Connecting Art and Heritage: Stories from Belturbet.
Saturday, 17th, 15.00 : Irish Language Workshop
Activity: Workshop
Presenter: Tommy McMahon
Description: Dive into the beauty of the Irish language with Tommy McMahon in this engaging workshop.
Sunday, 18th, 15.00: History of the Great Northern Railway
Activity: Talk
Presenter: Sam O’Keeffe
Description: Join Sam O’Keeffe for an informative talk on the history of the Great Northern Railway (GNR).
Sunday, 18th, 16.00 : Connections Through Waterways
Activity: An early Water Heritage Day's Talk
Presenter: Liam D’Arcy
Description: Explore the vital role of waterways in communication and transport with Liam D’Arcy.
Thursday, 22nd, 19.00 : Dusk Chorus
Activity: Listening Event
Location: TBD
Description: Experience the enchanting sounds of the evening with a dusk chorus event.
Friday, 23rd, 19.00 : Poetry Evening
Activity: Poetry, Music, Storytelling
Description: Enjoy an evening of poetry, music, and local storytelling. Come, join and take a part.
Saturday, 24th, 16.00 : What links Belturbet with NYC?
Activity: Talk
Description: Emigration display launch and talk featuring Joan D'Arcy and Zaneta Michalska. Join us and share your family’s emigration story!
Sunday, 25th, 14.00-17.00 : Willow Craft Demonstration
Activity: Craft Workshop
Presenter: Tony Prior
Description: Create your own bird feeder in this hands-on willow craft demonstration with Tony Prior.
Belturbet Railway Museum team is thrilled to welcome you under the historic railway station roof for another exciting Heritage Week. Join us again !
We are open in regular basis Friday to Sunday, 12 PM to 5 PM. Please contact us on the landline during opening hours or email bhrmuseum@gmail.com anytime.
During Heritage Week, from the 17th to the 25th of August, we will be open 12-5pm free of charge, offering self-guided tours.
Our museum offers guided group tours by arrangement, to be led around the original dual gauge railway complex by four experienced tour guides.
Address
Belturbet Heritage Railway Museum, Co. Cavan