HERITAGE WEEK: 25th August to 2nd September 2007
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European Heritage Open Days
Geological Survey of Ireland, Copper Coast & Marble Arch Geopark Events
1. MOUNT LEINSTER LANDSCAPES – Peadar McArdle
2. EXHIBITION, GSI MAPS & OTHER ARTEFACTS DATING FROM 1840’s – Petra Coffey
3. BRAY HEAD GEOLOGICAL WALK – Koen Verbruggen
4. KILLINEY BEACH GEOLOGICAL WALK – Sarah Gatley
5. COPPER COAST GEOLOGICAL WALK – Sophie Preteseille
6. MINING HERITAGE OF COPPER COAST – Sophie Preteseille
7. DUNHILL CASTLE, COPPER COAST – Sophie Preteseille
8. KARST LANDSCAPES OF CAVAN AND FERMANAGH - Marble Arch Geopark
9. GEOPARK SAFARI AROUND CUILCAGH MOUNTAIN - Marble Arch Geopark
Also featuring European Heritage Open Days:
10. LANDROVER TRACK TOUR OF CUILCAGH MOUNTAIN PARK - Marble Arch Geopark
11. LIMESTONE LANDSCAPE WALKING TRAIL - Marble Arch Geopark
Also featuring a pre-Heritage Week warm-up field trip:
12. ESKERS OF THE IRISH MIDLANDS – Xavier Pellicer
More details are given below, as well as on the Heritage Week http://www.heritageweek.ie/ website.
Please also see here for information on Insurance and Health & Safety considerations for Heritage Week activities.
1. MOUNT LEINSTER LANDSCAPES
EVENT: MOUNT LEINSTER LANDSCAPES
DATE: Saturday 25 August 2007
TIME: 14.30.
MEET: The Nine Stones Carpark, County Carlow (approach from Borris or Bunclody)
ADMISSION: FREE.
This is a guided walk to explore Mount Leinster's landscape and rocks, how they formed and the scientists that studied them.
The event is suitable for children and families are very welcome (but dogs only on leads). No wheelchair access unfortunately.
More information on here
Organised by Carlow County Museum and the Geological Survey of Ireland.
CONTACT: Dr Peadar Mc Ardle
Peadar.Mcardle@gsi.ie
087 226 2519
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2. EXHIBITION OF GSI MAPS & OTHER ARTEFACTS DATING FROM THE 1840’s
EVENT: Exhibition of early G.S.I maps, papers, instruments and other artefacts dating from the 1840’s.
DATE: Saturday 25 August 2007
TIME: 11.00am - 4.30pm
VENUE: Geological Survey of Ireland, Beggars Bush, Haddington Road, Dublin 4.
ADMISSION: FREE
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Full Access
Unfortunately not suitable for children
CONTACT: Petra Coffey
Petra.coffey@gsi.ie
01-6782873
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3. BRAY HEAD GEOLOGICAL CLIFF WALK
EVENT: Guided geological walk along Cliff Walk path from Bray to Greystones, explaining some geological concepts & history of Bray Head in layman’s terms.
DATE: Saturday 25 August 2007
TIME: 14.00 pm - ~16.00 pm
MEET: Meet at Boathouse Coffee shop, South end of Bray Promenade, Wicklow.
ADMISSION: FREE
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial Access
Suitable for children
CONTACT: Koenraad Verbruggen
Koen.Verbruggen@gsi.ie
01-6782864
087-2042974
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4. KILLINEY BEACH GEOLOGICAL WALK
EVENT: Drawing the geology of Ireland from the pebbles on Killiney Beach. Learn about the rocks of Ireland and help create a geological rock map.
DATE: Sunday 2nd September 2007
TIME: 11.00am - ~13.00 pm
MEET: Killiney DART Station Carpark
ADMISSION: FREE
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial Access
Suitable for children
CONTACT: Sarah Gatley
sarah.gatley@gsi.ie
01-6782837
087-1327390
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5. THE GEOLOGY OF THE COPPER COAST
EVENT: Beach walk to learn about the evolution of the Copper Coast landscapes over the last 460 million years.
DATE: Saturday 25 August 2007
TIME: 11.00 am
MEET: Benvoy Strand, between Boastrand and Annestown, Waterford
ADMISSION: FREE
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Unfortunately, none
Suitable for children
CONTACT: Sophie Preteseille
Copper Coast Geopark
Seaview Celtic
Annestown
Co.Waterford
sophie@coppercoastgeopark.com
051-396686
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6.THE MINING HERITAGE OF THE COPPER COAST
EVENT: Discover the 19th century copper mining heritage of the Copper Coast.
DATE: Sunday 26th August 2007
TIME: 15.00 pm
MEET: Tankardstown Engine Houses, Tankardstown car park, Bunmahon,
Waterford (1 km outside Bunmahon on the R675 Tramore road)
ADMISSION: FREE
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
Unfortunately, not suitable for children
CONTACT: Sophie Preteseille
Copper Coast Geopark
Seaview Celtic
Annestown
Co.Waterford
sophie@coppercoastgeopark.com
051-396686
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7. DUNHILL CASTLE
EVENT: The history of Dunhill Castle and surrounding landscape.
DATE: Wednesday 29th August 2007
TIME: 19.00 pm
MEET: Dunhill Castle. Meet at wooden gates of Dunhill Castle, coming from
Annestown, Waterford.
ADMISSION: FREE
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
Unfortunately, not suitable for children
CONTACT: Sophie Preteseille
Copper Coast Geopark
Seaview Celtic
Annestown
Co.Waterford
sophie@coppercoastgeopark.com
051-396686
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8. Karst Landscapes of Cavan and Fermanagh
Join the Belfast Geologists Society as they visit some of the finest karst landscapes in Counties Cavan and Fermanagh. Trip will take place both with the current Marble Arch Caves European Geopark and in the proposed expanded Geopark area.
Date: Saturday 1st September
Time: 10.30AM
Meet: Marble Arch Caves Visitor Centre
Admission: Free
Wheelchair access: Unfortunately, none
Unsuitable for children
Contact: Kirstin Lemon
kirstin.lemon@fermanagh.gov.uk
087 215 9877
048 6634 8855
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9. Geopark Safari around Cuilcagh Mountain
Guided bus trip showing some of the sites of the proposed expanded Marble Arch Caves European Geopark in Counties Cavan and Fermanagh. Visitors will also get the chance to visit the Marble Arch showcaves.
Date: Sunday 2nd September
Time: 9.00AM and 9.30AM
Meet: Coach will collect participants at Cootehill Courthouse at 9.00AM and at Cavan Courthouse at 9.30AM.
Admission: Free
Wheelchair access: Unfortunately, none
Suitable for children aged 7 and above
Other information: Refreshments and lunch will be provided. Booking is essential.
Contact: Maudabawn Cultural Centre
049 555 9504
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10. Landrover track tour of Cuilcagh Mountain Park
Take a landrover tour of the natural heritage of Cuilcagh Mountain Park. The tour will explore some of the areas restored blanket bog as well as some of the karst features and other geology of the mountain.
Date: Saturday 8th September
Time: 2.00PM
Meet: Marble Arch Caves Visitor Centre
Admission: Free
Wheelchair access: Unfortunately, none
Suitable for children aged 7 and above
Other information: Booking is essential as places are limited.
Contact: Marble Arch Caves European Geopark
048 6634 8855
mac@fermanagh.gov.uk
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11. Limestone landscape walking trail
Join the Marble Arch Caves European Geopark staff as they lead you through some of this unusual landscape looking at the unique plants and animals that live in such an area as well as explaining how these strange rock features form.
Date: Sunday 9th September
Time: 2.00PM and 4.00PM
Meet: Marble Arch Caves Visitor Centre
Admission: Free
Wheelchair access: Unfortunately, none
Suitable for children aged 7 and above
Other information: Booking is essential as places are limited. Please bring stout footwear and warm waterproof clothing.
Contact: Marble Arch Caves European Geopark
048 6634 8855
mac@fermanagh.gov.uk
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Also featuring a pre-Heritage Week warm-up field trip:
12. EXPLORING THE ESKERS AND ASSOCIATED LANDFORMS OF THE IRISH MIDLANDS.
EVENT: EXPLORING THE ESKERS AND ASSOCIATED LANDFORMS OF THE IRISH MIDLANDS.
DATE: Saturday 18 August 2007
TIME: 9.00 am (1 day fieldtrip)
MEET: Tyrrellspass Castle Car Park (E241203, N237515)
ADMISSION: FREE.
CONTACT: Xavier Pellicer
Tel. 01-6782786
Mobile. 087-6852174