24th to the 31st August 2008
1. VISIT CARLOW'S VOLCANO – Geological Survey of Ireland
2. THE MINING HERITAGE OF THE COPPER COAST– Copper Coast Geopark
3. STRADBALLY VILLAGE & COVE – Copper Coast Geopark
4. KILFARRASY STRAND GEOLOGICAL AND WILDLIFE WALK – Copper Coast Geopark
5. DUNHILL CASTLE HISTORICAL & GEOLOGICAL WALK – Copper Coast Geopark
6. FENOR BOG EXPLORATION – Copper Coast Geopark
More details are given below, as well as on the Heritage Week http://www.heritageweek.ie/ website.
Please also see here for information on Insurance and Health & Safety considerations for Heritage Week activities.
1. VISIT CARLOW'S VOLCANO
EVENT: Geological walk to explore Carlow's volcano. The Slaney Valley holds evidence of Carlow's long-extinct volcano which spewed extensive lavas onto an ancient seafloor. The forces driving the volcano also developed the later Leinster Granite. but did they control Carlow's once-serious earthquakes? Come and find out!
DATE: Saturday 30th August 2008
TIME: 2.30pm
MEET: Kilcarry Bridge, Clonegal, Co. Carlow (Parking is limited, phone organiser if guidance is needed)
ADMISSION: FREE.
CHILDREN: suitable for children and families (but dogs only on leads).
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: unfortunately none.
Organised by Carlow County Museum and the Geological Survey of Ireland.
CONTACT: Dr Peadar Mc Ardle
Peadar.Mcardle@gsi.ie
087 226 2519
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2. THE MINING HERITAGE OF THE COPPER COAST
EVENT: Guided tour of Tankardstown mining site to learn about the local history and the mining heritage of what was once one of the largest copper mines of the Bristish Empire.
DATE: Sunday 24th August 2008
TIME: 3pm
MEET: Tankardstown Mining Site, between Bunmahon and Boatstrand, Co. Waterford
ADMISSION: FREE
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial Access
CHILDREN: Unfortunately not suitable for children
CONTACT: Bruce MacDonald
Copper Coast Geopark
Knockmahon
Bunmahon
Co. Waterford
051-292828
info@coppercoastgeopark.com
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3. STRADBALLY VILLAGE & COVE
EVENT: Guided walk around Stradbally village to learn about the local history and exploration of Stradbally cove to learn about the geology of the Copper Coast.
DATE: Monday 25th August 2008
TIME: 7.30pm
MEET: The Green in Stradbally village, Co. Waterford.
ADMISSION: FREE
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial Access
CHILDREN: Suitable for children
CONTACT: Jim Cullinane
Copper Coast Geopark
Knockmahon
Bunmahon
Co. Waterford
051-292828
info@coppercoastgeopark.com
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4. KILFARRASY STRAND GEOLOGICAL AND WILDLIFE WALK
EVENT: Beach walk to explore the geology and wildlife (seabirds & seaweeds) of Kilfarrasy Strand.
DATE: Tuesday 26th August 2008
TIME: 7.30 pm
MEET: Kilfarrasy Car park, Co. Waterford
ADMISSION: FREE
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: None
CHILDREN: Suitable for children
CONTACT: Rita Byrne
Copper Coast Geopark
Knockmahon
Bunmahon
Co. Waterford
051-292828
info@coppercoastgeopark.com
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5. DUNHILL CASTLE HISTORICAL & GEOLOGICAL WALK
EVENT: The history of Dunhill Castle and surrounding landscapeBeach walk to learn about the evolution of the Copper Coast landscapes over the last 460 million years.
DATE: Saturday 30th August 2008
TIME: 3 pm
MEET: Dunhill Castle. Meet at wooden gates of Dunhill Castle, coming from Annestown, Co. Waterford.
ADMISSION: FREE
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Unfortunately, none
CHILDREN: Suitable for children
CONTACT: Des Cowman
Copper Coast Geopark
Knockmahon
Bunmahon
Co. Waterford
051-292828
info@coppercoastgeopark.com
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6. FENOR BOG EXPLORATION
EVENT: A guided tour of Fenor Bog to explore the conservation, wildlife and geology of this unique environment
DATE: Sunday 31st August 2008
TIME: 2pm & 3pm (1h tour each time)
MEET: Fenor Bog car park, behind the church, Fenor, Co. Waterford.
ADMISSION: FREE
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Partial
CHILDREN: Suitable for children
CONTACT: Rita Byrne
Copper Coast Geopark
Knockmahon
Bunmahon
Co. Waterford
051-292828
info@coppercoastgeopark.com
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