Old St
Mays Church. Liam Ó Maonlaí is probably best known for being a founding member
of the Hothouse Flowers, has had a long and successful career spanning over
twenty years. His passion for music has seen success in both rock and traditional
forms. As well as being a singer and pianist, Liam also plays tin whistle, bodhran
and harp. His debut solo album Rian was released in 2005 and mixes Irish music
with music from all over the world. This was followed by To be Touched in 2008.
In July 2011 he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Fiddler’s Green
International Festival. He has also recently collaborated with Michael Keegen
Dolan, choreographer and Director of Fabulous Beast Dance Company to create a
contemporary dance show to the music of Rian
The concert will be followed by a medieval style barbecue in the church grounds
Tickets for concert and barbecue cost €15 and are available from Premier Music
Clonmel 052 6129811
Workers & Unemployed Action 