AROUND MUNSTER: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR AREA?
CORK COUNTY THE FORGOTTEN WISDOM OF TREES Ballincollig Gunpodwer Mills and Regional Park. Meet-up point Eastern End, beside GAA Club On this gentle stroll within the Regional Park and Gunpowder Mills, Ballincollig, Ted Cook will explain the forgotten wisdom of trees and identify native types. Times: 11am-12pm. For all ages CRUINNIÚ NA NÓG AT MICHAEL COLLINS HOUSE Emmet Square, Clonakilty Three ‘hands-on’ tours, aimed at 6- to 12-year-olds, with the opportunity to get up close with historical artifacts. (Booking essential; tel 023 8858676). Times: 11am, 1pm & 3pm, Ages 5+ BANTRY CHILDREN’S STORYTIME & CRAFT SESSION Bantry Library, Bantry A fun morning of stories & craft in the library. Times: 11am. Ages 0-8 CLARE THE WILLOW WOOD Glór Theatre, Causeway Link, Ennis Step into the magical world of the Willow Wood (pictured inset) on an interactive journey of storytelling, music and song. By Julie Tiernan. Times: 10.30-11am; 12-12.30pm. Ages 3-5 INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN DANCE Glór Theatre, Ennis An introduction to African Dancing for families. Parents and children welcome. Times: 1-2pm. All ages TEEN RAP WORKSHOP Cultúrlann Sweeney, O’Connell Street, Kilkee Music Generation Limerick will provide a free rap music workshop for teenagers. Times: 11am-1pm. Ages 13+ KERRY ADVENTURES IN SCIENCE Killarney Library, Rock Road Science Adventures is an activitybased programme encompassing a wide range of experiments and challenges. Participants are encouraged to think out loud and discover science concepts at their fingertips. Times: 2-3pm. Ages 9+ FIGHTING WORDS CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP Kerry Writers Museum, The Square, Listowel A free creative writing workshop where children can discover the power of their imagination and write their first ‘book’. Times: 10am-12pm. Ages 8-11 LIMERICK GREEN LIGHT LIMERICK: YOUNG FLIM CONVENTION Limerick City and County Council Headquarters, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick Youngsters can create costumes of their favourite film characters and come dressed up to our Young Film Convention to take part in talks, micro screenings and workshops. Times: 11am-3pm. All ages. TIPPERARY THURLES CRUINNIÚ LIBRARY FUN DAY! Thurles Library, The Source, Cathederal Street A full day of activities will include a magic show, puppet show, balloon modelling and face-painting. Interactive drum and fun sessions along with art and crafts work stations. LearnIt will host 3 workshops — Junior Robotics, Senior Robotics and Senior Engineering. Times: 11am-4pm. All ages CIRQUE RÍ-RÁ Nenagh Arts Centre, Nenagh A free family fun afternoon with street entertainment, workshops & theatre performances. Times: 2-5pm. Ages 5+ WATERFORD MOSAIC TRAIL O’Connell Street, Waterford City Collaborative Mosaic Trail with Sean Corcoran of the Art Hand in the new Cultural Quarter of the Waterford City. Outdoor workshop in making mosaics to be displayed around the city. Times: 11am-5pm. All ages WATERFORD’S LARGEST COLOURING BOOK John Roberts Square, Waterford Unleash your inner child and get colouring! Fill in original line drawings of favourite Waterford places and things to do. Times: 1-4pm. All ages