Events for July 25, 2015
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Free
Greasy Pole – Sat 25th
A blast from the past returns. Only the brave dare try to master the greasy pole! Organised by Ardmore Boat Club
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9:00 am
Free
Wildlife Walk with Sean Hogan – Sat 25th
Why not get the weekend underway with a guided walk exploring the bird wildlife that can be found around Ardmore? Sean Hogan is an expert in this field and will talk to you about the habits and habitats of a wide variety of species as you walk. Bring binoculars!
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10:00 am
Free
Road Bowling – Sat 25th
Whether participant or spectator you’ll find the Pattern Festival Road Bowling Competition a great way to spend Saturday morning. And remember, if you’re not too sure of the rules, don’t worry. There’ll be plenty of experts on hand to give you all the tips you need.
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€95
Shabby to Chic Workshop – Sat 25th & Sun 26th
Create a unique one-off piece of furniture to brighten up your home at this upcycling workshop. Join Bernie Geraghty from Shabby to Chic Cottage (O’Connell Street Dungarvan) to design a new chair to your exact taste. You pick the paint colour and upholstery material. Everything you’ll need is included (chair, paint, material and tools) in […]
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Free
Boat Angling Competition – Sat 25th
All keen anglers are welcome to join this deep sea fishing competition in Youghal on Saturday. A new addition to our programme this year, organised by Ardmore SAC. Booking is essential, call 0872374545.
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10:30 am
Free
Learn IT Lego Workshop – Sat 25th
Learn IT Lego Workshop presents fun Lego learning activities for ‘Early Engineers’. This workshhop is suitable for ages 4-6. Workshop 1. Through the use of Duplo bricks; children build, test and explore ways in which objects work. They will experiment with concepts such as force, motion, balance, stability and bouyancy.
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11:00 am
Free
National Reptile Zoo – Sat 25th
Ireland’s only dedicated reptile zoo is coming to town. Get to see some weird and wonderful reptiles up close. Hold or touch them if you really want to and find out all about their habitats from the experts on hand. A great event and free of course.
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Free
Pottery Demonstration – Sat 25th
Ardmore Pottery was established in 1983 by Mary Lincoln. It’s ethos was to combine a working pottery with a gallery that sold the work of other Irish crafts people. In the pottery, pots are thrown, fired and decorated on site and you can see how all this is done first hand.
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Free
McKenna’s Castle Guided Walk with Liam Suipeil – Sat 25th
There’s no better way to find out about a place and its past than from one who knows it intimately. Local man, Liam Suipeil, will take you to one of Ardmore’s iconic ruins, McKenna’s Castle, and entertain you with stories of its history. Free bus from St Declan’s Hall.
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Farmers Market – Sat 25th & Sun 26th
This year the ever popular Farmers’ Market will be open from 11am to 3pm on both Saturday and Sunday right next to Ardmore Beach. There you’ll be able to buy the freshest vegetables, home made bread, cakes, pates, cheeses, hot food and much much more. Definitely not to be missed.
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€10-15
Car Boot Sale – Sat 25th & Sun 26th
Discover a world of second hand bargains at the car boot sale on Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th. Browse and buy or pack up your own car and come to sell sell sell! Cars €10 & vans €15.
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Free
Farmers Market – Sat 25th
The sandy soil around Ardmore makes it a great location for growing produce. And that produce can be picked up at its very freshest at the farmers’ market. You’ll also find speciality breads, cheeses, jams, pates, hot food, flowers and plants, cakes and crepes and much much more there.
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Free
Fun Children’s Pottery with Ron the Potter – Sat 25th
Be creative with Ron the Potter! Make your own pottery masterpiece on a real potter’s wheel. Once you’ve thrown your pot you’ll get to decorate it with jewels. Suitable for childen of all ages.
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Free
Lismore Science Workshop – Sat 25th
In this new event for 2015, Lismore Science Workshop presents lots of fun experiments for our young future scientists. Learn all the tricks and secrets of real life CSI! What experiments can you use cabbage water?? And what happens when you add electricity to a brillo pad… Suitable for ages 8-12.
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Donation
Visit A Hidden Garden – Sat 25th
Explore the beautiful gardens of Tom and Teresa O’Brien on Rocky Road, Ardmore. All donations made by visitors will go to the Alzheimer’s Society of Waterford.
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11:30 am
Free
Painting Demonstration with Brigid Shelly – Sat 25th
Brigid Shelly is best known for painting cows. But she also focuses on other subjects such as characterful portraits and rural landscapes. Join her on Saturday morning for a painting demonstration at the Brigid Shelly Art Gallery.
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Free
Kid’s Writing Workshop: Develop a Character – Sat 25th
Got a character locked inside your head? Famous Irish illustrator, Olivia Golden will show you techniques on how to breathe life into him/her/it and get it down on paper. Then the world is your oyster… Suitable for children aged 6 – 9 years. Spaces limited and admission is on first come first served basis; but […]
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Learn IT Lego Workshop (2) – Sat 25th
Learn IT Lego Workshop Early Engineers. Ages 4-6. Workshop 2. Through the use of Duplo bricks; children build, test and explore ways in which objects work. They will experiment with concepts such as force, motion, balance, stability and bouyancy.
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Free
Mayfield Birds Of Prey – Sat 25th
Get up close and personal with these amazing feathered creatures. Be prepared for an opportunity to meet and handle a variety of wonderful birds.
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12:00 pm
Free
Kid’s Sand Art Magic – Sat 25th
Discover the magic of sand art and create your own sand art card. Use the vibrant and beautiful coloured sand to design your picture to take home.
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Free
The Service performing LIVE – Sat 25th
Cork Ska band performing LIVE at the Sandcastle by the beach car park, providing great atmosphere on Saturday lunchtime.
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12:15 pm
Free
Lismore Science Workshop – Sat 25th
In this new event for 2015, Lismore Science Workshop presents lots of fun experiments in Kitchen Sink Science…if one thing kids love, it’s making a mess. Enjoy both mess and science combined in this workshop. Suitable for ages 5-8.
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12:30 pm
Free
An Audience with Mary Costello – Sat 25th
Mary Costello grew up in Galway and now lives in Dublin. Her collection of stories, The China Factory, was nominated for the 2012 Guardian First Book Award, and shortlisted for the Irish Books Awards. Her first novel, Academy Street, won the Eason’s Novel of the Year Award and was named overall Irish Book of the […]
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1:00 pm
Free
Guided Tour of Coastguard Station – Sat 25th
Ardmore wouldn’t be Ardmore without the sea. It provides employment for fishermen and attracts visitors throughout the year. But the sea demands respect. And nowhere is that respect more in evidence than in the surrounds of the Coastguard Station. The guided tour is free and well worth attending.
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Free
Teddy Bear’s Picnic – Sat 25th
This event features open air entertainment and puppetry for the children, a magic show, songs, games and a GIANT teddy bear! The Teddy Bear’s Picnic is a fun event for the young and the young-at-heart. Bring your own picnic.
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Free
Kid’s Writing Workshop: Draw your own Comic Strip – Sat 25th
Where do ideas for comics and cartoons come from? How do you get started? Olivia Golden, renowned Irish illustrator will guide you through the process of using words and pictures to write and draw your own comic strips. Suitable for children aged 9+ years. Spaces limited and admission is on first come first served basis; […]
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Free
Learn IT Lego Workshop WeDo® Junior Robotics – Sat 25th
Learn IT Lego Workshop WeDo® Junior Robotics. Suitable for ages 6-9. Through the use of LEGO; children build fun models with motors and sensors. They will connect them to a computer to program behaviour and bring their models to life!
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1:30 pm
Free
Lismore Science Workshop (2) – Sat 25th
In this new event for 2015, Lismore Science Workshop presents lots of fun experiments in Kitchen Sink Science…if one thing kids love, it’s making a mess. Enjoy both mess and science combined in this workshop. Suitable for ages 5-8
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2:00 pm
Free
Face Painting – Sat 25th & Sun 26th
Butterflies, tigers, princesses and a host of other designs will all be available for free from our experienced face painters both on the Saturday and the Sunday afternoon of the festival weekend. So make sure your kids don’t miss out.
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Free
Street Entertainment – Sat 25th
This year we have lots of on-street antics from the finest and funniest entertainers the country has to offer. So take a walk through the village and see Wobbly Circus perform.
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Free
‘Grow Your Own’ Demo & Talk – Sat 25th
Ever wanted to GIY? This event is perfect for you, find out how to get started growing fruit, veg and herbs from Dungarvan’s ‘Grow Your Own’, John O’Reilly. He’ll give a demonstration as well as a talk about how best to get active with your green fingers.
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Free
Glitter Tattoos – Sat 25th & Sun 26th
Sparkles galore with this fun children’s glitter tattooing event. Head down to the Storm Wall and get some seaside-inspired sparlkly glittering body art!
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2:30 pm
Free
The Cider Wasps LIVE – Sat 25th
Mellow guitar, great vocals and top songwriting talent. They’re the elements that make local band The Cider Wasps really stand out from the crowd and we think they’ll go far. So make sure you come along and have a listen when they take to the stage on Saturday afternoon.
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Free
Guided Tour of Fire Station – Sat 25th
If you’ve ever wondered what life is like for a fireman, now’s your chance to find out. In the fire station tour, a tour that’s provided by the firemen themselves, you’ll learn about safety equipment and procedures and pick up some valuable fire-prevention hints and tips.
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Free
Children’s Fancy Dress Competition – Sat 25th
Each year the costumes get better and better. So what does 2015 hold? Last time around we had St. Declan, Crayola Crayons, Brennan’s Bread and the Smurfs! This year who knows? Join the Mad Hatter to find out. Meet in Playground next to beach.
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Free
An Audience with Tracy Piggott – Sat 25th
Daughter of champion jockey Lester Piggott and former jockey herself, Tracy is best known in recent times for
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3:00 pm
Free
Balloon Modelling – Sat 25th & Sun 26th
Where would we be without Victor the Balloon Man? The most talented, most adept balloon modeller of them all. He’ll whip up a flower in seconds, design a doggy in the blink of an eye and, best of all, he’ll give away all his works of art to any kids he sees.
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Free
Kid’s Writing Workshop: Make a Book of Oneself – Sat 25th
We read to our children all the time. This workshop with famous Irish illustrator Olivia Golden shows even the youngest book worms that they can make their own book and tell their own story. A fun storytelling session will be followed by a chance to get stuck in. Using simple templates, we explore their world […]
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Free
Learn IT Lego Workshop Machines & Mechanisms – Sat 25th
Learn IT Lego Workshop Machines & Mechanism. Ages 8+ Through the use of LEGO; students will deepen their understanding of how forces can affect motion and explore concepts of energy. Students build complex mechanisms and use them to make accurate observations.
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3:30 pm
Free
Penalty Shoot-Out Competition – Sat 25th
An annual favourite organised by the Ardmore Soccer Club, this event always attracts a great crowd as well as some very enthusiastic and talented participants. So why not see if you’ve got what it takes to put the ball in the back of the net? Competition followed by BBQ.
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4:30 pm
Free
An Audience with Paul Kimmage – Sat 25th
Paul Kimmage was born in Dublin in 1962. A talented cyclist, Paul was a double National Road Race Champion and represented Ireland at the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984. A year later, he finished sixth in the World Road Race Championships in Italy and in 1986 he turned professional and completed his first Tour de […]
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Free
Tropicana Music LIVE – Sat 25th
Feel the vibes of this Congolese soukous, rumba and makossa music from Africa, performing LIVE!
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5:30 pm
Free
Sunset Seaweed Foraging with Marie Power – Sat 25th
Explore Whiting Bay’s edible seaweed with ‘The Sea Gardener’ Marie Power. Learn how to forage and prepare this natural food source growing on our stunning shoreline. Experience different tastes and pick up cookery and gardening tips. Meet at Whiting Bay car park. Limited places and bookings for this event are essential, call to book.
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6:45 pm
Free
Spectacular Stunt Flying Display – Sat 25th
Back by popular demand – Gerry Humphreys and his RV 7 aircraft. As per his previous performances we can expect more loops, rolls and dives as Gerry tests all of our nerves high over the bay. This year, Gerry won’t be alone…he’s bringing two friends in their planes! Kindly sponsored by The Round Tower Hotel, […]
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