PROGRAMME OF EVENTS :: 2013

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BACKGROUND
2012 saw the successful launch of Discover Duhallow...A Day of the Region Initiative with over 40 events taking place throughout Duhallow over 10 days. This was a joint initiative with communities in 8 other European countries taking part in their own regions. Discover Duhallow... A Day of the Region is about capturing the essence of life in Duhallow and encouraging both locals and visitors alike to take part in the wide range of amenities, clubs and activities that are present though out our region. For 2013 communities and groups throughout Duhallow have actively developed the concept of Discover Duhallow in conjunction with The Gathering Ireland 2013. Duhallow communities for the month of July are showcasing and sharing the very best of culture, sport, tradition and the unique sense of fun they have to offer. With over 70 million people worldwide claiming Irish ancestry The Gathering is a perfect opportunity to reach out to our families, friends and descendents who have moved away to invite them home. This month long programme of activities will be a celebration of rural community life and will showcase what Duhallow has to offer those living here as well as those returning home to visit the region. Many people who are new to the area and working outside the region are unaware of the wealth of activities and resources available right here on their door step. From the programme of events included in this booklet it is evident that there is something for everyone, whether you are young or old, male or female, enjoy active events or want something more sedentary, the interests of everyone are well catered for. Duhallows strongest asset is its people and IRD Duhallow has supported them through the bottom up approach to rural development in identifying the events they wished to organise and host for this month of festivities and gatherings. The wide variety of events and the number of communities taking part is a perfect example of the strong sense of community spirit that has been fostered and developed in Duhallow. IRD Duhallow would like to thank all community groups and businesses for supporting this new initiative.

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Friday 28th June

Freemount Irish Heritage Night
Come along to enjoy an Irish Heritage Night in the Heritage centre in Freemount. There will be Music Song and Dance, entrance is free and commencing @8.30pm. There will be a show case of local talent guaranteeing craic agus ceoil, along with a collage of information on all of those who are living abroad and pictures of past Kangaroo Club activities. A great opportunity to reminisce on memories.

Friday 5th July

Millstreet
Millstreet GAA are organising a family fun evening and Treasure Hunt in Millstreet Town Park at 3pm 20 entry fee per team of four. The Willie Neenan Memorial Run will take place today in Millstreet starting at Hospital cross and finishing outside Noel C. Duggans Shop at 7:30pm. Entries can be made online at eventmaster.ie costing 10 or on the night at the GAA Hall for 15. Organised by Millstreet Athletics Club there will be prize giving and refreshments afterwards in the GAA Hall. Finish off the day with live music with Natural Gas in the Wallis Arms Hotel at 9pm.

Saturday 29th June

Freemount

Saturday 6th July

Millstreet
The Square in Millstreet today is an Artisan Food and Craft Fair running from 10am to 4pm which will also include a Signature Dish competition, entries can be submitted to the E centre, Main Street, Millstreet from 10am to 11am. Kanturk Golf Club will also be hosting the Millstreet Golf Classic tee time is from 11.30am to 1pm. It is open to all and you can contact Denis Hickey on 087-9527880 to book your place for any keen golfers. The Millstreet Walking festival will also take place today with registration at Wallis Arms Hotel at 12pm, for all those interested in getting out & getting active. An action packed day in Millstreet, fun for all the family and everybody is invited. Millstreet Celtic FC Gathering Blitz 2013 will take place at Millstreet Town Park 100 entry per team of 10. For further details email millstreetceltic@gmail.com or Millstreet Celtic Facebook. There will be a GAA family fun evening in Millstreet Town Park at 6pm which will include live music and a BBQ to keep everyone entertained. The first round of a Busking competition, the final for which will be held the following day will be held in the Main Street, at 8pm with a 100 in prizes to be won. Todays proceedings will come to a close with live music and entertainment in a music pub trail and nightclub special in the pubs in numerous bars in Millstreet.
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A Home and Away Match will take place at Freemount Pitch @ 2pm, where Freemount Barbarians will play the Australian Warriors in a game of Irish Rules Aussie Ball!!! Followed by BBQ and a Pitch Party. There will be entertainment and activities for children such as; Bouncing Castles, Kangaroo Races, Boomerang Games and Aboriginal Face Painting. A G-Day for all the family is promised.

Thursday 4th July

Millstreet
The Millstreet Gathering event begins today and everybody is invited to the Blessing of Clara Cross at the top of Clara Mountain. The starting point for this walk is Millstreet GAA Hall at 6pm. There will also be a Teddy Bears picnic in Millstreet Town Park at 4pm and a Gala Table Quiz at the Wallis Arms hotel at 9pm.
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Sunday 7th July

Millstreet
On the final day of Millstreets Gathering Event a cycle race will depart from the Millstreet GAA Hall at 12:30pm. The Ancient Ways Historical Trail will take place at 2pm. Walking boots and waterproof clothing are advisable as well as a drink and snack and we can relax and take in the breath-taking scenery in this beautiful part of Millstreet. A fee of 5 will be donated to a local charity. Meeting at the Fairfield Car Park (near AIB) for car pooling to the final destination. For further information or to book a place please contact Neil OSullivan on 087-7023661. There will also be a Vintage car run starting at The Square in Millstreet. Millstreet Mens Shed are organising a soap box race at 5pm where teams of four will come together to build and race their carts. The final of the Busking competition will take place on the Main street at 8pm. For further information on any of the events please contact gatheringmillstreet@gmail.com or contact Millstreet Development Association on 087-2953078

Sunday 7th July

Kilbrin
Kilbrin invites you to a Meet your Neighbour Day. The days activities will commence with a fun walk for all ages, starting at Kilbrin Community Centre @ 12:30pm. This will be followed by food and a showing of the DVD Kilbrin over the years. There will then be a Traditional music session and Disco at the Social Club (Community Centre) @ 8:30pm tonight.

Laharn
Laharn Community Council invites you to experience a night of Open Air Dancing at Laharn Crossroads. This historic tradition of cross road dancing attracts large crowds on a weekly basis so make sure you dont miss out on this opportunity to experience something different and fun. Admission is free and commences @ 8pm. For further information email: oshea_jp@hotmail.com

Duhallow Vintage Show

This show will celebrate its first ever vintage display on the grounds of the James OKeeffe Institute, Newmarket with vintage tractors and cars on show for all to see. Alice Taylor is the guest of honour at the official opening at 1:30pm, there will be a book signing opportunity. This is a great day out for all the family with a variety of games for young and old taking place including childrens sports, bouncing castle, coconut shy, thatching demonstrations, and basket weaving as well as the High Nelly company will have a stand of bicycles. There will be numerous slideshows, music and crafts on display. There is a charge of 5 per family for this wonderful event.
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Tuesday 9th July

IRD Duhallow Walk Event: Mullaghareirk Mountain
IRD Duhallow invites you to come out again tonight and get active by taking part in a Guided Walk on the Mullaghareirk Mountain just outside Meelin village @ 7pm. This walk will depart from the trailhead located in Mullaghareirk forest just off the Meelin to Broadford road. Follow the trail signs. Refreshments will be provided on the evening at the Meelin Sports Complex by Meelin Community Council. For further information and to register for this event please contact Sheila OKeeffe IRD Duhallow @ 029-60633.
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Thursday 11th July

Ballydesmond
Today Ballydesmond commence their weekend of gatherings with a party in the Day Centre from 11am 3pm with lunch provided at a cost of 9pp followed by an afternoon of entertainment with cards, bingo and music. There will also be a 45 card drive at Ballydesmond Community Centre this evening @ 9p.m & refreshments will be provided. Admission is 7pp.

Friday 12th July

Ballydesmond
Todays events start bright and early with a dawn mass at the Source of the Blackwater at 6:30am where refreshments will be provided to all who attend. People are encouraged to wrap up well in warm clothing for this special spiritual ceremony. Assembly at the trail head at 6am sharp where shuttle buses will be provided free of charge. Later today @ 6pm school sports will take place at the G.A.A. field for children aged 13 and under, including activities such as novelty races and running. Moms and Dads be ready to join in the fun too!! Put on your dancing shoes tonight at Foiloighg Old School house tonight @ 9pm where local musicians and dancers will ensure a great night of traditional Irish music is had by all. Admissions is free and refreshments will be provided. There will also be live music in Bobs Bar and Denny Mattys Bar @ 9.30pm with The Celts also playing in Johnny Ds Bar @ 9.30pm

Friday 12th July

Duhallow Area Rural Transport 10th Anniversary
Duhallow Area Rural Transport (DART) invites all its passengers and their families as well community representatives to celebrate with them on their 10th Anniversary today at 1pm. Established in 2003 DART started with 4 routes and carried 3274 passengers in its first year. 10 years on it has over 50 routes and carried over 300,000 passengers to date. With threats looming to the future of rural transport and proposals for it to be delivered on a countywide basis this is a very important time for our passengers to come together to ensure rural transport is safeguarded while also celebrating its achievements to date. Transport is available for this event if required and to register please contact Yvonne @029-60648
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Bweeng
Bweeng welcomes everybody to their community festival, which begins this evening, @7:30pm with a fancy dress parade in the church square, proceeding through the village centre to Bweeng Community Grounds. This will be followed @8:30pm with a Junior/Childrens Disco in Bweeng community hall. Admission is free. For further information visit www.bweeng.ie

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Saturday 13th July

Ballydesmond
Today Ballydesmond is a hive of activity with a soccer blitz for local children kicking off at 11am in the Astro pitch. A local bus trail will commence at 2pm from Ballydesmond Community Centre. This bus trail will encompass Ballydesmond Village, Tureengarrive and Meenganine. A display of Local History relating to Nora Herlihy and the credit union will also take place in the Nora Herlihy Credit Union Museum from 2-4pm today. An afternoon tea party will take place at Ballydesmond Community Centre at 5pm followed by mass at 8pm in St. Patricks church. This evening there will be live music in the public houses in Ballydesmond with Martin Williams in Bobs bar @ 9.30pm as well as live music in both Johnny Ds and Denny Mattys Bar also @ 9.30pm.

Saturday 13th July

Donoughmore
You are cordially invited to attend a Tea Party in the Community Hall in Stuake. This is a great opportunity to take time out of your busy lives and catch up with friends and neighbours. Contact Noreen on 0217337042 for tickets. For further information see www. facebook.com/Donoughmore

Sunday 14th July

Lyre
Come along and participate in a historical Treasure Hunt encompassing Lyre, Nadd, Kilcorney, Banteer and many more townlands and villages. Everyone is invited to meet at Lyre community Hall at 3pm where this wonderful historical adventure will begin. Afterwards participants are invited to attend a BBQ at Lyre Community Hall where there will be refreshments provided.

Bweeng
Bweeng Community Festival continues today starting @12pm with a soccer tournament in Bweeng Community Field. Registration for the Puc Fada is @1pm in Bweeng Community Hall (10p.p.), with a bus transfer to the start point at Sean Ogs Cross, finishing in Bweeng village. There will also be evening entertainment in the community hall, starting @9:30pm with a Ceili and Irish dance, with refreshments served. Admission is 10. For further information visit www.bweeng.ie
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Bweeng
Bweeng welcomes everybody to the final day of their community festival. Today is a family fun day commencing @1:30pm with school sports with other novelty and side shows in Bweengs Community Grounds. Admission is only 2. An open air music session will entertain everyone in the village square this evening between 6pm and 9pm. Today promises to be fun for all the family. For further information visit www.bweeng.ie
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Sunday 14th July

Newmarket Agricultural Show, MILLSTREET
A fun day out for all the family at the Newmarket Agricultural Show, which is taking place at the all-weather Green Glens complex in Millstreet. The day promises to be entertaining for the whole family. There will be a selection of horse and pony showing classes and for the first time ever there will also be cattle classes as well as a fun dog show, trade stands and entertainment for the children. The show will also host a Tug of War competition, a childrens art competition, a Donkey Derby and a pets corner. The showing classes will start at approximately 11am. Admission to the show is only 5pp with children going free. For more information, show schedule and to enter the showing classes, please contact Maria Feehan on 086-3049142 or see the facebook page www.facebook. com/newmarketagriculturalshow

Sunday 14th July

Meelin Family Fun Day
Summer continues today commencing with a Community mass in St. Josephs Church at 11am. Followed by a family fun day commencing at 12pm in Meelin GAA Pitch which will include a BBQ , music and games such as sack race, egg and spoon, wheel barrow with a difference races for young and old and a variety of other games ensuring that it will be a great day out for all the family. It is a great opportunity to invite back friends and family to Meelin for a fun day out. For further information contact Meelin Hall Committee.

Ballydesmond
The final day of celebrations in Ballydesmond takes place today with a folk mass in St. Patricks Church Ballydesmond @ 11am this morning. A family fun day will take place at the G.A.A. complex @ 1pm in the GAA pitch with music and games outdoors making it a great family day out. A BBQ will take place at 6.30pm this evening in Bobs Bar with live music by The OC Trio Band. The weekend gathering will come to a close with a parade through the village of Ballydesmond starting at 7pm at An Bruach Housing Development and going straight through the village followed by live music in Johnny Ds Bar @ 9.30pm.

Duhallow Vintage Run

Today a vintage car run will depart from the grounds of the James OKeeffe Institute Newmarket @ 10.30am. An exhibitors Dinner is held at the end of the run in the Deebert House Hotel in Kilmallock at a cost to each exhibitor. This is a great opportunity for people with an interest in vintage cars to come together for an opportunity to showcase their classic cars. For further information please contact John OSullivan on 022-28713

Laharn
Laharn Community Council invites you to an open air set dancing ceili from 3pm-6pm at Laharn Cross roads. Music by Tim Joe & Anne and all welcome. Laharn also invite you to experience their regular Sunday night Open Air Dancing session at 8pm at Laharn Crossroads. This historic tradition of cross road dancing attracts large crowds on a weekly basis so make sure you dont miss out on this opportunity to experience something different and fun. Admission is free. For further information email: oshea_jp@hotmail.com
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Wednesday 17th July

Bats of Duhallow
Back by popular demand one of Irelands leading Bat specialists Conor Kelleher of the Cork County Bat group will be guest speaker at an information evening hosted by Duhallow Birdwatch Group in the James OKeeffe Institute tonight commencing at 8.15pm followed by a walk in the Island Wood Newmarket to learn about these shy mysterious creatures. For further information or to register your place please contact Katie on 029 60633

Friday 19th July

Donoughmore Carnival
Todays celebrations commence with the 31st Annual Donoughmore 7 Race which includes a competitive 7 mile run/race, a Childrens 1 mile fun run and a 7 mile road race. To register or for further details check out www.dm7.ie. Further events for the night will include novelty sports and activities for kids in the community sports pitch and the Inter town land Tug-O-War continues tonight at the pitch in Stuake. Witness the future generation of Donoughmore securing their heritage through the burial of a time capsule at Stuake Community Sportsfield and co-ordinated by the 2 local national schools and playschools. This event is at 8pm and all are welcome for an evening of fun and childrens entertainment. Donoughmore Fun Fair will also include fun fair bumpers, sizzler merry go round, bouncy castle and aviator starting @ 7.30pm every night during the carnival. For further information see www.facebook.com/Donoughmore

Thursday 18th July

Donoughmore Carnival
Donoughmore invites you to take part in the 43rd year of the Donoughmore Carnival. The weekend celebrations commence @ 8pm with the Official Opening of the newly renovated community hall in Stuake. All past committee members as well as families in the parish are welcome, members of the community that now live abroad joining the celebrations via Skype. There will be displays throughout the hall of past gatherings as well as a variety of entertainment for children on the night including a fancy dress party. This will provide a great opportunity for people to get reacquainted with old friends, relay stories of times past over refreshments. There will also be the Inter town land Tug-O-War at the pitch in Stuake. For further information see www.facebook.com/Donoughmore

Saturday 20th July

Donoughmore Carnival
As part of Donoughmore Carnival they will have several events including, Tag rugby organised by Donoughmore Macra, A Latin American themed Salsa night will be held in the Community Hall in Stuake at 9pm and there will be a night of bingo also held. The Donoughmore Fun Fair continues tonight and will include fun fair bumpers, sizzler merry go round, bouncy castle and aviator. For further information see www.facebook.com/Donoughmore
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Saturday 20th July

Banteer Old School Reunion
Head back to school for 1 day only. The Glen Theatre is inviting all former pupils of Banteer Old School to a reunion which will be held in the Glen Theatre (formerly the old school). This event will commence at 6pm today and will include a display of old photographs, old roll books and a tour of the centre followed by music and a BBQ. Admission is free and for further information please contact Denis @ 087-2820001

Sunday 21st July

Cullen Harvest Festival
Cullen and District Special Needs Association invite you to take part in the 15th Laitiaran Sunday Threshing and Vintage Display @ 1pm in Cullen GAA Grounds. A festival celebrating Cullens local patron Saint Laitiaran, which commences with childrens sports, live music from Cullen Pipe Band and Richie Kavanagh and many other activities such as a dog show and novelty competitions. A key feature of this event is the threshing which demonstrates the method of threshing used locally in olden days. A vintage machinery display including cars, tractors, trucks and motorbikes will also take place. The variety of things on show and to do on Laitiaran Sunday in Cullen will make for a great family day out.

Rathmore Newmarket
Newmarket in the Rare Auld Times; Today Newmarket will showcase its history and culture with a street museum. There will also be crafts and refreshments served in the town park. Admission is free, for more information see www.athtrasna.com Why not take part in the historical walk of Rathmore today commencing at 2pm from Rathmore Church. The 3 mile walk is being organised by Rathmore Community Council in conjunction with the Sliabh Luachra Walking Group. This walk will encompass local landmarks and will return to Teach Iosagain in Rathmore for a video display on local archaeological sites and monuments which will be given by guest speakers, who will provide everyone with a detailed account of these sites followed by light refreshments. Please contact Michael OMahoney on 0876676817 for more information or email Momahoney14@gmail.com Full details available @ www.rathmoreccc.com
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Sunday 21st July

Banteer
Banteer Community Centre welcomes everybody to their show and family Fun Day. Which is guaranteed to be an action packed day with entertainment for all the family. Entries to the show classes will be taken on the day before 11am. Exhibits will be displayed in the hall from 2-6pm. There will be something for everyone in the show with nearly 70 different show classes to include various baking, gardening/ flower arranging, craft and photography classes. There will also be show classes for children i.e. hand painted egg, hand painted picture, 6 queen cakes etc. A childrens art competition will be held in conjunction with local schools. There will also be exhibits in the hall including cookery demonstrations. The family Fun Day will include Childrens sports and fun races. There will be a fun Dog show and there will also be a bouncy castle, inflatable slide, clown, balloon modelling, face painting and pony rides. The highlight of the day will be a 5k Road Race, there is a 5 entry fee. For more information please contact Maria on 087-2822847

Sunday 21st July

Donoughmore Carnival
Donoughmore close their weekend of festivities with a variety of family fun events @ 1.30pm including the Munster Tug-O-War Championships and Fun for the kids with a dog show, kids sports, egg throwing competition, face painting and a wellington throwing competition. There will be a blind food tasting competition, Farmers Market and Local stalls. Why not try your hand at Sheaf tossing (As seen on the Feirm Factor TnG). Visit the Donoughmore Vintage Clubs Turf cutting demonstration. The St. John Forde memorial football match will also take place tonight in Stuake Pitch. The Donoughmore Fun Fair continues tonight and will include fun fair bumpers, sizzler merry go round, a bouncy castle and aviator. This will be followed by the final of the inter-town land tug-o-war which will be complimented by a BBQ and music. For further information see www.facebook.com/Donoughmore

Laharn
Laharn Community Council invites you to experience a night of Open Air Dancing at Laharn Crossroads. This historic tradition of cross road dancing attracts large crowds on a weekly basis so make sure you dont miss out on this opportunity to experience something different and fun. Admission is free and commences @ 8pm. For further information email: oshea_jp@hotmail.com

Wednesday 24th July

IRD Duhallow AGM
The A.G.M. of IRD Duhallow Ltd and Launch of Progress Report 2012-2013 will take place tonight at 8.00pm in the James OKeeffe Institute, Newmarket. While the A.G.M. is a legal requirement of this organisation, it also provides an important forum for all communities in Duhallow to review activities and hear about opportunities for the coming year as well as receiving information on the proposed Alignment process. For further information please contact IRD Duhallow @ 029-60633
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Thursday 25th July

Cullen
Today is the traditional day to pay the rounds at St Laitiarans Well in Cullen and the Friends of Cullen Old Cemetery have organised a mass this evening in the old cemetery at 8pm where they will place a wreath and memorial stone to mark The Gathering. This will be followed by refreshments in Cullen Community Centre. Cures of varying illnesses are said to have taken place at St Laitiarans well over the years. St. Laitiaran is a revered figure shrouded in folklore and is connected with the pre-Christian festival of Lughnasa which celebrates the start of the Harvest. Laitiaran, the youngest of the three sister Saints went every morning to the local blacksmiths forge for the seed for her fire. She carried this seed in her apron from the forge to her cell without getting burnt such was her miraculous powers. One morning as she lifted her skirt to take the embers, the blacksmith remarked on her beautiful ankles. St Laitiaran glanced proudly at her legs and because of this pride the coals burned her apron and fell through. She prayed that the sound of a blacksmiths anvil should never be heard again in Cullen and cursed the unfortunate blacksmith. For her penance she sank into the ground to re-emerge at the well, a hundred paces away, below the old graveyard. St Laitiarans Well is located in the heart of Cullen Village alongside the Hand Ball Alley, take a left and follow the track for 200 yards near the old graveyard.

Thursday 25th July

Kanturk
A wonderful weekend of events kick starts today with a Soccer tournament at Kanturk Soccer Field at 7.30pm which has been running before the festival commenced. There is a treasure Hunt which will run over the weekend; groups are encouraged to collect their maps at the Festival Office for a fee of 5. Completed forms are to be returned to the Festival Office before 4pm on Sunday. There will be amusements in the Mart Yard throughout the weekend. To bring the day to a close there will be a table quiz on in the Park Bar at 9pm. For further information contact Donal on 087-2234210

Friday 26th July

Kanturk and District Trout Anglers Angling Festival
The Kanturk and District Trout Anglers in conjuction with the Duhallow Angling Centre of Excellence will hold a Guided Angling trip to the Rivers of Duhallow; meeting in Kanturk at 10am. This is a great opportunity to give a go at angling which will run right through the weekend. For further information please ring 086-0827484 or e-mail anglinginduhallow@gmail.com
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IRD Duhallow Intercultural Event

IRD Duhallows Equality Working Group in association with Drishane Accommodation Centre would like to welcome everyone to attend an Inter-Cultural Summer Barbeque Event in Drishane, Millstreet @ 4pm. Everyone will have the opportunity to participate and experience a variety of entertainment including Bouncing Castles. Face Painting, various competitions and food and drinks. All are welcome to attend this free event and for further information or to register please contact Mary Mc Hugh on 029 60633.
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Friday 26th July

Kanturk
There will be a gathering event in Linn Gorm where the history of Kanturk will be told at 2.30pm. The Soccer tournament continues tonight at Kanturk Soccer Field at 7.30pm. The Treasure Hunt will continue to will run over the weekend; groups are encouraged to collect their maps at the Festival Office for a fee of 5. Completed forms are to be returned to the Festival Office before 4pm on Sunday. There will be Beat on the Street starting at 8pm along with amusements in the Mart Yard. There music in the bars and street entertainment. For further information contact Donal on 087-2234210

Friday 26th July

Mileen School Reunion
Mileen School Reunion committee invite all former pupils of Mileen School to a gathering in Rockchapel Community Centre this evening at 8pm. This is a perfect opportunity for those who have moved away, their relatives, friends and descendants to invite people home and come together for a reunion. Enjoy dinner with old friends followed by music into the early hours. Booking is essential for this event. Please contact Denis @ 087-2724208 or Henry @ 086-8168793

Saturday 27th July

Kanturk and District Trout Anglers Angling Festival
The Kanturk and District Trout Anglers in conjunction with the Duhallow Angling Centre of Excellence will hold a Guided Angling trip to the Rivers of Duhallow; meeting in Kanturk Town Park at 10am. Angling classes for children and Adults will be held in Kanturk Town Park places are available. Experienced Anglers will be available all day to teach participants the skills of angling and to offer advice on any aspect of angling. Angling equipment will be provided on the day. Classes will run from 10:30am to 1pm and from 2pm to 5pm. There will be a BBQ in Bobs Bar, Kanturk at 8pm to bring to a close a wonderful day of angling. For further information please ring 086-0827484 or e-mail anglinginduhallow@gmail.com

Freemount
Freemount Macra na Feirme festival begins today and everybody is welcomed to join in with the festivities which commence @7pm when the festival will be opened by special guest Elle Marie ODwyer. A 5km Charity walk/run will commence @7:30pm, sign in for which will be @7:15pm in the Heritage Centre. Music and entertainment will then be provided in Barrys Bar @9:30pm where the qualifying interview round of Baron(ness) of the Allow will take place long with a traditional music session and refreshments will be served.

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Saturday 27th July

Freemount
Freemount Macra na Feirme festival continues today and everybody is welcomed to join in with the festivities which commence @7pm with an over 30s GAA match Freemount v Lismire. Music and entertainment will then be provided in the Hall where they will host a Barn Dance @9pm. There is a charge of 10 per person.

Sunday 28th July

Kanturk
The last day of this wonderful festival will begin with a fun walk/run/cycle at 11am; interested participants can register on the day at 10.30 am at New Leaf Health Shop on Percival Street, there is a fee of 5. There will be a medieval event on in the castle grounds from 2.30pm to 4.30pm including a BBQ , Shrek show, Street Entertainers and Arts and Crafts. The final of the Soccer tournament will be held tonight at Kanturk Soccer Field at 7.30pm. The Treasure Hunt will finish today; groups have been encouraged to collect their maps at the Festival Office for a fee of 5. Completed forms are to be returned to the Festival Office before 4pm today. Glow in the Dark music hour will commence at 9pm in the County Council Car Park next to the Mart Yard with amusements in the Mart Yard followed by fireworks to bring a weekend of spectacular events to a close. For further information contact Donal on 087-2234210

Kanturk
There will be a dog show in Greenane Park at 2.30pm. Followed by a Food Fair on OBrien Street from 4pm to 7pm as well as a Busking Competition on all streets from 4pm to 7pm. There will be street entertainment throughout the day as well as novelty events and games on OBrien Street from 4pm to 7pm. The Treasure Hunt will continue to will run over the weekend; groups are encouraged to collect their maps at the Festival Office for a 5 fee. Completed forms are to be returned to the Festival Office before 4pm on Sunday. The Soccer tournament continues tonight at Kanturk Soccer Field at 7.30pm. There will be a live band in the square at 9pm. There will be street entertainment and amusements in the Mart Yard. For further information contact Donal on 087-2234210

Freemount
Today is the final day of the Freemount Macra na Feirme festival and everybody is welcome to join in with the festivities which promise to be entertaining for the whole family. The day will begin with a Duck race on the Allow @12pm. A family field fun day in Moses farm will then commence @2:30pm. The Haggart Bar will host a BBQ in the evening @6:30pm with the announcement of the winner of the Baron(ness) of the Allow competition @8:30pm. The festival will close @10:30pm.
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Dromtarriffe
Dromtariffe are hosting a Ceili night this evening. Starting at 8:30pm, everybody is welcome and admission is 10. Held in the Dromtarriffe hall, there will be food and a live band. This evening promises to be very enjoyable and sociable.
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Sunday 28th July

Kanturk and District Trout Anglers Angling Festival
The Kanturk and District Trout Anglers in conjunction with the Duhallow Angling Centre of Excellence will hold an angling master class for experienced anglers in Kanturk Town Park from 11am to 1pm. For further information please ring 086-0827484 or e-mail anglinginduhallow@gmail.com

Sunday 28th July

Dromtarriffe
Following last years success Dromtariffe Community Council invites everybody to their Family Fun Day today at Dromtarriffe hall and sports field from 1pm 5pm. A variety of entertainment will be provided for all ages. Including a bouncy castle, kids sports, a BBQ , Grand-Prix Donkey Derby and a vintage display as well as a dog show and novelty sports. This Fun Day promises to be entertaining for the whole family.

Cullen
The newly established Cullen Community Council invite you join them in a Community Picnic @ 2pm in the Cullen GAA Field. Families are invited to bring their own picnics and to enjoy the entertainment of a magician, bouncing castles, sumo wrestling and other fun filled activities.

Kilmeen Wreath Laying Ceremony

You are invited to come and pay your respects at Kilmeen Cemetry in Boherbue by the Kilmeen Cemetery Group who have organised a wreath laying ceremony in the cemetery at 3pm where they will lay a wreath as a mark of respect. People will also be given the history of Kilmeen dating back as far as 250 years. There will be photographs of old headstones in the cemetery displayed in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Boherbue during the weekend all are invited to come and view these historic images. This will be followed by refreshments afterwards.

Kilcorney
Kilcorney Community Development Group welcome you to their History and Foclir of Kilcorney event. At 3pm in the Social centre. A local historian as well as some of the mature local residents will come together to give an informative evening on the history of Kilcorney and surrounding areas. There will also be story-telling and singing as well as light refreshments. Please contact Sharon on 087-6737023 for further information.
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Kiskeam
Everybody is invited to Kiskeam for a action packed day for all the ages. The day will being with Mass in Kiskeam Church @ 12pm. Following Mass the activities will get started at the local GAA field, with a Sports Day which will include a variety of races, a Football Blitz where the U21 2013 will play against the U21 team of 1996. A BBQ and organised picnic on the Araglen walkway will also take place. Entry into the GAA field for the daytime activities is only 2 and everybody is welcome. In the evening the GAA field will play host to an open air dance starting @8pm and for only 5 you can enjoy the evenings entertainment, and dance the night away with music from The Celts.

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Sunday 28th July

Lismire
Lismire Community Association invite you to a mass at 2pm this afternoon at the mass rock in Priory Wood. This will then be followed by the official opening of Lismires new picnic area and outdoor gym at the GAA grounds in Lismire @ 4pm. The gathering will continue into the evening with cross road dancing taking place @ 7pm this evening in the village.

Wednesday 31st July

IRD Duhallow Grow It Your Self Garden Visit
GIY Duhallow are organising an Outing to the Nano Nagle Gardens and Farm on Wednesday 31st July 2013 departing the James OKeeffe Institute Newmarket at 2.00pm. Nestled in a grove of trees on the banks of the Blackwater River in the foothills of the Nagle Mountains, this 32 acre certified organic farm and living heritage centre has a host of delights to offer. Booking essential. Please contact Katie for further information on 029-60633.

Laharn
Laharn Community Council invites you to experience a night of Open Air Dancing at Laharn Crossroads. This historic tradition of cross road dancing attracts large crowds on a weekly basis so make sure you dont miss out on this opportunity to experience something different and fun. Admission is free and commences @ 8pm. For further information email: oshea_jp@hotmail.com

Rockchapel
The Sliabh Luachra Summer School commences today with a traditional music Workshop for all instruments, directed by Nicholas McAuliffe, from 10am 3pm. At 3pm there will be an exhibition of the 1938 Irish Folklore Commission National School Project which consists of essays, written by children about their own areas in 1938 from Rockchapel, Millen, Knockanebane & Knockaclarig national schools. This insight into the past will prove to be very interesting and entertaining. Why not come along to find your own essay or that of a parent or relative. This evening everyone is invited to take a look at who was living in and where in Rockchapel, using the 1901 and 1911 Census and the Griffith Evaluation of 1854. This will be held at Bruach na Carraige in Rockchapel and will start at 8pm. For more information please contact Jack Roche on 087 2205566

Tuesday 30th July

Rockchapel
Bruach na Carraiges tradition of Summer Tuesday night Seisuns will continue tonight @ 9pm and promises to be a lively night of traditional Irish music, song and Dance. Audience participation makes this event unique. Admission 10, for more information please contact Jack Roche on 087 2205566
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Thursday 1st August

Rockchapel
Sliabh Luachra Summer School continues today with traditional music workshops in Bruach na Carraige heritage centre @ 10am-3pm. Sliabh Luachra Traditional Set Dancing will also take place in the Bruach na Carriage heritage centre at 3pm. Ceoltoiri Sliabh Luachra presents their show A Musical Trail Through the History of Ireland @ 8pm in Bruach na Carraige, Rockchapel. This show tells the story of the history of Ireland from the arrival of an Tuatha de Danann up until 1916, told through the most ancient music, song and dance of Ireland. Admission will be 10 and for further information please contact Jack Roche on 087 2205566 or visit www.sliabhluachra.com

Friday 2nd August

Boherbue
The Welcome Celebrations In Boherbue begins tonight @ 8pm in the village hall. With music, entertainment and dance for all. All are welcome and refreshments will be provided. Admission is Free. Please contact Mary Joyce Leader on 029 76003 for further information.

Saturday 3rd August

Rockchapel
The Sliabh Luachra Summer School continues today with Sean Ns Dancing Workshop in Bruach na Carraige heritage centre @ 10am-1.30pm. At 2pm a conference on Our Culture will take place in Bruach na Carraige, starting with a Sliabh Luachra welcome, by Jack Roche. Dr Fidelme Mullane will then talk on the importance of our Culture and Heritage. With Caroline Boland, of Boland Marketing will speak about the Marketing of Culture and Tradition. At 9pm you are also invited to a night of singing and storytelling with Cork, Kerry and Limerick singers. For further information or to book a place at any of these events please contact Jack Roche on 087 2205566.

Friday 2nd August

Rockchapel
Sliabh Luachra Summer School continues today with traditional music workshops in Bruach na Carraige heritage centre @ 10am3pm. A traditional singing workshop will also take place in the Bruach na Carriage heritage centre at 3pm. A Ceili will take place in the Bruach ne Carraige heritage centre this evening @9pm with music by Danny O Mahony and the All Ireland Winning Shannon Vale Ceili Band. Admission is 10 and for further information please contact Jack Roche on 087 2205566 or visit www.sliabhluachra.com
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Boherbue
Boherbue will host various events throughout the day beginning @ 10am in the Hall where a photo exhibition of Boherbue Through the Ages, from 1900 to the present day, will be displayed until 5pm. A genealogy clinic will also be held in the Hall @3pm where people will be supported to trace their family tree. There is no admission charge and everybody is welcome.
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A Townland Tour will take place @11am-3pm. It will be an archaeological, demographic and historical bus tour of all the townlands in Boherbue and will include a picnic. The tour will leave from the churchyard and is free of charge, but booking is essential. A Nature Walk and Boherbue Bird Watch will take place @2pm-4pm, with local experts Thomas Ankettell & Brin Macdonald of the IRD Duhallow Bird Watching Group. Anybody wishing to take part should meet at the Hall before 2pm. It will be free of charge to participate and everybody is welcome. A Barn Dance will take place in the hall @ 9pm, with a live band and refreshments provided. Spot prizes will also be given on the night. Please contact Mary Joyce Leader on 029 76003 for further information.

Sunday 4th August

Laharn
Laharn Community Council invites you to experience a night of Open Air Dancing at Laharn Crossroads. This historic tradition of cross road dancing attracts large crowds on a weekly basis so make sure you dont miss out on this opportunity to experience something different and fun. Admission is free and commences @ 8pm. For further information email: oshea_jp@hotmail.com

Monday 5th August

Rockchapel
Sliabh Luachra Traditional Set dancing and Sean Nos Dancing Workshop will take place at 10am @the Bruach na Carraige heritage centre. At 1.30pm an organised Tour and Talk of Sliabh Luachra will depart from Bruach na Carraige, taking in numerous important locations in the Sliabh Luachra area.

Sunday 4th August

Rockchapel
Everybody is welcome in the Church for Mass @ 10am for Deceased Rockchapel Diaspora. A Seisun commences tonight at 8pm in the Bruach na Carraige heritage centre, Consisting of pure Sliabh Luachra Music and promises to be an entertaining evening with some very talented musicians. For further information please contact Jack Roche on 087-2205566.

Tuesday 6th August

Rockchapel
Bruach na Carraiges tradition of Summer Tuesday night Seisuns will continue tonight @ 9pm and promises to be a lively night of traditional Irish music, song and Dance. Audience participation makes this event unique. Admission 10, for more information please contact Jack Roche on 087 2205566.

Boherbue
Boherbue village will be full of activity today and welcomes everybody to attend. Commencing with a Choral Mass @ 11am followed by a Pagent Parade through the village starting at approximately 12pm. The parade will include a pipe band and will follow the theme of Boherbue and the surrounding area through the ages, from Druid past to modern times. From 3-5pm a busking exhibition will be held in The Square. A medley of sporting matches will then take place at the GAA Sportsfield from 7-9pm. This event will finish with a closing address @ 9pm. Please contact Mary Joyce Leader on 029 76003 for further information.
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IT & Little Chefs Summer Camp

IRD Duhallow will run its IT and Little Chefs Summer Camp again this year for all primary school aged children. These camps are fun filled with activities ranging from baking, cooking, arts and crafts, planting shrubs, sports and computer skills. The camps operate from 9am-2pm. IT Camp dates are the 15th-19th July and the Little Chef Camp will run from the 8th-12th July and 29th July-2nd August. If families are in receipt of a social welfare payment and or the medical card they are eligible for a substantial reduction in costs. For further information please contact Helen at 029-60633

For the months of July & August seisuns will be held weekly in the following locations every week.
On Monday Nights why not come and experience Sliabh Luachra music in an authentic setting at Scullys Bar, New Street, Newmarket with an open music session, led by local accordion player Timmy Conner and many more great musicians commencing at 9pm. This regular seisiun has been an unbroken tradition since 1974 and attracts visitors and locals alike on a weekly basis. For further information please contact Scullys Bar on 029-60053. On Tuesday Nights Bruach Na Carraige in Rockchapel is the place to be to enjoy a seisiun
with Ceoltoiri Sliabh Luachra with a 1 hour formal show of Sliabh Luachra music, song and dance. Followed by refreshments and an informal session with audience participation, commencing at 8:30pm. For further information please contact Jack Roche on 087-2205566.

Coderdojo
IRD Duhallow will facilitate a Coderdojo club during the month of July for children aged 8- 13 year olds initially. Coderdojo is a global movement providing free and open learning to young people, especially in programming technology. This club would enable children to learn code, develop apps, games websites and much more. Through Coderdojo children learn important skills that will benefit them in the future specifically within the software industry. Coderdojo encourages children to share their knowledge, doubts and ideas. It enables likeminded youths to interact in a cool environment to develop their own programme and games. Anyone interested in attending or seeking further information should contact Helen at 029-60633.

On Wednesday Nights travel to Doyles Bar, Knocknagree. Where the evening commences at 10:30pm with musician sets, followed by an informal session with audience participation. A great night is guaranteed for all. On Thursday Nights cross the border into Kerry for music in the Heritage
Centre, Scartaglin village. Scartaglin is the home of the great fiddle player Padraig OKeeffe, where music, song and dance will ensure a great night. For more information please contact 087 2998164.
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On Friday Nights come to Kate Pats Bar, Brosna. To experience the traditional Sliabh Luachra music in the home village of Con Curtin, commencing at 10pm. For further information please ring 068-44495. On Saturday Nights Johnny Ds Bar (Sliabh Luachra Bar), Ballydesmond guarantees an evenings entertainment with local musicians and singers. Congregating here and continuing the tradition of Sliabh Luachra music, it starts at 9:30pm. For further information please contact 064 7751142. A great weekend is guaranteed at Scully Fest which is on the 2nd Weekend in August at Scullys Bar, Newmarket. Cork, with local musicians and singers coming together for the weekend.

Laugh and Learn Camp

IRD Duhallow will run Laugh and Learn camp again this year for primary school children. Children will get to develop their reading and writing skills while also doing some fun filled activities such as sports, arts and crafts. The camp operates from 9am-2pm and there are still places available. These camps are fun filled with activities ranging from baking, cooking, arts and crafts, planting shrubs, sports. For further information please contact Louise at 029-60633

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This project has been funded by the IRD Duhallow LEADER Programme 2007-2013 of the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development through the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government.

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