Omey Heritage Event Presentations and Tour
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.
Address
Claddaghduff Hall & Omey Island, Co. Galway – County