Date: Friday 21 August Time: 12pm – 3pm Where: Check on arrival and follow the signs on the day Woodland fun for little people where we’ll be learning all about our Native Irish trees through creativity. Free Open Event
Date: Friday 21 August Time: 11am – 4pm Where: The Audio Visual Theatre Join 4th generation spinning wheel maker Johnny Shiels for this interactive demonstration showcasing the traditional craft of spinning and weaving. Learn how the unique Donegal spinning wheel is made and the wood that is used. There may even be an opportunity to
Date: Friday 21 August Time: 10am Where: The Visitor Centre Join master weaver William McNutt and his daughter Stacey as they share the story of their multi-generational family tweed business established in Downings in 1953, with the change to purchase some items stocked by Glenveagh’s Nadur Gift Shop. Free Open Event
Date: Friday 21 August Time: 10am – 4pm Where: The Visitor Centre Willow weaving is one of Ireland’s oldest recorded crafts. Come along to watch willow weaver Brendan Farren create sculptures from Willow grown on his organic farm in Greencastle, Co. Donegal. Free Open Event
Date: Friday 21 August Time: 10am – 4pm Where: The Castle Patrick is an Irish wood turner and carver who gives trees a second lease of life by creating art forms from locally sourced fallen trees. Patrick works with various species of native Irish trees exposing the unique grain patterns and textures formed by nature
Date: Thursday 20 August Time: 1pm – 3pm Where: An Fóscadh Mór Líofa are musicians from the Gaeltacht of Gaoth Dobhair, performing traditional Donegal fiddle music and local Irish songs. Free Open Event
Date: Thursday 20 August Time: 12pm – 2pm Where: An Fóscadh Mór An Binse Cliste is a collaborative project between Donegal County Council, the National Parks and Wildlife Services, Data2Sustain, the ATU Design School and ATU WiSAR Lab. The project explores how embedded technologies and digital tools can enhance visitor engagement with natural environments through
Date: Wednesday 19 August Time: 11am – 1pm or2pm – 4pm Where: The Bridge House Education Centre Don’t miss the opportunity to book onto one of our weaving workshops with expert weaver Siobhán Ní Gallachoir. Experience a new skill while learning a traditional craft. Suitable for adults and children, but children must be supervised. Online
Date: Tuesday 18 August Time: 2pm – 3pm Where: The Walled Garden Curious about the basics of seed saving? Join the garden team to learn how to recognise when seed heads are ready for harvesting as well as the best ways to collect, clean and store seeds for future growing. You’ll see how we save
Date: Tuesday 18 August Time: 11am – 1pm or2pm – 4pm Where: The Bridge House Education Centre Don’t miss the opportunity to book onto one of our weaving workshops with expert weaver Siobhán Ní Gallachoir. Experience a new skill while learning a traditional craft. Suitable for adults and children, but children must be supervised. Online