Looking forward to Heritage Week in Roscrea

Preparations are well underway for National Heritage Week, which takes place from Saturday August 19th to Sunday August 27th.

 
The following is a list of events being organised by Roscrea Heritage Society. Our events are all inclusive and free of charge.

'Taste your Heritage' walking tour: Monday August 21st, 3pm - 4pm. Meeting point: Castle Courtyard, Roscrea, from 2.45pm. Join Dick Conroy for an informative tour of Roscrea, taking in some of our beautiful heritage sights and stories as you wander around Ireland's third oldest town. Emphasis will be given to people and places on this year's tour.  There will also be a short 20-question quiz just for fun and goody bags for the children. We would encourage all attending to wear a high-vis vest.

Tour of Fancroft Mill and Gardens: Wednesday August 23rd, 10.30am – 1.30pm. Located on a tributary of the Little Brosna River, you are invited to explore this hidden gem situated just 4km outside Roscrea. Visitors will enjoy a well-illustrated presentation of the site, a guided tour of the mill complex, followed by a guided exploration of the extensive gardens. Transport will be provided and light refreshments will be served on the day. The bus will leave Castle St, Roscrea, at 10.15am sharp and will return to Roscrea at 2pm approx. Places are limited and must be booked through Roscrea Heritage Society only. 

Rambling House: Thursday August 24th, 6.00pm – 9.30pm. You are invited to Join Séamus Moloughney and friends for a very enjoyable evening of “stories, songs and rhymes from the rare ould times†in the beautiful setting of Roscrea Castle Courtyard. Bring a friend and a song! 
Country market bake sale: Friday August 25th, 10am – 2pm. Here you will find a fantastic selection of home baked goods and produce brought to you by members of Roscrea Country Market, who have been trading from the Abbey Hall every Friday for over 50 years. Enjoy a cuppa and a chat with friends while sampling some of the finest baked goods around.

Intercultural Day: Saturday August 26th, 12 midday – 2pm. This event is sponsored by the Department of Justice and Equality. Members of all nationalities in and around the Roscrea area are invited to showcase their culture through traditional music, song, dance and food, to name a few. This promises to be a great family friendly event with face painting and children's entertainment on the day. It will also be a great opportunity to learn something new about the many cultures that make up our community.

'Roscrea, my heart's home': An exhibition brought to you by Joe Moloughney. Do you have pride in your people? Do you have pride in your place? Would you like to have items that hold memories of people and places from your town displayed? Joe believes that every street, every community, every club and organisation has a history that should be recorded and preserved, and so he is starting a project in conjunction with Roscrea Heritage Society that will in time give all of Roscrea the opportunity to show through letters, memorabilia, and photographs of parents, grandparents, friends or whatever it may be that makes a place or person in Roscrea special for you. 

Over time, all areas will be covered and all material gathered will be put on display. The first exhibition will be displayed in John's Tower, and will include Chapel Lane, Limerick St and the Limerick Rd. If you have any items you would like displayed, please contact Roscrea Heritage Society through any of the contact details below. All items will be recorded and returned in the same condition they are received.

 
For more details on this project or any of our events, please contact Roscrea Heritage Society. New members are most welcome. Email – roscreaheritagesociety@gmail.com; Facebook – Roscrea Heritage Society; mobile, Pamela – 085 7114183.