Date
Event
Location
Time
Fee
Sept 21st
Culture Night 2018 – Eleanor McEvoy in Concert
To mark Culture Night 2018, the Schoolhouse Muckross welcomes renowned singer / songwriter Eleanor McEvoy. One of Ireland’s most accomplished contemporary singer-songwriters, McEvoy is famed for composing Only a Woman’s Heart.
Muckross Schoolhouse
7.30 – 9.00pm
Free Event
Aug 26th
Heritage Week 2018 – Songs & Stories with Ger Woulfe
Cork born singer songwriter Ger Wolfe offers an afternoon of songs and music and chat, sharing with all, his love of music in this “Workshop of Song”.
Muckross Schoolhouse
1.30 – 4.00pm
Free Event
Aug 25th
Heritage Week 2018 – Harpers for Heritage – Harp Concert
Cruit Éireann, Harp Ireland, in collaboration with Muckross House and Traditional Farms, presents an extravaganza of harping at the Muckross Schoolhouse to celebrate National Heritage week.
Muckross Schoolhouse
2.00 – 3.00pm
Free Event
Aug 24th
Heritage Week 2018 – Butter Making Demonstration
Learn to make your own butter with the Mná Tí from Muckross Traditional Farms.
Muckross Traditional Farms
2.00 – 4.00pm
Free Event
Aug 22nd
Heritage Week 2018 – Historic Tree Walk
Historic Tree Walk in Muckross Demesne Parkland with local expert Cormac Foley.
Muckross Schoolhouse
2.00 – 4.00pm
Free Event
Aug 21st
Heritage Week 2018 – Blacksmith at Work
Muckross Traditional Farms Blacksmith, Tom Allison will demonstrate this age old craft – forging small products right before your eyes.
Muckross Schoolhouse
1.30 – 4.00pm
Free Event
Aug 20th
Heritage Week 2018 – Traditional Irish Music & Dance Workshop
Enjoy an afternoon of music and dance in the Schoolhouse.
Muckross Schoolhouse
2.00 – 4.00pm
Free Event
Aug 19th
Heritage Week 2018 – Stories with Seanachaí Pat Speight
Come sit back, relax & an enjoy an afternoon of storytelling with Seanchaí Pat Speight. Pat specialises in traditional Irish Tales, Folk Tales from the fireplaces of Ireland. Pat has many stories to make you laugh.
Muckross Traditional Farms
2.00 – 3.00pm
Free Event
Aug 18th
Heritage Week 2018 – Dr. Bill Mangan Annual Hurling Tournament
The Dr. Bill Mangan under 10’s Hurling Tournament sees local teams from Kerry competing in this annual event. Plate Final at 1.30pm, Shield Final at 2.00pm and Cup Final at 2.30pm.
Muckross Traditional Farms
1.30 – 3.00pm
Free Event
June 23rd
Cruinniú na nÓg 2018
Saturday June 23rd has been established this year under the Creative Ireland programme as a national day of creativity for children and young people. Cruinniú na nÓg will be an annual all-island public event.
Muckross Schoolhouse
11.00am – 2.00pm
Free Event
June 21st
Heritage Week 2018 – Blacksmith at Work
Muckross Traditional Farms Blacksmith, Tom Allison will demonstrate this age old craft – forging small products right before your eyes.
Muckross Schoolhouse
1.30 – 4.00pm
Free Event
May 19th
National Drawing Day 2018
Come and enjoy an afternoon of Life Drawing for Children with Egle Saladziute.
Muckross Traditional Farms
1.00 – 3.00pm
Free Event
May 18th
The Alpha Male in Irish History
The Alpha Male in Irish History – a talk by Dr. Myles Dungan.
Muckross Garden Restaurant
7.30pm
Free Event
Apr 30th – May 4th
Féile Chultúir Chiarraí 2018
Féile Chultúir Chiarraí (Festival of Kerry Culture) is a week-long of ‘hands-on’ workshops for Primary School children, from Third to Sixth class.
Muckross Traditional Farms
9.30am – 2.15pm
Free Event
Apr 20th
The Hammer and the Pen: The First Wave of Irish Feminism. Mná na hÉireann 1918 -2018.
This is the first of two talks hosted by Muckross Research Library celebrating the centenary of Irish women winning the right to vote.
Muckross Garden Restaurant
7.30pm
Free Event
Apr 9th
Mumming Play
The students of Cultural & Heritage Studies at Coláiste Stiofán Naofa present the Mumming Play.
Muckross Garden Restaurant
1.30pm
Free Event
Apr 1st
Sean Keane in Concert
The Schoolhouse is delighted to welcome back Sean Keane for a very special concert on Sunday April 1st. Seán Keane from County Galway is decribed as the `greatest musical find of the 90’s’.
Muckross Traditional Farms
8.00 – 9.30pm
Apr 1st
Easter Sunday at Muckross Traditional Farms
Muckross Traditional Farms
1.00 – 6.00pm
Normal entrance fees apply
Mar 24th
Muckross Traditional Farms Re-opening for 2018 Season
Muckross Traditional farms re-opens for the 2018 Season on Saturday 24th March (last admission one hour before closing at 5.00pm).
Muckross Traditional Farms
1.00 – 6.00pm
Normal entrance fees apply
Feb 4th
Biddys Day 2018
Sunday 4th February sees the arrival of the Biddy Group to Muckross Garden Restaurant. Come and enjoy this free afternoon of wonderful music and dance to celebrate St. Brigid’s Day.
Muckross Garden Restaurant
2.30 – 4.00pm
Free Event