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Saturday Events
Tóraíocht Taisce (Treasure Hunt)
Saturday 14th September & Sunday 15th September (10am – 5pm)
GNR Café, Kilmainhamwood, Kilmainhamwood Railway, A82P654
Map is collected at GNR Café, Kilmainhamwood, A82P654
Description
A treasure hunt map in Irish can be collected from GNR Coffee Box at any time over the two days. This will be a family friendly activity with opportunities to draw and identify plants, trees and railway info on the walk to Whitewood Lake. All fully completed forms in Irish with drawings will get a free ice-cream from GNR and be entered into a competition for best drawings and answers. The winner will be announced later and the prize will be a Fáilte birdhouse by Anita Reynolds Artist.
Bia agus comhrá - (Food & Chat in Nobber)
Saturday 14th September & Sunday 15th September (9am – 3.30pm)
Greenways Café , Nobber, Co. Meath, A82 K0N2
No booking required.
Description
A menu has been created as Gaeilge and a traditional Irish dish will be added to the menu for the weekend. The waitresses may also have a cúpla focal to share with us!
Maidin Spóirt is Spraoi do pháistí bun scoile - (Sports Morning for Children in Primary School)
Saturday 14th September (10am – 12pm )
Páirc Bhaile Ghib, Gibbstown, Navan, Co. Meath C15 VK49
No booking required.
Description
Sports morning for children in primary school.
Focal Ón gCroí – (Family Pottery Workshops)
Saturday the 14th of September (11am - 12pm)
Kilmainhamwood Storehouse, Kilmainhamwood, Kilmainhamwood Railway, A82P654
Bookings through anitareynoldsartanddesign.com
Description
Artist Anita Reynolds will work with a group of 12 adults and children accompanied by adults to make clay hearts imprinted with Irish words. Bookings can be made through Anitas website anitareynoldsartanddesign.com
Folcadh Fuaime Ceilteach (Celtic Sound Bath)
Saturday 14th September (11am – 12.30pm)
Wilkinstown Community Centre Ltd, Balsaw, Wilkinstown, Navan, Co. Meath C15V123
Book here: Folctha Fuaime Ceilteach (Celtic Sound Bath) Tickets, Sat, Sep 14, 2024 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite
Description
Come fill your heart along with me! A gentle, relaxing yet uplifting meditative sound bath by Irish Sound Music Artist Fiona Guiheen. A beautiful holistic experience accompanied by soothing sounds (fuaimeanna) and songs with a Celtic influence. A lying down concert for your soul. Fiona is honoured to share this space with you as it holds a deep and personal significance, connecting to her ancestral Gaelic heritage which traces its roots from the Blasket Islands to nearby Baile Ghib.
Focal Ón gCroí – (Family Pottery Workshops)
Saturday 14th September (1pm-2pm)
Kilmainhamwood Storehouse, Kilmainhamwood, Kilmainhamwood Railway, A82P654
Bookings through anitareynoldsartanddesign.com
Description
Artist Anita Reynolds will work with a group of 12 adults and children accompanied by adults to make clay hearts imprinted with Irish words. Bookings can be made through Anitas website anitareynoldsartanddesign.com
Immersive Theatre Experience - The Journey
Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th September from (1.30pm – 2pm)
Wilkinstown Railway Station, Wilkinstown, Co. Meath
No booking required.
Description
“The Journey “is Written and Directed by local lady Sharon Carroll and presented by local drama group Yellow River Drama Group. Sharon has recently graduated from Maynooth University where she studied Directing for Theatre. This piece was written especially for the Siamsa Glas festival and depicts fictionally the events in 1949 when the train left the platform in Wilkinstown bound for the All-Ireland Senior Football Final Meath v Cavan in Croke Park. The drama is site specific and will take place on the platform in Wilkinstown village. A family friendly event!!
Bodhrán Biking Trip – Feel Good Bicycles
Saturday 14th September (2pm –5pm)
Park Beo Greenway Hub,Wilkinstown, Navan, Co. Meath, P7QP+V9
Book through info@feelgoodbicycles.ie or 049 854 7886
Description
Embark on a unique Greenway adventure, where the joy of cycling meets the rhythm of traditional Irish music. Your journey, led by a passionate local musician, will begin with an introduction to this enthralling drum. As you pedal through nature with your own bodhrán on board, you’ll stop to learn more beats and learn a ‘cúpla focal’. Feel the natural rhythm of the drum connect to the tranquillity of your surroundings for an immersive and mindful Celtic experience in the heart of the Boyne Valley.
Focal Ón gCroí - (Family Pottery Workshops)
Saturday the 14th of September (3pm – 4pm)
Kilmainhamwood Storehouse, Kilmainhamwood, Kilmainhamwood Railway, A82P654
Bookings through anitareynoldsartanddesign.com
Description
Artist Anita Reynolds will work with a group of 12 adults and children accompanied by adults to make clay hearts imprinted with Irish words. Bookings can be made through Anita's website anitareynoldsartanddesign.com.
Ceoil agus Craic i mBaile an Chaisleáin
Saturday the 14th of September (5pm – 11pm )
Finns Pub, Kilpatrick, Castletown Kilpatrick, Co. Meath
No booking required
Description
Irish themed musical event to coincide the greenway festival.
Photo courtesy of Fáilte Ireland.
Céilí Mór
Saturday the 14th of September (8-10pm)
Halla Bhaile Ghib, Co. Meath C15 VK49
No booking required.
Description
Céilí for teenagers and adults. No experience is required. Craic music and exercise!!
Photo courtesy of Belfast TradFest.
Traditional Music Night in Colwell's
Saturday the 14th of September (10pm – 12am)
Colwell’s Bar, Oristown, Kells, Co.Meath
No booking required
Description
Trad session night in Colwell’s Pub!
Photo courtesy of Fáilte Ireland.
Sunday Events
Tóraíocht Taisce (Treasure Hunt)
Saturday 14th September & Sunday 15th September (10am – 5pm)
GNR Café, Kilmainhamwood, Kilmainhamwood Railway, A82P654
Map is collected at GNR Café, Kilmainhamwood, A82P654
Description
A treasure hunt map in Irish can be collected from GNR Coffee Box at any time over the two days. This will be a family friendly activity with opportunities to draw and identify plants, trees and railway info on the walk to Whitewood Lake. All fully completed forms in Irish with drawings will get a free ice-cream from GNR and be entered into a competition for best drawings and answers. The winner will be announced later and the prize will be a Fáilte birdhouse by Anita Reynolds Artist.
Bia agus comhrá - (Food & Chat in Nobber)
Saturday 14th September & Sunday 15th September (9am – 3.30pm)
Greenways Café , Nobber, Co. Meath, A82 K0N2
No booking required.
Description
A menu has been created as Gaeilge and a traditional Irish dish will be added to the menu for the weekend. The waitresses may also have a cúpla focal to share with us!
Siúlóid Dúlra (Nature Walk)
Sunday 15th September (11am – 12pm)
Park Beo Greenway Hub ,Wilkinstown, Navan, Co. Meath, P7QP+V9
No booking required.
Description
Nature walk as Gaeilge starting at Park Beo Greenway Hub .
Courtesy Anastasiya Garbera
Focal Ón gCroí – (Family Pottery Workshops)
Sunday 15th September (11am – 12pm )
Kilmainhamwood Storehouse, Kilmainhamwood, Kilmainhamwood Railway, A82P654
Bookings through anitareynoldsartanddesign.com
Description
Artist Anita Reynolds will work with a group of 12 adults and children accompanied by adults to make clay hearts imprinted with Irish words. Bookings can be made through Anitas website anitareynoldsartanddesign.com
Rothaíocht le Gaeilge – (Cycling through Irish)
Sunday 15th September (12pm – 1pm )
Park Beo Greenway Hub ,Wilkinstown, Navan, Co. Meath, P7QP+V9
Bookings: text 0863146780 or email doughtyswilkinstown@gmail.com
Description
An easy-going 10km casual social cycle open to all fitness levels. Cycle 5km from Páirc Bheo via Greenway (Glas Bhealach) as far as Stáisiún Bhaile Ghib and back while learning cúpla focal or chatting (ag comhrá) as Gaeilge. Bring your own bike or hire here at www.feelgoodbicycles.ie Suitable for adults and older children accompanied by an adult. Along with your rothar, all you need is an interest or grá for a little Gaeilge!
Focal Ón gCroí – (Family Pottery Workshops)
Sunday 15th September (1pm- 2pm)
Kilmainhamwood Storehouse, Kilmainhamwood, Kilmainhamwood Railway, A82P654
Bookings through anitareynoldsartanddesign.com
Description
Artist Anita Reynolds will work with a group of 12 adults and children accompanied by adults to make clay hearts imprinted with Irish words. Bookings can be made through Anitas website anitareynoldsartanddesign.com
Immersive Theatre Experience - The Journey
Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th September from (1.30pm – 2pm)
Wilkinstown Railway Station, Wilkinstown, Co. Meath
No booking needed.
Description
“The Journey “is Written and Directed by local lady Sharon Carroll and presented by local drama group Yellow River Drama Group. Sharon has recently graduated from Maynooth University where she studied Directing for Theatre. This piece was written especially for the Siamsa Glas festival and depicts fictionally the events in 1949 when the train left the platform in Wilkinstown bound for the All-Ireland Senior Football Final Meath v Cavan in Croke Park. The drama is site specific and will take place on the platform in Wilkinstown village. A family friendly event!!
Picnic Teidí (Teddy Bear Picnic)
Sunday 15th September (2pm-3pm)
Park Beo Greenway Hub ,Wilkinstown, Navan, Co. Meath, P7QP+V9
Bookings: text 0863146780 or email doughtyswilkinstown@gmail.com
Description
Fun for little ones and their ‘beary’ best friends! Get together with your family, friends, your favourite ‘teidί’ and a blanket/rug for a perfect Sunday afternoon picnic on the grass (ar an bhféar). Complimentary picnic refreshments provided and Doughtys’ Deli and Coffee Dock will be open. Pop into our 'Cúinne Spraoi' after your picnic to continue your fun day out at Park Beo.
Cúinne Spraoi (Fun Corner)
Sunday 15th September (2pm-5pm)
Park Beo Greenway Hub ,Wilkinstown, Navan, Co. Meath, P7QP+V9
No booking required.
Description
Cúinne Spraoi will be the highlight for kids here at Park Beo as part of the Siamsa Glas festival. Our 'fun corner' inside the covered marquee will be bursting with colour and happy vibes perfect for children aged 2-12.
A place to chill, meet, make and do. Lots of variety to capture your child's imagination and let their creativity run wild! Activities include arts & crafts, colouring competition, lego fun, board games and a chill zone as well as face-painting! All are welcome, just pop in on the day!
An bhfuil tú an teacht?!
Ceol Beo (Live Music) / Seisiún Ceoil Gaeilge (Irish Music Session)
Sunday 15th September (2.30pm-4.30pm)
Park Beo Greenway Hub, Wilkinstown, Navan, Co. Meath, P7QP+V9
No booking required
Description
Join us at Park Beo Greenway Hub for an afternoon of live music. Featuring local musicians, this promises to be a lively, family friendly shindig of music and song. A lovely Sunday chill out as we wind down our weekend of fun at Siamsa Glas in Wilkinstown. Come along and enjoy the craic!
Interactive Workshop
Sunday 15th September (3pm-4pm)
Park Beo Greenway Hub, Wilkinstown, Navan, Co. Meath, P7QP+V9
No bookings required.
Description
Interactive workshop with songs, poems, dance, and drama, with the Armagh Rhymers for children aged 3-10.
Focal Ón gCroí – (Family Pottery Workshops)
Sunday 15th September (3pm – 4pm)
Kilmainhamwood Storehouse, Kilmainhamwood, Kilmainhamwood Railway, A82P654
Bookings through anitareynoldsartanddesign.com
Description
Artist Anita Reynolds will work with a group of 12 adults and children accompanied by adults to make clay hearts imprinted with Irish words. Bookings can be made through Anitas website anitareynoldsartanddesign.com
Cultural Concert at Nobber Heritage Centre
Sunday the 15th September (7pm – 9pm)
Nobber Heritage Centre, Nobber, Co.Meath
Eventbrite link to follow!
Description
As seen on TG4, Sean-nós singer, Máire Ní Churraoin, and harpist, Jennifer Leahy, will present a selection of Sean-nós songs and harp pieces - including compositions by Nobber born Turlough O’Carolan.
The event provides opportunity to view transcripts of manuscripts of North Meath writers collated by Peadar Ó’Gealacháin (O’Carolan, Athair Pól O’Brian, Michael Clarke and others).
This is a free event.
(Due to limited seating space in the centre, attendance will be by ticket which can be got from Eventbrite). Eventbrite link to follow.