Ireland Events Calendar for April 2010
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Ireland Events Calendar for April 2010 |
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| April 2010
Equestrian Dressage Training Shows in April
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| April 2010
Weekly Workshops in Felt making, Handspinning, Weaving, Crochet, Knitting etc
Our workshops include: Spinning, Dyeing and Weaving, Felt Making, Knitting, Crochet, Yoga/Bodywork, Cooking, Painting Classes and Childrens Workshops. Courses run by professional textile artists/ jewellers. Please phone for further information. Something for everyone! |
| April 2010
Cookery Courses
The Just Cooking School will 'add a little flavour' to your life with creative Cookery Classes that can teach you how to be the perfect "Domestic God or Goddess". With step by step Recipes, guidance and Menu advice it's a practical way to learn a skill for life and can put the fun back into home cooking. |
| 1st April 2010
Pottery Class - Butter dish
Time: 10am - 12pm. Clayworks is a contemporary clay pottery studio based in Dublin. We offer clay pottery classes and workshops for visitors of all ages who want to enjoy a fun, creative pottery making experience. Clayworks specialises in art pottery workshops for adult and junior groups. The clay studio is a qualified expert in clay and plaster impressions for children’s hands and feet. |
| 1st - 30th April 2010
Mary Nolan O,Brien Art Exhibition
Over the last five years Mary had two sell out exhibitions which resulted in many commissions for specific works in her various medium. Her wonderful range of Christmas cards delighted many recipients this year. This little studio is a haven in an idyllic woodland setting, where many dreams have come true both for the artist and those who own have one of her delightful paintings. |
| 1st - 30th April 2010
Silver Jewellery Making Courses
A registered craft jeweller with the Craft Council of Ireland and award winner for design and workmanship, fully insured to run jewellery courses as set up by the Craft Council of Ireland. The small workshop, which has space for only six students with basic equipment, are all under my personal supervision .The intention is to give an insight to designing and making handmade jewellery, to a student's own personal design. |
| 1st - 30th April 2010
Saturday Art Classes with Georgina Maher
Children Art Classes each Saturday in Cumann Ioseaf, Balloonagh Tralee, time 11:00 - 12:30 and 1:00 - 2:30. Boys and girls age from 5 - 10 welcome to a wonderful socal outlet for children to make new friends in a warm, bright and friendly atmosphere. The classes have been running since early 2007 and children enjoy doing paper crafts, clay, painting and make and do for all seasons. To book your childs place please contact Georgina on 087 6211752 / artybits@eircom.net. |
| 1st - 30th April 2010
Ballyboy House Open Garden, Woodland & Riverwalk
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| 1st - 30th April 2010
Pottery Classes, Pottery Demonstrations Pottery classes all year round. Visit our website for details. |
| 2nd April 2010
Pottery Class - Moulded animal
Time: 10am - 12pm. Clayworks is a contemporary clay pottery studio based in Dublin. We offer clay pottery classes and workshops for visitors of all ages who want to enjoy a fun, creative pottery making experience. Clayworks specialises in art pottery workshops for adult and junior groups. The clay studio is a qualified expert in clay and plaster impressions for children’s hands and feet. |
| 3rd April 2010
Monthly Craft Fair
Our craft fair takes place on the first Saturday of each month (excluding January) in the Belmont area of East Belfast. Admission to the public is FREE, so why not pop in and have a browse around. With space for 17 crafters on the ground floor and 4 on the first floor, and a small outdoor food market, there is a wide range of goods at affordable prices. |
| 3rd April 2010
Lina Stein Millinery Workshop During the one day course, you will expand your knowledge on how to work and manipulate the versatile material, sinamay by hand to create elaborate pieces.
Embellish them with beads, feathers or flowers to create exotic and stunning head pieces
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| 3rd - 5th April 2010
Easter Egg Hunt
Definitely a must! Each Easter weekend (Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday) the farm hosts three days of fun and Easter madness. Egg races regularly throughout the day. Children’s entertainment, face painting, the Easter Bunny, spot prizes and lots of laughs. |
| 3rd - 5th April 2010
Easter Egg Hunt
Come and feed, pet & even hold the animals at Glendeer Farm, for an unforgetable, interactive experience. |
| 3rd - 9th April 2010
Easter Egg Hunt at Lullymore
The Most Egg-citing Hunt of them all! The Lullymore Easter Egg Hunt is renowned all over the country as being one of the best of its kind. Running for the week of Easter it's a must see for all the family. |
| 4th April 2010
Farmers Market at Hosfords
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| 4th April 2010
Tipperary Vintage Car Rally
Following the tremendous success of the first Tipperary Vintage Rally in 2009 it was decided to stage the event again in 2010 at the same superb venue whilst once again supporting South Tipperary Hospice Movement for whom over 28,000 euros was raised last year. As always it is the intention of the rally organisers to offer a grand day out for the whole family with displays and activities guaranteed to appeal to young and old, ladies and gents alike. |
| 5th April 2010
Roundstone Easter Egg Hunt
This year the annual Easter Egg hunt, for children u-12, will take place at 2pm at Errisbeg House. Phone Richard Duke de Stacpoole at 086 821 5153 for details. |
| 5th April 2010
Fortune Telling Fair
Time: 12pm to 7pm. Over 60 stands including: Therapies, Crystals, Products, Jewellery, Aura Photography,Seaweed Products, Tahitian Noni Juice, Psychic Readers and Fortune Tellers and much more. Free Workshop and talks so come along and experience some of the Therapies that will be on offer. If you like to book a table or a stand at one of our fairs contact Geraldine (details above) |
| 6th - 11th April 2010
Pans Celtic Festival
The 39th International Pan Celtic Festival will be hosted for the first time in the Gaeltacht of Corca Dhuibhne in April 2010. The people of Corca Dhuibhne/Dingle Peninsula are privileged and delighted to host this event and we hope that each of you will enjoy the programme of events we have planned for you. We know that you will savour the very best of food, music, singing and craic while in our company on this majestic and beautiful peninsula. |
| 7th - 8th April 2010
Watercolour Workshop with Harry Feeney
This is an opportunity for all potential students to enjoy and take part and unwind in a nice relaxed atmosphere. So if you are a complete beginner or a more experienced painter then we have the courses for you. The courses are friendly, practical and confidence building with positive results that you can clearly see and even better bring home, your new paintings and new skills. |
| 8th - 11th April 2010
Granard Traditional Harp Festival
Workshops in Fiddle, Tin Whistle, Traditional Singing, Poetry & Story Telling, Bodhrán, Junior & Senior Harp, Sean Nós Dancing, in the Ard Scoil Phadraig, Ballinalee Road, commencing at 10am until 1pm each day. |
| 9th - 10th April 2010
Lina Stein Millinery Workshop During this 2 day course you will create a stunning hat to match your special outfit and that will definitely grab the judge’s attention!! The basics of couture millinery- Using Sinamay as the main material,along with fabrics such as silk and satins, crinolines and flowers. We will discover the different techniques necessary for creating a hat, or something else altogether exotic and you will have the opportunity to Create a trimming suitable for the occasion |
| 11th April 2010
Vintage Sundays at the Empire
Frock Around The Clock Vintage Fairs introduce Vintage Sundays at the Empire in 2010. A smaller version of the Holiday Inn events, but no less fabulous. Vintage Sundays at the Empire will showcase around 18 exhibitors selling vintage clothing, accessories, jewellery and décor items at the Empire Music Hall, Botanic Avenue, Belfast. Dates for 2010 are 7th March, 11th April, 4th July and 1st August. Doors open from 12 - 4.30pm, and entrance costs £2. Visit www.northernirelandvintage.com for more details. |
| 12th - 16th April 2010
Watercolour Workshop with Harry Feeney
This is an opportunity for all potential students to enjoy and take part and unwind in a nice relaxed atmosphere. So if you are a complete beginner or a more experienced painter then we have the courses for you. The courses are friendly, practical and confidence building with positive results that you can clearly see and even better bring home, your new paintings and new skills. |
| 12th - 23rd April 2010
Metalsmith Workshop - Silver Smithing
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| 14th - 15th April 2010
Addergoole-Titanic Commemoration
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| 16th - 18th April 2010
Annual Waterford Festival of Food
For just a taste of what’s on offer… Food Trails, Cookery Demonstrations, Cake Decorating, Talks and Walks, Farmers Market Extravaganza and lots, lots more. |
| 16th - 17th April 2010
Northern Ireland Festival
The Northern Ireland Festival announces the launch of the first set of Prestigious Qualifiers for the 2010 Show. Following the tremendous success of the Northern Ireland Festival at Cavan Equestrian Centre in 2009, the local committee are pleased to announce the launch of the Working Hunter Qualifiers for the 2010 show. The show will once again be held at the fabulous venue of Cavan Equestrian Centre in April 2010. |
| 17th April 2010
Conservation Hike
11am. Information Office, Upper Lake, Glendalough. Conservation issues that face the Park will be discussed during a 3.5 to 4 hour hill walk. Bring a pack lunch and be equipped for hiking in bad weather (hiking boots and suitable rain gear are essential). Not suitable for children. Booking is essential. Bookings taken from Saturday 3rd April only. To book, please phone 0404 45656 (weekdays); or 040445425 (weekends). |
| 17th April 2010
Bat Walk
These Bat Walks begin with an illustrated talk on Bats, dispelling all of the myths and detailing just how marvellous these tiny mammals really are. Followed by guided bat walk with use of Bat Boxes (which allows you to hear the bats, hunt, and communicate with each other) around Belvedere parkland. Walk is weather permitting (bats are far too sensible to be out in the wet or cold!). Wear warm clothing sensible footwear and bring a small torch. Entry is free, donations if desired to Bat conservation Ireland. |
| 17th April 2010
Lina Stein Millinery Workshop Take a day out of your hectic program and put those Idle fingers to some use. Get creative and learn to make a beautiful Headpiece, using the versatile crinoline and fabric of your choice. Have fun creating your very own hat, bonnet or chapeau and learn about the classic art of Millinery design and Technique with renowned Westport based Milliner Lina Stein She will demonstrate some basic techniques and then you can let your imagination run wild |
| 17th - 18th April 2010
Weekend Pottery Course
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| 18th April 2010
Vintage Fair
It's back to the future in every way at the next Vintage Fashion and Decor Fair. The fair returns to the elegant Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire, exactly one year after the inaugural fair was held in this venue. Once again there will be a great line-up of stalls and entertainment ongoing throughout the day. Jessica from Dublindy is planning another vintage cabaret and dance extravaganza for Sunday night, so the fun and glamour will continue all day and all through the night!! |
| 18th April 2010
Lina Stein Millinery Workshop during the one day course, you will expand your knowledge on how to work and manipulate the versatile material, sinamay by hand to create elaborate pieces that are sculptural in nature. Embellish them with beads, feathers or flowers to create exotic and stunning head pieces |
| 21st April 2010
Timoleague Ladies Club at Hosfords
The date for the visit by Timoleague Ladies Club to Hosfords is Wednesday 21st April 2010 8.00pm. The evening shall include A Hanging Basket/Window Box Planting Demonstration followed by refreshments. Keep up to date on www.hosfordsgardencentre.ie A wide variety of quality plants to provide you with months of colour is now available at Hosfords freshly grown in the best condition ready to plant to-day backed up by a wide array of ingredients. |
| 21st - 24th April 2010
Bangor International Choral Festival
Set in the beautiful seaside town of Bangor, just 15 miles from Belfast, with easy access by sea and low cost air travel, this highly successful Festival offers classes in Youth, Mixed, Ladies and Male Voice Choirs, Ladies and Mens' Barbershop, plus Madrigal, Sacred and Light Entertainment Sections, all of which offer substantial monetary prizes, with the Open Choral Competition offering a top prize of £1,000. The Festival also offers a wonderful warm Irish welcome with participants arriving as guests and leaving as friends. |
| 23rd - 24th April 2010
Lina Stein Millinery Workshop Dazzle the crowds with your own incredible masterpiece During this two day workshop, you will acquire the skills to block your own shape, using Buckram as your base material. Cover it with fabric of your choice, and finish it to a high level. Choose from a variety of covering techniques iincluding the tailored pleated finish or experiment using distressed fabrics |
| 24th April 2010
Knocksink Wood Wildflower Walk
11am. Education Centre, Knocksink Wood Nature Reserve, Enniskerry. Learn to identify some of the wildflowers of Knocksink Woods Nature Reserve, Enniskerry and discover a little about their ecology, folklore & history. This easy walk of 1.5 to 2 hours is aimed at adults but maybe suitable for secondary aged children with an interest in natural history. Booking is essential. Bookings taken from Saturday 10th April only. To book, please phone 0404 45656 (weekdays); or 040445425 (weekends). |
| 24th - 26th April 2010
Beginners Painting Workshop with John Dinan
Workshop will be held indoors, in my studio You can take the first two days only, if you cannot do the third day, but 3 days strongly recommended if possible. PRICE €160 for 2 days, €220 for 3 days. |
| 25th April 2010
The Glasslinn Choir from Bandon
Time 2pm |
| 25th April 2010
Slow Food(West Cork&Cork City branches) celebration of the Second International Grandmothers Day
Slow Food,West Cork together with the Cork City branch host the second International Grandmothers Day at Hosfords Geranium&Garden Centre Ltd&The Blue Geranium Cafe.
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| 27th - 28th April 2010
Watercolour Workshop with Harry Feeney
This is an opportunity for all potential students to enjoy and take part and unwind in a nice relaxed atmosphere. So if you are a complete beginner or a more experienced painter then we have the courses for you. The courses are friendly, practical and confidence building with positive results that you can clearly see and even better bring home, your new paintings and new skills. |
| 27th - 30th April 2010
Portrait Painting from the Model - with John Dinan
MOST SUITABLE FOR Artists with some experience, or with a lot of experience
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| 29th April 2010
Lina Stein Millinery Workshop Take a day out of your hectic program and put those idle fingers to some use. Get creative and learn to make a beautiful Headpiece, be it with feathers, Sinamay, straw, veiling, flowers or beads. Have fun creating your very own hat, bonnet or chapeau and learn about the classic art of Millinery design and technique with renowned Westport based Milliner Lina Stein She will demonstrate some basic techniques and then you can let your imagination run wild |
| 30th April - 1st May 2010
Lark in the Park
Northern Ireland's fastest growing outdoor music festival will return in 2010 to Moria's Demesne Park on the weekend of 30th April to 1st May, with two spectacular days of live music, entertainment and a fun day out for all the family. |
| 30th April - 1st May 2010
Cuckoo Walking Festival
The Cuckoo Walking Festival, held in Tarbert, Co. Kerry, Ireland on the first weekend of May each year, is a weekend of family orientated walking treks, designed to help people relax in a healthy, enjoyable and sociable way.New friendships are made and old friendships are renewed at this leisurely walking weekend. |
| 30th April - 2nd May 2010
Bray Jazz Festival
Great programme in place for 2010 festival. Bray Jazz Festival returns for its 11th year on the upcoming May Bank Holiday weekend. Starting on Friday, April 30th, the festival will stage concerts, recitals and pub trail gigs at hotels, bars, theatres and other recital spaces in the town over the three days of the bank holiday weekend. Described by All About Jazz last year as 'one of the very best small jazz festivals in Europe', we're delighted with the endorsement, and are working hard to live up to the billing. |
| 30th April - 2nd May 2010
Vantastival Festival
Vantastival is a three-day family-friendly festival held at Dunany Estate in mid-Louth over the May bank holiday weekend, April 30 - May 2, 2010. A full schedule of live music and entertainment on three stages will provide a brilliant weekend for all seasoned festival-goers, with further attractions for campervan and scooter owners - trade stalls, competitions, and workshops on the enhancement, upkeep and exhibition of campervans and scooters will provide the perfect occasion for admirers to exchange ideas and share their passion for the lifestyle and vehicles. |
| 30th April - 2nd May 2010
Connemara Mussel Festival
The Connemara Mussel Festival started with a quiet evening, and has grown to a three day event! There is something for everyone, be it the music or the eating! Please feel free to join us on this weekend where the best that the Renvyle Penninsula and Connemara have to offer will be on display. |
| 30th April - 3rd May 2010
Ballydehob Jazz Festival
Great jazz music in the bars and streets, and a street traders fair where you can sample good food and fine craftwork whilst enjoying the entertainment. |
| 30th April - 3rd May 2010
Rhythm & Roots Festival
JASON & The SCORCHERS, CHRIS SMITHER, HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN, BAND OF HEATHENS. Lots more to come! |
| 30th April - 3rd May 2010
Cup Of Tae Festival
The Opening night of the Festival which is Friday 30th April sees a very special event in the Heritage Centre when an auld world atmosphere is created around the fire and famous names like the Glackin brothers, Paddy, Seamus and Kevin chat with the Campbells Vincent & James and memories of old stories and tunes of the great man will be heard. This is quite a unique night and will be co-ordinated by popular Donegal man Caoimhin Mac Aodha |
| 30th April - 3rd May 2010
Limerick River Fest
on the way this May Bank holiday weekend with fun for all the family!! From Friday April 30th to Monday 3rd May |
| 30th April - 3rd May 2010
Slieve Bloom Walking Festivals Ireland
Have fun. Enjoy the unspoilt landscape of the Slieve Blooms. 10 walks graded from A most strenuous to C moderate over 4 days combined with traditional music sessions, Blisters BBQ and dance in Kinnitty Castle. |
| 30th April - 3rd May 2010
Drogheda Arts Festival
Drogheda Arts Festival is proud to present a programme of music, theatre, dance, poetry, and visual arts, showcasing the best in national and international creativity, with artists from Britain, Russia, Korea, and France. The artistic programme of the Festival is a testament to the growing reputation of the Drogheda Arts Festival, and to the skill, knowledge and hard work put into the Festival by the arts community in Drogheda |
| 30th April - 8th May 2010
All Ireland Drama Festival
The RTÉ All-Ireland Drama Festival comprises of nine nights of the best in Irish amateur drama performed at the Dean Crowe Theatre Athlone for the prestigious Festival Trophy as well as for other major acting and technical awards. |
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