County Wicklow Festivals and Events

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2009 Special Events in Mount Usher Gardens

Music at Mount Usher Gardens

Every Saturday at 3pm through July and August (starting July 4th) award winning musicians will be playing classical and jazz music, accompanied by strawberries and cream on the grass and rainbow pottery to entertain the children. Don't forget the Cafe is open for dinner on Friday & Saturdays too!

Heritage Week

On Tuesday August 25th at 11am and 3pm - Free Guided Tours of Mount Usher Gardens included with Admission charge to gardens - Adults: €7.50 Senior Citizens: €6.00. Booking is essential as places are limited.

2009 Special Events at Avondale House and Forest Park

9th – 14th August 2009
Parnell Summer School.
Theme: History and Politics of  Sport and Leisure.
To mark  the 125th Anniversary of the founding of the GAA and Parnell’s position as a founding patron.
Programme of  lectures, round table discussions and entertainment. www.parnellsociety.com

24th August 2009
Wicklow Heritage Day – launch of Heritage week.
Open day for all the family – experience the traditions of County Wicklow in Avondale Forest Park.

 
Saturday 3rd October 2009
Big Bill’s Wild Mushroom  Hunt.
A great day out – mushroom workshop with panel of experts – Saturday 10th October - Big Bill’s Wild Mushroom Hunt.