HERITAGE PARK CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2009

Eoin Donnelly

An experienced wood worker and woodsman, Eoin demonstrates the ancient craft of turning wood on a pole lathe. In moments witness him fashion tools and utensils using this age old technology. During his demonstration he gives a vibrant and colourful history of the pole lathe and its development in Europe and Ireland.

Sunday 19th July 2009

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Saturday 1st August 2009

Sunday 9th August 2009

Sunday 23rd August 2009

Gael agus Gall

This group brings the realities of the 10th century to life. They recreate all elements of medieval life. Cloths production and dying, coin making, weapons and warfare, leather working and cooking. Interact with the Vikings and Irish as they go about their daily life 1000 years ago.

Saturday 15th August 2009

Sunday 16th August 2009

Lunch Boxes available: 4.50 Euro each

Daily Life in the 10th Century

We have also developed a special educational visit on the theme of ' Daily Life in the 10th Century' for the duration of the boat building project which is in addition to the normal Park tour. Using our reconstructed Viking house which is based on the remains of Viking houses excavated at Bride Street in Wexford we will allow visiting groups to experience some of the crafts and chores of daily life in 10 th century Wexford. Children will learn about food and diet as well as crafts such as weaving, spinning, natural dyeing, shoemaking and woodworking in the atmospheric setting of the Viking house. Using our handling collection they will see examples of clothing and jewellery and learn how people bought and sold what they needed for each day.

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