Féile Seandálaíochta
Chósta na Sceilge / Skellig Coast
Archaeology Festival
18th - 20th October 2024
- Agriculture, heritage and history of Iveragh -
Join us 18 - 20 October for a weekend of fascinating talks, walks, exhibitions and workshops to explore the agricultural history and heritage of the Iveragh peninsula in south Kerry.
See the full programme below.
Friday 18 October
11-15.00: Siúl agus Gaeilge leis an Kerry Cowboy (Séaghan Ó Súilleabháin) agus Aoibheann Lambe *as Gaeilge*
Meet at Cahersiveen Library (V23 H523) for an archaeological stroll around Cahersiveen. Tá an tsiúlóid seo oiriúnach do dhaoine le gach leibhéal Gaeilge. People with all levels of Irish welcome.
15.30-16.45: Mythology - placenames and stories with Daragh Smyth (author of Earthing the Myths) and Aoibheann Lambe
Cahersiveen Library (V23 H523)
19.30-21.30: Lorcán Mac Mathúna - Concert in Ballinskelligs
Dungeagan Community Hall V23 DT28. Presented by Éigse na hAoine - see our social media for info on further concerts.
Saturday 19 October
10-18.00: Kerry County Museum hands-on replica artefact display with Claudia Kohler
Brú na Dromoda (V23 RK10) all day - pop in any time
10.30 - 14.00: Transhumance and the Making of Ireland’s Uplands with Eugene Costello *as Gaeilge agus as Béarla - In Irish and English*
Meeting at Brú na Dromoda (V23 RK10) to car pool to walk site. This is an outdoor event - bring suitable clothing, boots, waterproofs, drinks and snacks. Tá an tsiúlóid seo oiriúnach do dhaoine le gach leibhéal Gaeilge. People with all levels of Irish welcome.
12.00 - 18.00: Feirmeoireacht mar a bhí sé - Old farming ways with Mike Sé *as Gaeilge*
Brú na Dromoda (V23 RK10) all day - pop in any time for a chat and to view Mike’s collections. Mike is a native Irish speaker who is knowledgeable about old ways of farming and life. Bí ag caint leis as Gaeilge!
14.30 - 15.30: Archaeology Workshop for children with Áine Brosnan
Brú na Dromoda (V23 RK10) Children must be accompanied by an adult.
15.30 - 17.00: Experimental Archaeology Workshop for children and adults with Aoibheann Lambe and Helen Richmond *as Gaeilge agus as Béarla - in Irish and English*
Brú na Dromoda (V23 RK10) All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
17.30-19.00: Dinner in Brú na Dromoda
Brú na Dromoda (V23 RK10) Vegetarian and Meat options with or without dessert and complementary foraged food tasters including wild porcini! This is an easy-going sit down dinner. Join us for a chance to relax, catch up and make new friends.
20.00 - 21.00: Rooted in History: How an Irish Tree Unveils Ancient Migrations
Brú na Dromoda (V23 RK10) a talk about the dawn of agriculture in Ireland
21.00 - 22.00: Story Telling with Terri Ryan
Brú na Dromoda (V23 RK10) listen to some farming stories and feel free to share your own!
22.00 - 23.00: Archaeo-Astrophography with Davy Patton
Brú na Dromoda (V23 RK10) If the weather permits, this will include an outdoor workshop
Sunday 20 October
10.00 - 12.30: Farming on Valentia Island with Dr Eoin O’Neill *RESCHEDULED TO SATURDAY 26TH*
Valentia Island - location will be sent to ticket holders. This is a weather permitting outdoor walk.
12.00 - 15.00 Bronze Casting Demonstration with Holger Lönze and Billy Mag Fhloinn *MODIFIED TO INDOOR EVENTS - TICKET HOLDERS CHECK EMAILS*
Portmagee - location will be shared with ticket holders. This will be a mix of demonstration, folklore and archaeology.
14.00 - 16.00: Labhair leis na Gabhair - le Seán Ó Laoghaire (Seán the Seanchaí). *as Gaeilge agus as Béarla - In Irish and English* RESCHEDULED TO SATURDAY 26TH
Portmagee -Cuairt do dtí Seán agus na gabhair - iontach! A visit to Sean and his goats. Bigí ag caint leis na gabhair as Gaeilg!. Talk away in Irish to the goats!
17.00 - 18.00: Patrick Murphy’s Vernacular Museum Tour
Castlecove - Location will be shared with ticket holders.
18.00 - 20.00: Rock Art and ‘Witches Marks’ with Aoibheann Lambe
Castlecove - Patrick Murphy’s vernacular museum. Location will be shared with ticket holders for this outdoor walk.
18.00-21.00: Festival Wind Down
Staigue Fort House in Castlecove V93 FA36 - Join us for a cuppa or a pint and a chat!
Get a taste of Archaeology on the Iveragh Peninsula
Explore the best archaeological sites on Iveragh with this Storymap
