Heritage Week 2011 - 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). This page was updated on 5th August 2011.
20th August 2011
09:00 - 17:00
Martello Tower Number 7 & Gun Battery Restoration & Historical Re-enactment
Martello Tower 7, Killiney Hill Road, Killiney, Co. Dublin
Admission: Donations welcome
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09:30 - 17:30
Photo Exhibition Of Cork, Bandon And South Coast Railway
Bandon Library, South Main Street, Bandon, Co Cork
Admission: Free
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10:30 - 17:15
Cavan Railway Exhibition
Johnston Central Library, Farnham Centre, Farnham Street, Cavan Town
Admission: Free
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11:00 - 17:00
Celebrating The Floating Heritage Of The Irish Inland Waterways
Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre
Tullamore
Co. Offaly
Admission: Free
14:00 - 15:30
The Metals Tour
Meet at the Victoria Fountain, at junction of Marine Road and Queen's Road, Dun Laoghaire
Admission: Free
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14:00 - 16:00
Gunpowder Walk In Ballincollig Regional Park
Ballincollig Regional Park, Powdermills, Ballincollig (Eastern end nr GAA pitches) Co Cork
Admission: Free
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14:00 - 21:00
The River Barrow And Its Bounty
Ionad Dara Centre, Goresbridge Co. Kilkenny
Admission: Voluntary Contribution
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21st August 2011
09:00 - 17:00
Martello Tower Number 7 & Gun Battery Restoration & Historical Re-enactment
Martello Tower 7, Killiney Hill Road, Killiney, Co. Dublin
Admission: Donations welcome
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09:30 - 17:30
Photo Exhibition Of Cork, Bandon And South Coast Railway
Bandon Library, South Main Street, Bandon, Co Cork
Admission: Free
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10:00 - 18:00
Free Admission to Allihies Copper Mine Museum
Allihies Copper Mine Museum
Allihies
Co. Cork
Admission: Free
11:00 - 17:00
Celebrating The Floating Heritage Of The Irish Inland Waterways
Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre
Tullamore
Co. Offaly
Admission: Free
14:00 - 17:00
Collooney Historical Walk Railway Stations, Mill, Cemetery, Campile House
Meet Collooney Railway Station, Collooney, Sligo
Admission: Free
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14:00 - 18:00
The River Barrow And Its Bounty
Ionad Dara Centre, Goresbridge Co. Kilkenny
Admission: Voluntary Contribution
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14:30 - 16:00
Historic Walk Around St. Anne's Park
Causeway Road, Bull Island (junction of James Larkin Road)
Admission: Free
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14:30 - 16:30
Children Of The Mine
Copper Coast Centre, Knockmahon, Bunmahon, Waterford
Admission: Free
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15:00 - 16:30
Guided Walking Tours of Westport Quay
Clew Bay Heritage Centre
The Quay, Westport,
Mayo
Admission: Free
15:00 - 18:00
Walk Or Cycle Old Railway Line: Rathkeale To Ardagh
Meet At Palatine Museum (old station house), Rathkeale, Limerick
Admission: Free
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15:00 - 18:00
Walk Or Cycle Old Railway Line: Newcastle West To Barnagh
Meet At Old Station House, Bishops Court, Newcastle West, Town Centre, Limerick
Admission: Free
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22nd August 2011
09:00 - 17:00
Martello Tower Number 7 & Gun Battery Restoration & Historical Re-enactment
Martello Tower 7, Killiney Hill Road, Killiney, Co. Dublin
Admission: Donations welcome
LINK
09:30 - 17:30
Photo Exhibition Of Cork, Bandon And South Coast Railway
Bandon Library, South Main Street, Bandon, Co Cork
Admission: Free
LINK
10:00 - 20:30 (closed for lunch 13:00 to 14:00)
Martello Towers of Dublin Exhibition
Rush Library
Chapel Green, Rush, Co. Dublin
Admission: Free
11:00 - 17:00
Celebrating The Floating Heritage Of The Irish Inland Waterways
Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre
Tullamore
Co. Offaly
Admission: Free
11:00 - 20:00
A Journey Back In Time: An Exhibition On The Importance Of The Railway In Clones
Clones Branch Library, 98 Avenue, Clones, Monaghan
Admission: Free
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11:30 - 12:30
Tours Of Mutton Island Lighthouse
Mutton Island Lighthouse, Mutton Island, Galway City
Admission: Free - pre booking essential
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12:00 - 13:00
The Metals Walk From The Pavilion To The West Pier
Front of Pavilion outside Meadows & Byrne, Queen's Road, Dun Laoghaire
Admission: Free
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14:00 - 18:00
The River Barrow And Its Bounty
Ionad Dara Centre, Goresbridge Co. Kilkenny
Admission: Voluntary Contribution
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15:00 - 16:00
The Rocky Road To Clifden (Galway-Clifden Railway)
Meet at the Archway NUIG, University Road, Galway
Admission: Donations greatly appreciated
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20:00 - 22:00
Illustrated Talk On Edenderry To Shannon Harbour On The Grand Canal
Offaly Historical & Archaeological Research Centre, Bury Quay, Tullamore, Offaly
Admission: Free
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20:00 - 21:00
Portlaw and Nineteenth Century Urban Planning
Portlaw Heritage Centre, The Square, Portlaw, Waterford
Admission: Free
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23rd August 2011
09:00 - 17:00
Martello Tower Number 7 & Gun Battery Restoration & Historical Re-enactment
Martello Tower 7, Killiney Hill Road, Killiney, Co. Dublin
Admission: Donations welcome
LINK
09:30 - 17:30
Photo Exhibition Of Cork, Bandon And South Coast Railway
Bandon Library, South Main Street, Bandon, Co Cork
Admission: Free
LINK
10:00 - 20:30 (closed for lunch 13:00 to 14:00)
Martello Towers of Dublin Exhibition
Rush Library
Chapel Green, Rush, Co. Dublin
Admission: Free
11:00 - 17:00
Celebrating The Floating Heritage Of The Irish Inland Waterways
Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre
Tullamore
Co. Offaly
Admission: Free
11:00 - 17:00
A Journey Back In Time: An Exhibition On The Importance Of The Railway In Clones
Clones Branch Library, 98 Avenue, Clones, Monaghan
Admission: Free
LINK
11:30 - 12:30
Tours Of Mutton Island Lighthouse
Mutton Island Lighthouse, Mutton Island, Galway City
Admission: Free - pre booking essential
LINK
14:00 - 21:00
The River Barrow And Its Bounty
Ionad Dara Centre, Goresbridge Co. Kilkenny
Admission: Voluntary Contribution
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18:30 - 20:00
St. Annes, the Story of a Guinness Estate
Coolock Library, Barryscourt Road, Dublin 17,
Admission: Free, booking essential.
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19:00 - 21:00
An Informal Talk On Thomastown's Industrial Heritage
Grennan Mill Craft School, The Island, Waterford Road, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny
Admission: Free
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19:30 - 20:30
Geology And Railways In Ireland: A Shared Heritage
Burren Outdoor Education Centre, Turlough, Bell Harbour, County Clare
Admission: Free
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24th August 2011
09:00 - 17:00
Martello Tower Number 7 & Gun Battery Restoration & Historical Re-enactment
Martello Tower 7, Killiney Hill Road, Killiney, Co. Dublin
Admission: Donations welcome
LINK
09:30 - 17:30
Photo Exhibition Of Cork, Bandon And South Coast Railway
Bandon Library, South Main Street, Bandon, Co Cork
Admission: Free
LINK
10:00 - 20:30 (closed for lunch 13:00 to 14:00)
Martello Towers of Dublin Exhibition
Rush Library
Chapel Green, Rush, Co. Dublin
Admission: Free
11:00 - 17:00
Celebrating The Floating Heritage Of The Irish Inland Waterways
Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre
Tullamore
Co. Offaly
Admission: Free
11:00 - 12:30
Heritage Unveiled
Village Riverside Park, O'Briens Bridge, Co. Clare.
Admission: Free
LINK
11:00 - 17:00
A Journey Back In Time: An Exhibition On The Importance Of The Railway In Clones
Clones Branch Library, 98 Avenue, Clones, Monaghan
Admission: Free
LINK
11:30 - 12:30
Tours Of Mutton Island Lighthouse
Mutton Island Lighthouse, Mutton Island, Galway City
Admission: Free - pre booking essential
LINK
14:00 - 18:00
The River Barrow And Its Bounty
Ionad Dara Centre, Goresbridge Co. Kilkenny
Admission: Voluntary Contribution
LINK
18:30 - 20:00
Life On The Carpet!
Killybegs Library, Bridge Street, Killybegs, Donegal
Admission: Free
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25th August 2011
09:00 - 17:00
Martello Tower Number 7 & Gun Battery Restoration & Historical Re-enactment
Martello Tower 7, Killiney Hill Road, Killiney, Co. Dublin
Admission: Donations welcome
LINK
09:30 - 17:30
Photo Exhibition Of Cork, Bandon And South Coast Railway
Bandon Library, South Main Street, Bandon, Co Cork
Admission: Free
LINK
10:00 - 20:30 (closed for lunch 13:00 to 14:00)
Martello Towers of Dublin Exhibition
Rush Library
Chapel Green, Rush, Co. Dublin
Admission: Free
11:00 - 17:00
A Journey Back In Time: An Exhibition On The Importance Of The Railway In Clones
Clones Branch Library, 98 Avenue, Clones, Monaghan
Admission: Free
LINK
11:00 - 17:00
Celebrating The Floating Heritage Of The Irish Inland Waterways
Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre
Tullamore
Co. Offaly
Admission: Free
11:30 - 12:30
Tours Of Mutton Island Lighthouse
Mutton Island Lighthouse, Mutton Island, Galway City
Admission: Free - pre booking essential
LINK
14:00 - 18:00
The River Barrow And Its Bounty
Ionad Dara Centre, Goresbridge Co. Kilkenny
Admission: Voluntary Contribution
LINK
18:30 - 19:30
An Illustrated Talk On The History And Heritage Of The River Suir
Ardkeen Library, Ardkeen Shopping Centre, Dunmore Road, Waterford
Admission: Free
LINK
19:00 - 21:00
Going to the Creamery
Bishopstown Library
Wilton,
Cork-City
20:00 - 21:00
Illustrated Talk On Excavations Of Early Medieval Mill
St Laurence's Church of Ireland, Main St, Chapelizod, D20.
Admission: Free
LINK
26th August 2011
09:00 - 17:00
Martello Tower Number 7 & Gun Battery Restoration & Historical Re-enactment
Martello Tower 7, Killiney Hill Road, Killiney, Co. Dublin
Admission: Donations welcome
LINK
09:30 - 17:30
Photo Exhibition Of Cork, Bandon And South Coast Railway
Bandon Library, South Main Street, Bandon, Co Cork
Admission: Free
LINK
10:00 - 17:00 (closed for lunch 13:00 to 14:00)
Martello Towers of Dublin Exhibition
Rush Library
Chapel Green, Rush, Co. Dublin
Admission: Free
11:00 - 17:00
A Journey Back In Time: An Exhibition On The Importance Of The Railway In Clones
Clones Branch Library, 98 Avenue, Clones, Monaghan
Admission: Free
LINK
11:00 - 17:00
Celebrating The Floating Heritage Of The Irish Inland Waterways
Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre
Tullamore
Co. Offaly
Admission: Free
11:30 - 12:30
Tours Of Mutton Island Lighthouse
Mutton Island Lighthouse, Mutton Island, Galway City
Admission: Free - pre booking essential
LINK
14:00 - 21:00
The River Barrow And Its Bounty
Ionad Dara Centre, Goresbridge Co. Kilkenny
Admission: Voluntary Contribution
LINK
27th August 2011
09:00 - 17:00
Martello Tower Number 7 & Gun Battery Restoration & Historical Re-enactment
Martello Tower 7, Killiney Hill Road, Killiney, Co. Dublin
Admission: Donations welcome
LINK
09:30 - 17:30
Photo Exhibition Of Cork, Bandon And South Coast Railway
Bandon Library, South Main Street, Bandon, Co Cork
Admission: Free
LINK
10:00 - 17:00 (closed for lunch 13:00 to 14:00)
Martello Towers of Dublin Exhibition
Rush Library
Chapel Green, Rush, Co. Dublin
Admission: Free
10:30 - 17:15
Cavan Railway Exhibition
Johnston Central Library, Farnham Centre, Farnham Street, Cavan Town
Admission: Free
LINK
11:00 - 17:00
Celebrating The Floating Heritage Of The Irish Inland Waterways
Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre
Tullamore
Co. Offaly
Admission: Free
12:00 - 16:00
Blacksmith's Forge Open Day
Smyth's Forge, Loughgeorge, Claregalway, Galway
Admission: Free
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12:00 - 17:00
Open Day For Photo Opportunities: Trams, Buses, Fire Appliances, Military, etc.
National Transport Museum, Heritage Depot, Howth Castle Demesne, Howth, Co. Dublin.
Admission: Free
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13:00 - 15:00
The Wealth Of Heritage At 12th Lock Lucan
Meet at 12th Lock, Newcastle Road (R120), Grand Canal Bridge.
Admission: Free
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14:00 - 21:00
The River Barrow And Its Bounty
Ionad Dara Centre, Goresbridge Co. Kilkenny
Admission: Voluntary Contribution
LINK
14:00 - 15:30
The Metals Tour
Meet at the Victoria Fountain, at junction of Marine Road and Queen's Road, Dun Laoghaire
Admission: Free
LINK
28th August 2011
09:00 - 17:00
Martello Tower Number 7 & Gun Battery Restoration & Historical Re-enactment
Martello Tower 7, Killiney Hill Road, Killiney, Co. Dublin
Admission: Donations welcome
LINK
09:30 - 17:30
Photo Exhibition Of Cork, Bandon And South Coast Railway
Bandon Library, South Main Street, Bandon, Co Cork
Admission: Free
LINK
10:00 - 16:00
Open Day At Galley Head Lighthouse
Galley Head Lightkeepers' Houses, Clonakilty, Cork
Admission: Free
LINK
10:00 - 16:00
Open Day At Loop Head Lighthouse
Loop Head Lightkeepers' House, Kilbaha, Clare
Admission: Free
LINK
10:00 - 16:00
Open Day At Wicklow Head Lighthouse
Wicklow Head Lighthouse, Dunbur Head, Wicklow
Admission: Free
LINK
11:00 - 17:00
Celebrating The Floating Heritage Of The Irish Inland Waterways
Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre
Tullamore
Co. Offaly
Admission: Free
12:00 - 18:00
Oakfield Park Steam Sunday
Oakfield Park
Oakfield Demesne, Raphoe,
Donegal
Admission: E5 Adult, E3 Child (5-15) For entrance E3 Adult & E2 Child for train ride
14:00 - 17:00
Guided Tour Of The County Donegal Railway Museum
Donegal Railway Heritage Centre, Old Station House, Tirconaill Street, Donegal Town.
Admission: Free
LINK
14:00 - 18:00
The River Barrow And Its Bounty
Ionad Dara Centre, Goresbridge Co. Kilkenny
Admission: Voluntary Contribution
LINK
15:00 - 16:00
Mullingar's Transport Heritage Walking Tour
Tour commences from Mullingar Railway Station, Mullingar, Westmeath
Admission: Free
LINK
15:00 - 17:00
The Ancient Copper And Sulphur Mines Of Avoca
White Bridge Tigroney. Half way between the Meeting of the waters and Avoca village (will be signposted), Wicklow
Admission: Free
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Return to Heritage Week
Days Hotel Belfast - located in a lovely area of Belfast where the Union Jack flies from every lamppost and the kerbstones are painted blue white and red.
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