Heritage Week 2010 - Industrial Heritage Events

This is an initial listing of events during Heritage Week with an industrial heritage interest. Heritage Week is unique to the Republic of Ireland (European Heritage Open Days is an EU initiative and occurs in mid September - Northern Ireland works to this timeframe and their events will be listed separately).

21st August 2010

14:30 - 16:30
Royal Canal Walk From Maynooth Harbour To 14th Lock
Maynooth Harbour, Maynooth, Co. Kildare

Admission: Free
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15:00 - 16:30
Walking Tour Of Grand Canal Area In Naas
Meet at Naas Town Hall, Main Street, Naas, Co. Kildare

Guided walk along the banks of the Grand Canal and the harbour area of Naas

Admission: Free
Link

12:00 - 16:00
Kells Victorian Waterworks
Kells Business Park, Loyd, Kells, Co. Meath

View the only restored Victorian waterworks in working order in Ireland

Admission: Free
Link

09:45 - 16:30
Industry In Lucan: Historical Photographs Recalling Lucan's Industries
Lucan Library, Superquinn Shopping Centre, Newcastle Road Lucan, Co. Dublin

Admission: Free
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14:00 - 18:00
The Bianconi Stage Coach Trail: A Coach Trip Retracing Part Of The Bianconi Stage Coach Route
Starting and finishing at The Rising Sun car park, Mullinavat, Co. Kilkenny

Admission: 10 euro / 7 euro for South Kilkenny Historical Society Members.
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10:00 - 18:00
Exhibition Of Hand Knotted Carpet Making And Donegal Fishing History
Killybegs Maritime & Heritage Centre, Killybegs, Donegal

Admission: Free
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22nd August 2010

16:00 - 19:00
Walking Tour Of Greenore's Old Railway Village & Cooley Distillery
Greenore, Co. Louth

Walking Tours of the Village, for groups of 10 or more, through Greenore's unique purposely constructed self-contained former Railway Village & Cooley Distillery, the only independently owned distillery in Ireland

Admission: 12 euro
Link

12:00 - 16:00
Kells Victorian Waterworks
Kells Business Park, Loyd, Kells, Co. Meath

View the only restored Victorian waterworks in working order in Ireland

Admission: Free
Link

15:00 - 16:00
History Of The Guinness Family At Farmleigh
Farmleigh House, Phoenix Park, Dublin 20

A short history of the Guinness families connected with Farmleigh. A snapshot of family life of the Guinnesses at their summer residence

Admission: Free
Link

15:30 - 16:15
Vartry River Water : A Pure Supply of Water for Dublin by Dr. Ron Cox
No 29 Georgian House Museum, No 29 Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 2.

Lecture on Vartry river water. The story of planning a pure supply of water for the people of Dublin

Admission: Free
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15:00 - 17:00
Guided Walk Over The East Avoca Mines
White Bridge, Tigroney, Avoca, Co. Wicklow
Guided walk over Irelands most extraordinary mining landscape with it's unique history, geology, flora, fauna and architecture.

Admission: Free
Link

10:00 - 18:00
Exhibition Of Hand Knotted Carpet Making And Donegal Fishing History
Killybegs Maritime & Heritage Centre, Killybegs, Donegal

Admission: Free
Link

23rd August 2010

12:00 - 16:00
Kells Victorian Waterworks
Kells Business Park, Loyd, Kells, Co. Meath

View the only restored Victorian waterworks in working order in Ireland

Admission: Free
Link

09:45 - 20:00
Sweet Memories: Urney Chocolates
The County Library, Library Square, Tallaght, Dublin 24.

Event Description: An exhibition detailing the history of the Urney Chocolate Factory which was located in Tallaght

Admission: Free
Link

09:45 - 20:00
Industry In Lucan: Historical Photographs Recalling Lucan's Industries
Lucan Library, Superquinn Shopping Centre, Newcastle Road Lucan, Co. Dublin

Admission: Free
Link

13:00 - 14:00
Genealogy At Guinness Archive
Guinness Archive, Guinness Storehouse, Dublin 8

Interested in tracing your family tree? This talk will guide you through the genealogy resources available at the Guinness Archive.

Admission: No admission charge. Limited places available. Prebooking essential
Link

15:00 - 20:00
Old Industrial Sites In The Urlingford Area (Photographic Exhibition)
Urlingford Library, The Courthouse, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny

Admission: Free
Link

10:00 - 18:00
Exhibition Of Hand Knotted Carpet Making And Donegal Fishing History
Killybegs Maritime & Heritage Centre, Killybegs, Donegal

Admission: Free
Link

24th August 2010

12:00 - 16:00
Kells Victorian Waterworks
Kells Business Park, Loyd, Kells, Co. Meath

View the only restored Victorian waterworks in working order in Ireland

Admission: Free
Link

09:45 - 20:00
Industry In Lucan: Historical Photographs Recalling Lucan's Industries
Lucan Library, Superquinn Shopping Centre, Newcastle Road Lucan, Co. Dublin

Admission: Free
Link

09:45 - 20:00
Sweet Memories: Urney Chocolates
The County Library, Library Square, Tallaght, Dublin 24.

Event Description: An exhibition detailing the history of the Urney Chocolate Factory which was located in Tallaght

Admission: Free
Link

13:00 - 14:00
Employee Welfare and Philanthropy of Guinness Family
Guinness Archive, Guinness Storehouse, Dublin 8

Hear about pioneering GUINNESS welfare initiatives and the lasting legacy the Guinness family has bestowed on the city of Dublin.

Admission: No admission charge. Limited places available. Prebooking essential
Link

10:00 - 15:00
Old Industrial Sites In The Urlingford Area (Photographic Exhibition)
Urlingford Library, The Courthouse, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny

Admission: Free
Link

10:00 - 18:00
Exhibition Of Hand Knotted Carpet Making And Donegal Fishing History
Killybegs Maritime & Heritage Centre, Killybegs, Donegal

Admission: Free
Link

10:30 - 12:30
Deerpark Mine Site Tour with Ex-Miner Seamus Walsh.
Guided tour of the Deerpark Mine Site with Ex-Miner Seamus Walsh. Tour will leave from Castlecomer Discovery Park so own car essential.

Admission: Free
Link

25th August 2010

12:00 - 16:00
Kells Victorian Waterworks
Kells Business Park, Loyd, Kells, Co. Meath

View the only restored Victorian waterworks in working order in Ireland

Admission: Free
Link

16:00 - 19:00
Walking Tour Of Greenore's Old Railway Village & Cooley Distillery
Greenore, Co. Louth

Walking Tours of the Village, for groups of 10 or more, through Greenore's unique purposely constructed self-contained former Railway Village & Cooley Distillery, the only independently owned distillery in Ireland

Admission: 12 euro
Link

09:45 - 20:00
Industry In Lucan: Historical Photographs Recalling Lucan's Industries
Lucan Library, Superquinn Shopping Centre, Newcastle Road Lucan, Co. Dublin

Admission: Free
Link

09:45 - 20:00
Sweet Memories: Urney Chocolates
The County Library, Library Square, Tallaght, Dublin 24.

Event Description: An exhibition detailing the history of the Urney Chocolate Factory which was located in Tallaght

Admission: Free
Link

13:00 - 14:00
National Print Muesum Lunchtime Tour
National Print Museum, Beggars Bush Barracks, Haddington Road, Dublin 4

Lunch-time tour of the National Print Museum. Booking recommended.

Admission: Free
Link

13:00 - 14:00
Genealogy At Guinness Archive
Guinness Archive, Guinness Storehouse, Dublin 8

Interested in tracing your family tree? This talk will guide you through the genealogy resources available at the Guinness Archive.

Admission: No admission charge. Limited places available. Prebooking essential
Link

15:00 - 20:00
Old Industrial Sites In The Urlingford Area (Photographic Exhibition)
Urlingford Library, The Courthouse, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny

Admission: Free
Link

10:00 - 18:00
Exhibition Of Hand Knotted Carpet Making And Donegal Fishing History
Killybegs Maritime & Heritage Centre, Killybegs, Donegal

Admission: Free
Link

26th August 2010

12:00 - 16:00
Kells Victorian Waterworks
Kells Business Park, Loyd, Kells, Co. Meath

View the only restored Victorian waterworks in working order in Ireland

Admission: Free
Link

09:45 - 20:00
Industry In Lucan: Historical Photographs Recalling Lucan's Industries
Lucan Library, Superquinn Shopping Centre, Newcastle Road Lucan, Co. Dublin

Admission: Free
Link

09:45 - 20:00
Sweet Memories: Urney Chocolates
The County Library, Library Square, Tallaght, Dublin 24.

Event Description: An exhibition detailing the history of the Urney Chocolate Factory which was located in Tallaght

Admission: Free
Link

13:00 - 14:00
Top 10 Golden Moments Of GUINNESS
Guinness Archive, Guinness Storehouse, Dublin 8

A chance to view key documents from Guinness Archive - hear the history of the beer, the family and the brand. Limited places.

Admission: No admission charge. Limited places available. Prebooking essential
Link

10:00 - 15:00
Old Industrial Sites In The Urlingford Area (Photographic Exhibition)
Urlingford Library, The Courthouse, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny

Admission: Free
Link

10:00 - 18:00
Exhibition Of Hand Knotted Carpet Making And Donegal Fishing History
Killybegs Maritime & Heritage Centre, Killybegs, Donegal

Admission: Free
Link

27th August 2010

12:00 - 16:00
Kells Victorian Waterworks
Kells Business Park, Loyd, Kells, Co. Meath

View the only restored Victorian waterworks in working order in Ireland

Admission: Free
Link

09:45 - 16:30
Industry In Lucan: Historical Photographs Recalling Lucan's Industries
Lucan Library, Superquinn Shopping Centre, Newcastle Road Lucan, Co. Dublin

Admission: Free
Link

09:45 - 16:30
Sweet Memories: Urney Chocolates
The County Library, Library Square, Tallaght, Dublin 24.

Event Description: An exhibition detailing the history of the Urney Chocolate Factory which was located in Tallaght

Admission: Free
Link

13:00 - 14:00
Genealogy At Guinness Archive
Guinness Archive, Guinness Storehouse, Dublin 8

Interested in tracing your family tree? This talk will guide you through the genealogy resources available at the Guinness Archive.

Admission: No admission charge. Limited places available. Prebooking essential
Link

15:00 - 20:00
Old Industrial Sites In The Urlingford Area (Photographic Exhibition)
Urlingford Library, The Courthouse, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny

Admission: Free
Link

10:00 - 18:00
Exhibition Of Hand Knotted Carpet Making And Donegal Fishing History
Killybegs Maritime & Heritage Centre, Killybegs, Donegal

Admission: Free
Link

19:30 - 20:30
The Royal Canal
Corlea Trackway Centre, Kenagh, Co. Longford

Evocative look back the Royal Canal by the Foghia/Kenagh branch of Royal Canal Amenity Group, as the canal prepares to offically open this September.

Admission: Free
Link

20:00 - 21:30
Lecture On Barytes Mining In Sligo
Sligo Education Centre Campus, Institute of Technology, Sligo, Ash Lane, Sligo

Admission: Free
Link

28th August 2010

12:00 - 16:00
Kells Victorian Waterworks
Kells Business Park, Loyd, Kells, Co. Meath

View the only restored Victorian waterworks in working order in Ireland

Admission: Free
Link

09:45 - 16:30
Industry In Lucan: Historical Photographs Recalling Lucan's Industries
Lucan Library, Superquinn Shopping Centre, Newcastle Road Lucan, Co. Dublin

Admission: Free
Link

09:45 - 16:30
Sweet Memories: Urney Chocolates
The County Library, Library Square, Tallaght, Dublin 24.

Event Description: An exhibition detailing the history of the Urney Chocolate Factory which was located in Tallaght

Admission: Free
Link

10:00 - 13:00
Tuckmill Water Mill Open Morning
Tuckmill Lower, Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow

This disused corn mill is a fine example of Wicklow's industrial heritage and can be visited during National Heritage Week by kind consent of the owner. Dating from the 1820's much of the original gearing and machinery is still intact. Located approx 3km north of Baltinglass along N81, turn right at Tuckmill Bridge.

Admission: Free
Link

10:00 - 22:00
Kilbeggan Challenge
Ballycommon, Tullamore, Grand Canal

Work party/event to clear the face of Campbells Bridge & illuminate same with antique tilly lamps, highlighting dry Kilbeggan line of the Grand Canal.

Admission: Free
Link

10:00 - 15:00
Old Industrial Sites In The Urlingford Area (Photographic Exhibition)
Urlingford Library, The Courthouse, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny

Admission: Free
Link

12:00 - 15:00
Blacksmith's Old Forge, Furnace And Tools
Blacksmith's Old Forge, Rooaunmore, Loughgeorge, Claregalway, Co. Galway

Admission: Free
Link

12:00 - 17:00
Tours & Open Day Photo Opportunity Event for Trams,Buses,Fire Appliances And Other Commercial vehicles
National Transport Museum, Howth Castle Demesne, Howth, Co. Dublin

Admission: Free
Link

13:00 - 17:00
Exhibition Of Hand Knotted Carpet Making And Donegal Fishing History
Killybegs Maritime & Heritage Centre, Killybegs, Donegal

Admission: Free
Link

29th August 2010

10:00 - 16:00
Kilbeggan Challenge
Ballycommon, Tullamore, Grand Canal

Work party/event to clear the face of Campbells Bridge & illuminate same with antique tilly lamps, highlighting dry Kilbeggan line of the Grand Canal.

Admission: Free
Link

16:00 - 19:00
Walking Tour Of Greenore's Old Railway Village & Cooley Distillery
Greenore, Co. Louth

Walking Tours of the Village, for groups of 10 or more, through Greenore's unique purposely constructed self-contained former Railway Village & Cooley Distillery, the only independently owned distillery in Ireland

Admission: 12 euro
Link

14:30 - 17:30
Watermills Of Mid-Louth: A Guided Tour
Whiteriver Mills, Dunleer, Co. Louth

Visits to Whiteriver Mill. Working corn mill dating from mid 17th century.The Dunleer Corn Mill where Pins were made. No parking at mill. Park at Woodlands estate opposite mill or in village. Wear strong footwear. Refreshments served.

Admission: 5 euro per adult, children free
Link

12:00 - 16:00
Kells Victorian Waterworks
Kells Business Park, Loyd, Kells, Co. Meath

View the only restored Victorian waterworks in working order in Ireland

Admission: Free
Link

12:00 - 13:30
East Pier Heritage Audio Walk
Upper entrance to East Pier, Dun Laoghaire East Pier, Dun Laoghaire Harbour, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

Guided audio heritage walk of East Pier, with guide downloaded to participants' mp3s/phones, bringing listener through history of East Pier and area. Assemble at upper East Pier at 11.45am. Download audio guide in advance at www.twintrackmedia.ie/audioguides/eastpier. Remember to bring headphones.

Admission: Free
Link

14:00 - 16:30

Gunpowder Walk
Ballincollig Regional Park (East end), Powdermills, Ballincollig, Co. Cork

Admission: Free
Link

10:00 - 16:00
Loop Head Lightkeeper's house
The Irish Landmark Trust, Loop Head Lightkeepers' House, Kilbaha, Co Clare

Self guided tour of restored self catering property by The Irish Landmark Trust, a charity founded to rescue Ireland's built heritage.

Admission: Free
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10:00 - 16:00
Galley Head Lightkeeper's Houses
The Irish Landmark Trust, Galley Head Lightkeeper's Houses, Clonakilty, Co Cork

Self guided tour of restored self catering property by The Irish Landmark Trust, a charity founded to rescue Ireland's built heritage.

Admission: Free
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10:00 - 16:00
Wicklow Head Lighthouse
The Irish Landmark Trust, Wicklow Head Lighthouse, Dunbur Head, Co. Wicklow

Self guided tour of restored self catering property by The Irish Landmark Trust, a charity founded to rescue Ireland's built heritage.

Admission: Free
Link

14:00 - 17:00
Guided Tour Of The Donegal Railway Heritage Centre Museum
Contact Address: Old Station House, Tirconaill Street, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal

Admission: Free
Link

15:00 - 18:00
Walk Or Cycle Old Railway Line: Newcastle West-Barnagh
Assemble at the Old Station House, Bishop Court, Newcastle West Town Centre, Co. Limerick

Admission: Free
Link

13:00 - 17:00
Exhibition Of Hand Knotted Carpet Making And Donegal Fishing History
Killybegs Maritime & Heritage Centre, Killybegs, Donegal

Admission: Free
Link

12:30 - 17:30
A Demonstration Of Stone Ground Corn Milling
Newmills Corn & Flax Mills, Churchill Road, Letterkenny, Donegal

A traditional demonstration of oat milling, using the original millstones which are powered by one of the largest waterwheels in Ireland.

Admission: Free
Link

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