LOUGHREA MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL 24TH 26TH AUGUST 2018 - A TASTE OF THE PAST
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Loughrea A Taste Medieval Festival 24th~26th August 2018 of the Past
Loughrea Medieval Festival
24 ~26 August 2018
th th
A Taste of the Past
Travel back in time
& immerse yourself in the sights,
sounds & smells of medieval Loughrea
Small Towns BIG IDEAS
Loughrea Medieval Festival is delighted to have been chosen as one of the
projects for Small Towns Big Ideas, one of Galway’s 2020 European Capital of
Culture flagship programmes.
galway2020.ie
LOUGHREA, COUNTY GALWAY
Loughrea Medieval Festival, 24th ~ 26th August, is a unique, free and not-to-be missed commemorative weekend
the whole family will enjoy. In partnership with Irish Walled Towns Network, Galway County Council, The Heritage
Council and Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture and with support from Galway West of Ireland European
Region of Gastronomy 2018.
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ST. BRENDAN’S
Crannóg CATHEDRALA Taste of the Past: Drawn Together:
Exploring our
A Y 2 4 AUGUST Loughrea
European Connections FRID Zibaldone Project
Date and Time: Friday 24th August, 7pm In partnership with Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture
Location: Lough Rea Hotel and Spa Rooftop Garden, Athenry Road
In partnership with Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture The Drawn Together – Loughrea Zibaldone Project involves sketchers
from Hungary, Spain and Ireland drawing together around the medieval
Join Loughrea Medieval Festival for a unique evening overlooking the town of Loughrea. Over the festival weekend the artists will create
medieval town of Loughrea. This opening night, in partnership with images that will be brought together into a one of a kind handmade
Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture, recognises and builds on Zibaldone* book.
the connections between Ireland, Spain and Hungary through our
rich gastronomical traditions, exploring our language, landscape and
View a display of this original artwork and engage with the artists from
migration.
Ireland, Spain and Hungary on Walled Towns Day in Loughrea, at the
Fairgreen (festival tent),
Talks lead the evening’s festivities, followed by great food, Spanish and
Sunday 26 August, 1pm – 5pm.
Hungarian wine and musical entertainment from all three countries.
Guests are encouraged to dress in medieval attire. *A Zibaldone was originally a notebook kept by Italian merchants in
Limited availability. Booking essential via eventbrite. the 14th century. Alongside workaday notes they began to add personal
stories and pictures. The most famous examples are Leonardo DaVinci’s
notebooks. The idea today is that a Zibaldone can contain anything,
drawings, text, poetry, notes, maps, prayers, lyrics, legends, etc. which
makes it the ideal format for a sense of place.Temperance Hall
A Y 2 5 AUGUST
SATURD Talking Food: Local Food, Local People
Sugar & Spice Through Our Eyes:
Loughrea Library
Location: Temperance Hall (Main Hall), Barrack
Street
Time: 2pm – 4.30pm. In partnership with Galway West
Meet members of Tralee Medieval Society and view the Photo Exhibition
display of sugars and spices and have a go at making Time: 2pm – 4.30pm
of Ireland European Region of Gastronomy 2018
From Fire & Soil ~ Iron Production in Join us for a culinary, cultural and educational experience
powdered sugar. Sample Medieval baking and non- Location: Temperance Hall (Main Hall), Barrack Street:
alcoholic drinks and view embroidery and wool carding/
Ancient and Medieval Europe Browse the range of market stalls meeting the local spinning. Child-friendly weapons, armour and crafts made
View an exhibition of photographs by Loughrea Camera
Time: 10.45am – 11.30am | Location: Loughrea Library, Church Street Club.
producers from Galway East Food and Heritage Movement by the society are available to purchase.
(Sliabh Aughty Honey, Living Foods Ireland, Ivy House Painting with Food
A talk by Kamila Brodowska, an archaeologist and bloomery iron making enthusiast Chocolates, MF Wellness, Tribal Foods) and hear their Potato ‘King of the Time: 2pm – 4pm
and also a Ph.D. student at The Antiquity of South-eastern Europe Research Centre stories. Vegetables’ Location: Temperance Hall (Main Hall), Barrack Street
(ARC), Warsaw, Poland. In association with Furnace Festival, Woodford, Co. Galway Time: 2pm – 4.30pm A drop-in hands-on workshop, with Down to Earth Forest
25-26 August 2018 ~ making iron for the first time in over 200 years. European Flavours Location: Temperance Hall (Kitchen), Barrack Street School, introducing children to the various foods and plants
Check out the exciting array of quality food products from
The Walks
In partnership with Galway 2020 European Capital that grow in Ireland. Get messy and make paints from the
the ‘Heart of Spain’ and Hungary.
of Culture. Did you know the Spanish conquistadors marvellous colours that food has! The children can then
Ireland’s Green Larder brought the potato plant from Peru to Europe and it was create their own image, as well as making quills to paint
Enchanted Fairy Walks Join author Margaret Hickey and hear about the story of introduced into the Irish diet in the 16th Century? Join Noel with. Masterpieces will be created on fabric and canvas for
Time: 12pm – 2pm | Location: The Walks, between Abbey Street and Station Road food and drink in Ireland from the ancient field system of Loughnane, Culinary Arts Lecturer GMIT and team, as they the children to bring home.
the Céide Fields right up to today’s thriving food scene. prepare and cook potato dishes from Ireland, Spain and
In association with Loughrea Tidy Towns | Sponsored by McInerney’s
Hungary. Galway West of Ireland
SuperValu
Butter & Cheese Making Learn about different potato varieties and find out what European Region of
The fairies are on their way back to The Walks! Everyone is invited to dress in their Demonstration makes the potato the ‘King of the Vegetables’. This event Gastronomy 2018
favourite fairy or elf costume and take a stroll along our medieval moat to find Food historian Anna O’Donnell will focus on the importance is open to all and will give people an opportunity to see Find out what the European Region of Gastronomy 2018
Loughrea’s most magical residents. How many doorways will you find? Bring your of dairy products in medieval times with a demonstration of and sample recipes using ingredients available during the designation means for Galway and the West of Ireland.
picnic basket and blanket, and prepare to enjoy the fairy stilt walkers, bubbles, face butter and cheese making. medieval period.
painting, activity sheet and fairy tale story time. Children must be supervised at all
Temperance Hall
times.
Demonstration & Tasting:
Loughrea Town Traditional Herbal Tonic Drinks
Time: 11.45am – 12.30pm | Location: Temperance Hall (Kitchen), Barrack Street
Merry Minstrels Leaf Tile Workshop Cordials, syrups and oxymels are delicious traditional drinks that can be used as herbal
Time: 11am – 1pm | Location: Temperance Hall (Main Hall), Barrack Street medicines or unusual culinary drinks. Join local herbalist and foraging teacher Vivienne
Hear our minstrels as they wander around the medieval town of Loughrea.
Create your own leaf tile using terracotta clay, decorate with leaves & flowers & bring your Campbell for a drink demonstration using local seasonal wild herbs and plants, where
Explore Our Medieval Ecclesiastical tile home to dry. This drop-in workshop with Down to Earth Forest School is a favourite with everyone gets a taste. Learn how different herbs bring different therapeutic and culinary
children of all ages!
Heritage benefits to these drinks. Includes a Q&A session.
Time: 2pm-4pm
Location: Clonfert Diocesan Museum, grounds of St. Brendan’s Cathedral,
The Fairgreen
Barrack Street
Medieval Carmelite Abbey Mass
Explore the Clonfert Diocesan collection with Colman Shaughnessy and Joe Time: 6pm | Location: The Carmelite Abbey, Abbey Street
Loughnane, Loughrea Memorial Group. View ‘Our Lady of Gyor’, or the ‘Irish Madonna’, This unique event gives you the chance to meet members of the Carmelite community at
along with chasubles from the late 15th century, carved painted wooden figures
Archery Games ~ Mass in 1300ad Carmelite Abbey, with hymns from Padraig Connaughton.
including the Kilcorban Madonna (c.1180 AD) and the 500-year-old ‘Matheus Macraith’ The Archery Games Ireland
chalice. Time: 12pm-4.30pm | Location: Fairgreen, Gort Road
Go head-to-head in a contest of skill & accuracy with this medieval inspired archery game.
Recommended for ages of 8+.SUNDAY 26 AUGUST
LOUGHREA WALLED TOWNS DAY
Moat Fun Runs Picture This! Loughrea Heritage Town Walk & Talk
Time: 11am – 12pm | Location: The Walks (Station Road end) Sponsored by McD’s Superstore In partnership with Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture
Join Loughrea Athletic Club for fun runs along the only functioning Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm | Location: McD’s Superstore, Time: 12.45pm | Start Location: Clonfert Diocesan Museum,in the grounds of St. Brendan’s Cathedral, Barrack Street
medieval town moat in Ireland. Test your speed with the annual fun Fairgreen
Discover the remnants of the historic medieval town of Loughrea with Colman Shaughnessy and Joe Loughnane, our knowledgeable local guides
run, and skill in the hobby-horse race, or the egg and spoon race. All Stop by Frans Photo Booth to get your photo taken
from Loughrea Memorial Group. Enroute see ‘Our Lady of Gyor’ at Clonfert Diocesan Museum, the only surviving functioning medieval town moat
competitors who complete their quest will receive a commemorative with your family and friends and take a complimentary
in Ireland, 1300 St. Mary’s Carmelite Abbey and the 15th Century Town Gate. This is a walking tour so please wear suitable footwear and clothing.
festival scroll. ‘photo’ home with you.
The Fairgreen A Musical Flavour of Europe | 2pm–3pm
Enjoy Walled Towns Day as you’re taken on a melodious journey listening to a taste of some
of Europe’s music from Cairde Ceol.
Spinning, Weaving & Natural Dyeing
Textile Crafter, Susanna Anker will give an insight into the age-old craft of spinning and
weaving wool.
1pm~5pm | Free Events Tralee Medieval Society Natural Crafts Drop-In Workshops
The Jester Experience the sights, sounds and smells of medieval life as Tralee Medieval Society set
up camp at the Fairgreen. Meet Lord and Lady Fitzgerald and family in the Pavillion tent.
Explore Ireland’s heritage with Down to Earth Forest School. Join in the hands-on craft
activities ~ exploring with clay, Hapa Zome, leaf and flower print flags, willow crowns, and
Jesters may have looked and acted like fools, but in the Middle Ages played a role in
Here, the ladies demonstrate fine embroidery techniques used in Medieval times, as Lord nature painting.
bringing laughter in uncertain times. Meet Mollylu, a medieval jester, who will entertain
FitzGerald regales them with tales of the hunt.
visitors using a range of skills. Meet and Greet 1pm ~ 2pm; Props Juggling 2.30pm ~
Stop by the Bell tent which will house samples of medieval baking and non-alcoholic Bran Dubh Historical Combat
3.30pm; Fire Show 4pm ~ 4.40pm.
drinks from all over Europe and a display of spices and cooking implements of the Medieval & Living History Society
Clash of Knights ~ era. Experience the chore of making ‘powdered sugar’ using only a pestle and mortar Step back in time and join Bran Dubh Historical Combat and Living History Society in this
Medieval Armoured Combat Ireland under the watchful eye of the Tavern Owner! authentic living history village with a medieval surgeon, maille making, leather worker,
preparation of traditional medieval dishes, medieval games, and take part in the children’s
Experience two adrenalin-fuelled combat displays as four knights battle it out for victory. For those unlucky enough to need Dentistry, the barber surgeon will be open for business.
Take part in the child friendly crossbow firing and axe throwing and view the basketmaking battle.
Meet Medieval Armoured Combat Ireland and discover their armour, weapons and training.
demonstration. View the combat display, a recreation of medieval combat with a variety of weapons, from
Fingal Living History Society swords to polearms pitting fighters from different social classes and eras against each
Sponsored by Chanelle Group Knighthood Training other. Discover the dedicated arms and armour display, allowing people to take a closer
Learn about the armour, weapons and tactics used on the battlefields of medieval Europe. Learn some top weapon handling and sword fighting skills from our visiting medieval look at the weapons of medieval warriors.
Master crafters demonstrate their ancient skills in fibre craft and coin striking, where the knights, Gallimh Gallóglaigh, at this ‘have-a-go’ session for all ages! Don’t miss ‘Dressing a Knight’, a talk on the armouring of 13th ~ 15th century knights,
children can take home a coin. Marvel at the kitchen display and learn about children’s Have-a-Go Target Archery demonstrating the massive change over 300 years, how the armour is attached, the
medieval games. The sight and sound of a flight of arrows was a terrifying element of medieval warfare. multiple layers of defence and how they combine to make them all but invulnerable on the
battlefield.
Claíomh Living History Perfect your archery skills with help from Archery Games Ireland.
Don’t miss Claíomh’s interpretative displays, as it re-creates a live and authentic image Suitable for ages 10+. No experience required. Fairy Stilt Walkers
of Medieval life with a mix of characters and craftspeople c.1170-1600, and displays of Blacksmith Demonstrations Marvel at these larger than life bright and colourful characters from Gliondar Community
medieval arms, armour and domestic items. Stop by Castlebar Men’s Shed blacksmith mobile forge and ask the blacksmith how he Arts Group as they engage with and entertain visitors.
A series of short informative talks by makes implements. Food & Craft Market
Claíomh’s Dave Swift Beekeeping The main objective of the Medieval fairs were trade and commerce. On Walled Towns Day
1.15pm Talk: Cattle and cattle raiding: the medieval gold standard and Ireland’s favourite Meet and talk to beekeepers from Galway Beekeepers’ Association. in Loughrea, people are invited to stroll through a wide range of food and craft stalls.
medieval ‘sport’
Straw Craft
2.15pm Talk: European archaeological influences in late sixteenth century Rapier and
Learn the ancient craft of weaving with golden stalks of wheat. Melanie Lorien will
F am i ly F u n!
Free
Dagger combat
demonstrate and encourage participants of all ages to discover the many fascinating
3.15pm Talk: Provisioning for the Medieval Soldier
ways people have used this simple, natural material. Make small items to take home, and
4.15pm Talk: European export armour compared with Irish insular styles
discover the ancient Irish folklore and customs associated with each different design.SUNDAY 26 AUGUST
LOUGHREA WALLED TOWNS DAY
Festival Tent | 1pm-5pm
Drawn Together ~ The Myth & Magic of Bread & Butter Build It: Medieval LEGO Workshops
The Loughrea Zibaldone Project Join Anna O’Donnell for an interactive demonstration and talk on the history and mythology 2pm – 4pm
In partnership with Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture of butter making and its use in the baking of bread and pastries. Anna is a Culinary Get hands on and showcase your LEGO building skills based on Nexo Knights and Clash
View a display of original artwork by sketchers from Hungary, Spain and Ireland who spent Historian, Chef and Writer with over forty years’ experience in the world of Gastronomy. of Clans. Join Bricks 4 Kidz for a fun filled workshop and build your own medieval
the weekend drawing together around the medieval town of Loughrea. Hands-On Archaeology masterpiece.
Glass Bead Making Demonstration Calling all budding archaeologists! Join Dr. Christy Cunniffe where you’ll be digging deep Punch & Judy Show | 3pm – 3.45pm
Join glass bead artist, Dr Mags Mannion, a PhD graduate on glass beads with the into Loughrea’s medieval past, uncovering hidden treasures and artefacts and maybe even The Punch and Judy show origins are traceable to the 16th-century. Custard Pie Puppet’s
Archaeology Department in NUIG, as she demonstrates the techniques of the ancient craft a ‘medieval body’. unique adaptation is 45 minutes of entertainment, with lots of audience participation and a
of glass bead making, with examples of pre-Christian decorative designs and later prayer Medieval Games must see for all the family.
beads.
In association with Bank of Ireland ~ Loughrea Branch Children’s Heraldry Workshop
Through Our Eyes: Photo Exhibition Learn about and play games which kept medieval people entertained, such as Chess, Join Medievalist Valerie Kelly to learn about the different symbols that can appear on coats
View an exhibition of photographs by Loughrea Camera Club. Nine Men’s Morris, Quoits, Hula Hoop, and much more. A special guest appearance will of arms. Children can design their own coat of arms incorporating Latin family mottos.
showcase their football skills.
e e F am i ly Fun!
FrFor Further Information Contact:
LOUGHREA MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL COMMITTEE MARIE MANNION
Michael Maher: 086 810 9185 Heritage Officer
Michelle Mitchell: 087 941 0864 Galway County Council
Email: loughreamedievalfestival@gmail.com Tel: 00353 91 509 198
Web: loughreamedievalfestival.com Email: mmannion@galwaycoco.ie
FB: /loughreamedievalfestival
Twitter: @LoughreaMedFest
Loughrea Medieval Festival committee comprising of Michael Maher, Michelle Mitchell, Valerie Kelly, Mary Ida Kelly, Fiona Cusack, Colman Shaughnessy
and Joe Loughnane would like to say thank you to all our sponsors.
Full list of sponsors is available on our festival website.
Events and times maybe subject to change.
Children must be accompanied by a parent / guardian.
In partnership with Irish Walled Towns Network, Galway County Council, The Heritage Council and Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture
and with support from Galway West of Ireland European Region of Gastronomy 2018.You can also read
