National Heritage Week 2011 runs from August 20th to 28th and will see events taking place all over the country with the aim of building awareness of our built, natural and cultural heritage in order to encourage its conservation and preservation.
This year, Offaly County Library Service will be hosting or organising a total of 11 activities and events for all ages, all of which are free of charge.
| Banagher Library | 23rd August 4.00pm - 4.45pm | Banagher’s Jostle Stones and Other OldStreet Furniture a talk by local historian George Smith |
| Birr Library | 20th – 27th August during opening hours | Photographic Exhibition of Birr in theEarly 20th Century Featuring images from the Lawrence Collection and the Gaynor Collection |
| Clara Library | 23rd – 27th August during opening hours | Engage With Architecture Exhibition Focuses on profiling some of Offaly’s protected structures and also features models and jigsaws |
| Clara Library | 25th August 3.00pm - 4.00pm | Kid’s Architectural Bingo Suitable for 8 – 12 year olds. Those taking part will be in with a chance of winning an Offaly Heritage poster |
| Edenderry Library | 20th – 27th August during opening hours | Mapping Edenderry in the 18th Century:an exhibition Exhibition of maps of Edenderry in the 18th century. Organised by Edenderry Historical Society |
| Edenderry Library | 24th August 6.00pm - 8.30pm | Movie: The Field by John B. Keane |
| Edenderry Library | 26th August 10.30am - 12.00pm | Learn to Draw Wildlife Workshop with wildlife artist Gordon D’arcy on how to draw wildlife, using art as a focus for learning. Aimed at children aged 8 to 12 years. Booking is essential as places are limited |
| Edenderry Library | 27th August 10.00am - 11.00am | Basket Weaving An interactive demonstration of basket weaving |
| Edenderry Library | 27th August 12.00pm - 1.00pm | Spinning A traditional craft that involves changing fleece (sheep’s wool) into yarn |
| Tullamore Library | 24th August 11.00am - 12.00pm | Kid’s Architectural Bingo Suitable for 8 – 12 year olds. Those taking part will be in with a chance of winning an Offaly Heritage poster |
| Tullamore Library | 26th August 2.30pm - 4.00pm | Learn to Draw Wildlife Workshop with wildlife artist Gordon D’arcy on how to draw wildlife, using art as a focus for learning. Aimed at children aged 8 to 12 years. Booking is essential as places are limited |
Don’t forget that your local branch library also holds a wealth of material relating to Offaly’s built, natural and cultural heritage. Why not call into your local library during National Heritage Week to find out more. Details of branches, opening hours and contact details are available on www.offaly.ie. You can also use this site to access our catalogue or to find out more about our Local Studies and Archive Service.
Click here to view full Offaly Heritage Week Brochure