Thursday, April 5, 2007
Greenbox article in Failte Ireland's latest Product Newsletter
Karen here. Click here to read the article titled "The Greenbox - "Oscars" of Travel and Tourism Industry.
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
APRIL
Sat 7 April Cake Sale, The Diamond, Enniskillen 8am to 6pm
(Proceeds to Holy Trinity Church, Dromore – Bowling Club)
Sat 7 Free Ice Cream!!! 1pm-5pm at Tickety-Moo, Killadeas (off the main Enniskillen Kesh Road. Shop open 12 noon to 6pm every day thereafter. Come and taste the Amazing ice cream at the farm for free. 18 flavours. Bouncy castle, brass band, Watch the cows being milked (4pm). See the cows and calves. 028 686 28779
Sat 7 Traditional Irish Music Night, Aughakillymaude Community Centre, Kinawley
Refreshments served, everyone welcome
Sat 7 - Tues 10 Easter Celebrations, A Spring Fair Day at the Ulster American Folk Park. A unique insight into a typical market day of the late 19th century. Visitors are invited to stroll down the street and experience the sights, smells and sounds of a busy market day in any major town during that time. Stallholders, shopkeepers, travelling journeymen and entertainers will keep you amused for hours on end. Between 2pm and 5pm each day there will also be storytelling sessions, music, song and dance. Children’s activities will include horse and cart rides and egg & spoon races. Craft demonstrations will include wheel hooping, basket weaving and rope making. Tour the New World of pioneer America and meet frontier trappers and traders of the early 19th century.
Sun 8, Mon 9 Easter Egg Trail, Florencecourt. Follow the trail around the gardens to locate the chocolate treasures. 1-5pm. Normal Admission. Members free. Egg Trail £2 per child.
Sun 8 Easter Eggsplore. 2pm-6pm Crom Estate, Newtownbutler. Explore Crom whilst on the hunt for eggs. Children’s activity sheets lead to the chocolate designs. Normal admission. Members free. Activity sheets £1 per child
Sun 8 Easter Sunday Cot Trips, Crom Estate, Newtownbutler. Cruise around the Lough in Crom’s 100 year old traditional craft. Weather Permitting. Numbers limited. Booking essential. Contact 028 6773 8118. 2-6pm. Adult £3.50, Child £2, Member Adult £3.50, Child £2
Sun 8 Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann Sean McAloon Annual Festival, Concert in Roslea Community Centre starting at 8.30pm. Artists from Tipperary, Dublin, Offaly, Monaghan, Cavan and Fermanagh.(Monday singing session, Wednesday Story-telling, Friday Fior Ceili – music by the Ardmore Ceili Band at 9.30pm)
Mon 9 Easter Fun Day, Castle Coole. Music, games and fun for all the family. Egg and spoon races, sack races, egg painting, easter egg trail, skipping and games, punch & judy shows, Ernesiders Jazz Band. 1-5pm. Adult £5, Child £2.20, Family £12.20. Members free. Includes tour of house.
Mon 9 Antique & Collectors Fair, British Legion Hall, Wellington Road, Enniskillen 11am-5pm. Admission £1. Children free.
Fri 13 – Sun 15 Surf Week-end at Corralea Activity Centre, Belcoo. Special offer 2 nights self catering in Corralea Cottages, surf coaching for 1 ½ day with qualified surf instructor. All equipment provided – wetsuit, surfboard and leash. Beaches: Tullan and Rossnowlagh. Price £97 or 145 Euros. Price for non –resident 85 Euros or £57. Details from Marius and Isabelle Leonard on 028 66 386123, email corralea@activityireland.com
Website www.activityireland.com
Fri 13 Eastern European Feast at the Grass Roof Café, the Organic Centre, Rossinver,Co Leitrim. An evening of delicious organic vegetarian food at 7.30pm. Details from 0035371 985 4338
Fri 13-Sun 15 Detox Weekend at Blaney Spa and Yoga Centre, Innishbeg, Blaney, Enniskillen. Further details from 028 686 41525
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
The Alternative, Sustainable & Renewable Energy Summit - taking place on April 23 & 24, 2007 at the Croke Park Convention Centre, Dublin - Click Here
RDS, Industries Hall - 25th & 26th April 2007
Ireland's national showcase for energy - the Energy Show 2007 - is a must for suppliers and business customers of sustainable energy technologies.The Show includes a 2-day trade exhibition, coupled with a comprehensive and varied seminar programme covering all aspects of energy efficiency and renewable energy relevant to all sectors of Irish business. The theme of this years show is 'Maintaining Competitiveness through Sustainable Energy' and the organisers of the show - Sustainable Energy Ireland - are encouraging professionals from across all sectors of Irish industry to attend and find out how the latest sustainable and renewable energy technologies and practices can benefit their business.
For further information on The Energy Show 2007 - including details on how to register for the exhibition and seminars - Click Here
Whats on
"(For accommodation providers) - please remember to keep the girls in the
TIC informed of any vacancies/cancellations you may have over the Easter
period. If you have accommodation, activity centre, an attraction or other related
tourism service, don't forget to bring us in your brochures and keep us up
to date with special offers, events etc."
Help us to help you
Charlotte Wilson
Manager
Also I have posted up some other stuff that you have sent in to us see below
ARD NAHOO PRESENTS
YOGA FOR PREGNANCY
With Noeleen Tyrrell & Lauren Hensey
Saturday April 28th or Saturday June 16th 2007
12.30pm – 4pm Enjoy this special time.
Learn a sequence of Asanas (postures) that prepare the body for labour and birth.
Practice breathing and relaxation techniques to help you enjoy a happy and healthy pregnancy. Exchange birth stories and helpful advice with other mothers to help you tune into this most empowering experience.Suitable from second trimester
Both Noeleen and Lauren are mothers and experienced yoga teachers.
Cost: €60 (includes light refreshments)
Venue:-Ard Nahoo, Dromahaire, Co Leitrim
To book call 071 9134939 or email:
info@ardnahoo.com
www.ardnahoo.com
Monday, April 2, 2007
Amongst Friends - John McGahern Library Film Online
CLICK HERE TO WATCH AMONGST FRIENDS FILM
On November 9th 2006, almost seven months after the death of one of Ireland’s most celebrated writers, John McGahern, a large crowd of friends and neighbours gathered to celebrate the opening of a library named after him in the beautiful and elegant surroundings of The Lough Rynn Castle Hotel near his beloved Mohill in Co Leitrim.
‘Amongst Friends’ can be viewed now by clicking the above link or by going to http://www.loughrynn.ie/ and clicking on the Amongst Friends link near the bottom of the page to watch the film. Enjoy.
For further information contact:
Ronan Gallagher Iron Mountain Productions +353(0)879713659 http://www.ironmountainmovies.com/
Adrian Harkins Lough Rynn Castle Hotel +353(0)71 9632700 http://www.loughrynn.ie/
"Inscapes and Seascapes”
You are warmly invited to the opening of an exhibition of paintings
by Monica Corish at The Grassroof Restaurant,
Organic Centre, Rossinver, Co Leitrim
Saturday the 14th of April 2007 at 7 p.m.
The exhibition will run from the 14th of April until the 18th of June.
For directions on how to reach the Organic Centre go to http://www.theorganiccentre.ie/
If you would like to have dinner on the night (organic, vegetarian, and delicious)
please book in advance with the Grassroof Restaurant at 071-9854338.