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Children's Events

puppets

seeds of heaven

“Once upon a time, there was a wise old man who wanted to bring beauty to the world”…performed by Arja
 
(Arja, originally from Germany, now Clonmel, has a background in Eurythmy Art of Movement and Chekhov Technique of acting.)


Saturday 12-1 and 2-3 the Aistear building
€3 / free with WRISTBAND

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yOUr man's puppets

The Circus Stachamoose

 Have you ever dreamed of a world that is different?
Where life is celebrated with enthusiasm...
...and where the simplest things are enjoyed and looked upon with fascination?
That's where the brothers Stachamoose come from.
They have travelled far and wide, bringing strange and wondrous things with them from along the way.
This is their circus, their home, their story.
Come join us for a while.
Who knows?
Maybe there’s a Stachamoose in you too!
 
Your Man’s Puppets were a huge hit last year at our festival, and we are delighted to welcome them back again with their new show.
 
”The Circus Stachamoose” introduces us to the theatrical delights from the intrepid Stachamoose brothers. These suspiciously similar-looking brothers display an energetic mix of physical comedy and manual dexterity using a nicely balanced blend of mischievous humour and accomplished puppeteer skills.  It’s as nice a slice of surreal humour as you're likely to witness this year.
 
The two central characters are portrayed with warmth tempered with a subtle sense of the ridiculous, the show a winner from the word go. Skilfully chaotic and delivered with great verve, this is a family-friendly show, for children and adults of all ages.

saturday 1st June 1pm marquee
€3 / FREE WITH WRISTBAND

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sailing

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Killaloe Sailing Club, established in 1973, is a non-profit, volunteer run dinghy sailing club, located 6km from the twin villages of Killaloe, County Clare and Ballina, County Tipperary, on the western shore of Ireland’s beautiful Lough Derg.
The club offers individuals and families the opportunity to enjoy dinghy sailing on the lake, in a safe environment, at whatever pace or level they wish. From the complete novice looking to establish the basics and just enjoy being out on the water, to the experienced sailor looking for the adrenalin of competitive racing.
Killaloe Sailing Club is affiliated to the Irish Sailing Association, and membership of the club is open to anybody of any age with an interest in dinghy sailing, whether they are experienced or novice, with their own boat, or without. There is a tremendously friendly atmosphere in the club, and a warm welcome always awaits any new member. Please feel free to come along to see what it’s all about, and either give sailing a go for the first time, or return to sailing again if you haven’t been on the water in a while
We’re offering free try sailing sessions as part of the Mount Shannon Festival (all you need is a festival wristband) … bring the family and have a go!  Experienced helm’s will be on hand to take you out around the bay
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Killaloe Sailing Club, will be offering short trips out of Mountshannon Harbour for all ages on Sunday 2nd June
FREE!.............FESTIVAL WRISTBAND REQUIRED

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Canoeing

Killaloe based Canoe tour company, My Next Adventure will be offering a Canoeing experience for all ages, from 4 (accompanied by parent) up, in the beautiful setting of Mountshannon Bay
Under 12’s must be accompanied by parent

​On Saturday 1st June, there will also be Canoe races organised in conjunction with East Clare Paddlers. More information on Canoe races
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Mountshannon Harbour
Saturday 1st June 12 Noon – 3pm  {30 minute sessions}
Sunday 2nd June 12 Noon – 3pm  {30 minute sessions}
FREE!...........FESTIVAL WRISTBAND REQUIRED
 
night tours on Saturday and Sunday, departing at 9.30.
 
On Monday tours around Holy island.
Tours cost: €45/person; €35/child; €120 for a family of 4
For full details and booking [Tours only] contact Cillian on 0833712291
http://mynextadventure.ie/


workshops

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Home for gnomes - cormac

​Making eco-friendly homes for the Woodpark fairy community. 
For health and safety reasons, parents must accompany children

MONDAY 11 TO 1 IN WOODPARK

LEAF LANTERN WORKSHOPS

Come and light up your summer with nature inspired leaf lanterns! Participants will collect and use natural materials to build their own paper lantern to take home.
Two workshops are on offer one for families, and one for older children and adults.
Please dress for all weathers.

 SATURDAY 1ST JUNE MOUNTSHANNON COMMUNITY HALL
WORKSHOP 1
10.30 - 12.30  (FAMILIES) FAMILY WORKSHOPS OFFER A FUN, CREATIVE EXPERIENCE FOR AGES 4-12 AND AN ADULT TO BUILD A TAKE-HOME PROJECT TOGETHER. 
EACH CHILD MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
COST: €12/CHILD WITH ADULT.    

BOOK YOUR WORKSHOP NOW!​

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