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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



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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




Culture Club for Kids
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
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