Muckross Heritage Week 2013

As part of National Heritage Week, which is taking place from Saturday August 17th to Sunday August 25th, Muckross House, Gardens and Traditional Farms is pleased to present a wide range of events that are ideal for all family.
A full and varied programme of  events will be held throughout the week reflecting the rich heritage of Ireland.
Admission to the events in the Schoolhouse at Muckross Traditional Farms and Mucros Craft Centre is FREE!
Also, there will be reduced admission prices to both Muckross House and the Traditional Farms on Sunday August 18th and Sunday August 25th respectively; with entry to each attraction costing €1 per person and €3 for a family on these dates only.
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Date: Saturday August 17th
                                                                                                                       

Title: An Introduction to the Irish Harp
Killarney based professional Harpist and Soprano,
Marina Cassidy offers an enchanting introduction to
the Irish Harp through the haunting and mesmerising
melodies of traditional Irish instrumentals and
contemporary music.

Admission:  Free
Time:  12.00 - 16.00pm
Location:  The Schoolhouse at Muckross Traditional Farms
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Date:  Sunday August 18th
                                                                                                                       

Title:  Songs & Stories with Ger Wolfe
Cork born singer, songwriter Ger Wolfe offers an afternoon of songs, music and chat.
Sharing with all his love of music in this "Workshop of Song".

Admission:  Free
Time:  12.00 - 16.00pm
Location:  The Schoolhouse at Muckross Traditional Farms
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Date: Monday August 19th                                                                      
Title:  Introduction to Hand Thrown Pottery
Ever wanted to learn to throw your own pottery?
Mucros Master Potter, Margaret Phelan offers an introduction to the basics of hand thrown pottery in Mucros Craft Centre.

Admission:  Free
Time:  12.00 - 16.00pm
Location:  Mucros Craft Centre
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Date:  Tuesday August 20th                                                      

Title:  From Seed to Seat / Biddy Hats to Súgan Chairs
Come and watch Master Craftsman Pat Broderick as he demonstrates the age old tradition of making Biddy hats and Súgan Chairs.

Admission:  Free
Time:  12.00 - 16.00pm
Location:  The Schoolhouse at Muckross Traditional Farms
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Date:  Wednesday August 21st                            

Title:  Basket Making
Join Master Craftswoman Diane Carton as she demonstrates the ancient craft of basket making - weaving skill and time together beautifully.


Admission:  Free
Time:  12.00 - 16.00pm
Location:  The Schoolhouse at Muckross Traditional Farms
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Date:  Thursday August 22nd                                          

Title:  Butter Making
Learn to make your own butter with the Mná Tí from Muckross Traditional Farms.


Admission:  Free
Time:  12.00 -16.00pm
Location:  The Schoolhouse at Muckross Traditional Farms
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Date:  Friday August 23rd                                                                

Title:  The Bodhrán, Bones & Spoons
Discover the history and unique music of the time old traditional musical instruments of the Bodhrán, Bones and Spoons with local musician Tom O' Sullivan.


Admission:  Free
Time:  12.00 - 16.00pm
Location:  The Schoolhouse at Muckross Traditional Farms
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Date: Saturday August 24th                                                       

Title:  Dr. Bill Mangan Hurling Tournament
The Dr. Bill Mangan under 10's Hurling Tournament will see hurling teams from clubs Dr. Crokes, Kenmare, Kilgarvan and Tralee Parnells compete in this annual tournament.

Admission:  Free
Time:  12.00 - 2.00pm
Location:  Muckross Traditional Farms
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Date:  Sunday August 25th                                                      

                             
Title:  Siamsa Tíre the National Folk Theatre
Siamsa Tíre, the National Folk Theatre brings a taster of its Summer Repertoire to Muckross, for Heritage Week 2013.




Admission:  Free
Time:  12.00 - 16.00pm
Location:  The Schoolhouse at Muckross Traditional Farms
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Ar Shlí na Cruite: Follow the Muckross Harp Trail at Muckross Traditional Farms Sat. October 27th 2012.

TheTrustees of Muckross House in conjunction with the Arts Council and the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht will host a “Harp Trail” -Slí na Cruite - at Muckross House and Traditional Farms where on one day, Saturday, October 27th 2012, Muckross will resound to the sound of harp music at the various key points of the Muckross experience: from the house itself to the shop and restaurant to the traditional cottages. Visitors will be invited to listen to the music of the Irish harp as they make their way from point to point on their tour of Muckross.

The day will comprise of a series of morning workshops in the main cottage- Quills- where Kerry harpers will have an opportunity to learn from 4 of the foremost exponents of the Irish harp in Ireland today – Marina Cassidy, (Killarney), Deirdre Granville (Dingle), Michelle Mulcahy (Limerick) and Kathleen Loughnane (Galway). The teaching will focus primarily on music of the ancient harpers.

The afternoon events will feature informal mini-sessions in each one of the cottages where the master harper will lead a harp session and give visitors, following the harp trail, insights into the ancient harpers and their music. The afternoon will conclude with a public performance from workshop participants and tutors in a specially erected marquee. This will be followed by an evening event; a public concert in Muckross House where the harp tutors will be joined by harper Aibhlín McCrann.

As this is a unique project, replicated nowhere else in Ireland, it has the potential to contribute to the renaissance of the Irish Harp in Kerry, re-imagine the tradition of the travelling harper in the 'Big House ', enhance student experience of the instrument and its music, increase audiences for the Irish harp in the area and further differentiate Muckross House and Traditional Farm as a cultural and heritage destination.

Programme:

Morning	Student workshops - prior booking is required - focus primarily on music of the ancient harpers. The workshops are not open to the members of the public.
Afternoon (1-4pm)	Muckross Harp Trail - informal mini-sessions in each one of the cottages where the master harper will lead a harp session and give visitors, following the harp trail, insights into the ancient harpers and their music. Entrance to the Muckross Traditional Farms is FREE.
Afternoon (4.30pm)	Public performance from workshop participants and tutors in a specially erected marquee at Quilles Farmhouse.
Evening (8pm)	Evening Recital in Muckross House preceded by a Wine and Canapes reception (7.15-7.45pm) in the Garden Restaurant. Tickets for evening recital and reception are €20.00

For further information on The Trustees of Muckross House please visit our web-site www.muckross-house.ie and look at the House & Gardens page and the Traditional Farms page which has images of the cottages which will be used as part of the Harp Trail.