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Explore Rock Pools with Eanna Ni Lamhna – Sat 27th
Eanna Ni Lamhna is a biologist, environmental consultant, radio and television presenter, author and educator. At this year's Pattern Festival you can explore the rock pools around Ardmore with Eanna's expert guidance. Bring buckets, nets and keep those eyes well peeled.
Find out more »Eanna Ni Lamhna ‘Graveyards, Full of Life’ – Sun 28th
Following Saturday’s ‘rockpool exploration’ with renowned botanist, Eanna Ni Lamhna, you now have a chance to hear her talk in a very different setting. There's life in the graveyards you know, and Eanna will point you in the right direction when it comes to finding it!
Find out more »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!
Find out more »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.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »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.
Find out more »McKenna’s Castle Guided Walk
with Liam Suipéil, meet at St Declan's Hall, bus provided to venue.
Find out more »Ancient Ardmore – Guided History Walk with Liam Suipéil
Meet at Halla Dhéagláin, wear comfortable footwear and dress appropriately for the weather.
Find out more »Fun Run / Family Walk – 2nd June
Ardmore Pattern Festival are organising their annual fundraising 3k family walk on Friday, 2nd June at 6.30pm. This year, sees the introduction of a 5k fun run. Registration takes place at the Round Tower Hotel, Ardmore at 5.30pm. Registration is €8, or €15 for families, and by pulling on your trainers and supporting us on you’ll directly benefit the week of fun that awaits us in July! There’ll be lots of spot prizes on the night.
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