Pat Walsh Commemorative Weekend
Dunamaggin will host their annual event to commemorate the memory and sacrifice that locals paid in their fight for Irish Independence on 20th-21st April in Dunamaggin. A historic lecture, parade, commemorative hurling match and an exhibition of traditional Irish music and dance will be part of this event. Further details osullivanl@hotmail.com
An Irish Wildlife Rangers Life
Birdwatch Ireland Kilkenny branch will host an illustrated talk, by Lorcan Scott, Wildlife Officer Heritage Council, on Tuesday 30th April @8pm in the Club House Hotel, Kilkenny. All are welcome. Admission: Free. The AGM of Birdwatch Ireland Kilkenny branch will take place immediately after the talk (members only) Further information contact Mary Durkin at 056 7762130/ 086 0403204.
The Waterford Crystal Story lecture
Waterford Archaeological & Historical Society will host a lecture, by Dr. John M. Hearne, historian and former master glass-cutter, on Waterford Crystal – The Creation of a Global Brand, 1700-2009, on Friday 26th April @ 8pm in St. Patrick’s Gateway Centre, Waterford. Admission: €5.00 (non-members) €3.00 (students) Members free. http://www.waterford-history.org/
“Rendez-vous aux Jardins”
Rendez-vous aux Jardins is a Europe wide festival to help people discover or rediscover more than 3000 parks and private/public gardens over the weekend 7-9th June 2019. This year’s theme is “Animals in the garden”. If you would like to find out more about this festival or host an event go to http://traduction.culture.gouv.fr/url/Result.aspx?to=en&url=http%3A%2F%2Frendezvousauxjardins.culture.gouv.fr%2F or contact Martina Malone, Heritage Council, mmalone@heritagecouncil.ie or 056 7770777.
Upcoming Environment & Nature Fund 2019 grants
The Community Foundation of Ireland has advised us that their Environment & Nature Fund 2019 grants programme will open on 17th May for applications. They will invite communities to apply for grant funding to engage an ecologist and develop a Community Biodiversity Action Plan for their local areas. Further information will be available nearer the application date.
Register Heritage Week Events
The website to register Heritage Week 2019 events will open on Wednesday 1st May at www.heritageweek.ie
