Kinvara Folklore

Kinvara Folklore Our purpose is to collect, preserve, promote and exhibit all examples of Kinvara’s rich heritage a

Our purpose is to collect, preserve, promote and exhibit all examples of Kinvara’s rich heritage and folklore both past and present. Our aim is to raise awareness and to promote appreciation and enjoyment of Kinvara’s folklore both locally and abroad.

Great introduction to making a local map of your area.
02/10/2023

Great introduction to making a local map of your area.

Geography lesson for school television introduces students to creating and reading maps.

23/12/2022
18/12/2022
Please share. The unregulated use of metal detectors anywhere in the state, including territorial waters is prohibited e...
22/08/2022

Please share. The unregulated use of metal detectors anywhere in the state, including territorial waters is prohibited except under licence. If you see a metal detector being used, immediately report to the Gardaí, the damage that can be inflicted on a site of heritage interest is monumental.

Did you know that the use of metal detectors can cause serious damage to our archaeological heritage. by adhering to the guidance in the publication Advice to the Public on the Use of Metal Detection Devices and their Impact on our Archaeological Heritage. ⬇️
https://www.archaeology.ie/sites/default/files/media/publications/advice-on-use-of-metal-detection-devices.pdf

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media National Museum of Ireland The Heritage Council Tourism Ireland

Brilliant! Have you been lucky enough to see one of these little creatures?
06/05/2022

Brilliant! Have you been lucky enough to see one of these little creatures?

The Irish Hedgehog Survey is a citizen science project led by researchers in National University of Ireland, Galway. The aim of the survey is to learn more about where hedgehogs live in Ireland and how they use our urban and rural habitats.

The wonderful Professor Lysaght talking with Gay Byrne on the Banshee.
28/02/2022

The wonderful Professor Lysaght talking with Gay Byrne on the Banshee.

Professor Patricia Lysaght, an authority on the Banshee, talks about the traditions, history and beliefs surrounding the Irish harbinger of death.

Lá fhéile Bríde sona - here is a bit of pure magic for you
01/02/2022

Lá fhéile Bríde sona - here is a bit of pure magic for you

In recognition of the coming ending of dark times, Ranelagh Arts is delighted to present ancient Celtic Songs celebrating the Spring Turning of ‘Imbolc’, be...

19/11/2021
Was doing a bit of research on John Phelan, Postmaster Kinvara 1920-1922 and I headed straight for this amazing online r...
23/06/2021

Was doing a bit of research on John Phelan, Postmaster Kinvara 1920-1922 and I headed straight for this amazing online resource, Trácht. Once again it did not fail me! Turns out his wife Mary took over after his unexpected death and was the longest serving Postmistress, retiring at 77! With recent developments on Kinvara PO, check this out and other fantastic articles at: https://kinvara.ie/2020/05/25/tracht-magazine-archives/

How interesting!
21/06/2021

How interesting!

Stained-glass windows can be very beautiful, but they would originally have acted as an educational tool. A stained glass window is read like a book, but in a different order. You read upwards from the bottom left first, then the right-most panel, and last of all, from the bottom of the middle panel. The west window shows Patrick's life in 39 images, ordered in this way. Access the story as a colouring sheet here: https://www.stpatrickscathedral.ie/15-minute-crafts/

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