Heritage Week Events Oughterard

Brannon’s Great Adventure   Saturday 16^th August, at 3pm

Travel back to the Mesolithic period (8000–4000 BC) with Brannon’s Great Adventure. Enjoy a lively reading of Bill Daly’s children’s story, brought to you by Oughterard Library and Oughterard Heritage Group. Discover how our first settlers arrived on the western shores of Lough Corrib. The Mesolithic replica archaeological material will also be on display for the children to examine.

Connecting Corrib Communities  Saturday 16^th August, at 8pm

Join us for Connecting Corrib Communities, with Local Archaeologist Bill Daly, for a fascinating presentation exploring the deep-rooted fishing traditions and prehistoric past of Oughterard and The Claddagh. Discover how these communities, shaped by the waters of Lough Corrib and Galway Bay, share a rich heritage of resilience, skill, and connection. There will also be a display of Mesolithic replica archaeological material on the night.

Henry Joyce and the Nine Irons as told by Breda Joyce   Monday 18th August, at 3.30pm

Hear Breda Joyce, great-granddaughter of John Henry Joyce, bring to life the remarkable tale of the Nine Irons. Be among the first to watch the premiere of the short film in Oughterard Courthouse. Enjoy light refreshments afterwards.
RSVP by Friday 15th August to: oughterardheritage@gmail.com

Light refreshments will be served.

RSVP oughterardheritage@gmail.com by Friday 15th August.

Medieval Mysteries  Thursday, 21st August at 2:00 PM at Oughterard Graveyard and Medieval Church, Co. Galway

Medieval Mysteries, a special Heritage Week event at the historic Oughterard Graveyard and Medieval Church, Co. Galway. This early Christian site is believed to have been built on an even older pre-Christian sacred location, reflecting a deep continuity of spiritual tradition in the area. Many of the beliefs and customs of the early church were shaped by, and incorporated, earlier pagan traditions—offering a fascinating glimpse into Ireland’s layered religious history.

We are delighted to welcome Chris Southgate, Conservation Engineer and Director of Southgate Associates, as our guest speaker. Chris will discuss the importance of the early church in the community, its central role in shaping local life, and the significance of preserving such heritage sites today. Chris will discuss the conservation of the Medieval Church but also the cultural, historical, social, and religious importance of these structures in the past and also in these modern changing times.

The talk will be held in the Oughterard Graveyard located at :
https://maps.app.goo.gl/qdeYLv4CNSNqxb76A

Please bring a packed lunch and water, and help keep this special site clean and tidy by taking away all rubbish.

Abbot, Bishop, King  Sunday 24th August 5pm-6pm