Local News
10th September, 2011
SEAWEED FESTIVAL
Enniscrone’s first ever seaweed festival will take place over the weekend of September 16th/18th with events at various locations around the town to which people are very welcome. There is a growing interest in natural ingredients in cooking and therapies and what could be more natural than seaweed. There is now business sector focussed on the use of Seaweed. In Enniscrone we have one of the icons of seaweed businesses in Kilcullens Seaweed Baths. Opened in “titanic year” 1912 and 99 years in the seaweed business a hot seawater and seaweed bath remains one of the great chillax experience of life. The Bath house has a special Festival offer on the weedend so why not try it out. Believe me it is an experience worth having. Also try and combine one of the talks and demonstrations this weekend with at least one of the walks the walking club is hosting. You never know what you might learn about whats in the ocean surrounding us and what beauty there is in the countryside so close to your doorstep. We look forward to seeing you.
Many thanks to the venue holders, Gilroys bar, The Diamond Coast Hotel, Waterfront House and the Ocean Sands who hosted two children’s seaweed art workshops earlier in the week. A lot of effort has been made to create these so please support them.
Timetable of Events
Friday 16th @ 2.30pm Waterfront House (096 37120) Seaweed cookery demonstration presented by Eithna O’Sullivan. This is a free event please call Waterpoint House if you can to let them knoow numbers to expect.
Saturday 17th @ 11.30@ Gilroys Bar – The Irish Seaweed Research Group, Ryan Institute, NUI Galway. Will give a general presentation on seaweed around Ireland. This promises to be a voyage of discovery and really anyone with an environmental interest in seaweed, a biological interest in seaweed should find it interesting. Students in particular those studying biology may find this of interest, but I reckon we will all learn something.
SATURDAY 17TH @ 2.30pm @ The Diamond Coast – Seaweed Cooking Demonstration By Prannie Rhatigan – Author the Irish Seaweed Kitchen – the comprehensive guide to healthy everyday cooking with seaweed. Admission €5. this promises to be very interesting event.
Sunday 18th@ Waterfront House, Seaweed and enterprise how to start a seaweed business. Dr Stefan Kraan Director and co-frouder of Ocean Harvest Technology, Tuam Co Galway, this event is free.
Enjoy the events and talds and please do come and learm more and try some of the seaweed menus at our local eateries.
10th September, 2011
WALKING FESTIVAL
Timetable of Events
Enniscrone Walking Festival September 16th – 18th .
Childrens Walk, three great walks Saturday and Coastal Walk Sunday, Great Deals for Tired Hungry Walkers over the Festival Weekend Boots on. Get out and enjoy yourself.
Friday 16th – Childrens walk on beach @ 12.00pm meet at lifeguard station @ 12pm.
Saturday 16th – Three walks led by walking club members. Meet at the car park at tourist office (Castle Fields) at 10.00am. Details on where to drive start the walks will be given at the meeting point, no transport is being provided car pooling will be in operation – there is no charge to go on any of the walks.
Glen Easkey. A sandy track walk distance 8 km an easy walk suitable for all abilities, suitable for children over the age of 12 – kids could bring bikes for this as it is an off road track. Time about 2 hours.
Ellagh Loop. A moderate walk of 9.5km, miner roads country lanes and bog tracks about 2.5 hours.
Lough Alone. A hard walk over upland moorlands of the Ox Mountains, through heather and bog. 12km 3 hours – you need good walking boots for this walk.
Sunday 17th. Meet at tourist office at 11.30am Archeological Walk around Enniscrone, an easy walk around Enniscrone led by local archaeology expert.
Sea Shore Walk to Rathlee. Road, rocks and stones on the seashore. 8km 2 hours. Stop off at Harbour Bar Pullaheeney may be incorporated into this Walk.
ACTIVE AGE
A social day including sports, music, dance and lunch at the Ocean Sands Hotel, Enniscrone will take place on Tuesday September 27th from 11am to 4pm for the Active Age Groups in the area. An Enniscrone Beach Walk will take place on Saturday September 24th starting at the tourist Office, Enniscrone at 2pm.
Parent / Toddler Group
Parent and Toddler group has recommenced at sandcastles Childcare Centre every Wednesday morning from 10am until 12 noon.
Baby Days.One Day Antental Classes.
We are hosting a one day class on 24th of September @ Hotel Ballina. Open to couples and individuals. Wellbeing in late pregnancy, preparation for birth feeding and caring for your baby, adjusting to life with baby. Class sizes limited, booking essential. Contact Elizabeth Quinn 086 1360047.
Enniscrone Bridge
Bridge play will resume in the Diamond coast Hotel at 8pm on Wednesday September 21st.
Knitting Classes
Knitting Classes will be resuming at the Enniscrone tourist Information office in October. Contact 096 36746.
Kilglass / Enniscrone FC.
A fund raising race night will be held on Friday September 23rd in Gilroy’s bar. Full details available next week.
Castleconnor Foroige Club.
Castleconnor Foroige Club is hoping to recommence on Friday, October 7th anyone interested in joining is asked to come along on the night.
Lotto Rollover.
The Castleconnor GAA lotto jacpot stands at €13,950 after there was no winner of the draw on Friday night last. The numbers were 3, 13, 22 and 27. Alan Cawley and Tony Keane matched 3 numbers. The next draw takes place on Saturday 17th in Muddy Burns.
