South Dublin County Council hosts summer of 'History and Heritage' events
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South Dublin County Council Libraries and Arts officially launched a programme of heritage events for summer 2015 in Tallaght Stadium on on Tuesday 2nd June 2015.
Running from June to September 2015, the programme celebrates the many historical and heritage sites located throughout the county, as well as offering talks, exhibitions, craft events and interactive workshops.
Speaking about the ‘History and Heritage’ events, the Mayor of South Dublin County, Cllr. Fintan Warfield is encouraging South Dublin County residents and visitors alike to:“Immerse yourself in the heritage of South Dublin County this summer with this wonderful programme of events which has something for everyone with guided heritage walks, village festivals, history talks, workshops and exhibitions.”
In total there are over 45 events taking place across the county throughout the summer months – with a range of activities to suit all ages and interests.
For further information on events, locations and times and to download the brochure visit www.southdublinlibraries.ie or www.sdcc.ie
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Some of the events taking place include:
- Tallaght Village Heritage Walk (Thursday 9th July at 7:00pm and Saturday 15th August at 11:00am)
- Lucan Festival Family Fun Day – Main Street, Lucan Village (Sunday 13th September, 1:00-6:00pm)
- Using Online Resources for Irish Historical Research – Lucan Library (Monday 29th June 6:30-8:00pm, Monday 13th July 6:30-8:00pm and Monday 14th Sept 6:30-8:00pm) (Booking essential)
- Massy’s Wood and the Hell Fire Club Heritage Walks (Saturday 25th July at 11:00 am and Wednesday 26th August at 11:00 am)
- Photo Album of Ireland Exhibition- County Library, Tallaght (Month of July, during library opening hours)
- Irish Lace Presentation - Ballyroan Library (Wednesday 15th July at 11:00am) and County Library, Tallaght (Wednesday 15th July at 6:30pm) (Booking essential)
- Slade Valley Heritage Walk – Saturday 8th August 11:00 am
- Children’s Workshops: Irish History Live: Experience Life in Dublin during the 1916 Rising – County Library, Tallaght (Tuesday 7th July at 12.00pm), Castletymon Library (Tuesday 7th July at 10:00 am) and Ballyroan Library (Tuesday 7th July at 2.30pm) (Booking essential)
For further enquires contact: Sile Coleman 01 – 4620073 or localstudies@sdublincoco.ie
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History and Heritage Summer 2015 launch