August 2011 Events in Roscommon

This month in Tulsk we have lots of FREE activities for Adults and Kids.

First Wednesday of every Month
3rd August, 7th September, 5th October, 2nd November, 7th December 2011
As part of the OPW initiative, we are offering guided tours of the Rathcroghan exhibition centre, exploring the Celtic Royal Site of Connacht, and the Medieval village of Tulsk, FREE of charge all day, from 9am to 5pm (last tour 4pm).

Wednesday 17th August
Writer's Workshop, 2pm to 4pm
Advice, networking and support to help you produce pieces for entry to the Age Action Ireland 'Is Feidir Linn' writing competition. (Closing date 5th September). Details of the competition can be found at the Age Action Website. Entries will be judged by a panel including Maeve Binchy. The theme: - "Is Feidir Linn" (yes we can!), the Spirit that Built Ireland.
(Note, competition entry is the individuals responsibility, advice and support will be given. Entries cost €10 per application, and go direct to Age Action Ireland)

Friday 19th to Sunday 21st August
Tulsk Fair and Festival 2011
Promising a great programme of events, stalls, and family fun all weekend! For more info or to book your great value stall space, call Eileen on: 0876413107.

Monday 22nd August
As part of National Heritage Week, we are offering FREE access to the Exhibition rooms at Cruachan Aí all day, from 9am to 5pm, with free guided tours where possible.

Monday 22nd August
Medieval Food Display, 2pm to 3pm.


Part of the Rathcroghan Living History Club programme. See the foods, cookware and utensils that were used in Medieval Tulsk, and learn some surprising facts about what people did and did not eat back then! FREE of charge, Donations welcome.



Monday 22nd August
Guided Tour of Medieval village of Tulsk, 3pm to 4pm
With local historian and professional tour guide, Bernadette D'Alton. FREE of charge, Donations welcome.

Walking Club - Meet at Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre, Sunday mornings, 12 noon, for a gentle 5km route on back lanes around Tulsk. Family friendly, suitable for all ages - get fit, enjoy the area, and get a relaxing social walk in good company. Free Guided Walks available once a month: spot the local interest features you never even knew were there!

Don't forget the Centre and Cafe are open Sundays 12 to 4pm all through Summer!

Why not relax and De-Stress this Summer?!
Appointments Available with Sandra Clarke - Reflexologist and Massage Therapist

Reflexology is a treatment based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet and hands that relate to every organ, gland and system of the body.

Pressure is applied to the feet, which helps to restore balance to the individual physically, mentally and energetically. It encourages the body to heal itself by removing energy blockages, increasing circulation and reducing tension and stress. Regular treatments can assist with: stress relief, allergy relief, reduction in back and neck tension, promotion of good sleeping habits and improved digestion. No artificial devices or special equipment are associated with this therapy. It is a fully clothed treatment where just the shoes and socks are removed and the client is made comfortable by lying down on the massage table. Sessions are approximately 50 - 60 minutes in duration.

Massage benefits are for both mind and body. It is rare that we take an hour to lie down, close our eyes and just 'be'. An hour's peace and quiet away from a busy world has a definite restorative effect. Massage is beneficial in reducing stress and muscle tightness while increasing joint mobility, circulation, flexibility and immunity. It can reduce many common ailments such as anxiety, insomnia, headaches, bloating & fatigue and helps in restoring balance to the body and mind.

Sandra is certified by ITEC, The National Register of Reflexologists (Ireland), and The Limerick Institute of Massage and Sports Therapy. She will be offering appointments at Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre, Tulsk, for the coming months.
Call her on (086 8757979) to book your place!


REGULAR EVENTS

Every Thursday Morning - Cruachan Crafters in Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre, 10am to 12.noon.
August 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th.

Second Wednesday of every month – Writers Club in Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre, 10am to 12 noon.
August 10th

Local Accommodation, Tulsk and Rathcroghan

Local self catering accommodation which is delightfully situated and includes fully wheelchair friendly options, inside and out. The Granary is an old converted grain store with original stonework set in the countryside with large gardens, tastefully refurbished into a 2 bedroom self catering apartment. Caddlebrook was an old school house, converted into 2 luxury 2 bedroomed self catering apartments. Please ring Mrs. Phyllis Jordan on 086 1721476, or email wpjordan@eircom.net, for further details.

Right in Tulsk Village, a self catering cottage is available, ring 086 8182918 or email conwaytulsk@eircom.net for further details.

Or try the warm welcome at Tulsk Lodge B&B, just call Rosemary Black on 071 9639902.

If you'd prefer to stay in Roscommon town, about 15 minutes drive from Tulsk, we highly recommend Gleeson's Townhouse, where Eamonn and Mary will give you the Royal Roscommon treatment.

Wherever you choose to stay, I'm sure they'll recommend a visit to us at Cruachan Aí in Tulsk, and be sure to let them know we sent you!

Medieval Midsummer Festival, Sunday Schedule

Sunday 26th June 2011

1pm, Craft Fair in Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre
Hand crafts and Holistic therapies available!

1.30pm, 'Pride of Roscommon' Schools Poster Competition Winner announcement


Family Fun in O'Connor's Parkland - Programmed Events start at 2pm

• Eagles Flying - Hunting and Hawking Displays
• Medieval pottery displays and kids workshops
• Leather crafts
• Medieval Foods display and demonstration
• Wandering Medieval Juggler/Magician
• Archery displays and ‘have a go’ archery
• Battle re-enactments, 2pm and 4pm, plus display and demo
• Face painting and Storytelling

Cost of Entry just €5 per person, Family Tickets special offer only €10!

Supported by the Heritage Council of Ireland and Roscommon County Council. All proceeds to support Cruachan Ai Heritage Centre, a community project.

Medieval Midsummer Festival, Saturday Schedule

Saturday, 25th June 2011

12pm, Elder Workshop. Discover the history, folklore and practical uses of one of our most common native plants. Just €3 per person, Suitable for adults and children 8 and up.

2pm, "Ogham in Medieval Ireland", by John Paul Patton, author of 'The Poet's Ogham: A Living Magical Tradition'. €4 per person.
Website for 'The Poet's Ogam'.

3pm, "Nostalgia and Reinvention: How Medieval Irish scholars tried to make sense of ancient traditions", by Isolde Carmody. Covers the genealogies which tried to untie family histories, Irish mythology, medieval glosses on Ogham which created the 'tree alphabet', Biblical and Classical traditions, and the synthetic etymologies of the Glossaries. €4 per person.

4pm, "Tour of Medieval Tulsk", with Archaeologist John Sinnott and Historian Bernadette D'Alton. €4 per person.

5pm, "A Midsummer Night's Dream", with Maia Mathieu. Round table reading of an abridged version of the famous Medieval Play. €3 per person.

Day Tickets, all events - Special Rate of €15!

Supported by the Heritage Council of Ireland and Roscommon County Council. All proceeds to support Cruachan Ai Heritage Centre, a community project.

Opening Sundays for Summer

Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre will now be opening on Sundays from 12noon - 4pm. We are still taking group bookings on Sundays, so book your group in now to avoid disappointment on the day.

June 2011 Events in Tulsk

This month at Cruachan Aí we have a good range of interesting and great value activities on offer, for adults and kids!


ANGEL THERAPY COURSE starts Friday, 3rd June · 8pm - 10pm

Run over a 5 week period and covering all the major questions you may have with regard to Psychic, Spiritual and Angelic development, in an honest and easy to understand manner. The course is run by a natural born healer and psychic who has been qualified in the fields of Integrated Energy Therapy, Magical Angel Therapies, Mediumship, and Angel Counseling.

Course content includes introductions to: Know thyself through meditations, Grounding and protection, Understanding Auras and Chakras, Crystals and Card readings, Healing and personal Angels, Spirit guides, Mediumship, plus lots more fun spiritual stuff... all questions will be answered!

To book your place, call Caroline on 0894549087


Kids Medieval Pottery Workshop
with Jaqui Wright

Saturday 4th June
Part of Rathcroghan Living History Club programme. Learn how to make two pieces of medieval pottery complete with glazing and decoration!
10am – 4pm, bring a packed lunch.
€7 per child – family discounts available. Places limited to 10 children, so book your place now!

Walking Club - Meet at Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre, Sunday mornings, 12 noon, for a gentle 5km route on back lanes around Tulsk. Family friendly, suitable for all ages - get fit, enjoy the area, and get a relaxing social walk in good company. Free Guided Walks available once a month: spot the local interest features you never even knew were there!

Don't forget the Centre and Cafe are open Sundays 12 to 4pm all through Summer!

The Curlew Warrior 10k Race
Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre staff and volunteers, including Faol Lia Re-enactment Society, will be supporting the Race, in aid of the MS Society of Roscommon.
From 10am on Sunday 19th June we will be in Boyle to promote the event, with examples of costume, weaponry and fighting of the Irish in the late 1500's, when the Battle of Curlew Pass took place.
More information available from Tony Byrne on 086 2324020 or by email: tbyrne@indigo.ie

Medieval Tulsk Talks and Tours
Saturday 25th June · 2pm to 5pm
in Cruachan Ai Heritage Centre

Part of the Medieval Midsummer weekend. From 2pm, a selection of academic Talks provided by experts, both local and national, and including costumed guided tours of Medieval Tulsk.

2pm, "Ogham in Medieval Ireland", by John Paul Patton, author of 'The Poet's Ogham: A Living Magical Tradition'.
Buy your copy here - The Poet's Ogham.

Full Programme TBA, supported by the Heritage Council of Ireland

Midsummer Craft Fair
26 June · 13:00 - 17:00

Art/Hand Craft Stalls, & Holistic Therapies - in association with the Cruachan Crafters and Tulsk Medieval Festival. Relax, de-stress, and enjoy the Festival atmosphere. Unique shopping for all the family!

Have you an art or craft hobby that could make you some cash? To encourage and support local enterprise, we are offering stall tables on a donation basis only - no set stall fee - just a small securing deposit which can be refunded, or topped up, on the day. Ring us now to book your place on 071 9639268, or email enquiries@cruachanai.com

Pride of Roscommon
Schools Poster Competition
26th June · 1.30 - 2pm

Results & Prizes will be announced and awarded at 1.30pm on Sunday 26th June, in Cruachan Ai Heritage Centre, Tulsk, Co. Roscommon.
Families Welcome!

Medieval Tulsk Family Fun Day
Sunday 26th June · Programmed events from 2pm to 5pm
Location: O'Connor's Parkland, Beside Cruachan Ai Heritage Centre

• Birds of Prey - flying shows from 2pm -4pm
• Medieval pottery displays and kids workshops
• Leather crafts display and demos
• Medieval foods display and demos
• Wandering Medieval Juggler/Magician
• Costumed storytellers and drumming, from 2pm -5pm
• Archery displays and ‘have a go’ archery
• Battle re-enactments, 2pm and 4pm, plus display and demo
• Children’s Battle training and drill from 2.30pm, demo at 3pm
• Costumed Face painters
• Napoleonic costume and musketry displays and demo

Full Programme TBA

REGULAR EVENTS

Every Thursday Morning - Cruachan Crafters in Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre, 10am to 12.noon.
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Second Wednesday of every month – Writers Club in Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre, 10am to 12 noon.
June 8th

Angel Therapy Course

First class begins: June 3rd, 8pm – 10pm

Run over a 5 week period and covering all the major questions you may have with regard to Psychic, Spiritual and Angelic development, in an honest and easy to understand manner. The course is run by a natural born healer and psychic who has been qualified in the fields of Integrated Energy Therapy, Magical Angel Therapies, Mediumship, and Angel Counseling.

Course content includes introductions to: Know thyself through meditations, Grounding and protection, Understanding Auras and Chakras, Crystals and Card readings, Healing and personal Angels, Spirit guides, Mediumship, plus lots more fun spiritual stuff… all questions will be answered!

To book your place, call Caroline on 0894549087