Events for July 26, 2015
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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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10:00 am
Free
Wild Food Forage – Sun 26th
Discover a whole host of edible plants with Andrew Malcolm along the stunning cliff side walk of Ardmore. Meet at St. Declan’s Well (the beginning of the cliff walk on The Cliff House Hotel side). Places are strictly limited, bookings for this event is essential and can be made by calling 0879618073.
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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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Anglican Eucharist Service – Sun 26th
Service begins at 10am.
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11:00 am
Free
Ardmore Open Farm – Sun 26th
Meet many rare breeds as well as all of the farmyard favourites! Ardmore Open Farms brings their enhabitants into the Farmers Market. A great event for the kids where they can get to see all their favourite farm animals and pets. And, it goes without saying, it’s free of course.
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Free
Mind, Body and Lift Your Spirit – Sun 26th
A new addition to Ardmore Pattern Festival this year is the ‘Mind, Body and Lift Your Spirit’ health and wellbeing centre in Ardmore National School. Over 20 exhibitiors and displays make up this exciting new event. Activities and information include yoga & pilates demos, Reiki, sound healing, handmade crafts, nutrition, Chakra healing, baking, art, reflexology, […]
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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
South American Pan Flute LIVE – Sun 26th
Sasha Runa entertains crowds on the village Main Street with his South American pan flute music.
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11:30 am
Free
Mind, Body & Spirit: Pilates Demo – Sun 26th
Join Zsofi Power for a 30 minute introduction to Pilates as part of our new Mind, Body and Life Your Spirit event.
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Mass – Sun 26th
Mass in St. Declan’s Church, starts at 11.30am.
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12:00 pm
Free
Play: Dreams Under The Roof – Sun 26th
Magikloko Theatre Company presents kid’s theatre production ‘Dreams Under The Roof’. This 45 minute original play about the wonder and the effectiveness of dreaming big. On stage Debora Danti and Jessica In- Spiral tellthe story and adventures of three dreamers; an old man, a very special carpenter and a talented young boy. They all live […]
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12:30 pm
Free
An Audience with Tosh Lavery – Sun 26th
‘Tosh, Amazing True Story of Life, Death, Danger and Drama’ is the recently released book detailing Tosh’s thirty years in the Garda Sub-Aqua Unit. Revealing his own personal struggles in this autobiography, Tosh also gives a glimpse into the inside world of the Guards.
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Free
Family Fun Treasure Hunt – Sun 26th
NEW for this year, solve the clues and hunt for treasure around the village. You’ll have to be fast though, you’ll be on foot and need to finish within the specified time. But it’ll be worth it, the winning treasure hunters will be in with the chance to win a fun-filled weekend in Trabolgan! Shiver […]
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Fun Duck Race – Sun 26th
This event is totally quackers! Make your way to the Sruthán (connecting Quinn’s petrol station to the beach car park) and pick out the fastest looking duck in the raft to back. While the ducks paddle downstream check out the ‘Bee Hotel’ and collect a handful of herbs for your kitchen. Keeping you entertained will […]
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Free
Mind, Body & Spirit: Nadura – Integrative Natural Health – Sun 26th
Programme Change Join Lee Comptom & Anita Walsh for this 45 minute insight into life-long integrative natural health and how you can make it part of your life. Part of our Mind, Body and Lift Your Spirit event. Nadura offer a system of Natural medicine, which comprises of Autonomic Response Testing (ART) and Naturopathic Nutrition […]
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Free
Tr3ble Clef Jazz Band LIVE – Sun 26th
Cork-based 3 piece jazz band Tr3ble Clef will entertain us with smooth jazz and swing music, live and outdoors by the beach car park.
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1:00 pm
Free
Fun Dog Show – Sun 26th
Got a pooch or a pedigree you’d like to show off? Well, the Fun Dog Show is just for you. Dogs of all shapes and sizes will be competing for coveted titles and fun is guaranteed for all. Thanks to Lisa McGrath of Clashmore Boarding Kennels for running the event.
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Free
Blessing of the Boats – Sun 26th
The blessing of sea going vessels is a long standing tradition practiced around the Irish coast; designed to ensure the safe return of all crew members. This year, Ardmore Boat Club are re-establishing this tradition during the festival and it will be a sight not to be missed! Join the fun at the Boat Cove […]
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1:30 pm
Free
On Street Magician – Sun 26th
He blew your minds last year and we’re excited to say he’s back! Our ‘close-up’ magician, Gerard Kearney. Gerard will mingle with you and your friends on the street and perform close-up magic you simply won’t believe. He’s performed to rave reviews all over Ireland the the UK. So keep an eye out for him […]
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Free
Mind, Body & Spirit: Yoga Demo – Sun 26th
Limber up with Sarah Coleman for a 30 minute yoga demonstration. This event is part of our Mind, Body and Lift Your Spirit event.
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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
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
An Audience with Sunny Jacobs – Sun 26th
Aged 27, Sunny was tried, convicted and sentenced to death for a murder she didn’t commit. Separated from her two children, nine years old and ten months old, she was put in solitary confinement, being the only woman sentenced to death at that time. Sunny’s memoir, “Stolen Time”, was published on 1 May 2007.
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Free
Mind, Body & Spirit: Experience Meditation – Sun 26th
Are you sitting comfortably? Straighten your back and take a few deep breaths… Grab 30 minutes away from the madcap excitement, music, laughter, crowds and mayhem to experience meditation. Sample the techniques of this practice and learn about the benefits with Grainne Delany.
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Free
Play: Dreams Under The Roof – Sun 26th
For the second time today, this original 45 minute children’s play will be performed by Magikloko Theatre Company. The play follows the story of three people living in the same building, under the same roof – dreaming big! Suitable for ages 5 – 12.
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Boating Treasure Hunt
An aqua treasure hunt around Ardmore Bay, organised by Ardmore Boat Club.
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3:00 pm
Free
Ancient Ardmore Guided History Tour with Liam Suipeil – Sun 26th
For the second time over the weekend of the festival, local man, Liam Suipeil, will walk and talk his audience through some of the history that sits behind the area. Not to be missed if you’d like to know more about Ardmore’s past.
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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
Folk & Trad Session – Sun 26th
Head to the Brigid Shelly Art Gallery for an afternoon of LIVE Folk & Trad music. Relax and take in all the artistic surroundings of the gallery.
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3:30 pm
Free
Mind, Body & Spirit: Be The Best You Can Be – Sun 26th
Nadine McCarty will share tips and techniques from her profession as a Life Coach to help you ‘Be The Best You Can Be’. Learn how to maximise your own potential during this 30 minute session.
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Free
Blank Canvas LIVE – Sun 26th
This alternative 4 piece rock band are local and will keep you entertained by the beach car park.
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4:00 pm
Free
Sandcastle and Beach Art Competition – Sun 26th
Here’s a great way for kids to demonstrate their artistic and construction prowess using sand, stones, pebbles and whatever bits and pieces they can find on the beach. Thanks to Ardmore Parent & Toddler Group for organising and to Youghal Pharmacy for the prizes and goody bags.
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4:30 pm
Free
An Audience with Miriam O’Callaghan – Sun 26th
Miriam O’Callaghan was born and raised in Dublin. She qualified as a solicitor before beginning her broadcasting career on ITV’s This is your Life. Her career has spanned almost three decades…Join Miriam for an insight into her life in our ‘An Audience with…’ series of events in the beautiful setting of St. Paul’s Church.
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6:30 pm
€10
CEILI MÓR with The Glenside Ceili Band – Sun 26th
A much anticipated part of Ardmore Pattern Festival is Sunday’s set dancing. CEILI MÓR with one of Ireland’s leading set dancing groups ‘The Glenside Ceili Band’ in St. Declan’s Hall. For further info on this event contact Helen Keely on 81. €10 admission
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Feel the Rythym Drum & Dance – Sun 26th
This interactive drum & fun session is the perfect finale for this year’s festival. The upbeat & high energy show packed is with loads of games and activities where everybody is involved – drumming, singing and dancing. We want everyone to get involved and it’s suitable for all ages and abilities.
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7:00 pm
‘Four Seasons Draw’ Winner Announced – Sun 26th
Four luxury hotels, four weekends away, four meals and just ONE winner! The draw for the Four Seasons competition (worth €2000!) will take place directly after the ‘Feel the Rythym’ Drum & Dance event. The winning ticket will be pulled at random and announced from the Sandcastle at the beach car park. Tickets are on […]
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