Omey Claddaghduff Heritage Event

Omey Heritage Event Saturday 25th 2pm – 6:30pm

Discover the rich and varied history, heritage , geography and enviroment at this heritage event which takes place in CladdaghDuff Hall and with guided walks to Omey Island.

2pm Welcome by Deputy Eamon O’Cuiv

Presentations and Talks will include:
Omey’s Machair grasses, a Special Area of Conservation’ by Dermot Breen NPWS Wildlife Service Ranger.

‘Omey Island – A Corncrake Habitat’ by Patrick Fitzmaurice, Corncrake Life.

‘Foods from the Sea’ by Darwyn O’Halloran Marine Biologist & Olive Powell Butler.

‘Settlements on Omey Island’ By Bernie Doherty, Galway Community Archaeologist.

‘Arrival on Omey by Kayak’ Captain Kevin O’Sullivan

Island Tour
4pm to 6.30pm: Tour of the island visiting pastures of key animals in the lives of Omey Islanders and surrounding areas; The milking cow. Breanna Beola Droimeann, a rare and ancient Native Irish breed of cattle and the work horse; The Connemara Pony.

On the day there will also be a book stall, photographic exhibitions of Omey and Claddaghduff, food demonstrations, archaeology replica table and a special exhibition in honour of Mrs Mary Jane Sweeney, founder of Sweeney’s Store.

Archaeology, Conservation and Birdwatching sites will also be included in the tour.