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A WIDE-RANGING programme of events will form the central focus of the Coole Park winter programme in Gort this year.
The programme was launched last week and will present an exciting calendar of events for adults and chil- dren alike. Coole Park is an impres- sive educational facility and manage- ment have capitalised on this, in the jeyueseaucheaventse
The programme aims to provide a series of high quality arts and herit- age events to as wide and inclusive local audience as possible, on an internationally renowned site. The events also endeavour to showcase
local-based artists and lectures on local topics.
The Gort Walking Trail is expected to attract much interest on Saturday next. It will consist of a presentation at Coole Park, followed by a walk in Gort, in partnership with Galway East Tourism.
Those keen to trace their origins will have an interest in the series on ‘Tracing your ancestors’ lectures, which will take place at Coole Park every Monday evening in November, between 8pm and 9pm.
A series of storytelling will take place every Thursday evening, start- ing on November 6. A children’s dance workshop will take place on November 9, between 12 noon and
4.30pm, while the Galway Early Music Ensemble will present a lively concert of tunes on Thursday, No- vember 13. The music will be played on Renaissance instruments.
Classical guitarist Rose Maria Robinson will play at Coole Park on Saturday, November 15. Her special guest will be Redmond O’ Toole, who has played at the venue previously.
Electric Bridget will present the drama ‘Waiting for Elvis’ on Thurs- day, November 20. The following day, Friday 21, will present a treat from the local schools as their en- tries in the ‘Beo’ project will be on display.
‘There is a variety of events. There is a good mix of talks, drama and
music,” said Hilda MacLochlainn, who is a supervisor guide for na- tional parks and wildlife services at Coole Park.
“There are a lot of events for chil- dren. We have always tried to include a variety of events, for adults and children and also focus on our educa- tion programme for schools in Clare and Galway,’ she added.
The education programme is par- ticularly popular and gives primary school students the opportunity to pursue indoor and outdoor activities. Through the project, the pupils can appreciate the beauty of Coole Park and its surroundings, while at the same time appreciate the history be- hind the site.