Muckross House, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland

Muckross HouseThe world renowned Muckross House is situated amidst the spectacular scenary of Killarney National Park - Ireland's premier National Park, comprising 10,000 hectares of mountains, woods and lakeland.

Visitors can enjoy a guided tour of the house, visit the traditional farms, the craft shop or the garden restaurant.

Phone: +353 64 6631440 or visit our website: www.muckross-house.ie

Thursday 2 August 2012

Muckross Heritage Week 2012

Muckross Heritage Week 2012


Taking place from Saturday August 18th to Sunday August 26th, Muckross House, Gardens and Traditional Farms present a range of events that are ideal for all the Family.
Admission prices to the House or Farms are just €1 per person or €3 for a Family for each attraction on Sunday August 19th and Sunday August 26th.




August 18th to Sunday August 26th


Events at Muckross House 
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Date: August Saturday 18th Heritage Week 2012


Title: Ancient Music of Ireland
This entertaining performance will include a demonstration of instruments from Ireland’s Stone Age, Bronze Age and Medieval Times. Join us on the lawn area beside Muckross House (between the Restaurant and the House) for this unique experience.

Time: 14.00 - 1600
Admission: Free
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Date: August Saturday 18th Heritage Week 2012

Title: A Glimpse of Muckross House during the 1920s.
Cast members of Dóchas Drama Group, Killarney, will portray some of the characters
who owned, visited and worked at Muckross House, during the 1920s. These re-enactments will take place during some of the normal guided tours of the House.

Time: 14.00 – 18.00
Admission: Family €17.50 Adult €7.00 Child/Student €3.00
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Date: August Sunday 19th Heritage Week 2012

Title: Céilí Workshop
Come and enjoy the music and dance of a traditional Irish Céilí on the lawn area beside Muckross House (between the Restaurant and the House).

Time: 14.00 - 1700
Admission: Free
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Date: August Sunday 19th Heritage Week 2012

Title: A Glimpse of Muckross House during the 1920s.
Cast members of Dóchas Drama Group, Killarney, will portray some of the characters
who owned, visited and worked at Muckross House, during the 1920s. These re-enactments will take place during some of the normal guided tours of the House.

Time: 14.00 – 18.00
Reduced Admission to Muckross House on Sunday 19th: Family - €3 Adults - €1 Children €1
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Date: August Wednesday 22nd Heritage Week 2012

Title: Workshops in the Core Instruments of Traditional Irish Music
Workshops in the Core Instruments of Traditional Irish Music, will take place on the lawn area beside Muckross House (between the Restaurant and the House). The instruments will include the Harp, Bodhrán and Uilleann Pipes.

Time: 14.00 – 17.00
Admission: Free
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Date: August Wednesday 22nd Heritage Week 2012

Title: Uninvited Guests – Insect Pests in Historic Houses
Consultant entomologist Mr David Pinniger will provide a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the steps required to protect Muckross House and its collections from insect damage.

Time: 19.30 – 21.00
Admission: Free. Places are limited. Please contact Muckross Research Library for booking. Tel. No. 064 6670152 Email: library@muckross-house.ie
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Date: Friday 24th August Heritage Week 2012


Title: Victorian Floral Arranging Demonstration
This demonstration of Victorian formal and informal flower arranging techniques will take place on the lawn area beside Muckross House (between the Restaurant and the House).
Time: 14.00 – 16.00
Admission: Free
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Date: August Friday 24th Heritage Week 2012

Title: Art and Artists of Muckross House
Art Historian Mr Ruairí Ó Cúiv will discuss and explain the work of some of the artists on view in the rooms of Muckross House.

Time: 19.30 – 21.00
Admission: Free. Places are limited. Please contact Muckross Research Library for booking. Tel. No. 064 6670152 Email: library@muckross-house.ie
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Date: August Saturday 25th Heritage Week 2012

Title: A Glimpse of Muckross House during the 1920s.
Cast members of Dóchas Drama Group, Killarney, will portray some of the characters
who owned, visited and worked at Muckross House, during the 1920s. These re-enactments will take place during some of the normal guided tours of the House.

Time: 14.00 – 18.00
Admission: Family €17.50 Adult €7.00 Child/Student €3.00
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Date: August Saturday 25th Heritage Week 2012

Title: Workshops in the Core Instruments of Traditional Irish Music
Workshops in the Core Instruments of Traditional Irish Music, will take place on the lawn area beside Muckross House (between the Restaurant and the House). The instruments will include the Harp, Bodhrán and Uilleann Pipes.

Time: 14.00 – 17.00
Admission: Free
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Date: August Sunday 26th Heritage Week 2012

Title: A Glimpse of Muckross House during the 1920s.
Cast members of Dóchas Drama Group, Killarney, will portray some of the characters
Who owned, visited and worked at Muckross House, during the 1920s. These re-enactments will take place during some of the normal guided tours of the House.

Time: 14.00 – 18.00
Reduced Admission to Muckross House on Sunday 26th: Family - €5 Adults - €1 Children €1
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Date: August Sunday 26th Heritage Week 2012

Title: Céilí Workshop
Come and enjoy the music and dance of a traditional Irish Céilí on the lawn area beside Muckross House (between the Restaurant and the House).

Time: 14.00 – 17.00
Admission: Free

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