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Westmeath Association of An Taisce 2011 Events Programme Saturday 21 May 1:00 p.m. Boat Trip on Lough Key Co. Roscommon Excursion will begin with a one-hour cruiser trip for the entire group, with commentary, seeing all the sights on the lake (cost € 10 per person); after which we can hire lake boats to explore Castle Island and other islands (hire of boat for 5 persons will cost € 20 per boat). We will complete the tour with a visit to Cloontykilla Castle on the eastern shore of the lake. Fee for excursion € 10.00 per person (does not include cost of cruiser trip and boat hire). Meet at the Cafe in Lough Key Forest Park at 1:00 p.m. Prior booking essential – contact John Harnett at 086 2323 727 or by email at john@kidsinc.ie Saturday 25 June 1:00 p.m. Walk along old Sligo Cavan Railway line Outing led by Paddy Corrigan and Jim Deegan (member of the Board of the National Transport Authority). We will visit the former railway stations at Float bridge and Ballywillan, both of which are in a good state of preservation. This is the line along which Michael Collins is reputed to have travelled when visiting Kitty Kiernan! Fee for An Taisce members € 5.00; non-members € 15.00 (children free). Membership available on the day. Prior booking essential – contact John Harnett at 086 2323 727 or by email at john@kidsinc.ie Saturday 30 July 1:00 p.m. Joint Excursion with the County Meath Association of An Taisce to Kilbixy and Tristernagh Meet at Mount Dalton House, at 1:00 p.m., off the Mullingar-Ballymahon Road, beyond Rathconrath. At Kilbixy is a 7th century monastery and the 19th century Malone mausoleum. Tristernagh is a ruined 14th century Augustinian priory, and at nearby Templecross is a medieval parish church and the Sir Richard Piers inscription. Fee for excursion € 10.00 per person. Prior booking essential – contact John Harnett at 086 2323 727 or by email at john@kidsinc.ie Saturday 10 Sept. 11:00 a.m. AGM of the Westmeath Association of An Taisce In the Aidan Heavey Library, Athlone Civic Centre, Church Street, Athlone The AGM will be followed by a guided tour of Athlone accompanied by local historian Donal O’Brien. Everyone welcome. Fee of € 10.00 per adult (children free) for the excursion. Formal notice of the AGM will be sent in August to all paid-up members of the County Westmeath Association. NOTE Prior booking for all events essential – contact John Harnett at 086 2323 727 or by email at john@kidsinc.ie After we have received your booking, we will send you by text or email the joining instructions for each event. Please ensure we have your contact details. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 2010 Events Programme June 12 Special Event - Eanna Ní Lamhna, from RTE Radio 1 "Mooney Goes Wild" 6pm Wildlife tour in Tullynally Gardens with Eanna Ní Lamhna and Thomas Pakenham 7pm Picnicking in gardens or under cover if inclement weather. 8pm "We get the environment we deserve". Illustrated talk by Eanna Ní Lamhna.This is a special fundraising event for An Taisce taking place in Tullynally Castle, courtesy of Thomas and Valerie Pakenham. Tickets are €15 per adult which includes free admission to Tullynally Gardens from 6pm (usual cost €6). Bring your own picnic. Everybody welcome. Children admitted free. Contact John Harnett or Aidan Walsh. July 10 Boat Outing, Lough Lene, Collinstown, County Westmeath A waterborne outing on this Blue Flag lake, transported the Lough Lene Angling Association, weather permitting. We will picnic (bring your own) at our rendezvous (cover and tables provided) and then take to the "gin clear" water to view Turgesius' Island before visiting the Cross Rocks where the lake waters disappear into sinkholes under limestone formations. We will then visit Winters Point natural woodland and a gothic folly on Madams Island. Courtesy of Liam and Maureen O'Flanagan, we are then invited to tea at Lough Park House. Capacity is limited to 20 people, so book early - booking deadline 31 June. Members only. Cost €20 per person. Please bring your own buoyancy aid. If you have a boat of your own, please join our flotilla; cost €10.00 per person. September 4 Custume Barracks, Athlone By special permission of Brigadier General Gerry Hegarty, we will be visiting Custume Barracks in Athlone to see the historic buildings of 1700 and later, all of national importance. Tea afterwards in the Army mess, courtesy of the Army. Cost €10.00 per adult; children free. More October 7 "Home" a film by Yann Arthus-Bertrand Tullynally Castle, courtesy of Thomas and Valerie Pakenham. Cost €10.00 for adults; children free. Home is a highly regarded 2009 film almost entirely composed of aerial shots of the Earth. It shows the diversity of life on Earth and how humanity is threatening the ecological balance of the planet. Opening in 181 countries, the film broke the world record for the largest film release in history. Bookings for all events -John Harnett, Honorary Treasurer, 086 2323727. john@kidsinc.ie Enquiries - Aidan Walsh, Honorary Secretary, Tel: 044 96 62912. aidanwalsh50@eircom.net After you book, we will send you joining instructions for each event, by text or email. Please ensure we have your contact details. |