Events

Coffee has been popular in Ireland since the late 1600's, when 'The Devil's Drink' would have been the preserve of the coffee houses and gentleman's clubs of Dublin, Wexford and Waterford. Back then, coffee would have been a very strong and bitter brew. These days, we treat our precious coffee beans with a little more … Continue reading "The Art of Coffee Roasting"

Scattery Island Heritage Group presents Críostóir Mac Cárthaigh delivering a talk titled: Currachs, Canoes and Neamhóga of the Shannon Estuary in Kilrush Library Tuesday August 19 at 7pm. Limited seating so come early to this free event for Heritage Week,themed Exploring our Foundations. Críostóir is an Author and Archivist for the National Folklore Collection at … Continue reading "Currachs, Canoes and Neamhóga of the Shannon Estuary"

Pottery production in the Bronze Age involved techniques remarkably similar to those used by modern hand-building potters. From clay preparation to vessel construction, firing and decoration, the prehistoric pottery’s methods were both intricate and effective, ensuring the creation of durable and functional ceramics. Join the AMS Post-Excavation Team in pot making! Using the coil building … Continue reading "Clay Pot Making with AMS (Archaeological Management Solutions)"

SIHG in collaboration with the OPW presents an information talk on Scattery Island's Restoration works for Heritage week 2025. This will be delivered by Ronan Maguire Architect Office of Public Works on Scattery Island on Wednesday 20 August at 2pm. This is a free event hosted by SIHG and the OPW for Heritage week. For … Continue reading "Talk – Scattery Island Restoration Works"

An Education for Reconciliation Workshop Established in 1959, Alongside Hope is the development and relief agency of the Anglican Church of Canada. Working mainly with partners overseas, since 1969 it has also worked in partnership with Indigenous communities in Canada on community development and cultural recovery projects. This “education for reconciliation” workshop explores Indigenous presence … Continue reading "Mapping the Ground We Stand On"

There's something special happening at the Farmer's Market in Kilrush this week! Our stallholders will be demonstrating all kinds of traditional skills from textile crafts like spinning and felting to food producing skills like butter making and plant propogation. Plus, there will be a display on the foundations of the market in our historic market … Continue reading "Traditional Skills Demonstrations at Kilrush Farmer’s Market"

Join local experts Paul Gleeson and John Glynn for a tour of St Senan's Church, Kilrush, and an exploration of it's history and it's exceptional collection of stained glass. From the impressive 230-foot spire, designed by JJ McCarthy, to the Harry Clarke windows behind the altar, St Senan's has so much to catch the eye … Continue reading "The History and Stained Glass of St Senan’s"