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Welcome to the June edition of our Heritage Island News!
This issue is packed with lots of exciting summer events all around Ireland. We bring you news of
Ireland's first 'Boda Borg' found in Lough Key Forest & Activity Park!! Read how you can download an audio guided tour of Dublin City
and Guinness Storehouse® - completely free of charge and see what's happening at the James Joyce Centre to celebrate Bloomsday 2007...
So if you are planning to visit the Emerald Isle this summer, or just want to keep up to date
with the latest events and developments in Irish heritage then read on!
Miriam Somers, Editor
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Featured Centre: Queen's University Belfast
Queen’s University lies in the heart of South Belfast, a vibrant part of the city offering a range
of cafes, restaurants and shops to suit all tastes and budgets. It is definitely worth a visit for all visitors to
Belfast and can offer a wide range of options for group visits.
Read more>>>
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Official Opening of new multi-million Lough Key Forest & Activity Park
Following an estimated €10 million investment the development at Lough Key Forest & Activity Park,
Boyle, Co. Roscommon was officially opened by Mary Coughlan T.D.
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Medieval Times at Bunratty Folk Park
Visitors will be given a unique opportunity to step back in time to witness life in a medieval village with
re-enactors dressed in authentic medieval costume.
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Events at Enniskillen Castle Museums
Enjoy art, National Archaeology Day and a celebration of contemporary Celtic culture at Enniskillen Castle
Museums over the summer months.
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Events at the National Concert Hall
With weekly performances by resident orchestra, the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra as well as an array of
Irish and International artists and groups, why not enjoy a visit to the National Concert Hall.
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Family Fun at Castle Ward
There's fun for all the family at Castle Ward Demesne this summer. Fancy an afternoon of Jazz in the Garden or Shakespeare in
the Park. For these and more events...
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Summer Nights at King John's Castle
From the 20th-22nd July, King John’s Castle will play host to a myriad of cultural, theatrical and musical performances. The
event promises to create an electrifying yet enchanting atmosphere in unique surroundings. Read more>>> |
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Lismore Festival of Travel Writing to follow
‘Silk Road’
IMMRAMA, the Lismore Festival of Travel Writing, will be held in the Co. Waterford heritage town on
Friday-Sunday, June 15-17.
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Return of the Discovery Programme to Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre
With the recent controversy and debate raging over the ancient Royal site of Tara, Co. Meath, it would be easy to
presume that our Irish heritage is in serious jeopardy.
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Events at the GAA Museum & Croke Park Stadium Tour this
summer
The GAA Museum is hosting a number of events this summer. To see how you can be
involved.....
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Guinness Storehouse® launches
iWalk Guinness®
Guinness Storehouse® has launched an audio guided tour of Dublin City and Guinness Storehouse® that can be
downloaded to any mp3 player or ipod, completely free of charge.
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more>>>
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Lots of activity on offer at Armagh Visitor Attractions
The Palace Stables Heritage Centre is hosting a Murder Mystery Evening and the Navan Centre & Fort is
celebrating the archaeology of Emain Macha with an Archaeology Weekend.
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Living History at Dublinia & the Viking World
This summer visitors will experience tales of life in Medieval Dublin. Hear stories
of daily life in the murky and muddy streets of Medieval Dublin....
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70th Anniversary of the first trial flights across the North Atlantic
On 6th July a PBY Catalina Flying Boat will land on the calm waters of the River Shannon at Foynes Port
to commemmorate the 70th Anniversary of the first trial flights across the Atlantic.
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Celebrate Bloomsday 2007
To celebrate the 103rd Bloomsday, the James Joyce Centre has planned a full week of activities,
music, film, lectures, readings and more!
Read more>>>
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Range of Summer Events at W5
W5 have lots of events planned this summer to keep both young and old entertained! Read on to see what
activities you would like to try....
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Heritage Island Educational 2007
& Recent Shows
Eleven of Ireland's best known heritage attractions were visited by tour operators and travel trade from April
19-21 as part of a tourism familiarisation trip hosted by Heritage Island.
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First Performance Review Survey of the season
Results from our first performance review of
2007 relay a positive start to the season for most Heritage Island members.
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Heritage Week 2007
Heritage Week is part of European Heritage Days, which is a chance for people across Europe to celebrate their rich
and varied heritage, through special events and activities.
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