The home of the late Johnnie McNamara, a bachelor farmer, in Tullaroe, near Querrin, is a three-roomed, single-storey, mud, stone and concrete built house, which was thatched and has fallen into ruin since Johnnie's death in 1981 at the age of 95. This is a vernacular house which was built by the residents at the … Continue reading "Exploring the Heritage of Johnnie Mack’s Mud House in Tullaroe"

Join legendary musician, Keith Donald, for a one-man show of readings and music as he launches his memoir, 'Music and Mayhem', at Banner Books Kilrush. Keith Donald is a renowned saxophone and clarinet player who has played with some of the biggest names in Irish music, including Van Morrison, Ronnie Drew, Moving Hearts and Christy Moore. Music … Continue reading "Keith Donald: Music and Mayhem"

As part of our Heritage Week celebrations, Kilrush Choir will be singing for Sr Kathleen Conway’s Diamond Jubilee Mass at 12 on Sunday 17th. The Mass will be celebrated by Bishop John Persaud and the Choir will be singing The Mass of St Cecelia and Mozarts ‘Ave Verum’.

The annual Scattery island graveyard mass will be celebrated by Bishop Fintan Monahan on Sunday 17th August @2.45pm. There will be 2 ferry boat departures from Kilrush Marina at 1pm. and 2pm. Please note that ferry boat charge applies and bookings can be made in person at the Scattery Island Tours office at Kilrush Marina

Celebrate Heritage Week and have fun singing in circle. We will sing simple songs 'As Gaeilge' - words and guidance will be available. Déan Seachtain na hOidhreachta a cheiliúradh agus spraoi a bheith agat ag canadh i gciorcal. Canfaimid amhráin shimplí as Gaeilge – beidh focail agus treoir ar fáil.

Join Mariia Marchenko of Moon and Sage for a tour of Kilrush Urban Orchard, where native Irish Apple and Hazel trees thrive, on the fringes of Vandeleur Wood. Explore the deep roots of Celtic tradition through trees, ogham, and the turning of the year. This will be an afternoon of myth, wisdom, and connection to … Continue reading "Roots of Wisdom – Trees, Ogham and the Celtic Year"

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"

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"

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"

This month, our Open Mic Social is taking place a little earlier than usual, as part of the Kilrush Heritage Quarter celebrations for #NationalHeritageWeek The monthly open mic social at our Kilrush shop is a free event, open to all. For lovers of poetry, flash fiction and any kind of creative writing. Come to read … Continue reading "Open Mic Social Hosted by Karen J. McDonnell"

Join historian Paddy Waldron for a walking tour of the Market Square, Kilrush. With the imposing Market House at it's heart, the square served as a focal point for Kilrush's development as a major port and trading centre.

Facing onto the Market Square, Crotty's has always been a cultural hub for Kilrush, famed for it's music, it's hospitality and most of all for the woman at the helm, Elizabeth Crotty. Having closed it's doors for a while, Crotty's is now coming back to life! Join Naomi Glesson, the new owner who is overseeing … Continue reading "Mrs Crotty’s Kitchen and Parlour – Tour and Tea"

But Who Are We Really? is a zine-making workshop exploring our foundations for Irish Heritage Week 2025. Where: Vandeleur Walled Gardens Visitor Centre, Kilrush, Clare V15 E735 When: Sunday August 24th, 2025 from 11 am to 1 pm Cost: Free to attend, pre-booking is essential due to limited space. Who Can Attend: This workshop is open to participants ages 12+, … Continue reading "But Who are We Really? Zine-Making Workshop"

Join local historian and musician, Peadar McMahon, for an open-air concert featuring the songs of Percy French, and stories of his life. Peadar will also be performing some traditional tunes, and some of his own compositions. This concert will take place in Millenium Park, at the entrance to Kilrush Marina.* * If the weather is … Continue reading "Peadar McMahon In Concert"