The communities of the Joyce Country and Western Lakes Geopark region are organising a weekend of celebration to mark our official ratification as a UNESCO Global Geopark on Thursday 23rd April
Thursday 23rd April
- 5-7pm, CDS Teo, Cloghbrack and Corr na Móna: Community organisations, refreshments.
- Launch of Community showcase video
- 8-10pm, Angler’s Rest, Headford: Local showcase of Choir, Drums, Headford Lace.
Friday 24th April
- 2-4pm, The Larches, Fionnaithe/Finny: Storytelling, Music and local crafts
- 6-9pm, Crossroads community centre, Cong: Communities and stakeholders showcase with local food
Saturday 25th April
- 9:30-11am, Parkrun venues, Oughterard, Tourmakeady and Clonbur
- 10:15am-12pm, Ballinrobe: Historical guided tour of the town. Departure from Parish centre car park
- 10.30am-2pm, An Fhairche/Clonbur: Flag ceremony, music and dance, guided walk in the village and woods
- 10am-3pm, Sullivans Grocers Oughterard: Geofest Makers’ Market. Collection of Makers & Creative businesses. Showcasing handmade and home grown locally!
- 2-5pm, Halla pobail, Tuar Mhic Éadaigh/Tourmakeady: Music and heritage
- 2-5pm, Oughterard Courthourse(H91CC96): Geowalk followed by Harp recital and art and heritage artefacts exhibition
- 6-8pm, The Neale: Heritage walk led by scéalaí Joe Greaney. Departure from Church
Sunday 26th April
- 12noon-3pm, Oughterard Community centre (H91XA8R): Community showcase
Further events and festivals will take place later on in the year in the Geopark’s communities and will be further occasions to celebrate the UNESCO Global Geopark ratification.