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Events Calendar
Our Event Calendar below provides information on events happening around the country suitable for families and/or kids. We also have a range of other event guides to visit including:
If you want to add an event to the calendar please email the details to info@schooldays.ie
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Connaught | |
| Roundstone Summerfest | A fun-filled four-day festival for all ages, set in one of the most beautiful and unspoilt areas of Ireland. The backdrop to the festival is traditional Irish music and there are gigs and sessions ongoing each day from morning until late at night.
Roundstone Summerfest also specifically caters for children with various events - treasure hunt, under-12 soccer tournament, kiddies sports day, Teddy Bears Picnic, and much much more.
Other Summerfest highlights include Beat-on-the Street (The Willful), Comedy Night and the Infamous Roundstone Hole-in-One Competition! The vast majority of events, unlike most other festivals, are free of charge (including music sessions). Start: 12/08 End: 15/08 www.roundstonesummerfest.com e: info@roundstonesummerfest.com Roundstone Village, Roundstone, Galway |
| Biodiversity Bonanza | Family Fun with Biodiversity Bingo. Find as many species as possible in our challenge and win a prize and Biodiveristy Bonanza Certificate. Start: 21/08 Times: 10am - 4pm Admission: Free e: mags.flaherty@environ.ie Phone: 098 49888 Ballycroy National Park Visitor Centre, Ballycroy Village. Co. Mayo |
| Medieval Madness | A multi task Medieval Tournament for children
with photo opportunities. Crowning of The
Chieftain and Pirate Queen at 4pm. Local
Crafts, Archery and Fencing displays all
bringing history to life in Aughnanure Castle. Start: 21/08 Times: 12pm - 5:30pm Admission: Free e: aughnanurecastle@opw.ie Phone: 091 552214 Aughnanure Castle, Oughterard, Co. Galway |
| Failte Na Feile | Fun day for all the family with one day courses
in Irish language, dancing and singing
including an outdoor heritage walk. Start: 25/08 Times: 2pm - 6pm Admission: Free e: kcronan@eircom.net Phone: 086 4192470 The Neale National School, The Neale, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo |
| Savouring Our Traditions | Weekend of traditional entertainment: art exhibition by local artists,music workshops, storytelling, Seán nos dancing, seisun childrens disco and more. Start: 27/08 End: 29/08 Times: Fri 20:00 - 23:00 / Sat 12:00 - 18:00 / Sun 12:30 - 18:00 Admission: FREE e: marielandy@eircom.net Phone: 086 812746 Lackagh Museum, Lackagh, Co. Galway |
| Bioblitz 'Toraíocht Taisce' Treasure
Hunt | Bioblitz in the forest. Challenge for the group
to find evidence of as many lifeforms as
possible within an hour... plants, trees, insects,
birds, animals. ... promises to be a great day for
all the family. Start: 28/08 Times: 3:30pm - 5pm Admission: Free e: prua@lochariach.com Phone: 091 870718 / 841773 Coill Breac, KylebrackWoods, Gather Hill Bar, Coill Breac, Loughrea, Co. Galway |
| Monivea Fair | Traditional Fair - sheep fair, dog show, poultry
and pet shows, threshing, sheepdog
demonstrations, vintage parade, sheaf
throwing, tug-of-war. Also, Golf Chipping
Competition / Duck Race / Guess theWeight /
Bonny Baby Competition / Potato Picking /
Penalty Shootout /Wheel of Fortue. Start: 29/08 Times: 1pm - 6pm Admission: Free e: vmoyles@eircom.net Phone: 087 6786064 Monivea Village Greens,Monivea, Athenry, Co. Galway |
Dublin County | |
 | Temple Bar Cultural Trust called on children and their parents to embrace culture this summer. The ‘Cultural Club for Kids’ includes a FREE 2 hour-long workshop each Thursday throughout the months of July and August, children will be given the opportunity to explore culture through the mediums of arts & crafts, music, creative drama, dance, print and sculpture workshops. Call the TBCT and enrol your kids for the workshops they want. Limited spaces, enrol soon!
*First workshop is on Wed 7th July, all others are on Thursdays 11-1. Start: 07/07 End: 26/08 Times: 11 - 1 Admission: FREE blog.templebar.ie/?p=866 e: echaomhanach@templebar.ie Phone: (01) 6772255 The Culture Box, 12 East Essex Street, Temple Bar Dublin |
| Story Of Life As An 18th Century Dublin Child | Theatre Piece in the drawing room of No. 29
Georgian House Museum. Story of life as an
18th Century Dublin child. Production by staff
from Imaginosity. Dublin Children's Museum. Start: 21/08 Times: 3pm - 4pm Admission: Free e: brendan.delany@esb.ie Phone: 01 7026496 No 29 Georgian House Museum, Lr. Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin |
| Medieval Ireland Tour | Explore the weapons, clothes, crafts and beliefs
of the Middle Ages on this tour of the Medieval
Ireland Exhibition. No booking is required.
Places are limited to 20 and are allocated on a
first come, first served basis. Start: 21/08 End: 29/08 Times: Sat 21st 3:30 - 4:30 / Thu 26th 11:00 - 11:45 / Sun 29th 3:30 - 4:30 Admission: Free e: mjfitzsimons@museum.ie Phone: 01 6486332 National Museum of Ireland Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin |
| Family Sunday at the National Print Museum | Join the family fun at the National Print Museum! Visit the Museum for an interactive entertainment experience, from practical demonstrations to crafty creations. Discover the world of traditional printing at the many activity stations where you can make a printers hat, try your hand at some printing and learn about the old machines in the collection. Attend a workshop session with an Illustrator and have your face-painted. Start: 22/08 Times: 12pm - 5pm Admission: FREE www.nationalprintmuseum.ie e: printmuseumedu@iol.ie Phone: 01 6603770 National Print Museum, Beggars Bush Barracks, Haddington Rd Dublin |
| Prehistoric Ireland Tour | This tour will take you on a chronological look
at Ireland's earliest inhabitants and will include
the Irish Gold Collection from the Bronze Age.
No booking is required. Places are limited to 30
and are allocated on a first come, first served
basis. Start: 22/08 End: 25/08 Times: Sun 22nd 15:30 - 16:30 / Wed 25th 11:00 - 11:45 Admission: Free e: mjfitzsimons@museum.ie Phone: 01 6486332 National Museum of Ireland Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin |
| Viking Ireland Tour | Join this tour to learn more about the Viking
Age in Ireland. No booking required. Places are
limited to 30 and are allocated on a first come,
first served basis. Start: 24/08 Times: 11:00 - 11:45 Admission: Free e: educationks@museum.ie Phone: 01 6486332 National Museum of Ireland Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin |
Family Fun and Antique Valuation Day  | Crosscare are holding a Family Fun and Antique Valuation Day with experts from RTE’s “The Dealer” and a Family Fun Day on the 28th August from 12 noon as a fundraiser the day will include a farmers market, kids inflatable zone and kids sports day, entertainment and carnival games. Start: 28/08 Admission: FREE e: eryan@crosscare.ie Phone: 01 8360011 Clonliffe College Dublin |
Leinster (outside Dublin) | |
| Duncannon International Sand Sculpting Festival | Duncannon Sand Sculpting Festival will be held from Friday 13th August to Sunday 15th August 2010. This is a fun packed family festival with something for everyone in the family. There will be a beach party on Friday night to launch the opening of the festival with Fireworks, Music and Craic. There will be Sculpting competitions on the beach over the weekend and plenty of childrens entertainment. As usual we will have our professional Sand Sculptures which are always amazing Start: 13/08 End: 15/08 www.hooktourism.com Phone: 087 2355478 Duncannon Wexford |
| A Fighting And Feasting Frenzy! | A Fantastic Children's Themed Tour Of
Medieval Life. Two tours a day at 11.00 and
13.00. Regular guided tours on demand during
the week as usual. Other events planned, ring
for more information. Start: 21/08 End: 29/08 Times: 21st/22nd 11am - 1:30pm / 28th/29th 11am - 1:30pm Admission: Free e: maynoothcastle@opw.ie Phone: 01 6286744 Maynooth Castle,Maynooth, Co. Kildare |
| Taste Kildare Food & Craft | This fabulous event will be held in the Victorian walled garden of the K Club Straffan. The event will celebrate the very best of local artisan producers, restaurants and great arts and crafts. There will also be lots of family fun activities such as a duck race, mini golf, fly fishing activites, live music, cookery demonstrations, art tours and more! Start: 22/08 Times: 12pm - 5pm Admission: FREE entrance with a parking charge of €10 per car www.tastekildare.ie K Club, Straffan, Co. Kildare |
| Wildlife/Nature Trail of Castletown
Parklands With Castletown
Gardeners | Enjoy a guided walk of the 18th century
Castletown parkland.Meeting inWestWing
Courtyard. Suitable for adults and children.
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for
outdoor/parkland walk. Places limited,
booking required. Start: 24/08 Times: 2pm - 3pm Admission: Free e: castletown@opw.ie Phone: 01 6288252 Castletown House, Celbridge, Co. Kildare |
| Irish History Live: Durrow | Michael Moylan presents a fun show looking at
all stages of Irish history, with replicas and
costumes. Aimed at children. See
www.irishhistorylive.com for further details. Start: 25/08 Times: 3pm - 4:30pm Admission: Free www.irishhistorylive.com e: chutchinson@laoiscoco.ie Phone: 057 8736090 Durrow Library, Old Chapel Street, Durrow, Co. Laois |
| Irish History Live: Mountmellick | Michael Moylan presents a fun show looking at
all stages of Irish history, with replicas and
costumes. Aimed at children. See
www.irishhistorylive.com for further details. Start: 26/08 Times: 11am - 12:30pm Admission: Free www.irishhistorylive.com e: flynch@laoiscoco.ie Phone: 057 8644572 Mountmellick Library,Mountmellick, Co. Laois |
| Irish History Live: Abbeyleix | Michael Moylan presents a fun show looking at
all stages of Irish history, with replicas and
costumes. Aimed at children. See
www.irishhistorylive.com for further details. Start: 26/08 Times: 3pm - 4:30pm Admission: Free www.irishhistorylive.com e: lbrett@laoiscoco.ie Phone: 057 8730020 Abbeyleix Library,Market Square, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois |
Munster | |
| History Hunt | History Hunt, with a questionnaire and a
historical map of Cloyne.Walking in Cloyne at
you own pace. Free registration in Harty's,
between 14:30 and 16:00. Small prizes and free
raffle. Start: 21/08 End: 29/08 Times: Sat 21st 14:30 - 16:30 / Sun 29th 14:30 - 16:30 Admission: FREE e: edu_eng@hotmail.com Phone: 021 24652223 Harty's, Cloyne Cork |
| Storytelling With Billy Teare And Kathleen O'Sullivan | This event is for adults and families. It is a mix of traditional stories and songs, plus poetry, and includes some work by W.B. Yeats. Start: 26/08 Times: 3:30pm - 4:30pm & 8pm - 9pm Admission: Free e: frances.ogorman@clarelibrary.ie Phone: 065 6899090 Sweeney Memorial Public Library, O'Connell Street, Kilkee, Co. Clare |
| Lifetime LabWater Open Day | Children and adults can learn about water and science from a team of volunteers operating activity stands throughout the day. Lifetime Lab has permanent interactive water, energy and waste exhibits. Also on site are a steam engine, coffee dock, children’s play area and a picnic area. Start: 28/08 Times: 11 - 4 Admission: FREE e: mervyn_horgan@corkcity.ie Phone: 021 4941500 Lifetime Lab, Lee Road, Cork City |
| Lough Gur Storytelling Festival | The 16th Lough Gur Storytelling Festival takes place during the October bank holiday weekend and runs from Friday Night 22nd to Monday Night 25th inclusive. It promises a feast of entertainment with storytelling, traditional music, song, dance and drama. Start: 22/10 End: 25/10 www.ballyhouracountry.com Phone: 061 385386 Lough Gur, Limerick |
Ulster | |
| Family Fun At Donegal Castle | Historical storytelling and arts and crafts competitions for children. Start: 22/08 Times: 11am - 4pm Admission: Free e: sean.mcloone@opw.ie Phone: 074 9722405 Donegal Castle, Donegal Town, Co. |
| The Great Tree Trail | A guided family walk exploring the rich heritage of our native Irish trees. Please book in advance. Start: 22/08 Times: 3pm - 5pm Admission: Free - book in advance. e: clare.bromley@environ.ie Phone: 074 9137698 Glenveagh National Park, Churchill, Co. Donegal |
| Celebrating 100 years of the Donegal Irish Country Women Federation | Ever wanted to learn a new craft or even just how to sew, during Heritage Week the County Museum will host a variety of free craft workshops.
Monday 12noon Crochet Flowers
Monday 2.30pm Basic sewing techniques
Tuesday 11am Decoupage
Tuesday 2.30pm Crochet Flowers
Tuesday 3pm Novelty Pincushions Start: 23/08 End: 24/08 Admission: Free e: museum@donegalcoco.ie Phone: 074 9124613 Donegal County Museum, High Rd, Letterkenny |
| Garden Discovery Day | A special family day exploring our gardens and the importance of protecting and respecting our native Irish plant life. Start: 24/08 Times: 2pm - 5pm Admission: Free e: clare.bromley@environ.ie Phone: 074 9187698 Glenveagh National Park, Churchill, Co. Donegal |
| National Heritage Week Rhyme Time | Rhymes and stories with a Heritage theme for pre-school children and their families. On street parking in Oliver Plunkett Road and in Courtyard shopping centre. Start: 25/08 Times: 11am - 12pm Admission: Free e: central@donegallibrary.ie Phone: 074 9124950 Central Library, Oliver Plunkett Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal |
| Cavan Wild Child Day | Discover bugs, bees, birds, butterflies and the beauty of our natural heritage. Make your own
nature crafts and have your face painted!! Start: 28/08 Times: 2pm - 5pm Admission: Free e: amcurley@cavancoco.ie Phone: 049 4378600 Bear Essentials, Silver Bear Centre, Bawnboy, Co. Cavan |
| Family Day At Cavan County Museum | Join the Heritage Office and Cavan County Museum in celebrating the final day of National HeritageWeek. Fun for all of the family with craft demonstrations. Start: 29/08 Times: 2pm - 6pm Admission: Free Phone: 049 8544070 Cavan County Museum, Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan |